Operations Center: Summer Reading Special Project Assistant (age 16+)
Do you have a little time and lots of love for the library? We are looking for ongoing behind the scenes support for our Summer Reading program. We will prepare program materials, sort and prepare books and organize incentive prizes. The Summer Reading Program is a reading game for children and teens which combines learning and fun. This reading game is based on a goal of reading daily and incorporates other learning activities to enhance engagement. Summer Reading is intended to meet the range of abilities, interests, and literacy skills of ages 0-18 years, and to provide participants with options over the summer that boost literacy skills and promote lifelong learning.
Time Commitment
- Weekly shift on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, any 2 hour shift between 8:30 am - 5:00 pm through August
Location: Library Operations Center, 221 NE 122nd Ave, Portland, OR 97230
Tasks & Responsibilities
- Package and prepare Summer Reading materials and incentives
- Sort and prepare Summer Reading prize books
- Assist with data entry in our reader tracking software
- Assist with other tasks as needed
Special Skills & Qualifications
- Age 16+
- Willing to do repetitive tasks
- Manual dexterity & the ability to stand, bend and lift
- Organization skills for keeping track of detailed processes
- Ability to work independently once trained
- Ability to make decisions based on instructions and procedures
- Ability to read and write clearly in English
