WE ARE HIRING!
(Summer) Education Program Coordinator
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 within the Central Okanagan. We have a large volunteer base of over 100 volunteers and support over 300 individuals each year.
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 Program education material including books, word games, craft projects and other resource material.
- Communicate with parents and help register children into the Summer Reading Program.
- Generate and edit social media content (original text, images, video), to share awareness of the Summer Reading Program.
- Support the Office Administrator with 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 the Office Administrator 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.
Education 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 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.
Main Work Location:
Project Literacy Central Okanagan Society
1635 Bertram Street, Kelowna
Secondary Location:
Central Okanagan Family Hub
700 Pearson Road, Kelowna
Number of Students Request for this position: 1
Start Date: Tuesday, May 27, 2024
End Date: Friday, August 22, 2024
Number of Hours per week: 30
Hourly wage: $20.00 hour
Apply with cover letter explaining why you are interested in the position, and resumé via email to [email protected]
Application deadline is May 5, 2024
**A criminal record check for working with vulnerable children is required for this position.**