Position Summary: Kenton County Public Library of Covington, KY is seeking to hire several part-time, temporary Outreach Summer Reading Programmers to implement programs for children and youth; circulate library materials, and promote the Library as part of our Summer Outreach Program in schools, outdoor sites, and community centers. If you have been looking for a part-time summer job where you can make an impact on the lives of children and youth, apply today! The typical schedule is during the day, Monday-Friday, with occasional weekend opportunities.

Program will be in place in June and July 2023 with possible planning and training in late May.

Principle Responsibilities:

• Plans and enacts high-energy experiences that include programs and circulation of books to schools and community sites for Summer Reading Celebration.
• Sign up students and participants for Summer Reading Celebration and distribute reading logs and prizes.
• Enthusiastically promotes the Library to everyone.
• No matter when or where, answers questions and aids patrons with information needs.
• Provides upkeep and organizes the Outreach Summer Reading book collection.
• Maintains statistics for Summer Reading Celebration visits to schools.
• Creates a thoughtful monthly report focusing on impact in the community.
  

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience working with school-aged children.
• Bachelor's degree and/or training in education is preferred.
• Must believe in delivering unreasonable levels of hospitality to patrons and coworkers.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills necessary.
• Must be flexible and readily adaptable to change and innovation.
• Must be able to define and solve problems.
• Must be tech savvy.
• Valid driver's license and means of transportation to fulfill job responsibilities.
• Must be able to lift 30 lbs. and carry 10 ft. in distance; must be able to push/pull 100 lbs.