Community Literacy Outreach Coordinator - Jobs in Windermere, BC

Job Description

Our OrganizationColumbia Basin Alliance for Literacy (CBAL) is a progressive and innovative multi-service nonprofit organization providing a broad range of child, youth, family, and seniors services related toliteracy. We are looking for a Community Literacy Outreach Coordinator for Kimberley to provideleadership for community staff and volunteers, specializing in community development, literacy,and lifelong learning.Position SummaryReporting to the Regional Manager, the Community Literacy Outreach Coordinator isresponsible for all aspects of assigned programs and staff, including program planning andevaluation, budgeting, human resources, community development, grant writing and reporting.The salary is based on $27.00 per hour and the position is expected to begin in July withtraining hours through May and June. Currently, this position is 21 hours per week with thepossibility of additional hours for facilitating literacy programs.Desired Qualifications

• Experience in the non-profit/social services sector
• Relevant post-secondary education and experience in literacy and/or education
• Understanding of current provincial and federal initiatives related to literacy
• Education and/or experience in teaching/facilitating adult and family literacy programs
• Demonstrated management and administrative skills, written and oral communication

skills, and budgeting experience

• Demonstrated technology skills
• Experience working with communities, developing, and nurturing partnerships, and

leading committees

• Clear Criminal Record Check, completed prior to hiring

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop and deliver effective literacy activities, programs, and resources
• Promote and help ensure good practices in community literacy initiatives, including

family, adult, and workplace literacy, settlement support and language classes

• Manage staff relations including hiring, training, on-site visits, and mentoring staff
• Develop and manage community budgets and submit monthly operating fund reports
• Seek out and apply for relevant grants or funding opportunities, develop, and implement

fundraising activities

• Complete relevant reporting requirements as required by CBAL and funders
• Build positive relationships with community groups, local government, educational

institutions, businesses and other non-profit groups.

• Develop an effective community literacy planning committee, facilitate meetings and

report out on the activity.

• Make local presentations about literacy issues and represent CBAL on relevant local

committees.Forward resumes with cover letters to Andra Louie at alouie@cbal.org by Friday, April 22 at4 pm. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.Quick Apply

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