Summer Teen Internship Program

Are you curious about a library career? Arapahoe Libraries is hiring six teens for a two-month paid internship this summer. The goal of our program is to introduce students from diverse backgrounds to opportunities for careers in libraries.

Through a summer of mentored learning with our librarians, participants in this program will engage in different types of library work, from administration to technology to patron services. These intern positions will be approximately 10 hours per week and will run from June to August. The pay will be $18.81 per hour.

Applications for this program will be accepted online. If you require assistance with your application or have questions, please call 303-LIBRARY (542-7279) and ask for Human Resources or ask one of the Librarian staff members for help. Late or incomplete program applications will not be considered. Applicants to this program must be entering their junior or senior year of high school or first year of college for the 2025-26 school year. Homeschool equivalency is also acceptable.

Locations: Smoky Hill Library, Koelbel Library, Castlewood Library, Sheridan Library, Eloise May Library, Southglenn Library

FLSA Status: Non - Exempt

Pay Rate: $18.81/hour

Internship Details

• Applicants can choose their preferred library branch where they will complete their internship. Interns may be asked, but not required, to support library programs at other locations.
• Interns will have the opportunity to experience different types of library work within their branch.
• Interns will work on different projects and help with library programs like maker and craft workshops, monthly library programs, and Summer Reading events.
• No more than 18 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be at least 16 years old.
• Interns must be entering their junior or senior year of high school or homeschool equivalent, or first year of college.
• Applicants must be able to provide proof they are eligible to work in the United States.
• Applicants must have reliable transportation to and from their selected library location.

Arapahoe Libraries is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity (EEO) and sustaining an inclusive culture. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by federal, state or local law.

Inclusion and diversity are part of our values at Arapahoe Libraries. Qualified applicants who represent the diversities of the communities we serve are encouraged to apply.