Summer Reading Program Assistant

The Corporation of the Town of Orangeville

invites applications for the position of

Summer Reading Program Assistant

Community Services Department

Contract dates: June 2, 2025 to August 29, 2025

The Town is seeking two Summer Reading Program Assistants to join the Orangeville Public Library. Under the direction of full-time staff, the Summer Reading Program Assistants will develop and facilitate a summer reading program that fosters a love of literacy and lifelong learning for children based on the national TD Summer Reading incentive program guidelines and theme. Duties of this position include preparing and facilitating age-appropriate and literacy rich children’s programming; assisting with the planning, development, implementation and the evaluation of literacy and leisure public programs for children specifically designed for the TD Summer Reading Club; ensuring programming is accessible to all and promotes equity, diversity and inclusion; incorporating opportunities to celebrate indigenous culture; program and event set-up and take down tasks; responding to client inquiries and concerns and referring to senior staff if necessary; and other duties as assigned. Normal hours of work for this position will be up to thirty (30) hours per week. There may be a requirement to work various shifts, including some evenings and weekends.

Qualifications:

• Full-time enrollment in a post-secondary education program, preferably in a library, creative, technological, or child-related field.
• Previous experience in program planning, event planning, working with children, and leadership would be an asset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with video/digital technology, editing software, and social media platforms.

Hourly Rate: $20.40 - $22.07 (2025 rate)

Please note:

• To be eligible for this job, students must be enrolled in full-time post-secondary education. Students may be asked to provide proof of enrolment.
• All student interviews are expected to be scheduled in February 2025. We will work within the Winter 2025 reading weeks advertised by Ontario post-secondary institutions; however, please be advised that we may not be able to accommodate every school schedule. Virtual interview formats are available.
• Successful candidates must complete a Vulnerable Sector Check in accordance with the duties of this position.
• All Town student positions are subject to budget and grant approval, and thus may be subject to change. 

Eligible students are invited to submit their resumes, in confidence, to Sarah Mayer, Co-ordinator, Human Resources, no later than 12 p.m. on Friday, January 31, 2025. Applications may be submitted online, or in person to the Town Hall located at 87 Broadway. Please do not email your application.

To select the best candidates to serve the Town of Orangeville and its people, several screening tools, including Police Record Checks are required as part of the hiring process for some employment or volunteer positions. When requested, applicants are required to provide a Police Record Check as a condition of their offer of employment. Police Record Checks must be dated within three (3) months of the employment offer to be considered valid. The specific type of Police Record Check required will be indicated in the job posting qualifications.

The Town of Orangeville is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. By submitting your personal information to the Town of Orangeville, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of that information in connection with our recruitment, hiring and/or employment processes. Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended, and will be used to determine the qualifications for employment with the Town of Orangeville. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Manager, Human Resources at 87 Broadway, Orangeville, Ontario L9W 1K1.