Chidren's Storytime Performer

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Job Details

What is the compensation

Pay Rate: 12.00 per hour. Payment will be made by direct deposit.

Part-time Provo City employees are eligible to contribute to individual retirement savings plans through the City (401k 457 Roth IRA and/or Traditional IRA) and receive the following great benefits: a) free admission to the Provo Recreation Center Peaks Ice Arena Public Skating and Provo Shooting Sports Park; b) a free Provo City Library Card; c) a 25% discount on Provo Recreation Center memberships (direct family only); and d) discounts from various local and national vendors.

What are the main duties

• Perform in front of large groups of people ranging from 50 to 200 people of all ages including infants children and adults.

• Entertain the audience by singing songs reading or telling short stories and performing dramatic presentations which may include wearing costumes dancing using puppets and other ad lib performances.

• Use a head microphone project voice and employ crowd control techniques to effectively engage the audience.

• Work with the Childrens Librarian to develop story time plans themes costumes props and other materials to be used.

• Employ Emergent Literacy concepts (on which the employee will be trained) which must be used in every story time performance.

• Talk to parents following story times to discuss and answer questions on infant toddler and preschool age children and emergent literacy skills.

• Assist library staff as needed and perform other related duties as required.

What do I need to apply

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).

• Ability to read write and communicate in English at a high school level.

• An understanding of childrens developmental stages.

• Skill in interacting with the public including infants small children and parents.

• Previous experience performing and/or working with younger children (ages infant to five years old) is desirable.

What are the hours

Approximately ten (10) hours per week Monday through Friday mornings. Actual schedule will vary based on department afternoon weekend and night shifts will be required.

What is the selection process

Applications will be reviewed in the order they are submitted with the first screening being held on August 31 2026. Applicants mustmeet the minimum qualifications listed above to be eligible for consideration.

If selected for hire candidate will be required to successfully pass a drug screen and criminal background check. Non-disclosure may result in dismissal. Applicants with unsatisfactory drug screen results will be ineligible for appointment or application to any Provo City position for a minimum period of six (6) months.

Why Provo City

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Provo City is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.