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Iowa Department of Administrative Services Summer Reading Program Assistant Internship in Ankeny, Iowa
Summer Reading Program Assistant Internship
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Summer Reading Program Assistant Internship
Salary
$16.00 Hourly
Location
Ankeny - 50309 - Polk County, IA
Job Type
Internship
Job Number
24-03731
Agency
131 Iowa Department for the Blind
Opening Date
05/08/2024
Closing Date
5/22/2024 11:59 PM Central
LinkedIn Tag
#LI-DNP
Point of Contact
Sarah Willeford, Library Director, 515-402-1612, sarah.willeford@blind.state.ia.us
To Apply
Applicants need to apply through NEOGov and are encouraged to attach a resume.
Job Description
This is a non-merit, internship position.
Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise. Applicants need to follow directions in "To Apply" field to apply.
Summer Reading Program Assistant Internship
As a Summer Reading Program Associate at the Iowa Library for the Blind and Print Disabled, you will be an integral part of our summer reading program. You will assist in the coordination of our summer reading program outreach programs, work with staff to provide programs and materials to youth and help with planning and conducting online events. No two days will be the same – flexibility and adaptability are key aspects of your role.
Your internship responsibilities include:
You will be involved in all facets of the summer reading program. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Expand the development and delivery of the library’s summer reading program.
Coordinate with partner public libraries, other organizations, and library staff to provide virtual summer outreach programs.
Create and promote an online summer reading program.
Track data related to the programs
Register eligible participants for library services, programs, and the summer reading program.
You might be the right person if…
You are currently pursuing a degree in education, communications, library science or other related field.
You can successfully communicate with a diverse group of people through various channels – public speaking, written communications, one-on-one trainings, etc.
Your peers consider you to be highly organized.
You enjoy working independently and can effectively manage your time – when things are slow or hectic.
Being a part of a team and working towards the greater good fuels you.
This job will allow you to:
Gain valuable experience that can translate to future library, non-profit, government, and corporate employment opportunities.
Develop professional skills while sharing your talents with the community.
Get to know the Library staff for the excellent, friendly resource that they are.
Become knowledgeable about the Library facility and its many resources.
Internship Duration
May – August 2024; up to 32 hours per week
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Applicants for positions in this class must be currently enrolled students in a degree program at an accredited educational institution, as determined by the Iowa Department of Administrative Services – Human Resources Enterprise.
For additional information, please click on thislink to view the job description (https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/class_and_pay/JobClassDescriptions/AdministrativeIntern-00705.pdf) .
Agency
State of Iowa
Agency
131 Iowa Department for the Blind
Address
524 4th St
Des Moines, Iowa, 50309
Website
https://blind.iowa.gov/
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