DC Library is hiring "Teens of Distinction" - Deadline Augist 22nd!

[Anonymous]

I came across this announcement on another board and thought someone here might know someone who was interested....



The DC Public Library is hiring "teens of distinction" for our year-round Jobs 4 Teens Program. We are excited about bringing in more teens and transforming the public libraries into exciting, youth-centered spaces!

Please help spread the word to all the motivated young people you know. Details are below:

Job description:

http://dclibrary.org/dcpl/cwp/view.asp?a=1264&q=568249

Teen Aides are responsible for welcoming library users; sorting, organizing and shelving books, magazines and other materials; assisting library users by checking in and checking out books; answering telephones and providing basic information to library users; assisting with library programs and events by helping with registration, crafts and activities and distribution of handouts and materials; and participating in special projects or focus group discussions designed to explore such areas as library service to teens. They may perform other related duties as assigned.

Eligibility:
Applicants must:
Be 16-19 years old
Be District of Columbia residents
Have a Grade Point Average of 2.5 or higher
Be able to work 10-12 hours per week


Salary:
$10.20 per hour

To apply:
Complete a Teen Employment Program Application Form, two recommendation forms (teacher, advisor or mentor) and submit all documents to the Human Resources Department, Room 423, Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20001

Download the application:
http://dclibrary.org/dcpl/cwp/view.asp?a=1264&q=568249



Application deadline:
August 22, 2008



Please direct questions to:

Rebecca Renard

Teen Program Coordinator

DC Public Library | Engaging Minds. Expanding Opportunities.

202.727.5736 (phone)

202.409.9356 (work mobile)

202.727.1129 (fax)

www.dclibrary.org