Careers


Education Outreach Program Coordinator

This position works with the Education Coordinator and Office Administrator.

Major Responsibilities

  • Under the guidance of the Education Coordinator, support the development and delivery of the Children’s Summer Reading Program.
  • Sourcing Summer Reading Program education material including books, word games, physical games and other resource material.
  • Communicate with parents to complete registration of accepted 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 and Supervision will be provided regularly by the Education Coordinator and throughout the employment period. The Education Outreach Program Coordinator will receive regular feedback and direction about the projects they will be working on while being encouraged to generate new and fresh ideas.

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 programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
  • Previous office 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.

Primary Work Location

Project Literacy Central Okanagan Society – 1635 Bertram Street, Kelowna

Secondary Work Location

Central Okanagan Family Hub – 700 Pearson Road, Kelowna

Start Date: Monday, May 26th, 2025

End Date: Thursday, August 28th, 2025

Number of hours per week: 30

Hourly wage: $21.00 hour

Apply with cover letter and resumé via email to admin@projectliteracy.ca
(incomplete packages will not be considered)

Application deadline: May 2nd, 2025

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