Literacy Merritt & Nicola Valley Society is seeking a Literacy Outreach Coordinator. This is a part time contract working under the direction of the Board of Directors. Overview: The main responsibility of the Literacy Outreach Coordinator will be to provide leadership for community development that focuses on building and enhancing literacy services and networks within the community. The coordinator will provide a link between Merritt Literacy and the community. S/he understands, supports, and facilitates the Merritt Literacy Plan as well as the literacy work already underway in the community. Areas of Responsibility: *Community Literacy Plan Implementation *Financial Management and Reporting *Program Administration *Literacy Partnership Building *Public Awareness, Information Sharing and Marketing Qualifications: • Knowledge and experience of literacy issues as they relate to policy, program delivery, and community awareness; 3-5 years related experience will be considered an asset • Knowledge of B.C. Societies Act and filing of the annual society’s act and bylaws • Outstanding communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, particularly with individuals and groups having diverse interests and backgrounds • Ability to organize events, manage projects, and develop partnerships • Facilitation and team building skills • Strong financial management, grant and report writing skills required • Solid time-management and priority setting skills • Computer software competence, including Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook and online communication and research • Knowledge and experience in marketing • Experience with recruiting, training, motivating and managing volunteers • High degree of self-initiative to maintain momentum and progress required • Inclusive, sensitive, and respectful approach to collaboration that accommodates uniqueness and differing viewpoints • Successful candidate must have their own office space and equipment • Valid driver’s license, clean driver’s abstract, reliable vehicle • Criminal record check required Application deadline: September 8, 2014 Please forward your resume and references to: Faye Ahdemar, President, Literacy Merritt & Nicola Valley Society, Box 1510, Merritt, BC, V1K 1B8 or literacymerritt@gmail.
Posted on: Wed, 03 Sep 2014 17:57:08 +0000
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