Summer Position – TD Summer Reading Club Coordinator

(Job # WSPL-2025-005)

Status:                                           Full-time, Temporary, Grant

Contract Length:                         May 6, 2025 – August 23, 2025

Posting Date Open:                    February 26, 2025

Posting Date Closing:                March 26, 2025

Number of Positions:                1

Scheduled hours/shifts:            35 hours per week

Salary:                                            $19.22/ hour

This is a Canada Summer Jobs grant position and therefore it is open to youth aged 15 – 30.

This position requires a vulnerable sector screening.

Position Purpose

Under the direction of the Coordinator of Children’s Services, this position will assist in maintaining children's reading skills over the summer by organizing and coordinating the Summer Reading Club (SRC).

This will include developing and conducting various in-person children's programs, including storytimes and crafts. This position will coordinate a large group of teen volunteers and will be responsible for setting up the in-person reading program as well as keeping accurate records of volunteer and children’s participation.  This position must take every reasonable precaution to protect the health and safety of the staff and participants.

Qualifications and Requirements

This is a Canada Summer Jobs grant position and therefore it is open to youth aged 15 – 30.

• Applicants currently in or having completed studies in the fields of Education, Libraries, and Childhood Education.
• Applicants must demonstrate the desire and the capability to work with children of all ages, have a passion for reading, and a desire to impart this skill to children.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact effectively and courteously with customers of all ages.
• Self-motivated with a professional attitude.
• Available to work flexible hours (evenings and weekends).
• Police record check or vulnerable sector screening is required.
• Other duties as assigned.