Paid Youth Internship Oppotunity

Organization: 
San Francisco Public Library - Friends of the San Francisco Public Library
Location: 
San Francisco Public Library
Submission Deadline: 
03/18/2010 America/Los_Angeles

San Francisco Public Library is offering 3 youth paid internship opportunities in planning and promoting Teen Summer Read 2010.

 Details

· Application deadline: March 18th 2010
· Work Dates: May 10-Aug 5 2010
· Hours required/weekly schedule: afternoons 2-3 hrs per week-32 hours TOTAL
· Stipend: $350-offered in 2 payments (June 30 and Aug 10th)
· Position Location: San Francisco Public Main Library, 100 Larkin St SF CA

Duties: 
Primary Responsibilities:
· Attend and participate in planning meetings promoting Teen Summer Read 2010, a reading promotion program.
· Plan Teen Summer Read Finale Party on Wed August 4th 2010, from 4-8pm at the Main Library.
· Work closely on a youth intern team.
· Contact educators and youth participants.
· Conduct outreach in the community: post flyers
· Assist with mailings and online publicity
Requirements: 
Qualifications:
· Must be 14-18 years of age
· Go to school in San Francisco
· Must be able to work in a team-oriented environment
· Must be punctual, attend regular meetings, and maintain excellent relations with youth and adult planners
· Strong communication skills
· Preferred: experience planning events, experience promoting events online and in person
How to Apply: 
To Apply:
Submit your name, phone, email, and answer to these questions in a Word document emailed to
jenniferlibrarian [at] gmail [dot] com by 6pm on March 18th 2010.

1. Describe your experience planning events for youth.
2. What are some ideas you have for getting youth involved in a library program?
3. How will you make time to be involved in an event planning committee with other youth?
4. What other commitments do you have during summer 2010 that will affect your schedule (vacations, jobs, etc)?
5. Will you be available between 3-6pm during the weekdays?

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