Library Programmer - Children & Youth Services Innisfil , ON

Description

Job Opportunity for a LIBRARY PROGRAMMER – CHILDREN & YOUTH SERVICES (TWELVE- MONTH CONTRACT - 35 hours per week)

Innisfil ideaLAB & Library, Innisfil Ontario

OUR ENVIRONMENT

Welcome to the heart of Innisfil at Innisfil ideaLAB & Library, where community, discovery, and joy thrive. We offer a nurturing space for growth, with plenty of opportunities for learning and development. Our team is the cornerstone of our success, bringing their unique ideas and talents to create exceptional experiences. We value diversity and are dedicated to welcoming individuals who reflect the richness of our community.

OUR TEAM

Join our passionate and friendly team, where every interaction is filled with warmth and possibility. We embrace creativity, encourage each other to shine, and relish the excitement of new challenges. At our core, we champion equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility, ensuring that everyone feels valued and respected. Together, we're building a library that truly serves and celebrates our diverse community.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Library Programmer prepares and delivers high-quality, community-centered library programming and outreach activities to connect people of all ages to new ideas, experiences and life-long learning.

• Plan, develop, and deliver dynamic, engaging programs for a diverse audience, including preschoolers, children, and teenagers.
• Adapt programming content to meet the evolving interests and needs of the community.
• Conduct outreach initiatives to strengthen the library’s presence and impact in the community.
• Support the creation of new programming and outreach initiatives based on community needs.
• Deliver exceptional front-line customer service in collaboration with the Library Services Team.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

As a member of our collaborative Programming Team, you are an enthusiastic, highly motivated person who shares our commitment to excellence. You are passionate about working with people of all ages to create and nurture community connections and support community needs through high-quality, innovative public programming. You bring creativity, flexibility, and organizational skills to deliver engaging programs for all age groups in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications of our ideal candidate include:

• College diploma or university degree in Library Science, Education, Child & Youth Work, or a related field.
• Minimum of two years of experience in community programming.
• Strong computer skills and the ability to quickly learn and use new digital tools or technologies.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and deliver high-quality programs for diverse audiences.
• Commitment to flexibility, including availability for evening and weekend programs, and the ability to work across multiple Library branches.
• Significant knowledge of library programming trends including Makerspace equipment, robotics, coding and educational technologies is an asset.

Pay Rate: $28.63 – $33.67 per hour

Relevant Policy Information

A police records check with Vulnerable Sector screen is required.

The Innisfil ideaLAB & Library is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and age. Accommodations for disabilities will be provided, on request, to support candidate participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. To request accommodation please contact jmiyasaki@innisfilidealab.ca or call 705-431-7410.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates invited for an interview will be acknowledged. Personal information contained in your resume is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used strictly for employment assessment purposes.

Please mail or email resumes by 5:00 pm on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 to:

Mail: Job Opportunities c/o Innisfil ideaLAB & Library 967 Innisfil Beach Road, Innisfil, Ontario, L9S 1V3

Email: jobs@innisfilidealab.ca Subject Line: Library Programmer

Compensation

$28.63 – $33.67 per hour

Closes: 11 December, 2024