Summer Literacy Coordinators

Post Date: March 27, 2026Closing Date: April 12, 2026 4:30 pmDepartment: LibraryJob Type: Student

The Corporation of the County of Huron’s Cultural Service Department is seeking Summer Literacy Coordinators!

Huron County Library is currently hiring for two (2) full-time, temporary summer student positions, Summer Literacy Coordinator(s) for 16 weeks. The main work location will be the Huron County Library Administration office (Clinton, ON), 12 library branches throughout Huron County, and/or in a virtual/remote space.

As this position is supported by a Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations (YCW) grant, please check the YCW website for complete eligibility information. Link provided.
https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/funding/young-canada-works/students-graduates.html

Position Summary

The Summer Literacy Coordinators will work as a team to plan, develop, and promote the Huron County Library’s TD Summer Reading Program, themed “Dive In!”. Travel to 12 branch libraries each week is required.

What We Offer

At the County of Huron, we’re committed to offering a modern work environment that puts people first.  We are a Certified Living Wage employer that values equity, diversity and inclusion.  We offer our staff competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package.

The County of Huron offers a diverse portfolio of employment opportunities.  When you join our team, you’ll have the benefit of working with and learning from, people who have a broad range of skills and knowledge.  We offer training, mentorship, and career development opportunities to all staff.  When you work for the County of Huron, you invest in the community, and you benefit from seeing the results of your efforts firsthand.  It’s a great place to work!

Learn more about working for the County of Huron: https://vimeo.com/699170923

Role and Responsibilities

  • Developing weekly themes,
  • Creating promotional materials,
  • Presenting programs with activities that develop children’s literacy skills.
  • Visiting (in-person or virtual) with local schools to promote the program.

Qualifications and Education

  • Strong organizational and communications skills.
  • Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Experience working with children an asset.
  • Experience producing programming an asset
  • Driver’s license, good driving record, and access to a vehicle

Competitive Compensation

  • Starting wage of $18.67 per hour, as per the 2026 non-union student pay grid

Please forward your letter of application and resume to: humanresources[at]huroncounty[dot]ca 

Submission Guidelines:

  • We would love to have you join our team!  To apply for this position, please ensure that:
  • Email subject is “Summer Literacy Coordinator – 2026”
  • The cover letter is a maximum of one page
  • Cover letter and resume are saved together in one PDF file
  • The PDF file name is your: First name Last name (e.g. Jane Smith)

We look forward to hearing from you!

Don’t meet every single requirement?

Studies have shown that women are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles. At the County of Huron, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace.

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.

Note:

By submitting your personal information to the County of Huron, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of that information in connection with our recruitment, hiring and/or employment processes. Information is collected solely for the purpose of job selection.

Personal information collected will be maintained in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Questions about this collection should be directed to the County Clerk at (519) 524-8394.

Only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. 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.