Job Description

Location

485 Twelve Bridges Drive Lincoln, 95648

Description

The City of Lincoln, Lincoln Public Library is accepting applications from qualified applicants for the position of High School Intern!  We are looking for five (5) motivated students to join us as Seasonal High School Interns through the spring semester and the first part of June.

Over the course of six (6) months, this internship will offer high school students the opportunity to gain real-world work experience in a public library.

Interns will have the opportunity to learn about and practice:

• Different career paths and opportunities in public libraries.
• Professional library ethics and standards.
• Library organization.
• Purchasing and maintaining library materials.
• Check-out policies and procedures.
• Library events, including early literacy and educational events.
• Community outreach and engagement.
• Universal workplace skills, like problem-solving, customer service, emotional intelligence, and more.

Exact assignments will depend on the interest of the intern and the needs of the Library. 

We’re looking for interns who are:

• Interested in and excited about libraries.
• Work well independently and with others.
• Connected to the Lincoln community.
• Able to meet the required time commitment.
• Currently enrolled in high school.
• Eligible to work (i.e., eligible for work permits if under 18; we’ll help you navigate the work permit process with your school district if you’re selected.).

We’re particularly interested in interns who are bilingual! 

Time Commitment:

• Interns are expected to complete an average of 10 hours a week. 
• Applicants must be available to work January 6 through June 30. 
• Up to four hours/week may be completed at home, depending on library needs and work performance. 
• At least 6 hours/week must be completed in person, either at the Lincoln Public Library or at assigned outreach locations. This includes Mondays from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Lincoln Public Library.  Remaining in-person hours are flexible throughout the week and will be determined with your supervisor. Scheduled hours may vary between weeks.

These internships are supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian. 

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The High School Intern is a City-wide classification which allows departments to provide internship opportunities to high school students, and offers meaningful and educational entry-level experiences, allowing interns to gain hands-on work experience, learn practical skills, and enrich their high school coursework.

Incumbents perform administrative and technical support duties; they handle routine tasks with increasing independence.  Decisions made or actions taken require higher-level review, and work is checked for progress and reviewed for quality and compliance with policies and procedures.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED

Receives direct supervision from the Library Coordinator or Director of Library Services/Library Manager.  Incumbents in this class do not routinely exercise supervision.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Include, but are not limited to the following:

• Performs basic and routine administrative support and technical duties.  
• Performs customer service duties that include dealing with the public, other departments and outside agencies.
• Answers routine questions and refer customers and the general public to appropriate staff. 
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, trainings and workshops which provide for an increasing awareness of general knowledge of programs and current practices. 
• May assist professional staff in phases of more complex work. 
• Participates in various phases of a planned training and evaluation internship program; collaborates closely with assigned mentor(s).  
• Performs duties that help the student learn policy, procedures, guidelines and standards for successful work performance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement and fine coordination while using a computer keyboard. Additionally, the position requires near and far vision in reading written reports and work related documents. Acute hearing is required when providing phone and personal service. The need to lift, drag and push files, paper and documents weighing up to 25 pounds is also required.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Ability to learn and perform assigned work; follow oral instructions; work cooperatively with staff; communicate effectively with all levels and read and write English at a level appropriate to the position. 

THE SELECTION PROCESS
The process may include an in-basket exercise, individual interviews, panel interviews and/or other related components.  Only those candidates who have the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position will continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to the process. The candidate selected for the position will be required to complete a background check including reference checks, fingerprint check, medical/drug-test evaluation and/or other related components.

Human Resources will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities.  Please advise HR of any special needs a minimum of five days in advance of the selection process exam by calling (916) 434-3229. The City of Lincoln is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The information contained herein is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

Job Description URL: https://www.lincolnca.gov/en/our-government/resources/Documents/HR/Job-Descriptions/Seasonal/High-School-Intern.pdf

Ideal Candidate

• Must be at least 14 years of age.
• Must be registered as a high school student.

Benefits

This position is part-time and unbenefited.

Recruitment Contact

Contact phone: 

(916)434-3229

Contact phone extension: 

1136

Contact email: 

[email protected]

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