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Ascend Intern - Siouxland Libraries

City of Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls, SD

Posted/Updated: Today

Job Description

Position will be posted until filled. Hiring managers will actively review applications, scheduling interviews, and hiring candidates as they see fit.

Salary: $18.48

Position will be posted until filled. Hiring managers will actively review applications, scheduling interviews, and hiring candidates as they see fit.

  • Internship focus: Increasing reading proficiency scores.
  • Assist with gathering data, surveying the community, and researching information regarding opportunities to increasing reading proficiency scores.
  • Collaborate with the K-5 Grade Librarian and library administration to assess current practices, identify gaps, and design innovative solutions.
  • This role requires strong organizational skills, creativity, and a passion for fostering a culture of continuous learning within a public service environment.
  • This is a 2026 summer internship.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Recent graduate or currently enrolled as a full-time student at a college or university with an interest in pursuing a career in public libraries. Must have strong verbal and written communication skills, be able to work as a team member and collaborate effectively with others and have a basic understanding of legal and policy language.
  • Ability to work as a team member and collaborate effectively with others.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
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City of Sioux Falls
224 West 9th Street
Sioux Falls, SD 57104

 

Benefits for full time employees:

· Competitive salary with other public and industry positions, including step advancements.
· The City participates in the South Dakota Retirement System. Employees receive a 6% match.
· Additionally, employees may choose to enroll in a Deferred Compensation Plan via 457 plan or Roth IRA.
· Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Competitive rates for single, 2-party, and family
· Flexible Spending Accounts: For qualified medical and dependent care expenses
· 11 paid holidays and 2 personal leave days each calendar year
· New employees are granted 40 hours of vacation at time of hire and accrue an additional 2 weeks in their first year.
· Sick leave accrues over 96 hours per year.· Maternity and Paternity Leave: Use up to 8 consecutive weeks of accumulated sick leave for bonding with a newborn, adopted, or foster child

· Maternity and Paternity Leave: Use up to 8 consecutive weeks of accumulated sick leave for bonding with a newborn, adopted, or foster child
· Military leave: Strong supporter of enlisted employee
· Employee Assistance Program: Employee and immediate family


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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The City of Sioux Falls does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, creed, ancestry, pregnancy, age, genetic information, or disability in employment or the provision of services.

If an ADA accommodation is needed, please contact 605-367-8740 or HRrecruiter@siouxfalls.gov.