Student Intern (Unclassified, Part-Time)

Student Intern (Part-Time) - Library Department

City of San José

About The Department

The San José Public Library (SJPL) is an award-winning library system with 24 branch libraries and a main library jointly operated with San José State University. SJPL serves approximately one million residents and aims to enrich lives through lifelong learning and access to information. The department is dedicated to public service, equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Position Duties

The San Jose Public Library's Staff Learning and Development team is seeking a part-time Student Intern for a project-based experience in staff development and Human Resources.

What You’ll Do

• Assist with department-wide employee engagement projects (e.g., new employee events, newsletters, service recognition programs).
• Support staff trainings by assisting at sessions, coordinating attendance, and contributing to communications.
• Help maintain the department eLearning catalog.
• Work with the Personnel team on digital and physical data management.

Who We’re Looking For

• An undergraduate student passionate about learning, organizational development, public service, Human Resources, or Library operations.
• Detail-oriented, organized, ready to learn, and self-motivated.
• Strong written and verbal communicator, able to work independently and collaboratively.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or eager to learn.

What You’ll Gain

• Real-world Human Resources experience in a public-sector setting.
• Insight into professional learning and development, employee engagement, training strategies, and organizational development.
• New professional skills, mentorship, and exposure to large-system Human Resources operations.
• Satisfaction from contributing to the growth and engagement of Library staff.
• SJSU students may earn academic credit.

Pay

• Student Intern: $16.33 - $23.33 per hour (unclassified, unbenefited)

Salary is based on qualifications and experience.

Work Schedule

• 16 hours per week.
• Schedule determined collaboratively between the hiring manager and intern.
• Work will be in person at the MLK Library in downtown San Jose on the SJSU campus.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current enrollment in an accredited college or university in an undergraduate or graduate program.
• Equivalent to completion of high school.

Other Qualifications

• Communication Skills: Effectively convey information clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrate effective listening; display openness to others' ideas.
• Computer Skills: Experienced with common business applications including MS Outlook, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Excel.
• Problem Solving: Define problems, assess significance, collect information, and use logic to arrive at desired outcomes.
• Reliability: Complete quality work assignments in a timely and efficient manner.
• Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills: Develop effective relationships, assist co-workers, and use collaboration and conflict resolution skills.

Possession of a valid California driver's license may be required.