Literacy Outreach Coordinator – Position Description

The role of the Literacy Outreach Coordinator, LOC, is to work in conjunction with a local Literacy Task Group to identify the Hornby community’s literacy needs, to facilitate collaboration among various groups and to create and implement a literacy plan.

Overall goal of the position is to facilitate, stabilize and sustain the literacy programming that results from collaborative community planning. This position is for 5 hours per week September – May. HIES seeks an individual who will be a good fit for the organization and is committed to community education on Hornby Island. The specific LOC objectives are as follows:

Job Description:

• Identify literacy needs within our community
• Create awareness and understanding about literacy
• Develop and strengthen partnerships and communication between community organizations
• Be a part of province-wide community of literacy practice

Job Qualifications:

• Relevant post-secondary education or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of literacy issues and learning challenges
• Proven ability to facilitate groups, organize and manage projects
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Community development experience  

Responsibilities:

• To identify needs of the adult learners in the community and to coordinate meetings with local groups
• To develop and implement the ‘Raise a Reader’ program
• Work and develop Life Long Learning opportunities within the community as identified by Literacy Task Group and community survey
• To create community awareness of the different forms of literacy
• To recruit and support volunteer tutors
• To organize literacy programs in small group sessions
• Support literacy instructions in other services such as community kitchen or employment skills program

Position funded by Decoda Literacy Solutions

Wage: $ 25./hour.

Closing date: Wednesday, November 18, 2020 @ noon

Email resume and cover letter to: hiesboard@gmail.com

Please note, this position could possibly be combined with the Community School Coordinator position.