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Child & Youth Services Coordinator

Status: Accepting applications

Closing date and time: October 28, 2026 - 11:59pm

Number of available positions: 1

Low end: $61,396

High end: $76,745

Permanent/Temporary: Permanent

Full/Part-time: Full-time

Location: Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library

The Child & Youth Services Coordinator plays a pivotal role in fostering literacy, learning, and engagement among children, youth, and families. This role involves developing and implementing innovative programs, services, outreach initiatives, and collection-focused activities that support the library's mission and respond to community needs. Through collaboration with schools, childcare providers, community organizations, and families, the coordinator promotes awareness and utilization of library resources and services. They oversee children's and youth programming, outreach activities, collection development recommendations, and special events while coordinating the work of summer students and volunteers to ensure alignment with library objectives and strategic priorities.

The successful candidate will have:

· Bachelor's degree from a recognized Canadian university in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

· Minimum two (2) years of experience in a public library, education, recreation, child and youth services, or a related community-based setting.

· Experience planning, delivering, and evaluating programs and services for children, youth, and families.

· Passion for working with children, youth, and families, with a commitment to creating welcoming, engaging, and memorable library experiences.

· Demonstrated creativity, enthusiasm, and energy in developing programs and activities for children and youth.

· Ability to connect with children and youth of all ages and foster positive relationships through exceptional customer service and programming.

· Experience recruiting, training, coordinating, and supporting students and volunteers.

· Proven organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, schedules, and deadlines effectively.

· Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment and coordinate services, programs, and initiatives.

· Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle.

· Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

· Exceptional customer service, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.

Applicants must email a cover letter and resume to notlplcareers@gmail.com

Resumes and supporting documentation will be accepted until Wednesday, October 28, 2026.

Job Description – Child & Youth Services Coordinator Job Description. pdf

Niagara-on-the-Lake Public library is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Candidates who are interviewed will be notified of the hiring decision within forty-five (45) days.

The library does not require “Canadian experience” as a condition of employment. Applicants are evaluated based on their qualifications, skills, and relevant experience.

Artificial intelligence (AI) may be used to screen, assess, or select candidates.

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