Posted 1w ago

Summer Outreach Assistant

@ City of Fitchburg
Fitchburg, Wisconsin, United States
$17/hrOnsiteTemporary
Responsibilities:plans activities, leads outreach, assists operations
Requirements Summary:Assist with youth programs; supervise outreach sites; plan/lead activities for ages 5-12; schedule: Mon Tue 1-4, Wed 11:30-3:30; high school education; Spanish desirable.
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Job Description

About the Department

Under the supervision of the Outreach Librarian, plans and implements activities for youth, geared towards ages 5-12. Emphasis on arts and crafts, music, sports, and active playground games.
In collaboration with the Outreach Librarian, you will plan and lead engaging activities for children ages 5–12. Focus areas include arts and crafts, music, sports, and energetic playground games—all designed to encourage creativity, movement, and fun!

Summer Schedule:
Monday and Tuesdays 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Wednesdays 11:30 am to 3:30 pm

Position Duties

Essential Functions:

  • Provides a high level of information and recreation services.
  • Plans prepares, and presents offsite library programs.
  • Integrates literacy skills into programming for children.
  • Serves as "person in charge" of outreach sites in the absence of the Outreach Librarian.
  • Troubleshoots any issues that arise at outreach sites.
  • Creates outreach publicity materials.
  • Promotes Summer Library Program and other library events.
  • Conducts service evaluations and collects attendance statistics.
  • Assist with preparation for library programs. 
  • Assist with day to day library operations. 
 
Other Duties:
  • Other Duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Supervisory Requirements:

  • Volunteers
 Education and/or Experience Requirements:
  • Education equivalent to a sophomore in High School required.
  • Spanish language skills desirable. 
 Licenses, Certifications, etc.
  • None

Other Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Strong customer service skills.
  • Excellent written communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Attentive to details and strives for accuracy.
  • Ability to organize assigned work.
Your unique experiences matter to us, even if they don’t align perfectly with every requirement listed. We recognize that skills come from diverse paths, and we value what makes your journey special. If this role inspires you, we encourage you to apply!