The Teen Council is DC Public Library's paid leadership opportunity for teens. The Council is made up of twelve (12) members from across the District. Members' duties are split between working at a library in their ward and meeting with the other members and the Teen Services Coordinator to advise on teen services for the DC Public Library at large. Selected candidates are expected to be leaders in the library, in their communities and among their peers.
Eligibility Requirements
Council members must be:
- A resident of the District of Columbia
- 14 to 19 years old
- Able to work 12 hours per week
Responsibilities
Teen Council members have a variety of tasks. The basic job responsibilities are:
- Advise the library on teen services and initiatives
- Work on projects relating to teen events across the District
- Write website and social media posts (check out the teen blog, Teen's Corner)
- Deliver great customer service by welcoming people to and answering questions about the library
- Providing tech support on public computers and kiosks
- Create and lead programs for the public
- Get patrons excited about our collections and encourage reading
- Assist staff with community outreach and promoting the library to your peers
Compensation
Teen Council members get paid $17.87 per hour. In addition to that wage, Council Members also:
- Gain customer service skills that members can use to apply to any other job
- Learn how to communicate better with all kinds of people - including adults and peers
- Get professional development training on things like how to plan lead an event
- Meet other incredible teens from around the city
Application Process
Visit careers.dc.gov and search for "Teen Aide" or 23395 (Job ID). Apply by September 27, 2023.