Summer Program Coordinator

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  • CompanyStratford Public Library
  • Job TypeChild and Youth
  • Required ExperienceBe experienced and comfortable working with people of all ages and background
  • Job TypeContract, Full Time
  • Education / CredentialsHave completed at least one year of an Early Childhood Education/Bachelor of Education degree or diploma, or Masters of Library Science, and/or have comparable skills or experience
  • ResumeRequired
  • Cover LetterRequired
  • Application Deadline02/16/2026

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Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION
Summer Program Coordinator

Classification: Grade 1
Job Type: Full Time, Contract

The Stratford Public Library is looking for two dynamic, creative and responsible post-secondary students to lead the library’s annual children’s Summer Reading Program. Working closely together with, and reporting directly to, the Children’s Librarian, the student program coordinators will plan and implement a variety of programs for children, youth and families. Programs will be delivered at the
library and at various other locations in the community.

Duties and Responsibilities
• Plan and execute programs for children, youth, and families, including, but not limited to, a summer reading program for children. Programs will be inclusive and engage participants with a wide range of interests, ages, and abilities.
• Research ideas for programs, establish themes, and organize support materials, emphasizing those aimed at educating themselves and others about Indigenous cultural heritage.
• Design a performance measurement tool for evaluating the summer programs.
• Identify, contact, and partner with external community organizations.
• Evaluate completed programs and prepare reports as directed.
• Prepare and deliver marketing materials related to the program.
• Prepare and follow a specific summer program budget.
• Perform other duties as required.

Terms of Employment

Contract Date: May 4 to August 28, 2026
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week, including some evening and weekend shifts.
Rate of Pay: $21.95 per hour; plus 6% vacation pay

Experience and Qualifications

Formal Qualifications
• Have completed at least one year of an Early Childhood Education/Bachelor of Education degree or diploma, or Masters of Library Science, and/or have comparable skills or experience.
• Must plan to return to school in the Fall.
• Be fluent in the English language.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrate leadership skills.
• Possess excellent and demonstrable organizational skills.
• Be experienced and comfortable working with people of all ages and backgrounds.
• Be competent with technology and Microsoft 365 (eg. Teams, Word, Excel).
• Be able to work effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Current first aid certification.
• This position requires travel to locations throughout the City of Stratford (eg. Stratford Mall, area schools, and parks). Candidates must have access to a reliable mode of transportation.
• Obtain a clear vulnerable sector police check.

Additional Assets
• Previous programming experience with the groups mentioned above
• Be comfortable reading and speaking in the French language
• Knowledge of children’s literature
• Knowledge and/or experience in Indigenous teachings/cultural education
• Knowledge and/or experience with STEAM and MakerSpace programs

Candidate Must
• Be a Canadian citizen, or permanent resident, or have refugee status in Canada
• Be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Be between 16 and 30 years of age at the beginning of this contract
• Meet the specific requirements of the successful grant (details to be shared during interviews, as grant approval pending)
• Be registered as a student candidate with Young Canada Works, Canadian Heritage division:
https://young-canada-works.canada.ca/Account/Login

How to Apply

Application

Apply by submitting a resume and cover letter by email to:
• Krista Robinson, CEO [email protected]
• Please use the e-mail subject line, “Summer Program Coordinator Application”
• Applications are due by Monday February 16, 2026
• Interviews will take place March 2-13, 2026

A confirmation e-mail will be sent to indicate the application’s safe arrival. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.