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Position

Summer Learning Program Coordinator 2022

Supervisor

Chief Executive Officer

Employee Group

Non-Union / Management

Position Summary

Student position responsible for planning, promoting, and implementing the Summer Learning Program, which consists of an at-your-own pace reading program and regular events for children ages 0-13. They are responsible for designing fun reading programs to motivate reading as well as events that support the development of literacy and STEAM skills. The position is for 35 hours/week for 14 weeks at a rate of $17.00/hour. The preferred start date is May 16, 2022 and ends on Aug 19, 2022. A resume and cover letter should arrive via email by Friday, May 13 before 5 p.m. to: jmaclean@ffpltc.ca

To learn more about job qualifications, please visit our website at https://www.ffpltc.ca/employment   

Application deadline: Friday, May 13, 2022 by 5:00 p.m.

Joan MacLean
CEO, Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre
jmaclean@ffpltc.ca

Core Competencies

• Experience working with children or in libraries
• Basic computer skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Able to work independently and complete assignments with minimal supervision
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies and initiatives

Direction of Others

General Responsibilities

Summer Learning Program

  • Plans, promotes, and implements the Summer Learning Program
  • Designs extrinsic motivations for reading, which could include community reading goals, prizes, etc.
  • Performs Reader’s Advisory to support the development of intrinsic reading motivations
  • Designs virtual events to support the development of literacy and STEAM skills for children ages 0-13
  • Works with community partners to embed the Summer Reading Program in other community events
  • Performs outreach in schools to promote the Summer Learning Program
  • Plans, promotes, and implements the Summer Learning Program Wrap-Up Program
  • Write a final work report at the end of the summer

General Duties

  • Responds to patron questions and situations in accordance with library policy and in a manner to enhance the reputation of the library as a public service organization
  • Assists patrons in locating material and information in the library, on the internet, and in the Library’s e-Resources.
  • Instructs and assist library patrons in the use of the internet and computers
  • Demonstrates a positive attitude and supports library goals and objectives
  • Obligated to protect the privacy of library patrons who may be borrowing material dealing with confidential issues.
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Eligibility Requirements

• Canadian citizenship
• Eligible to work in Canada
• Between 15-30 at the start of employment
• Commit to the full duration of the work assignment
• Not have another full-time job
• Registered as a full-time student in the semester preceding the position
• Intend to return to full-time studies in the Fall

Working Conditions

• A typical work week consists of varying hours and may require regular weekend and evening work.
• Works in a computerized public service environment
• Working conditions regularly involve a degree of mental stress and physical strain with the possibility of prolonged periods with irregular breaks
• Some element of personal risk involved in the performance of these duties

How to Apply

For the CEO position, please submit complete resume and covering letter via email to board@ffpltc.ca

For all other positions, please submit complete resume and covering letter via email to ncousineau@ffpltc.ca.

Unsolicited resumes will be kept on file for 6 months.

Accommodation & Recruitment

The FFPLTC is committed to providing accommodation for disabilities during the recruitment and selection process. This service is available upon request.

The FFPLTC will work with any applicants who request accommodations to ensure that arrangements are in place to ensure their needs are met.

We ensure that all new hires are advised of our policies for accommodating employees with disabilities.