We are hiring for our Summer Student Position!

Apply with cover letter and resumé via email to admin@projectliteracy.ca
Application deadline is May 8, 2026

About Project Literacy:
Project Literacy provides free literacy support for adults, immigrants, refugees, seniors,
families, and children. We have been operating since 1986 and are the only literacy focused
charity in the Central Okanagan. We have a large volunteer base of over 200 volunteers and
support over 300 individuals each year.

This position works with the Education Coordinator responsible for the Children’s Summer
Reading Program.

Major Responsibilities:
 Under the guidance of the Education Coordinator, support the development and
delivery of the Children’s Summer Reading Program
 Sourcing Summer Program education material including books, word games, and other
resource material.
 Communicate with parents to register children into the Summer Reading Program.
 Generate posters, forms, and social media content (original text, images, video), to
share awareness of the Summer Reading Program.
 Support the Office Administrator with individual projects and tasks, as required.

Supervision and Mentoring Plans:
This position will work closely with the Education Coordinator. Mentorship will be provided by
the Education Coordinator throughout the employment period. The student will receive regular
feedback and direction about the projects they will be working on while being encouraged to
generate new and fresh ideas. The position is supervised by the Executive Director.

Required Education, Skills, and Experience:
 Minimum of two years’ post-secondary education in the areas of education, childhood development, social work, psychology, or a related field of study.
 Experience working with children ages 6-8 years.
 Experience with summer programs for young children.
 Excellent written and spoken English skills.
 Experience with Microsoft products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
 Previous summer school or summer camp experience preferred.
 Knowledge of Graphic Design and editing photos and videos for social media.
 Detail focused.
 Ability to take direction.
 Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
 Second language an asset.
 Must have own transportation for local travel.

Main Work Location – Project Literacy Central Okanagan Society – 107 -2293 Leckie Road, Kelowna, BC

Secondary Location – Central Okanagan Family Hub – 700 Pearson Road, Kelowna

Number of Students Request for this position: 1
Start Date: Monday, May 25, 2026
End Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Number of Hours per week: 30
Hourly wage: $21.00 hour

A criminal record check for working with vulnerable children is required for this position.