Want to help your community and make money this summer?
Apply to be a paid Teen Intern with the Arcade branch of the Sacramento Public Library!
WHO CAN APPLY? Teens aged 13-18 with an open summer schedule and a reliable method of
transportation. The bulk of your time will likely include two hours Tuesday-Friday afternoons in the
Arcade library starting June 6 and ending August 4. You’ll spend the last couple of weeks in May in
training and may be asked to attend various outreach events.
We are particularly looking for teens who are detail-oriented; motivated; well-organized, especially
with paperwork; and excited to meet new people and learn new skills. Based on what we’d like to
accomplish with the Teen Interns program, priority will be given to applicants who are fluent in
Arabic, Dari, Farsi, and/or Pashto. You do not need to have a Sacramento Public Library card to apply.
NOTE: Teen volunteers are welcome to apply; just know that, if you are selected as an intern, you will
only be able to work as an intern during the Summer Reading Program (SRP) and will not be able to
complete any volunteer hours during that time. You will be able to volunteer again after the Summer
Reading Program has ended.
I’LL GET PAID FOR THIS? Teen Interns will be paid $500 apiece for their work at the conclusion of the
SRP. Two (2) Teen Interns will be selected.
WHAT’S THE JOB? You’ll be assisting with the Sacramento Public Library’s Summer Reading Program
at the Arcade branch (2443 Marconi Ave., Sacramento)! This means you’ll be getting the word out to
local communities and patrons about the Program, the library’s services, and library events. You’ll
assist in translating and interpreting on behalf of the library; help out with the summer lunch program
Tuesday-Friday; establish new relationships with community members; and help represent the library
during outreach events at a variety of locations. You’ll get to provide feedback on how the SRP works
and what you experience as an Intern, as well as get a behind-the-scenes look at how the library
operates. You’ll also be responsible for gathering data related to the SRP and presenting on what
you’ve learned at the conclusion of the SRP.
WHAT IF I DON’T HAVE ANY EXPERIENCE? No problem! You’ll be trained in how the SRP works and
best practices for working with people who come into the library. This is a great opportunity to learn
valuable workforce skills and get some on-the-job experience!
HOW DO I APPLY/ASK QUESTIONS? Email Molly Milazzo, Youth Services Librarian, by April 22, 2017 at
[email protected]. Include your half- to full-page response to this question: Why is it
important for your community to have access to information? Be sure to include an email address
that you check regularly. Applicants will be contacted via email within one week of the application
deadline, with interviews to take place in early May.
Support for this initiative is provided by YALSA and the Dollar General Literacy Foundation.
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