Employment Opportunities
JOB VACANCY
Summer Programming Student (Seasonal)
The summer programming student will assist the Programming and Community Engagement Coordinator in the planning, designing and implementation of summer programs for 2025.
Education, Skills and Experience
- Current post-secondary student, college or university (must be returning to school in Fall 2025)
- Enrollment in a library technician or recreational/educational program would be an asset
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Customer service skills including conflict resolution, teamwork, professional work ethic and commitment to excellence
- Experience working with children
- Access to transportation and current driver’s license
- Vulnerable sector police record check required
The position will start late May/early June and will last for a total of 12 weeks. Hours per week may include days, evenings and occasional Saturdays. Work sites will include both the Mary J. Benson branch downtown, our rural branch located in the Port Hope Community Hub in Canton, and various other outreach locations throughout Port Hope.
A cover letter and resume will only be accepted by email by Friday April 4 at 5 pm.
Email to: Susan Watkin MLIS, Library Services Manager, swatkin@phpl.ca
Only those being considered for interviews will be contacted; interviews will take place the week of April 14th. Please do not contact the library directly to ask about your application.
Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and is used to determine eligibility for potential employment. The Port Hope Public Library Board is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, accommodation is available in the recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.
Volunteer Opportunities
The Library has volunteer opportunities for teens and adults. Some Library programs and services would not be possible without the generous support of our volunteers. Please contact Lisa O'Leary by email at loleary@phpl.ca or by phone to 905-885-4712 ext 3. We require all individuals interested in voluteering to complete a Volunteer Application prior to consideration. Here is access to a fillable PDF that you can complete, save and send to Lisa over email or print and drop off next time you're at the library.
Library Board of Trustees
The Library Board is responsible for governance and policies for the Library. Members are appointed by Municipal Council. To contact the Board, click here to submit an email.
Friends of the Library
Port Hope Public Library Board invites the community to be part of a Friends of the Library group. The group has an executive and meets monthly - everyone is welcome. Meeting dates can be found on the Events Calendar or please ask Library staff. Come out to learn all about how Friends support libraries through advocacy, building awareness, fundraising, volunteering and program support. Contact CEO Margaret Scott for more information.