LINK Assistant - Children's Services

Looking for a summer job that truly makes a difference? The Allen County Public Library is hiring a LINK Assistant to support our LINK program by helping serve free lunches and snacks to children and families in our community.

Through a partnership with Fort Wayne Community Schools, this role plays a vital behind-the-scenes and front-line role in ensuring meals are served accurately, safely, and with care. If you're detail-oriented, dependable, and enjoy supporting meaningful work with kids, this could be a great summer opportunity.

What You'll Do

• Serve free lunches and snacks to children and teens (up to age 18)

• Carefully follow food service guidelines provided by Fort Wayne Community Schools and the USDA

• Accurately track meal counts, participation statistics, and required documentation

• Support the LINK Programmer during after-lunch activities and programs

• Help maintain a safe, respectful, and welcoming environment for all participants

• Interact positively with children and families while ensuring program expectations are met

• Clean up the room after lunch and snack

What We're Looking For

• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow detailed procedures

• Comfortable handling routine, documentation, and tracking counts

• Kind, empathetic, and respectful toward children and families from diverse and lower socioeconomic backgrounds

• Reliable, organized, and able to work consistently in a structured environment

• Enjoys working with youth and supporting a team-focused program

Schedule & Location

• Monday–Friday

• Daytime hours

• Main Library - Children's Services

• Seasonal summer position

Availability Requirement

This position works Monday–Friday during daytime hours in June and July. Because LINK is a short, time-limited program, we ask that employees plan to be available for the full duration of the program.

Why Work With Us?

LINK programming is about more than meals - it's about dignity, connection, and creating safe, supportive spaces for children and families. As part of the Allen County Public Library, you'll be joining a team that values accuracy, care, and community impact.

Ready to make a difference this summer? Apply today!