Intern

Library Systems & Services is seeking 5 Interns to assist the Moreno Valley Public Library to support the grant-funded Lunch at the Library program for kids and teens. Under general supervision, the Intern will provide assistance in designing and hosting craft/STEM activities at youth community meal sites from June through August 2024. In addition, the Intern will perform a variety of moderately complex technical and paraprofessional duties at the library service desk. This temporary, non-exempt position is based at the Main Library (a youth meals site) but requires travel to other youth community meal sites at parks or schools. The successful candidates will be open to developing their workplace and presentation skills, to learning more about library work and resources, and serving the community.

Lunch at the Library is a project of the California State Library, supported with funds from the State of California.

El Almuerzo en la Biblioteca es un proyecto de la Biblioteca Estatal de California y respaldado con fondos del Estado de California.

Essential Duties/Responsbilities: 

An individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. 

Provides information regarding programs, events, collections, etc.

Assist staff with maintaining a clean and sanitary meal site at the Main Library

Operate and maintain maker/STEAM equipment.

Shelves library materials

Know and understand the American Library Association’s Library Bill of Rights, Freedom to Read Statement and Freedom to View Statement, recognizing that freedom of access is a fundamental tenet of a public library. In addition to these freedoms, support client discretion of materials available at your local library(ies).

Other duties as assigned

Requirements

An individual should possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed and meet the amount of education, training and/or work experience required.

• Must have completed 10th grade and be able to obtain a work permit.
• Must have reliable means of transportation to the library and community meal sites
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule that may include a combination of days, evenings and weekends
• Excellent customer service skills
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Able to communicate with diverse populations, English/Spanish bilingual a plus.

Benefits

• LOCATION: Moreno Valley Public Library-Main Library
• HOURLY RATE: $16.00
• HOURS PER WEEK: 20
• TEMPORARY POSITION: Through August 31, 2024
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources