Description

Why Literacy? Work with purpose at United for Literacy. 
 
Canada’s literacy divide widens daily because so many people lack adequate support. Solving systemic literacy challenges is key to advancing social equity and prosperity across our country. Literacy changes everything. 

United for Literacy (formerly Frontier College) is a national charity that was founded in 1899. We believe literacy is a right, and that every place can be a learning place. Our vision is a Canada in which everyone has the literacy skills they need to achieve their goals at school, at work, and in life. Our mission is to provide local learning support programs that change lives. 
 

The opportunity: 

As part of the Alberta team, United for Literacy is seeking a Camp Coordinator to oversee Indigenous Summer Literacy Camps.  

Each summer, United for Literacy works in partnership with over 20 Indigenous and Métis communities throughout Alberta to deliver Summer Literacy Camps. These camps welcome children aged 5 – 12 to participate in their local community program at no cost to families. The initiative aims to foster a lifelong love of reding, build learner confidence and prevent summer learning loss. The program is grounded in community collaboration, consultation, and respect for local knowledge and traditions.  

The Camp Coordinator will be responsible for the overall coordination of the program, including building and maintaining community relationships, managing and supervising staff, delivering training and support, visiting program sites and overseeing data collection and reporting. Additionally, the Camp Coordinator will lead efforts to expand the program year-round by developing and implementing after-school Reading Clubs and Circles. 

The successful candidate will work from a home office however travel to program sites across Alberta is required.  

Major Duties and Responsibilities: 
 
1) Program performance and compliance (50%) 

• Collaborate with community partners to develop strong camp delivery plans  

• Coordinate and implement Summer Literacy Camp logistics including travel, training, food, materials and shipping.  

• Oversee recruitment and hiring of camp staff through community consultation, interviewing, reference checks and managing required paperwork.  

• Provide ongoing support and communication to camp teams through community visits, follow-up calls and daily problem-solving.  

• Ensure timely submission of camp data by collecting, compiling and submitting required reporting on a weekly basis during camp period.  

• Provide general administrative support such as handling correspondence, mailing supplies, maintaining filing systems, and responding to requests in a timely manner.  

• Monitor and track camp budgets, spending, and expenses to ensure fiscal responsibility.  

• As an expansion of the camps program, collaborate with community partners to create Reading Clubs and Circles during the school year. This includes hiring and training staff, assisting with program development and managing small budgets.  

2) People management (30%) 

• Recruit, train and support an effective team of camp administrators, counsellors and cooks.  

• Provide guidance and solutions tailored to specific needs and circumstances of each community  

• Deliver staff training that reflects program goals and learner needs  

• Directly supervise a small team of program support staff by providing leadership and day-to-day guidance during the summer.  

• Support staff by problem solving depending on community needs and circumstances 

• Foster high performance through coaching, constructive feedback and adherence to organization values, policies and standards.  

3) Relationship management (20%) 

• Build, manage and sustain strong community partnerships related to Summer Literacy Camps and after-school programs such as Reading Clubs.  

• Serve as a liaison between community partners and management team to ensure collaboration and alignment of goals.  

• Participate in meetings, in-person or virtual, with community partners to represent United for Literacy.  

Qualifications 

• Experience working with Indigenous communities and an understanding of issues and dynamics of working in rural and remote contexts. 

• Minimum 1 year experience in related areas of work. 

• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. 

• Demonstrated diplomacy, tact, and sound judgment in diverse situations. 

• Comfortable working with complexity and uncertainty, adapting effectively to changing circumstances.  

• Proven ability to build and maintain responsive, trust-built relationships. 

• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and attention to detail.  

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) and Canva.  

• Valid driver's license and comfortable driving long distances  

• A current Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Screen (or be willing to obtain it prior to the start of employment) 

 
Working Conditions 

• During the summer months, some evening and weekend work may be required.

• Travel to program sites in rural and remote communities is an essential part of the role. All costs of travelling are covered by United for Literacy.  

• Packing and mailing materials may involve occasionally lifting items weighing up to 30 lbs.  

Working with United for Literacy  
 

Salary:  $50,367 annually  
 
In addition to your salary, you will benefit from: 

• Paid time off: 

• 15 vacation days per calendar year, pro-rated  

• Paid time off during our seasonal closure between Boxing Day and New Year’s Day  

• Half-days off before some long weekends (start your long weekend early!)  

• Generous and compassionate wellness time allowance, and a “floating day” for personal/cultural events  

• Flexible work hours (in consultation with your supervisor)  

• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits package after probationary period  

• A work environment that seeks to be open, inclusive, and fun  

• Staff-led groups and committees include, among others: Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI); Green Team; Internal Skills Development; and more.   

• Connect with your colleagues from coast to coast to coast for team-wide training and learning.  

Ready to join our team? Please email your cover letter and resume to:  
 
Callista Olivares, [email protected] 
Subject Line: Camp Coordinator – [Name] 
No phone calls, please. You will be contacted if you are selected for an interview. 
 
For more information about United for Literacy visit www.unitedforliteracy.ca. 
We welcome applications from individuals who self-identify on the basis of any of the protected grounds under the Human Rights Code. We are committed to integration and maintaining the independence of individuals and removing barriers to accessibility in the workplace. We are committed to full compliance with the Human Rights Code, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and all other applicable legislation. We invite applicants to request accommodation, as required, throughout the application and hiring process.