Description

Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview. Interviews will begin in late September 2024 
 
United for Literacy provides essential, free and accessible community literacy programs that help children, youth, and adults further improve the skills and confidence they need to realize their full potential as literate, empowered, self-reliant, and contributing community members. 
 
Are you looking for an engaging and rewarding part-time position? United for Literacy is hiring a Community Literacy Catalyst (CLC) for our cultural literacy programming in Corner Brook, Newfoundland. Building on our first year of programming and working with community partners, the CLC will plan and organize programs to develop literacy skills, self-confidence and knowledge of Indigenous culture and language among adults and families living in Corner Brook. 

As a community catalyst for literacy, the successful candidate will organize literacy programs in a culturally relevant context, incorporating Indigenous media (books/magazines/films), Indigenous languages (Inuktitut, potentially Mikmawisim and/or Innu-aimun with collaborations), and other Indigenous cultural knowledge (traditional foods/art/recreation).  

The Community Literacy Catalyst will report to the Regional Coordinator and will meet virtually weekly to collaborate on program planning, community partnership development, and professional development skills. 

Overview:  
 
The Community Literacy Catalyst (CLC) will work with the community to meet its learning needs. The CLC will actively involve community members and groups in the design, delivery and evaluation of community-led literacy activities, and will strengthen the community's capacity to manage programs and activities that meet its learning needs and priorities. 

Responsibilities:   

1) Community Relations, Capacity Building and Partnerships (60%)  

▪ Assess gaps in cultural literacy knowledge, skills and support, and the availability of community resources to fill these gaps 
▪ Identify and leverage community assets and skills  
▪ Build relationships and partnerships with and among community members and organizations for the meeting of their learning needs  

2) Program Design, Implementation and Evaluation (40%)  

▪ Design programs that respond to community needs and interests, and are integrated into the community context and culture 
▪ Adapt and implement a range of programming models to remove barriers to and facilitate participation 
▪ Recruit, train, and support volunteers to deliver programs 
▪ Use a variety of reporting tools (surveys, activity matrices, feedback forms etc.) to evaluate programming outcomes. 

Competencies  
• Passion/interest for education, Communication, organizational/time management, collaborative, resourceful, adaptable, curious. 

 Requirements  
• Lived Indigenous experience 
•  Open, positive and reliable 
• Strong spoken and written communication 
• Experience working with diverse groups and ages  
• Able to think critically, prioritize, solve problems and manage details  
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision 
• Budget management  
• Basic computer skills (MS Word, Outlook, Excel, Power Point and Internet) 

Additional Assets 

Prior experience working with Inuit, First Nation or Métis communities  
Experience in facilitating activities for large groups of young children 
Bilingualism (English/Inuktitut) 

Working Conditions  

• Program delivery in local/home community 
• Evening and weekend work required.  
• Will work remotely at a distance from supervisor.  
• Some lifting. 

Compensation:  

Pay will be issued bi-weekly via Direct Deposit 
Wellness time allowance, prorated to the length of the contract 
Please direct your covering letter (optional) to: 

Brenna McIntyre  
Email: [email protected] 
Fax: 1--866-923-5837 

Closing date: September 27th 2024 

In keeping with our ongoing efforts to promote equity and reflect the diversity of our organization, we encourage applications from Inuit, First Nations and Métis peoples, as well as persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities. 
  
Furthermore, 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.