Intern - Youth Services - Library + Type: Internship + Salary/Pay Rate: $18.28 - $23.76/hour + Posted Date: 02/10/2025 + Deadline to Apply: 02/25/2025 Job Details Description DepartmentLibrary Benefits Click here to review a Summary of Employee Benefits Civil Service Status This is NOT a Civil Service position Regular Hours Set schedule with varying hours by day. Approximately 30-36 hours/week. Weekend Work as Required Tentative Start Date May 2025 Job Summary Under the general direction of the Head of Youth Services, coordinates and assists with youth programs, specifically the summer reading program, assists library staff and customers with programs (at the library and offsite), projects and questions. This is an internship which is not a permanent position and is being made available to individuals seeking work experience prior to graduating from an accredited college/university. Ideal candidates will work from date of hire through Mid-August 2024. Deadline to Apply February 25, 2025 @ 11:59 PM Requirements Must be a current undergraduate student in elementary education, library science, drama, art, music or related field, and have completed at least two years of coursework or equivalent work experience. Current graduate students enrolled in a library science program will be considered. For all candidates, continued college education must follow completion of internship. Must be outgoing, flexible and enjoy working with children (pre-K – 6th grade) and teens. Must have a good driving record. Steps to Apply Steps to Apply: 1. Profile: You MUST complete an online Applicant Profile. A link is provided below to our Online Application System. 2. Attachments: You must attach the following documents to your profile under the Apply For Job section (attachments are job specific, once you click Finish & Apply you will not be able to add any additional documents): a) Resume b) Cover Letter Resume and cover letter must be attached to your application by the deadline date, February 25, 2025 at 11:59pm CDT to be considered for this position. 3. Qualifications/Certifications/Licenses : Under the Resume & Qualifications section, make sure to list any certifications or licenses you currently hold. 4. Applying for Position: Once you have completed your profile, you MUST apply for the position (The link to Finish & Apply is located on the Apply For Job section after you have completed your profile. Once you have applied, it will be listed under your My Applications tab. Any applications marked as Status: Incomplete, have not been submitted.). All steps MUST be completed before the posted deadline to be considered for this position. We will not accept incomplete profiles. Communication throughout this process (including invitations to any examinations and/or interviews) will be made via the email supplied through the City's on-line application system. It is recommended to check your email "Junk" folder for emails from the City of West Des Moines. If you have any questions during the application process, please contact Human Resources at 515-222-3616 . Physical/Drug Test Post offer, pre-employment physical and drug test are required. Apply Here!City of West Des Moines Online Application System Instructions & FAQ's You will need to complete an online profile and apply for this position online. There are Instruction Sheets under the Employment section of our City website as well as a number of topics in ourFAQ section. If after reviewing these help guides you still need additional help, please visit or contact Human Resources 515-222-3616 . If you are currently employed with the City, please reference theInternal Instruction Sheetprior to applying. With questions, please contact Human Resources at 515-222-3616. Contact Information CITY OF WEST DES MOINES Human Resources, 1st floor, Suite 1E 4200 Mills Civic Parkway PO Box 65320 West Des Moines, IA 50265-0320 515-222-3616 (phone) 515-273-0601 (fax)