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.

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.

The Opportunity

This position is part of the Summer Literacy Camps Program (Nunavik, Nunavut and Nunatsiavut) team and reports to the Camp Coordinator. The Program Assistant works both independently and collaboratively to carry out and promote the work of United for Literacy. The position may involve a combination of remote work and travel to program sites or meetings.

Your Main Responsibilities and Major Duties

1. Program Delivery & Development

• Provide ongoing support to the Camp Coordinator in the building of strong relationships with camp communities, camp teams and the delivery of literacy camps.
• Assist with coordinating and implementing all logistics related to summer literacy camps including travel, training, housing, materials, shipping, etc. 

• Provide administrative support for camp staff recruitment and hiring process by checking references, managing paperwork, criminal record checks, etc. 

• Travel to remote locations for approximately two weeks over the course of the summer.

• Contribute to research as well as program and training resource development.
• Public speaking and workshop facilitation.

• Assist with data collection and entry during and after camp, as well as processing timesheets, weekly reports and other camp related materials.
• Provide general office administrative support including phone, mail, supplies and filing systems.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, lively and constantly changing environment.
• Excellent listening skills.
• Ability to work independently without supervision and as a member of a team.
• Highly committed and organized multi-tasker, with exceptional attention to detail and strong situational problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to work extended or weekend hours on occasion.
• Comfortable working with computers, including basic knowledge of Microsoft Office and Canva.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Experience or interest in the fields of formal/informal education, teaching or community literacy programming.
• Experience working with First Nation, Métis and Inuit individuals or communities.
• Inuit who have considerable lived experience in these communities are especially encouraged to apply.
• Bilingualism (French and English) and/or knowledge of Inuktitut.
• Familiarity with culturally inclusive practices.
• Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities.
• Passion for literacy and community development.