About the Program
The TD Summer Reading Club is Canada’s biggest, bilingual summer reading program for kids of all ages, interests and abilities. TDSRC celebrates Canadian authors, illustrators and stories, and inspires kids to explore the fun of reading their way. This is key to building a lifelong love of reading.
About Us
The Clarence-Rockland Public Library is a big part of the community and we are proud to offer many diverse programs and events for all. We encourage you to visit the Library’s website to discover why the CRPL is your community destination to learn, discover, imagine and play.
We are seeking a student to run our TD Summer Reading Club from May 13 to August 23, 2024, 35h/week, at $20/hour.
Under the supervision of the Children’s Program Coordinator, the candidate will
- Develop, promote and run the TD Summer Reading Club for children aged 6 to 12
- Prepare registration and activity packages to be picked up by members
- Create and implement fun and interesting activities to keep participants engaged
- Research and present library books that will encourage participants to keep reading
- Prepare social media graphics, presentations, posters, documents and other visual content using an online graphic design platform
- Interact daily and create meaningful dialogue with TDSRC participants on social media
- Prepare and deliver weekly in-person programming
- Track Club participation and statistics using Google Drive and Excel spreadsheets
- Work occasional evenings and weekends
To qualify, the individual MUST:
- Be currently enrolled in a full-time post-secondary institution, including in Fall 2024
- Have excellent oral and written communication skills in both English and French
- Be proficient in using computers, Internet navigation, common office software and social media
- Be flexible and effective working with others in a team environment
- Demonstrate creativity, punctuality, responsibility and excellent organizational skills
- Have the ability to communicate verbally and online with children and their parents
- Hold a valid driver’s licence in Ontario and have access to a vehicle
Experience in social, cultural and/or an educational environment would be an asset.
Please send your application by April 19 to Kayla Marleau at [email protected]