Job Offer
Literacy Programs Coordinator
Literacy in Action is looking for someone who is interested in organizing behind the scenes logistics of our programs and core services. The position will require you to work closely with LIA’s Executive Director (ED) and our communications and marketing team. The Literacy Programs Coordinator will coordinate with partners, teammates, animators, volunteers and to correspond with adult learners and families when appropriate.
What to expect when working at LIA:
We are a grassroots non-profit organization that is ever evolving. Our organizational culture is collaborative, feedback oriented and hands-on. We are decentralized by design, however we require co-working office days so our team can stay connected and in communication. (Note: this is not a remote job).
The ideal candidate will:
🌱Be a self-starter
🌱Have a growth mindset
🌱Be familiar with “la travail de proximité”
🌱Have strong interpersonal communication skills
🌱Have excellent time management and organizational skills.
🌱Have an ability to work independently and as part of a team
🌱Be intrinsically motivated, detail-oriented and be a thoughtful problem solver
🌱Be able to multitask with an ability to work with diverse teams and partners
🌱Be flexible, able to adapt to change and be comfortable with uncertainty at times
🌱Be able to listen for and accommodate to the diverse needs of our communities
🌱Be someone who knows how to plan and organized enough to follow through on commitments arranged months in advance
Fundamental Roles & Responsibilities:
✏️Coordinate programs and core services and associated orientations and training
✏️Oversee and coordinate program development and delivery
✏️Coordinate volunteers and animators for programs and services
✏️Support special programs coordinator as needed
✏️Budget, track expenses and track important metrics
✏️Organize animator and volunteer trainings
✏️Onboard volunteers and animators with ED and Operations Coordinators
✏️Participate in outreach events and kiosking for recruitment and visibility
✏️Represent LIA on committees when appropriate
✏️Advocate for the needs of English-speaking communities as needed
Tech requirements:
🌀Ability to use, or be ready to learn how to use GDrive, Canva, AirTable, Salesforce, and Google Calendar
🌀Proficiency in the use of computers for documents, basic finances, databases, spreadsheets, E-mail, graphic design (Canva), internet research, and social media outreach.
The successful candidate will meet Language Requirements:
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Able to communicate in English and French
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Verbal 5/5 in English and ⅗ in French
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Written communication skills ⅘ English and ⅗ French
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Open to practice and improve in both languages
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Terms and conditions:
💵Contract position $25/hr (24 - 28 hours a week) TBD
🚗Access to a vehicle (gas will be reimbursed)
Application requirements:
Submit a CV and letter of intent to joanna.bateman@lia-estrie.org by noon, October 25th, 2024