Community Engagement Placement Officer
Posted 1 day ago by targetjobs UK
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Newport, Wales, United Kingdom
Summary: The Community Engagement Placement Officer role at Newport Libraries offers a temporary, full-time opportunity for individuals interested in a career in public libraries. The position involves supporting the Community Engagement Librarian and other library staff in developing a geocaching app and engaging with the local community through creative sessions. This role provides hands-on experience in library services and community engagement. It is specifically available to current Newport City Council employees and agency workers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the Community Engagement Librarian, Digitisation Lead, and Library Manager in creating a geocaching app.
- Engage with Newport's diverse populations through hosting creative writing and storytime sessions for children, young people, and families.
- Shadow and report to the Community Engagement Librarian to learn about the librarian role and career opportunities.
Key Skills:
- Passion for public libraries and community engagement.
- Interest in new technologies.
- Ability to work with diverse populations.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Newport
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Job Information Post No. POSN004869 - Community Engagement Placement Officer INTERNAL JOB - This vacancy is only available to Newport City Council employees and Agency Workers currently engaged with the Council. To apply you must have an Employee Self Service (ESS) account.
Job Description Are you thinking about a career in public libraries? Would you like to learn more about the role of a librarian and how to effectively engage with our communities? Do you have a passion for new technologies? If so, Newport Libraries have the role for you through a temporary, full-time placement opportunity. Fully funded by the Welsh government, your role will be to support the Community Engagement Librarian, Digitisation Lead, and Library Manager in creating a geocaching app that enlivens the local histories collection. You will directly engage with members of Newport's diverse populations, hosting creative writing and storytime creation sessions for children, young people, and families. Shadowing and reporting to the Community Engagement Librarian, you will be able to learn firsthand about the role and the potential for a career as a librarian.
Workplace Culture and Values We welcome applications for all our jobs in either Welsh or English. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favorably than an application submitted in English. Newport City Council is committed to working towards its workforce being more representative of the population that we serve and particularly welcomes applications from people from minority ethnic communities represented (or living) in the city. Selection will be made on the ability and skills to undertake the role. Newport City Council is not currently supporting applicants with sponsorship for the right to work. In applying for a vacancy, applicants should already have the right to work in the UK. Our Values Fairness for all, Making a difference, Being responsible, Working together