Round 2 Project Team Applications Now Open for Engagement Staff!

Project team applications are now open for the following projects and services:  

Application Information

Engagement Specialists and Librarians  

• Make sure that you read this Intranet post. 
• See below for scope charts and anticipated time commitment information and application link.  
• Discuss your interest in serving on a specific project team with your direct supervisor and library manager.  
• You may apply to serve on as many project teams as you would like.  If selected, we will only place you on one project team for this quarter. 

Engagement Managers  

• Make sure that you read this Intranet post.  
• See below for scope charts and anticipated time commitment information.  
• Discuss your interest in leading a specific project team with your library manager. 
• Apply to lead a project team by clicking on the link in your email.
• You may apply to lead on as many project teams as you would like.  If selected, we will only place you on one project team for this quarter. 
• If an individual you supervise applies for a project team, you will receive an email with a link to complete a reference form.  These references are due on Sunday, July 21.

Library Managers

• Make sure that you read this Intranet post.  
• See below for scope charts and anticipated time commitment information for staff participation.  
• If an individual you supervise applies to lead a project team, you will receive an email with a link to complete a reference form.  These references are due on Sunday, July 21.
• You will also receive a notification every time an individual from your library applies.  You will not have to complete a reference form for those you do not directly supervise.

Application Timeline      

• Applications will be accepted Monday, July 1 through Sunday, July 14.
• Applications will be reviewed Monday, July 15 through Wednesday, July 24.
• All applicants will be notified of their project team status on Thursday, July 25.
• Round 2 project teams for 2019 will be announced on Monday, July 29.

Project Team Logistics      

• Project teams will be comprised of 3 to 7 people.      
• Project teams will meet weekly either in person or digitally.     
• Each project team will be led by an Engagement Manager.     
• A representative from EPS will serve on every project team to help steer and provide strategic consistency.    

Project Team Deliverables  

• Best Practices 
• Training Needs  
• Marketing Plans  
• Implementation Plans  
• Assessment & Evaluation  
• Budget  
• Resources, Kits, or other Materials  

Round 2 Projects/Services: Scope Charts and Time Commitment  

Job Fairs

Anticipated Team Size  

6 (including 1 EM lead and 1 representative from EPS)

Anticipated Time Commitment Per Team Member  

32-56 hours over the course of three months (August-November 2019)

Workgroup will meet eight times in person throughout the duration of the workgroup. (1-2 hours per meeting; 8-16 hours total). All other check-ins/meetings will be done remotely (1 hour per week; 8 hours total). 

Workgroup participants should expect to spend 1-2 hours a week working independently on assignments from the work group. (1-2 hours per week; 16-32 hours total). Total anticipated time commitment is 24-56 hours over a 16-week period.

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Health & Safety Fairs

Anticipated Team Size  

5 (including 1 EM lead and 1 representative from EPS)

Anticipated Time Commitment Per Team Member  

24-42 hours over the course of three months (August-October 2019)

Workgroup will meet six times in person throughout the duration of the workgroup. (1-2 hours per meeting; 6-12 hours total). All other check-ins/meetings will be done remotely (1 hour per week; 6 hours total). 

Workgroup participants should expect to spend 1-2 hours a week working independently on assignments from the work group. (1-2 hours per week; 12-24 hours total). Total anticipated time commitment is 24-42 hours over a 12-week period.

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Health and Wellness Resource Guide 

Anticipated Team Size  

4 (including 1 EM lead and 1 representative from EPS)

Anticipated Time Commitment Per Team Member  

24-42 hours over the course of three months (August-October 2019)

Workgroup will meet six times in person throughout the duration of the workgroup. (1-2 hours per meeting; 6-12 hours total). All other check-ins/meetings will be done remotely (1 hour per week; 6 hours total). 

Workgroup participants should expect to spend 1-2 hours a week working independently on assignments from the work group. (1-2 hours per week; 12-24 hours total). Total anticipated time commitment is 24-42 hours over a 12-week period.

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Children’s Play Areas – Specifically Designed Spaces

Anticipated Team Size  

7 (including 1 EM lead, 1 representative from EPS, 1 representative from PLA)

Anticipated Time Commitment Per Team Member  

68-105 hours over the course of four months (August-November2019)

Workgroup will meet six times in person throughout the duration of the workgroup. (1-2 hours per meeting; 6-12 hours total). All other check-ins/meetings will be done remotely (1 hour per week; 8 hours total).  Site visits to each library (2-3 hours over a 16-week period; 38-57).  Team members can divide up site visits, so they do not need to attend all 19.

Workgroup participants should expect to spend 1-2 hours a week working independently on assignments from the work group. (1-2 hours per week; 16-28 hours total). Total anticipated time commitment is 68-105 hours over a 16-week period.

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Early Childhood Literacy Programming 

Anticipated Team Size  

5 (including 1 EM lead and 1 representative from EPS)

Anticipated Time Commitment Per Team Member  

24-42 hours over the course of three months (August-October 2019)

Workgroup will meet six times in person throughout the duration of the workgroup. (1-2 hours per meeting; 6-12 hours total). All other check-ins/meetings will be done remotely (1 hour per week; 6 hours total). 

Workgroup participants should expect to spend 1-2 hours a week working independently on assignments from the work group. (1-2 hours per week; 12-24 hours total). Total anticipated time commitment is 24-42 hours over a 12-week period.

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Evaluation Methods Best Practices and Training 

Anticipated Team Size  

7 (including 1 EM lead, 1 representative from EPS, 1 representative from PLA)

Anticipated Time Commitment Per Team Member  

24-42 hours over the course of three months (August-October 2019)

Workgroup will meet six times in person throughout the duration of the workgroup. (1-2 hours per meeting; 6-12 hours total). All other check-ins/meetings will be done remotely (1 hour per week; 6 hours total). 

Workgroup participants should expect to spend 1-2 hours a week working independently on assignments from the work group. (1-2 hours per week; 12-24 hours total). Total anticipated time commitment is 24-42 hours over a 12-week period.

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Engagement Outreach Best Practices 

Anticipated Team Size  

6 (including 1 EM lead, 1 representative from EPS, 1 representative from OUT)

Anticipated Time Commitment Per Team Member  

24-42 hours over the course of three months (August-October 2019)

Workgroup will meet six times in person throughout the duration of the workgroup. (1-2 hours per meeting; 6-12 hours total). All other check-ins/meetings will be done remotely (1 hour per week; 6 hours total). 

Workgroup participants should expect to spend 1-2 hours a week working independently on assignments from the work group. (1-2 hours per week; 12-24 hours total). Total anticipated time commitment is 24-42 hours over a 12-week period.

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Reference Best Practices 

Anticipated Team Size  

5 (including 1 Manager lead and 1 representative from EPS)

Anticipated Time Commitment Per Team Member 

16-28 hours total over the course of two months (February-March 2019)

Workgroup will meet four times in person throughout the duration of the workgroup. (1-2 hours per meeting; 4-8 hours total). All other check-ins/meetings will be done remotely (1 hour per week; 4 hours total). 

Workgroup participants should expect to spend 1-2 hours a week working independently on assignments from the work group. (1-2 hours per week; 8-16 hours total). Total anticipated time commitment is 16-28 hours over an 8-week period.

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