Employer: Fort St. John Public Library

Salary or Wage: 18.00 per Hour

Start Date: June 10th 2024

Qualifications: JOB STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS:

Education: As this is a youth employment initiative, priority will be given to applicants 30 years of age or younger, who have attended college or university full-time in the preceding academic year and intend to return to school full-time during the forthcoming academic year.

Experience: 1+ year of experience working with children in a related capacity preferably; or alternatively, completion of coursework towards a career in education or other child-related fields.

Skills: Superior interpersonal, communication and customer service skills. Knowledgeable of Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, Publisher. Knowledgeable of Google Docs and Gmail. Completion of a first aid certificate specific to children is an asset.

Equipment: PC (Windows, iOS and Mac OS), cross-platform wireless devices, photocopiers, printers, and other standard office equipment.

Description:

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Responsible for promoting the library’s objectives and mission as outlined in the policy; upholding the CLA Statement on Intellectual Freedom; and providing a superior level of service to program participants.
* Alongside teammate(s), responsible for the coordination, development and delivery of the Summer Reading Program, recreation programming and STEAM (Science Technology Engineering, Art, and Math) related activities under the direction of the Children’s Services & Program Coordinator.
* Participate in the development of digital/online content, including appearing in videos and promotional images.
* Adhere to the program budget as assigned.
* Recording program participation statistics, as well as anecdotal evidence of impact from attendees and their parents/guardians (i.e., comments, stories, etc.).
* Performing physical supervision of children; requires lifting children, equipment and/or supplies up to 40 pounds, getting down to child level, and sitting on the floor. This requires constant visual and auditory monitoring of children during drop-off programs.
* Lead and assist in physical activities, games, transportation on foot and by bus. Requires moving around with children at their own pace, being actively involved with them.
* Always follow health and safety procedures.
* Responsible for working in a spirit of teamwork, mutual help and consideration.
* Performs other related duties as assigned by the Children’s Services & Program Coordinator.

SUPERVISION:
Directly responsible to the Children’s Services & Program Coordinator.

COMPETENCIES:

Adaptability & Flexibility - Adapts to changing business needs, conditions, and work responsibilities.

Communication - Applies a range of methods to effectively transfer thoughts and ideas.

Core Technology - Maintains awareness of commonly used technologies and applies technology effectively.

Creativity - Applies a range of methods to generate new and unique ideas.

Customer Focus & Service to Others - Works to efficiently meet the needs of library users.

Initiative - Seeks ways of improving performance to meet organizational goals.

Problem Solving - Works to solve problems efficiently and responsibly.

Responsibility - Works to efficiently complete tasks in a timely and directed manner.

Teamwork - Works collaboratively with others to achieve group goals and objectives.

Working with Children - Applies a range of methods to safely (and appropriately) interact with and supervise children.