LINK Programmer - Hessen Cassel Branch
Listed on 2026-01-27
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Education / Teaching
Child Development/Support, Elementary School, Early Childhood Education, Preschool / Daycare -
Child Care/Nanny
Child Development/Support, Preschool / Daycare
Overview
Looking for a summer job that truly makes a difference? The Allen County Public Library is hiring a LINK Programmer to help serve free lunches and lead fun, engaging programs for children and families in our community. Through a partnership with Fort Wayne Community Schools, this role supports children and teens up to age 18 by helping serve lunches and then creating a welcoming, joyful space for learning and play.
If you're kind, creative, and genuinely enjoy working with kids, this could be the perfect summer role for you.
- Help serve free lunches and snacks to children and teens (up to age 18)
- Plan and lead after-lunch programs for primarily lower elementary-aged children
- Prepare crafts, activities, and educational games
- Encourage literacy, learning, and curiosity in fun, age-appropriate ways
- Create a safe, positive, and welcoming environment for all participants
- Build respectful, supportive relationships with children and families
- Enjoys working with children and feels comfortable leading groups
- Kind, empathetic, and understanding of diverse and lower socioeconomic backgrounds
- Creative, energetic, and able to keep activities fun and light-hearted
- Confident, patient, and adaptable in a busy environment
- Passion for literacy, learning, and youth engagement
- Monday–Friday
- Daytime hours
- Hessen Cassel Branch
- Seasonal summer position
LINK programming is about more than crafts and games - it's about connection, dignity, and creating positive experiences for kids who need them most. As part of the Allen County Public Library, you'll join a supportive team that believes in access, inclusion, and the power of learning.
This position works Monday-Friday during daytime hours in June and July. Because this is a short, time-limited program, we ask that employees plan to be available for the full duration of the program.
Ready to spend your summer making an impact? Apply today!
Salary: $17.77 - $17.77 per hour
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