2026 Summer Internship for High School Students-Oil City Branch

Are you a high school student with a passion for books and community engagement?

Join us as a Library Summer Intern and contribute to making reading accessible and engaging for all!

What You'll Do

• Shelve books and read shelves, select books for display, help with the Summer Reading Program, prepare and help with craft programs and decorations, create flyers, make copies, assist patrons with computer related questions, answer phones, perform inventory, and other duties as assigned.

Who Should Apply?

• Currently enrolled high school students (age 16 or older by May 29, 2026)
• Have a 2.0 GPA or better
• Passionate about reading and writing
• Eager to make a difference in the community

Why Join?

• DREAM! Gain real-world experience that looks great on scholarship and college applications.
• DISCOVER! Improve your writing, critical thinking, and organizational skills.
• DO! Help others discover the joy of reading while earning money during the summer.

Details

• Pay: $10.00/hour
• Limit: 150 hours for duration of summer

• Location: Shreve Memorial Library Support Services Center
• Duration: May 29, 2026 – July 23, 2026 (8 week commitment)
• Commitment: 20 hours per week
• Application Deadline: February 22, 2026

Selection Process

• To successfully complete the process, after interview, a follow-up meeting with branch manager/department head at selected location must occur.

• Preference will be given to applicants applying to work at a branch in the city, village, or town in which they live

• Selected applicants must successfully undergo a substance screening.
• Selected applicants must provide documented proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.

Important Information

• All applications must be submitted online.
• If selected for an interview, bring a letter of recommendation from a teacher/counselor as well as verification of GPA (JCAMPUS).
• After interview, applicant will be required to schedule a meeting with the branch manager or department head at selected branch/location to deliver a parental/guardian signed permission slip.
• For questions, contact Human Resources at (318) 226-3008.

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted via phone.  Interviews will be conducted at:

Shreve Memorial Library Support Services Center

885 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop Shreveport, LA 71118

Take the first step toward exploring your love for literature while building your future! 

Apply today and be part of our reading revolution.