Readmobile Youth Program Assistant

Grant funded hours

Part-time, no benefits (5 days per week; 3.25 hours per day, 8 weeks total) From July 7 – August 21, 2025. This position is not guaranteed to exist beyond that date.

The Read mobile Youth Program Assistant’s specific responsibilities include:

• Supports Read mobile Youth Services Specialist and other Read mobile staff in all areas of Read mobile service.
• Deliver successful customer service by responding to the library needs of patrons.
• Encourage parents/caregivers and youth to visit their community library for library cards and even more services.
• Plan and present children’s summer reading programming, including read alouds, crafts, games, and other hands‑on activities that promote literacy.
• Collect and maintain library statistics related to CLPVD’s summer reading program.
• Promote use of the Read mobile through outreach in each neighborhood.
• Assist with the setup and breakdown of library equipment such as tents, tables, book carts, technology, etc.

A minimum of one year successful experience working with children preferred, either in a library or other youth serving organization.

• Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children and adults.
• Ability to interact with diverse patrons.
• Ability to travel to off‑site locations, such as Providence parks.
• Manual materials handling required, up to 35 lbs.
• Willingness to work outdoors in potential heat to maintain the Read mobile schedule.
• Experience with the Rhode Island Early Learning and Development Standards is a plus.
• Must successfully complete a criminal background check.

Community Libraries of Providence is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race (including hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.