Camp Read-a-Rama Counselor

Camp Read-a-Rama Counselor (2 Intern Positions)

Closing Date: June 10, 2026 – 11:59 p. m. Pacific Time

Applications must be completed and submitted prior to 11:59 p. m. Pacific Time on the closing date to be considered. Once you submit your application, you will no longer be able to make revisions or attach documents.

• Hourly Rate: $20.00
• Job Status: Part-Time
• Employment Type: Temporary
• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• Location: Snohomish, WA

Job Summary

Camp Read-a-Rama Counselors work closely with library staff to run a week-long literacy camp held at the Snohomish Community Library which is part of the Sno-Isle Library District. Camp Read-a-Rama uses children’s books as the springboard for all program activities. Campers ages 7-11 years old, enjoy experiences around books and build connections and community to nurture a culture of reading.

The mission of Read-a-Rama is to make the U.S. more literate, one child and one book at a time and encourage children to “live books”. Find out more about the model for this library camp at: read-a-rama.org

Must be available to work August 17–20, 2026, for Camp Read-a-Rama at the Snohomish Library. The typical schedule will include daytime shifts from approximately 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. The final schedule will be verified prior to hire.

We Value Lived Experience

Sno-Isle Libraries is committed to embedding equity into our organization. As we engage in equity work, it's important to have a good foundation to frame the work and then provide training opportunities to build skills and knowledge.

We value and embrace the unique experiences our staff members bring to the organization and recognize how their experiences improve the service we provide.

Benefits

These positions are not benefit-eligible.

Essential Functions

Functions listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Under the guidance of library staff, lead campers in various aspects of Camp Read-a-Rama including but not limited to planning, preparation, and implementation of activities, crafts, games and music for camp as assigned.

Assist in setup and clean up/teardown of activities and spaces.

Support library staff with the safety and well-being of camp participants. Including following camp safety guidelines, and working with camp participants who are feeling unsure, navigating interpersonal conflict, or other needs.

• Facilitate or assist with daily read-alouds as assigned.
• Greet customers and direct them to appropriate library staff as necessary.
• May shadow and assist other library staff.

Connect and engage with children/camp attendees demonstrating positive behavior, patience, and enthusiasm to guide camp participants.

Support a welcoming, inclusive, and accessible environment for all camp participants, families, and staff, recognizing and respecting differences in identity, culture, ability, and lived experience.

Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Supervision

This position reports to the Library Manager or Assistant Library Manager and will shadow and work with many different job titles. This position does not supervise.

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Ability to provide clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to receive and follow directions.
• Ability to operate with a basic level of proficiency in computer applications, including Microsoft Outlook & Word.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to uphold the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace and the community.

Required Qualifications

• Energetic and enthusiastic about libraries and working with youth.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others and positively interact with customers.
• Open to trying new things and creatively solving problems.
• Must arrive on time for scheduled shifts.
• Must attend camp orientation and/or training prior to the start of camp.

Preferred Qualifications

• Enrolled in or a recent graduate of an education-focused college or university program.
• Training in children’s literature.
• Experience working with children in an educational capacity.
• Experience and knowledge of working with diverse communities

Note: This position will require a background check and a camp orientation, along with First Aid/CPR Training provided by Sno-Isle Libraries prior to August 17, 2026.

There may also be a few hours of remote work to complete the program evaluation review after the end of the camp.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a staff member to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Most of the work is carried out in a generally accessible, safe, indoor and/or outdoor environment. While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent may be required to operate computers. The incumbent must occasionally move objects or materials weighing up to 35 pounds.

The incumbent must regularly communicate with coworkers and members of the public. These contacts and situations are deemed to be generally safe and free of undue stress, but require incumbents to be cordial, helpful, and skilled in interpersonal relations with others both in the public and within the Library District.

The following questions will be asked during the application process and will be considered during the application evaluation:

Describe how you meet the qualifications for this position as listed in the job posting. Provide specific examples.

• Why do you want to be a Camp Read-a-Rama Counselor?
• What is your experience reading aloud with children?
• Describe your other work and/or volunteer experience with children.
• How could the skills you’ve learned in your experiences be used at the camp in the library?

The purpose of the questions included on the job application is to obtain additional job-related information to evaluate you for the position you are applying for. There are also some personally identifiable questions included to provide us with statistics needed to evaluate our recruitment program. Questions related to your race/ethnicity and gender will not be used in any employment decisions. We would appreciate you assisting us by voluntarily providing this information.

Sno-Isle Libraries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. This and all Sno-Isle Libraries' positions are subject to transfer.