Bilingual Camp Counselor (Spanish/English) at Spokane County Library District – Spokane Valley, WA

Position Description: With moderate supervision and working within established procedures, this position provides service during the Campamento de verano en la biblioteca. Campamento de verano en la biblioteca is a literacy based, Spanish language, half-day camp. Counselors will serve as camp staff to 2nd-5th grade campers. Position Responsibilities: Plans, prepares and implements activities, crafts, games and music for camp based around the summer theme. Sets up and takes down any equipment necessary for camp. Performs storytimes daily. Connects and engages with elementary school children . Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will be bilingual in Spanish and English with prior work or volunteer experience working with children.

Must be 16 or older.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to - Work Environment/Physical Demands: Work is performed primarily in a library setting, with times in an outdoor environment such as a park An individual performing the duties in this position may be required to sit or stand for long periods of time, lift or move up to 40 pounds and/or push and/or pull objects weighing 50-100 pounds on a wheeled cart or book truck. Special Requirements:

Background check required per policy.

Job Advertisement:

Spokane County Library District is looking for Bilingual Camp Counselors for Spanish language day camp, August 6, 7 and 8. Camp Counselors must be available on camp days from 9am-1:30pm and must also attend 1-2 planning sessions prior to camp (dates and times TBD). The ideal candidate is fluent in Spanish and enjoys working with children in grades 2-5.

Bilingual Camp Counselors must be at least 16 years old.

This is a temporary position lasting only for the duration of the day camp, for an estimated total of 20 hours