Summer Literacy Coordinator
- Program stream:
- Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations
- Job title:
- Summer Literacy Coordinator
- Organization name:
- Huron County Library
- Job location:
- Clinton, Ontario
- Length of assignment:
- 2018-05-22 to 2018-08-24 (14 weeks)
- Hourly wage:
- $15.00
Requires
One (1) Temporary Summer Student Full-Time Summer Literacy Coordinator
This position will be located at Huron County Library Administration Office, Clinton ON
The Summer Literacy Coordinator will plan, develop and promote the Huron County Library summer reading program: The TD Summer Reading Club. This position requires travel to 12 library branches each week.
As this position is supported by a Young Canada Works in Heritage Organization (YCW) grant, candidates must meet YCW eligibility requirements. Please check the YCW website for complete eligibility information. Link provided:
www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/funding/young-canada-works/students-graduates/heritage-organizations-students.html
Qualifications:
• driver's licence, good driving record and access to a vehicle
• experience working with children would be an asset
•Strong organizational skills and communication skills
Eligible candidates will be required to apply for a Vulnerable Sector check.
Tasks include: Developing weekly themes, creating promotional materials, presenting programs with activities that exercise and develop children's literacy skills. School visits to promote the program. Keeping statistics and reports. Work related travel will be reimbursed at the County rate.
Please forward your cover letter and resume in PDF format by 4:30 pm on Friday May 4, 2018 to:
The Corporation of the County of Huron — Human Resources
1 Court House Square
Goderich, Ontario
N7A 1M2
Email: humanresources@huroncounty.ca
Only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. Information is collected solely for the purpose of job selection under the provisions of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. The County of Huron is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.
Huron County is a rural county with a population of about 60,000 living on farms and in small towns and villages. Goderich is the largest urban centre with a population of about 8,000. Major employment sectors are agriculture, tourism and the salt mine in Goderich. Due to cottages and campgrounds along the shores of Lake Huron, the population increases during the summer months. The Library is an important community hub for county services, culture and information.
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