What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern (Teens Work) position at City of Oceanside?
*APPLICANTS MUST BE A CURRENT HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT IN GRADES 10, 11, OR 12*
Teens, in grades 10-12, take on leadership roles, gain essential job skills, and learn how to prepare for life after high school as a paid intern at the Oceanside Public Library!
As an intern at the Oceanside Public Library, you will promote literacy, diversity, and the love of reading. The Library has several paid internship periods throughout the year. Multiple Interns will be hired for each internship period and will work 15 hours per week for 12 weeks. These work hours will take place at the Civic Center Library during Library open hours Monday through Friday. Interns will take on leadership roles in the Library, work on committees and oversee projects. There will be a large focus on personal and professional development, leadership, gaining practical job experience and developing soft skills. Assignments will depend on the needs of the Library and interests of the intern. Possible assignments could include social media, programming, photography, library displays and collection responsibilities.
As an intern at the Oceanside Public Library, you will promote literacy, diversity, and the love of reading. The Library has several paid internship periods throughout the year. Multiple Interns will be hired for each internship period and will work 15 hours per week for 12 weeks. These work hours will take place at the Civic Center Library during Library open hours Monday through Friday. Interns will take on leadership roles in the Library, work on committees and oversee projects. There will be a large focus on personal and professional development, leadership, gaining practical job experience and developing soft skills. Assignments will depend on the needs of the Library and interests of the intern. Possible assignments could include social media, programming, photography, library displays and collection responsibilities.
The ideal candidate for an internship with the Oceanside Public Library would be able to work independently, seek out ways to enhance library services, and be an engaged team player. Must be a hard worker, motivated, curious, and comfortable with basic technology.
Internship dates are rolling, and summer-only positions are not available.
*APPLICANTS MUST BE A CURRENT HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT IN GRADES 10, 11, OR 12*
Any applicants who are not current high school students will not be considered for the
Intern position.
Perform a wide variety of routine administrative and technical assignments specific to a department's needs which may include manual, operational, administrative, research, planning, engineering, and analytical tasks; receive on-the-job exposure to local facilities, equipment, and operational functions; learn to perform various department and project tasks and procedures; learn to perform tasks in the operation, monitoring and maintenance of equipment and facilities; learn to record, update, interpret and report data; research and analyze data and write reports; learn and apply the practices, procedures, techniques, regulations and laws relating to area assigned; learn and apply safety practices and procedures related to work environment; shadow supervisor and other department employees to learn about programs and operational aspects of assigned area of responsibility; perform other duties of a similar nature or level as assigned.
Key Responsibilities
- Take on leadership roles during events and programs.
- Form and work in committees to oversee projects.
- Participate in career preparation and resume improvement workshops.
- Learn the principles of library budgeting, marketing and networking.
- Take on an active role in redesigning and improving the library’s Teen Zone space.
- Learn about Teen collections and actively work to improve them by seeking and recommending new additions of Young Adult books of all genres
- Assist with the improvement of Oceanside Public Library’s Teen webpage design and social media presence.
- Basic principles and practices of assigned area of responsibility.
- Modern office procedures, computer software and hardware.
- Principles of mathematics, reading, and writing.
- Interest in working with children, teens, and their families as well as the oceanside community.
- Learn to operate assigned equipment safely and properly.
- Learn to interpret the policies and procedures of the assigned department(s).
- Learn and understand the organization and operation of the assigned department and of outside agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities.
- Plan and organize work to meet schedules and deadlines.
- Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of business.
- Work efficiently with others on team projects.
Experience:
A limited amount of experience may be required depending on area of assignment.
Training and Education:
Required training, education, and/or degree level dependent on area of assignment.
License or Certificate:
Specific Licenses and/or certifications may be required depending on area of assignment.
Environmental Conditions:
Depending on area of assignment, working conditions may include an office and/or field environment; travel from site to site; public contact; exposure to computers and computer screens; exposure to extreme weather conditions; exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, gases electrical energy, radiant energy, toxic materials, water and wastewater; shift work including evenings, weekends and holidays; movement in and around vehicles including road vehicles and watercraft.
Physical Conditions:
Depending on area assigned, essential functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time; speaking and hearing to exchange information; visual acuity to read and interpret specifications and drawings, heavy, moderate or light lifting, swimming, running, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, or crawling; speaking and hearing to exchange information; visual acuity to read and interpret information.
Salary : $17 - $20
