Library - North Portland Library Internship
Library - North Portland Library Internship
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Job Description
Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.
Pay Range:
$15.95 $30.00 HourlyDepartment:
Library DepartmentJob Type:
InternExemption Status:
United States of America (NonExempt)Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
April 15 2025
The Opportunity:
North Portland Library Internship 2025
Pay Rate: $24/hour
Job Type: Temporary College Intern
Seasonal temporary position: June through September
Work location: North Portland Library 512 N Killingsworth St Portland OR 97217
Approximate schedule: 3040 hrs 360 hours total) (Tuesday Saturday)
TriMet Passes are available if transportation to County facilities is required.
Eligibility requirements and more details found on our College to County website.
Overview:
The North Portland Library is pleased to announce its first Summer Reading Program since its closure due to construction in 2022. This internship will also focus on activating our new addition the Black Cultural Center (BCC) an event and community space for connection and a celebration of Blackness.
We seek an enthusiastic organized intern to work on a series of projects centered around community engagement project management and equity work. The intern will work closely with the BCC staff to plan and implement programs and events as well as develop equity diversity and inclusion (EDI) agreements and measurable goals.
The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in community engagement project management and equity work. The candidate should also be able to work independently and as part of a team and have excellent communication and organizational skills.
Job Task Description:
Collaborate in assessing and researching EDI efforts achievements and gaps within the BCCs programming and community engagement.
Present findings and recommendations to staff.
Work to tailor recommendations to the needs of the community and the constraints of the space.
Coordinate summer reading youth volunteers in the library.
Assist in data organization and testing our internal customer relationship management database.
Assist in a variety of systemwide projects.
Learning Outcomes:
Develop an understanding of how the library engages with and provides culturallyspecific programming for the community.
Build project management skills through coordinating events at a library location.
Join team meetings and learn about various roles at a library location.
Develop leadership and communication skills working with library volunteers.
The Ideal Candidate will:
Find value in connecting with the community.
Be patient and willing to be around children.
Be passionate about equity diversity and inclusion.
Be eager to learn.
Have an intermediate understanding of spreadsheets.
Have an inclination to be organized.
Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required:
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as the ability to collaborate within a team environment.
Experience or ability to communicate effectively about equity and systemic barriers.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to connect and communicate with diverse audiences using methods such as slide presentations charts/graphs or images.
Good organizational and time management skills. Must be actionoriented and able to complete projects within a timely manner and attend all necessary meetings.
Working knowledge of Google applications (Docs Drive Slides Forms etc..
Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding county projects and data.
About Multnomah County Library:
Multnomah County Library transforms lives and is essential to the health and success of the community. We respect the past are attentive to the present and are genuinely excited about the future. Were a forwardlooking library engaged in and energized by the challenges and opportunities facing public libraries in the next several years.
We arethe oldest public library west of the Mississippi with ahistorythat reaches back to 1864. Today theCentral Libraryand18neighborhood librariesthat make up the library system house 700 computer search stations for the public and acollectionof two million books and other library materials.
As Oregons largest public library MCL serves nearly onefifth of the states population with a wide variety of programs and services.
To read more about us please visit our website atwww.multcolib.
Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County we dont just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran or protected veteran status genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.
Veterans Preference: Under Oregon Law qualifying veterans may apply for veterans preference. Review our veterans preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply.
Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.
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Recruiter:
Cole WhitehurstEmail:
Phone:
Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.
Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
Job Profile:
8007 College InternRequired Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Full-Time
