Programming Manager (Canada Summer Jobs), Toronto

Programming Manager (Canada Summer Jobs) The Word On The Street Toronto is Canada’s largest free outdoor book and magazine festival, celebrating storytelling, literacy, and ideas through programming that engages readers of all ages. Each year, more than 130,000 visitors attend the festival to experience author talks, performances, workshops, marketplace exhibitors, and community activations in the heart of downtown Toronto at David Pecaut Square.

For over 35 years, The Word On The Street has connected audiences with Canadian and Indigenous authors, publishers, booksellers, artists, and cultural organizations while championing literacy, accessibility, and diverse voices. The 2026 festival takes place

September 26 and September 27 .

Job Overview The Programming Manager supports the research, development, coordination, and delivery of festival programming and community engagement initiatives. This role provides emerging cultural workers with hands‑on experience in curatorial planning, stakeholder engagement, event coordination, and cultural programming within one of Canada’s leading literary festivals.

Working closely with the Executive Directors and festival team, the Programming Manager will contribute to the planning and execution of author events, community partnerships, audience engagement initiatives, and festival programming logistics.

Canada Summer Jobs Eligibility Requirements This position is funded through the Canada Summer Jobs program.

To be eligible, you must:

be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period

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

Equity&Inclusion The Word On The Street Toronto is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible, and equitable workplace. We encourage applications from individuals who identify as members of equity‑deserving communities, including Indigenous, Black, racialized, 2SLGBTQIA+, Disabled, and other historically under‑represented groups.

Accommodation will be provided throughout the hiring process for applicants who require it. Please let us know if you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process.

Renumeration $17.60/per hour 35 hours per week (FT) 8 weeks of work beginning June 15

Please submit your resume and cover letter to . In the subject, please indicate what role you are applying for.

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