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Summer Reading Club Coordinators
(Two Positions Available)
May 11, 2026 – August 14, 2026
Red Deer Public Library is seeking two enthusiastic Summer Reading Club Coordinator to support the planning, delivery, and evaluation of the 2026 Summer Reading Club, themed Reading Rex – Read, Roar, Repeat!.
The Summer Reading Club is a flagship annual literacy program for children ages 3–12 that encourages reading for pleasure, supports learning over the summer months, and connects families with library and heritage resources. The Coordinators will work closely with library staff and community partners to deliver engaging literacy, storytelling, and activity-based programs across library branches, outdoor spaces, and community events.
This position offers meaningful, hands-on experience in a public heritage organization and is ideal for students interested in libraries, education, museums, arts, or community programming.
Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver the 2026 Summer Reading Club (SRC) program. Activities will include (but are not limited to) developing program guidelines and rules, designing and preparing handouts, working with the RDPL Marketing team to advertise the program, planning SRC outdoor and indoor programming.
- Support literacy programming including storytimes, outdoor programs, and special events.
- Assist with community outreach, including Book Bike visits and festival participation.
- Help promote the Summer Reading Club through public engagement and library communication channels.
- Collect attendance data and assist with program evaluation and reporting.
- Support other library-wide summer initiatives as required.
- Assist with other relevant library-wide events and initiatives.
Skills and Experience
- A passion for literacy, enabling youth to grow through reading, writing, and technology.
- Knowledge of social networking tools, as well as databases, software, and tech toys available through the library.
- Experience in preparing and presenting programs – a background in music, drama, and storytelling will be helpful, as is knowledge of children’s literature.
- Ability to work independently and effectively in a team environment.
- Experience working with children and able to relate to customers of all ages.
- Strong communication and computer skills.
- Fluency in French is an asset.
- Ability to succeed in a physically demanding work environment which includes being able to safely operate a cargo bike in a city environment
- A good sense of direction.
- Always maintain a positive and professional attitude.
Eligibility Requirements
The terms of this position are conditional upon grant funding and require that applicants must be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment; are a high school, college, CEGEP or university student; be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment; and, have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
Additional Details
Start Date: May 11, 2026
End Date: August 14, 2026
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week, including day and some weekend shifts
Hourly Rate: $18 per hour plus 4% in lieu of vacation and 5% in lieu of statutory holiday pay.
Note: A current, acceptable, Criminal Record Check and Child Intervention Check are required. Cost of the check is the responsibility of the applicant and would be required if acceptance of an offer of employment is made.
Please submit a cover letter and resume to job2026-01@rdpl.org citing Competition #2026-01 by 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, March 19, 2026.
Thank you to all candidates for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.