Children’s Librarian Assistant Internship, Framingham Public Library, Framingham, MA

Posted May 14, 2015

Stipend: $500 for summer

Hours: Part-time; 10-12 hours per week

Duration: June 2015 -August 2015

Organizational Scope:

Works under the Direction of Supervisor of Children’s Services.

Major Responsibilities:

Intern to help with preparing for and assisting with summer reading programs for elementary school-aged children.

Responsibilities include, but are not necessarily limited to:

• Gathering (relabeling as necessary) and setting up summer displays of summer reading list books.
• Brainstorming thematic program ideas for visiting camps.
• Preparing and collating registration materials for the summer reading program.
• Preparing programming materials for visiting camps.
• Assisting with visiting camp programs.
• Assisting with craft and story-time programs.
• Monitoring on-line summer reading program (registrations, book reviews and prize eligibility).

Job Qualifications:

The ideal candidate is enrolled in a graduate level library science or education program and can demonstrate a working knowledge of children’s literature. Has experience with and enjoys working with preschool and/or elementary age children. Proficiency in Microsoft Word. Must be CORIed before working with children.

Knowledge, Ability & Physical Requirements:

Employee must be capable of operating miscellaneous tools and office equipment relative to this position which shall include, but may not be limited to: computers, copiers, fax machines and calculators. Time spent standing, walking, and sitting. Lifting, pushing/pulling, or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds with occasionally a maximum of 30 pounds. Climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, twisting, bending, and squatting. Repetitive movements of the hands.

Interested candidates should apply to:

Human Resources Department
150 Concord Street, Room B-7
Framingham, MA 01702
via fax: (508) 532-5497

(or) e-mail: [email protected]

Open till filled.

Please visit our website: www.framinghamma.gov and click on Job Opportunities.

The Town of Framingham is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer.