1. Expand the development and delivery of the library’s summer reading program.
2. Coordinate with partner public libraries, other organizations, and library staff to provide virtual summer outreach programs.
3. Create and promote an online summer reading program.
4. Track data related to the programs
5. Register eligible participants for library services, programs, and the summer reading program.

• You can successfully communicate with a diverse group of people through various channels – public speaking, written communications, one-on-one trainings, etc.
• You are comfortable and confident working with computers.
• Your peers consider you to be highly organized.
• You are computer savvy and know the basics of the Microsoft Office suite.
• You enjoy working independently and can effectively manage your time – when things are slow or hectic.
• Being a part of a team and working towards the greater good fuels you.

• This is a full-time, ten-week program commitment. Service at the Library is June 1, 2021 – August 9, 2021.

• Gain valuable experience that can translate to future library, non-profit, government, and corporate employment opportunities.
• Develop professional skills while sharing your talents with the community.
• Take advantage of Iowa Campus Compact/Corporation for National and Community Service program benefits supported outside of the Library including:
  • A living allowance paid out bi-weekly over the 10 weeks.  Iowa living allowance rate: $36.71 daily, $513.94 bi-weekly, $2,569.70 total for the ten-week term.
  • Upon successful completion of the full term of service, the Member will receive an education award of $1,311.11 or $345.80 post-service stipend, from the National Service Trust.
• Get to know the Library staff for the excellent, friendly resource that they are.
• Become knowledgeable about the Library facility and its many resources.
• Give back to your community through service.

• Ability to work comfortably with people, systems, and technology.
• A positive, “can-do” attitude that has you excited to walk in the Library’s door and get started.
• Ability to read, write, and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to walk, bend, reach, sit, stand for periods of time.

• Must be at least 18 years old (by the time of enrollment on April 30, 2021). 
• Must be a United States citizen, a United States national, or a legal permanent resident of the United States.
• Pass a national service criminal history check.
• Part-time education and outside employment are permitted if they do not interfere with VISTA responsibilities; requires advance approval from supervisor.

Applicants for positions in this class must be currently enrolled students in a degree program at an accredited educational institution, as determined by the Iowa Department of Administrative Services – Human Resources Enterprise.

For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description (Download PDF reader).