Youth Services, Team Leader

3 weeks ago

Cambridge, Canada Idea Exchange Full time

Posting #23-01x

**Youth Services, Team Leader**

**Full-Time Contract (10-12 months)**

Preston Branch

Idea Exchange is a community hub comprised of the public libraries and art galleries for the City of Cambridge, a thriving city with a rich architectural heritage and the second largest community within the Waterloo Region. We are committed to supporting and inspiring our community in the exploration of reading, arts, innovation, and learning.

**What You’ll Do**

Our Youth Services, Team Leaders create a welcoming environment for all members of the public and put their creative skills to the test by planning, organizing and leading various children’s and teen programs.

As a Youth Services, Team Leader, you will:

- Plan, organize and conduct youth services programs
- Train and guide youth services staff on program delivery
- Develop and present at school visits; prepare displays and carry out other special projects
- In consultation with the Branch Manager, develop community partnerships and programming specific to the location
- Provide reference and reader’s advisory services for all ages and develop content for the Kids and Teen Website.

**What You’ll Need to Succeed**

To be qualified for and successful in the role, you should have:

- Two years post-secondary education in a related field is required.
- At least two years’ experience working with children, programming or performance experience, and the ability to learn and adapt to new technologies.
- Be someone who is welcoming and works well with people of all ages.
- Experience working in a service environment dealing with the public
- Excellent communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
- An inclusive and empathetic approach and a service-oriented mindset
- The ability to follow detailed processes and balance multiple tasks and responsibilities
- A passion for supporting the diverse interests and needs of the Cambridge community

**What We Offer**

Working at Idea Exchange offers you the opportunity to be part of an organization that is welcoming, collaborative, and passionate about the community.

**Pay**: the starting rate of pay is $32.02 per hour

**Hours**: 70 hours bi-weekly

**Schedule**: working various day, evening, and weekend shifts

**Week 1**

Monday 9:30am - 5:30pm

Tuesday 12:30pm - 8:30pm

Wednesday 9:30am - 5:30pm

Thursday 9:30am - 5:30pm

Friday 9:30am - 5:30pm

Saturday 9:30am - 5:30pm

Sunday OFF

**Week 2**

Monday OFF

Tuesday 12:30pm - 8:30pm

Wednesday 9:30am - 5:30pm

Thursday 9:30am - 5:30pm

Friday 9:30am - 5:30pm

Saturday OFF

Sunday OFF

**How to Apply**

1. Tell us why we should consider you for this position Please provide both a cover letter and resume, combined as a single PDF document.

The anticipated start date for this position is February 2023.

**Additional Information**
- Idea Exchange aspires to employ a staff complement that fully represents the diversity of the community we serve. All qualified individuals who would contribute to the further diversification of our organization are encouraged to apply.
- A Security Clearance Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening will be required.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 10 months

**Salary**: From $32.02 per hour

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Weekend availability

Application question(s):

- How many years’ experience do you have working with children, programming or performance experience, and the ability to learn and adapt to new technologies.
- How many years experience do you have working in a service environment dealing with the public?

**Education**:

- Secondary School (required)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 2023-01-15

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