Teen Services Intern, Chelsea Public Library, Chelsea, MA

Posted February 3, 2017

Hours per week: 5, totaling 50 hours per semester.

Duties/Description: The Teen Services Intern will help with collection development and assessment and perform other projects relating to Teen Literature and services.

Responsibilities include, but are not necessarily limited to the following:

• Material selection and purchasing
• Establish partnerships with the Chelsea Public Schools
• Recruit and institute a Teen Advisory Board
• Plan and implement monthly Teen programming
• Create print and online Pathfinders
• Contribute to Teen related social media
• With the Director, rework existing Teen Space into a dedicated Teen section including: moving furniture and materials, researching and purchasing new furniture and computers and redecorating

Duration of position: Spring 2017 Semester.

Qualifications: The ideal candidate is enrolled in a graduate level library science or education program and can demonstrate a breadth of knowledge in Teen literature. Has experience and enjoys working with middle and high school students. Proficiency in MS Office Suite and has demonstrated introductory IT skills. Proficiency in Spanish a plus.

Closing Date: February 22, 2017

Sarah Gay Jackson -MLIS [email protected]
Library Director
Chelsea Public Library
569 Broadway
Chelsea, MA 02150