Hours – zero hours
Salary – £10.67
Based – Calderstones Park, Liverpool, L18 3JB
Contract – Fixed Term
Deadline – 9am, Monday 2nd October 2023
The Storybarn is a creative, interactive environment in which children can stretch their imaginations in the company of quality literature. With Shared Reading at the heart of all that we do, we believe that books offer children a way to understand the world in which they live and the worlds inside themselves. We’re coming into our busiest period of the year and we need Storyhunters on hand to deliver all aspects of our programming; to encourage children to engage as fully as possible with The Storybarn experience.
Training will be provided with space for creative adaptation of delivery for applicants to really make the role their own. This role could be for you if you:
– Passionately believe in the value of reading and can bring stories to life in an exciting and interactive way
– Are flexible, enthusiastic and positive
– Are incredibly outgoing and confident working with children and families
– Are compassionate and creative
Key Responsibilities
– Inspiring young people to love reading and to feel confident and relaxed in the company of books by being a lively, engaging and enthusiastic presence
– Creating an exciting, stimulating environment, to encourage children to make meaningful connections with books and stories. This may involve using props such as puppets, musical instruments and other items to stimulate creative play
– Leading delivery of a varied programme of sessions and events for babies, children and families across The Storybarn, The Mansion House and in Calderstones Park. This includes curriculum-based workshops for school groups of up to 35 children
– Bringing energy, warmth and enthusiasm as the host of Storybarn birthday parties
– Maintaining excellent customer service by providing a warm welcome and a safe, friendly and vibrant environment for all visitors. You’re the public face of The Reader and The Storybarn
– General housekeeping duties including opening/securing of premises, managing daily bookings list, ensuring resources are prepared, supplies topped up and that the barn is clean, tidy and well presented for delivery
– To support the development of content for our social media channels as advised by The Creative Coordinator.
Person Specification
– A genuine willingness to work as part of a lively team to help the Storybarn project evolve and develop in the most exciting and positive ways
– Able to adapt and change delivery in response to audience, unsupervised and self-motivated including the flexibility to work weekends on a rota basis
– Committed to providing excellent customer service
– Experience of working/volunteering with children
– Excellent at reading aloud
– Confident in dealing with the sometimes-challenging behaviours of children
– A flexible, playful and caring approach to working with children
– Self-motivated with the ability to work unsupervised
– Able to engage with parents, carers and teachers in a relaxed, open and non-judgemental manner
– Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
– Excellent timekeeping skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure
– Proficient in the use of MS office and willing to learn other IT systems and software as we look to further develop our virtual offer (E.g. Zoom)
Desirable:
– Personal knowledge of the need for Shared Reading
– A background in children’s books/ performing arts/music
– A current driving licence and access to a vehicle
– Excellent knowledge of children’s literature
If you’re inspired by our mission, are looking for a new challenge, and want to work for a forward-thinking organisation at an interesting time, we’d love to hear from you.
To apply and for more details, see here
Closing date: 2 October