SUMMER POSITION: IslandLink Library Federation - Travelling Puppet Show COORDINATOR (1 position available - subject to funding) Term: May 25 - August 21, 2015 (13 weeks) Hours of work: 40 hours per week ; may include some weekends & evenings Compensation: $15.00/hour plus 4% vacation pay Location: Victoria, BC [with some travel to Alert Bay, Powell River & Salt Spring Island] Duties: Responsible for coordinating all aspects of the Travelling Puppet Show (TPS) Project, working in collaboration with a Program Facilitator and acting as the project leader when required, under the general direction of the IslandLink Library Federation Manager:  Work with member library staff in Greater Victoria, Alert Bay, Powell River & Salt Spring Island, to schedule & promote puppetry performances and 3-day long puppetry & drama camps in July & August  Develop puppetry performance scripts & “day camp” programs, targeted primarily at children in primary grades; may include some “drama camps” or workshops for teens  Design and create backdrops, costumes and props  Deliver puppet shows with participating libraries  Deliver 3-day puppetry camps and/or or drama camps with participating libraries  Maintain project statistical and anecdotal records  All other aspects of the project as required Requirements:  Post-secondary student who attended school on a full-time basis in the 2014/15 academic year and intends to return to full-time studies in the 2015/16 academic year  Between the ages of 16 and 30  Registered with Young Canada Works at https://www.youngcanadaworks.ca/  Canadian citizen, permanent resident or have refugee status in Canada  Areas of study might include: Theatre, Dramatics, Early Childhood Education, Education, Library Science (Youth Services), Children’s Literature, Art and/or Music  Outgoing personality; Public performance experience; Public speaking skills  Excellent interpersonal communication skills  Project management or Program planning experience  Ability to work as part of a team  Experience and interest in working with children and teens  Familiarity with the Internet, email, word processors, spreadsheets and social media  Valid driver’s license (own vehicle would be an asset)  Travel to IslandLink communities is required  In accordance with BC legislation requirements, a criminal records check must be conducted before employment can be confirmed. Applications are welcomed from all qualified applicants including visible minorities and Aboriginal persons. Please submit a resume VIA EMAIL with a 1-page cover letter, as well as names and contact information for 2 current references to: Ene Haabniit, Manager, IslandLink Library Federation: Email: [email protected] Phone: 855-927-2005 Application Deadline: Monday, April 27, 2015. April 1 2015 eh