What are the responsibilities and job description for the Library Program Assistant - Summer of Discovery position at Boulder Public Library?
Job Type
Temporary
Description
The BPLD is committed to advancing equity in our diverse community by providing accessible programs, print and digital materials, tools and technology, and educational opportunities. Across our five current locations, we are proud to offer resources such as a makerspace, art galleries, outdoor learning areas, a multimedia local history archive, community literacy programs, and a theater. Boulder Public Library strives to be a safe and welcoming place to all staff and patrons, alike. Through outreach, community partnerships, and volunteer-driven programs, we seek to adapt our services to those who may experience barriers to visiting our physical locations.
We circulate more than 1.5 million items annually, but we believe that a library is more than a place to borrow free materials. As a vital civic space, we provide opportunities for our more than 500,000 yearly visitors to study, host meetings, be introduced to new people or experiences, and connect to essential local services.
Our employees are part of a vibrant, uplifting workplace culture that honors the joy and commitment of meaningful public service, while still caring for the needs of the individual. Our work is highly collaborative, adaptive, inquisitive, and is always on-going. We are passionate individuals with diverse backgrounds, interests, and experiences and we are dedicated to our mission of connecting people, ideas and information to transform lives and strengthen our community.
The Summer of Discovery is a seasonal program that features activities and events for all ages and prizes for achieving reading goals!
Job Summary :
The Library Program Assistant supports colleagues to provide a vibrant, engaging, and fun Summer of Discovery program. The primary responsibilities of the Assistant are to coordinate and manage Summer of Discovery volunteers, especially teen volunteers, and volunteer-run activities to ensure successful engagement of the public in the program. The Assistant will play an important role in coordinating, training, and motivating volunteers to inspire children, teens, and adults to read and be involved in summer programs.
Essential Functions :
- Oversee volunteer schedule and ensure that volunteer shifts are filled. Inform staff of the weekly volunteer schedule and any changes (40%).
- Serve as a resource and main point of contact for volunteers in the Summer of Discovery program through regular communication, answering questions, and following up with volunteers to clarify expectations and procedures (40%) .
- Coordinate and communicate regularly with volunteers about needs, shift openings, and training tips, and points of celebration via email, text, and video creation (20%)
Additional Responsibilities :
This is a full-time and temporary position. The position will start mid-May and conclude in the first week of August.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications :
Preferred Qualifications :
Working Conditions :
Light work in an office environment. Exerting up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally, and / or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently, and / or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Performing repetitive motions. Grasping, lifting and / or raising objects from a lower to a higher position, or moving objects horizontally from position-to position. Seeing, hearing, and speaking required.
Please apply by March 17th, 2025 at 4pm. We anticipate holding interviews for this position beginning the week of March 31st, 2025.
Salary Description
Hiring Range : $22.45
Salary : $22
