Internship: Teen Tech Squad Member

Description

Hennepin County Library (HCL) is seeking teens ages 16-18 to join our Teen Tech Squad. Teen Tech Squad members help provide fun learning experiences in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) for kids and teens. Teen Tech Squad members design and deliver programs for youth that use technology for creative expression and exploration in the arts and sciences. To learn more click here.

Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visit employee referral program.

About these position types:

These positions are limited duration, non-benefit earning internships.

These positions are internally classified as an Intern I.

Click here to view the job classification specification.

Location and hours:

Teen Tech Squad members average approximately 24 hours per month while working a schedule that includes evenings and weekends. These positions involve working onsite indoors and outdoors. These positions will include indoor in-person work on site as the library continues to adapt its services. Visit hclib.org to learn more about current library services.

Current vacancies include:

• Brookdale Library (6125 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 554430): Tuesdays and Thursday 3:30 - 6:30 p.m.

• Brooklyn Park Library (8500 W Broadway Ave, Brooklyn Park, MN 55445): Tuesdays, Thursdays from 3 - 5 p.m. and every other Friday from 3 - 4:30 p.m.

• Cedar-Riverside Opportunity Center (505 S 15th Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55454): Tuesday and Thursdays 4 -7 p.m. during school year, Tuesdays 4 -7 p.m. and Thursdays 5 - 8 p.m. in the summer.

• Franklin Library (1314 E Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55404): Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings.

• Hosmer Library (347 E 36th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55408): Mondays 4 - 7 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

• North Regional Library (1315 Lowry Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55411): Thursdays 6 - 8 p.m. and Saturdays 12 - 4 p.m.

• Roosevelt Library (4026 S 28th Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55406): Mondays 3:30 - 5 p.m., Fridays 3:30 - 5 p.m., and every other Saturday 12 -4 p.m.

In these positions, you will:

• Guide kids and teens through hands-on workshops and learning activities focused on science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM).

• Research and develop new STEAM activities based on personal and community interests.

• Work with other Teen Tech Squad members to develop, lead, demonstrate, trouble-shoot, and instruct others in the creation of STEAM projects.

• Set up before and clean up after programs.

• Foster a safe and open environment for kids and teens to create and share.

• Learn techniques for teaching, presenting, and facilitating hands-on learning activities for different age groups.

• Learn how to use computers, software, and tools to support creative expression and collaboration among kids and teens.

• Participate in scheduled training for skill-building, team growth, and personal growth.

Need to be:

• Enrolled in high school in spring of 2024 and expecting to graduate in 2025 or later and be between the ages of 16 and 18.

• Able to access reliable transportation to the work location for your squad.

• Able to lift up to 25 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice to have:

• Experience:

• Working with children or teens in a volunteer or work setting.

• Working as part of a team.

• Using technology to create or design something or solve a problem.

Ability to:

• Teach/facilitate learning activities in a collaborative setting.

• Adapt to a dynamic workplace.

• Work in a diverse community setting.

• Apply creativity and problem-solving skills to design projects or develop ideas.

An outgoing and friendly attitude.Curiosity and an interest in technology, math, science, music, art, video, and/or writing.A desire to share skills and interests with others.

About the department:

Hennepin County Library works to inspire, facilitate, and celebrate lifelong learning. Shaped by the information needs and aspirations of our residents, we envision the library as a shared space for enrichment and connection. Library services are an important part of thriving and interconnected communities. We believe that every Hennepin County resident should have a library card and use it regularly. In addition to a collection of almost 5 million books, CDs and DVDs, the library system maintains a treasure trove of documents and online resources and offers programming to aid and enrich Hennepin County employees and clients.

About Hennepin County:

Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align to one or more of our overarching goals -- that Hennepin County residents are healthy, protected and safe, self-reliant, assured due process, and mobile.

Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.

Your future. Made here.

This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.

Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience.

Final candidates may be required to complete a background check.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Brooke Haaf

Brooke.Haaf@hennepin.us

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Paid/Unpaid Internships and student "work experiences" are non-permanent positions with no benefits.

01

These positions requires working an average of approximately 24 hours per month while working a schedule that includes evenings and weekends. Current locations would involve working indoors and outdoors on site. Are you willing and able to meet these requirements?

• Yes

• No

02

These positions require candidates to be between the ages of 16-18. Will you be a high school student between the ages of 16 and 18 in the Spring of 2024?

• Yes

• No

03

Please indicate your current grade in school.

• 12th grade

• 11th grade

• 10th grade

• 9th grade

• None of the above

04

Are you able to lift up to 25 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation?

• Yes

• No

05

Do you have access to reliable transportation to the work location(s) you would be interested in?

• Yes

• No

06

Select your first-choice library that you would be interested in working at.

• Brookdale (Brooklyn Center)
• Brooklyn Park (Brooklyn Park)
• Cedar Riverside Opportunity Center (Minneapolis)
• Franklin (Minneapolis)
• Hosmer (Minneapolis)
• North Regional (Minneapolis)
• Roosevelt (Minneapolis)
• None of the above

07

Explain why you chose the library that you have selected above.

08

Select your second-choice library that you would be interested in working at.

• Brookdale (Brooklyn Center)
• Brooklyn Park (Brooklyn Park)
• Cedar Riverside Opportunity Center (Minneapolis)
• Franklin (Minneapolis)
• Hosmer (Minneapolis)
• North Regional (Minneapolis)
• Roosevelt (Minneapolis)
• None of the above

09

Explain why you chose the library that you have selected above.

10

Do you have experience working with children and/or teens in a work or volunteer setting?

• Yes

• No

11

Describe your experience working with children and/or teens in a work or volunteer setting. Indicate how much experience you have and what duties you performed. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

12

Do you have experience working as part of a team?

• Yes

• No

13

Describe your experience working as part of a team. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

14

Do you have experience using technology to create or design something or solve a problem? (e.g., a presentation, a website, a video, a piece of art or music, a robotics solutions, etc.)?

• Yes

• No

15

Describe your experience using technology to create or design something or to solve a problem. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

16

Please choose the one recruitment source that best describes how you first learned about this job opening. Please review all possible choices before making your selection. Your response to this question helps us evaluate the effectiveness of our recruitment methods.

• College or university (job board, career services, or instructor)

• Community or nonprofit organization (counselor, job board, etc.)

• Employee or recruiter of Hennepin County

• Friend or family member that is not a Hennepin County employee

• Hennepin County job notification emails

• Indeed.com

• Job fair or networking event

• LinkedIn

• Print advertisement (flyer, postcard, billboard, transit ad, etc.)

• Professional association (job board or email)

• Social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.)

• www.hennepin.jobs or www.governmentjobs.com

• Other

17

For the recruitment source selected above, please provide the specific name of the person, website, or media source.

Required Question

Agency Hennepin County

Address Hennepin County Government Center

300 South Sixth Street

Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55487

Phone 612-348-7855

Website https://www.hennepin.us/jobs