Teen Programmer

Company: Town of East Hartford, CT
Location: East Hartford
Posted on: May 8, 2024

Job Description:

Salary: See Position Description

Location : Town of East Hartford, CT

Job Type: Seasonal

Job Number: 00215

Department: Library

Opening Date: 04/25/2024

Closing Date: 5/12/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

POSITION DEFINITION

The East Hartford Public Library seeks a teen programmer to join our summer enrichment team. Primary job responsibilities are planning and leading enrichment activities for participants in East Hartford Parks & Recreation teen camp, both at the library and on location at the camp. This 8-week position begins the week of June 17. Hours are Monday - Thursday mornings. The ideal candidate has experience working with children and teens, an enthusiastic attitude, and a sense of humor.
Work with the summer enrichment team at the library to plan and lead summer enrichment activities for the participants in East Hartford Parks & Recreation Teen Camp.

The position pays $21/hour.

In the Town of East Hartford, we don't merely accept diversity - we celebrate it, support it, and flourish because of it for the betterment of our employees, residents, and community partners. The Town of East Hartford takes pride in being an equal opportunity employer.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Plans developmentally appropriate enrichment programs for teens (12 - 15)
• Executes programs both on site at the library and at the outdoor camp location.
• Collects and reports data for grant requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
  • Ability to interact with employees and the public in a courteous and professional manner
  • Ability to pay close attention to detail
  • Knowledge of age group
  • Ability to deploy imagination, creativity, and a sense of humor in program planning and execution
  • Ability to act as a role model for campers and staff
  • Ability to meet deadlines and problem-solve
  • Skill in resolving confidential/sensitive situations JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND LICENSING
    • High school degree required; 4-year college degree preferred (education students encouraged to apply)
    • Experience working with children and/or teens.
      • Valid CT driver's license
        • Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

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