Library - Summer Learning Intern Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/boiseid/jobs/newprint/4813936) Apply  Library - Summer Learning Intern Salary $16.00 - $18.00 Hourly Location Boise, ID Job Type Intern Job Number 23 -07024 Department Library Division Youth Services Opening Date 02/04/2025 Closing Date 2/25/2025 12:00 PM Mountain + Description + Benefits + Questions Summary Statement This internship provides a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to have an impact in our community by encouraging youth to develop a love of reading and to foster a habit of life-long learning. This internship allows you to spend the summer being part of a dedicated team working to further the Boise Public Library’s mission to create equity in education for all of Boise’s young students. This intern will work alongside library staff and community partners to expand the reach of Boise Public Library’s high-quality summer reading program, with a specific focus on reaching underrepresented students while also learning how public libraries operate.Interns will work under the direction of a mentor, who is a Library Branch Manager, with demonstrated experience and expertise in library management and is a strong library advocate. This internship will provide the opportunity to learn a variety of objectives, all in a library setting. Essential Functions + Assists in the researching, planning, developing and hosting of the library's community summer learning programs for people of all ages and backgrounds. Works with library staff to organize and facilitate community-wide events by working across all 5 library locations. Offers outreach to schools, parks, clubs, groups and underserved communities throughout Boise by using community partnerships,. Liaises with individuals, community partners and organizations to successfully execute program goals. + Works with the public in a library setting. Performs general library duties including checking in returned materials using library computer systems. Maintains library collections which could include a variety of circulation tasks, including recovering missing materials, accurately sorting and shelving materials in an orderly manner and identifying and repairing damaged or incomplete library materials. Issues library cards to new users and maintains accurate user registration records. Helps in scheduling study and meeting rooms for internal and public use. Provides assistance to library users in areas of technology, printing and other resource connections. + Works with an assigned mentor to meet the learning objectives of this internship: develop an understanding of how a public library works, from funding to defending the public’s freedom to access information, and how a variety of scholastic degrees apply to library work as a profession; experience what it means to work on the ‘front line’ with underrepresented and underserved populations, specifically in a library setting; and gain experience in creating a data driven literacy program using best practices to impact early childhood reading and adult and family education. + Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time. Requirements Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training This internship is a valuable opportunity for a wide variety of majors, including English or literature, social work or human services, political science, world studies, psychology, or sociology. Ability to: + engage and work with the public, including working with youth and families from a variety of backgrounds + apply customer service techniques + utilize basic computer skills + learn and use automated library systems + work independently and use initiative while performing duties + exercise tact, patience, diplomacy, cultural sensitivity and courtesy when dealing with people + troubleshoot and problem-solve + communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance + perform all essential functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or manager with or without reasonable accommodation. Special Requirements Applicants must be able to pass: City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process RegulationDrug Free Workplace: In accordance with the City of Boise Drug Free Workplace Regulation, this position is designated as safety sensitive and is subject to testing requirements including Post Offer Applicant Testing, Random Testing, Reasonable Suspicion, Post - Accident, etc. Applicants will be required to submit to screening for illegal drug use prior to hire. Appointment to this position is contingent upon a negative pre-employment drug test. This position has responsibilities that require the person to work with minors or individuals with disabilities. Working Conditions The physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Efforts While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds, occasionally lifting/carrying up to 35 pounds and rarely lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds. Also, the employee is always pushing/pulling up to 20 pounds, frequently pushing/pulling up to 75 pounds and occasionally pushing/pulling up to 100 pounds. The noise level is occasionally moderate. Work includes sensory ability to talk, hear, smell and touch. Work in this position also includes close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. Employees will sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, grasp, climb and balance. Position requires hand/finger dexterity. Working Environment The work environment will include inside conditions, outdoor weather conditions, areas of dust, odors, mist and gases or other airborne matter. 19-Hour Temporary All temporary part-time employees working less than an average of 19-hours per week are not currently eligible for benefits. 4-Month Temporary All 4-month temporary employees working an average of 40-hours per week will accrue personal leave which can be used during employment. 8-Month Seasonal In addition to accruing personal leave, anyone in an 8-month seasonal position working over an average of 30-hours per week is eligible for medical coverage. 9-Month Temporary In addition to personal leave accrual and medical coverage, a position that is classified as a 9-month temporary is eligible for PERSI retirement benefits. Please visit our website for further details www.cityofboise.org (https://hr.cityofboise.org/)