Description

All interested applicants must:

• Be currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution or within 6 months of graduation.
• Be a resident of Ontario
• Be eligible to work in Canada and have a Social Insurance Number (SIN)

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.

We encourage applications that reflect the diverse cultures and socio-economic backgrounds we serve at United for Literacy. In keeping with our ongoing efforts to promote equity and reflect the diversity of our organization, we encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.

United for Literacy Ottawa programs are located on un-ceded and un-surrendered Algonquin Anishinaabe territory. The Peoples of the Algonquin Anishinaabe Nation have lived on this territory for millennia. We offer our gratitude to the First Nations for their care for, and teachings about, our earth and our relations. May we respect the history, spirituality, and culture of Indigenous Peoples and acknowledge the history and legacy of Colonialism as we continue to seek justice and honour the spirit of reconciliation in all that we do.

The Opportunity:

United for Literacy (formerly Frontier College) is looking for a dynamic summer Intern to assist with a Storytime program at the Governor General’s residence, Rideau Hall. Through this position, you will work with both the oldest literacy organization in Canada, and the residence of the head of state in Canada. In this role, you will help deliver a program for families who visit Rideau Hall and provide support to United for Literacy summer programs in Ottawa.

Overall Accountability:

The Intern will help to deliver a Storytime literacy program that will include reading, writing, math, and science activities for school age children. The program will take place at the Governor General’s residence, Rideau Hall, and will represent United for Literacy to visitors of Rideau Hall. They will also be responsible for helping support in the facilitation of a weekly summer pilot literacy program for school age children. The Intern is a member of the Ottawa regional team and works both independently and collaboratively to carry out the work of United for Literacy. This position reports to the Ottawa Community Coordinator.

Your main responsibilities and major duties:
 

• Support Storytime special event programming at Rideau Hall (set up, facilitation, tear down and volunteer supervision).
• Facilitate weekly summer pilot literacy program in a low income neighbourhood.
• Help to screen volunteers to support the Rideau Hall and other Ottawa summer children and youth programming.
• Design and deliver engaging programming that includes age-appropriate learning activities to build literacy and numeracy skills.
• Adhere to United for Literacy’s Volunteer Management Policies & Procedures
• Summer program reporting and data entry.
• Other duties as assigned to support United for Literacy activities in Ottawa.

Skills, Attributes and Requirements:

• Be currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution or within six months of graduation.
• Be a resident of Ontario
• Be eligible to wqork in Canada and have a Social Insurance Number (SIN).
• Must be able to work certain weekends (Sat. Jue 28th & Sat. Aug 2nd.)
• Skills in the delivery of children’s learning activities for children from ages 1 to 12.
• Good public relations skills with children, parents, volunteers, and officials.
• Knowledge of literacy, love of reading and writing.
• Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills.
• Skills in supervising and motivating volunteers.
• Ability to work as part of a team and without close supervision.
• Able to think critically and solve problems.

Additional Assets

• Access to a vehicle
• French language proficiency

Working with United for Literacy:

Salary: $17.20/hour
Hours of Work: full-time, 7-week contract

Ready to join our team?

Please email your cover letter and resume to:
Sarah Brydges, Ottawa Community Coordinator – [email protected]

Subject Line: Ottawa Intern Application – [Your 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.

We require some of our staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to do in-person work. Exemptions for valid medical reasons will be considered