Afterschool and Summer Program Associate

The Afterschool and Summer Program Associate will assist with delivering regular afterschool programs and outreach to school-age children and teens at west-side branches and across the library system.

This is a hands-on role where you will coordinate activities, innovate, and connect participants with Library resources and values at various library locations and in the community.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Deliver youth development programs and outreach for children and teens at library locations and community sites.
• Set up and take down program spaces, transport supplies and equipment, and record attendance and participant feedback.
• Bring new activity ideas to the team and test them in live programs.
• Create an inclusive environment where youth feel they belong.
• Engage youth in a productive and constructive manner, recognizing and utilizing their strengths and assets.
• Foster good working relationships with diverse people, including staff, participants, volunteers, community partners, and vendors.
• Prepare, organize, and maintain program materials, kits, and equipment.
• Step in as a second set of hands for Specialists at other locations or outside Youth Development when a program needs support.
• Work with the Supervisor to create promotional materials that draw people into programs.
• Participate in Youth Development planning meetings and workgroups on activities that align with Strategic Plan outcomes for youth.
• Conduct outreach and deliver programs in schools, parks, plazas, and other public spaces across the city.

Requirements:

• Associate Degree or 60+ completed college credits with two or more years demonstrated youth programming experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1 year of experience working with youth, school-age children, or teens in formal or informal settings.
• Enthusiasm for working with the public and interacting with youth.
• Comfortable learning by doing and adjusting on the spot.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Organized and dependable with materials and logistics.
• Willingness to support programs outside your own specialty and to learn the basics of other areas.
• Intermediate knowledge of operating a computer and common programs.
• Ability to work days, evenings as scheduled and to travel between library locations and community sites.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completion of a Bachelor's Degree and one year of related experience in afterschool programming, or community program coordination.
• Spanish language and/or other international language skills.
• Experience working with K-12 students in a school, camp, museum, library, recreation, or community setting.
• Experience running activities in public or informal settings.
• Experience managing supplies, kits, or inventory for a classroom, camp, theater, makerspace, or similar setting.
• Experience with outdoor or public-space events.

Working Environment:

• Work is performed inside library locations and outside them in schools, public spaces, and partner sites.
• May include travel between library locations and community sites.
• Subject to repetitive movement; standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting of objects.
• Must be able to lift/carry program materials and equipment, up to 50 lbs, and push/pull carts.

Schedule:

• Part-time, 18 hours per week.
• Some evenings and weekends may be required based on program schedules.
• Generally, hours will be worked within the 12pm - 6pm window during weekdays during the school year, with a mix of 4 hour to 6 hour shifts.
• During the summer, hours may shift to accommodate a different programming schedule.