Title of Position: Reading Tent Coordinator (2 positions)
Term: 12 weeks (May 30th to August 19th, 2011)
Start date: May 30th, 2011
Frontier College is a national, non-profit literacy organization which was founded in 1899. We work with children, teens, adults and families who need help to improve their literacy skills. We work with a variety of community-based organizations to deliver volunteer-run, community-based programs across Canada. Many of our programs are delivered through a national network of university campus-based initiatives.
Reading Tents, as part of the history and traditions of Frontier College, are intended to promote reading and literacy awareness by exposing children and families to a wide range of books, stories and creative literacy activities. The primary role of the Children’s Reading Tent Coordinator is to organize, promote and coordinate a series of outdoor reading tents for children and their parents or caregivers. The purpose of these reading tents is to encourage children to read for fun as well as to further develop their reading skills during the summer months. Reading Tents will be held in multiple locations around the city.
We are currently seeking two Reading Tent Coordinators to run activities at various children’s events.
Overall Accountability
Successful Candidates will be responsible for the implementation, record keeping and reporting on the reading tent program. They will work as part of a team of 2 Frontier College staff as well as site staff during visits to various festivals, urban camps, and other reading tent sites. They will represent Frontier College at sites in various locations across Winnipeg. They will report to Frontier College’s Community Coordinator Michelle Johnson.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
- Outreach to children’s agencies and/or summer programs/events, in specified, but not limited to, low income, under-served communities in Winnipeg to promote the Reading Tent program
- Schedule and coordinate Reading Tent times and locations at various sites throughout the city
- Schedule times for groups to visit the tent
- Plan, create, implement, organize and lead reading and other creative literacy activities for participants
- Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers
- Assist with volunteer recognition at the end of the program
Skills and Attributes
- Strong organization, planning and communication skills
- Prior experience with children’s programming
- Ability to supervise and coordinate volunteers
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to develop creative and innovative children’s programs suitable for ages 1 to 12
- Must have a valid driver’s license and the use of a car
Additional Assets
- A valid First Aid Certificate
- Previous knowledge and experience with Frontier College programs
Compensation: $12.00 per hour, 30 hours per week for a 12 week period. Some evening and weekend work will be required.
Interested candidates should send resumé and covering letter to:
Michelle Johnson at mjohnson@frontiercollege.ca
Closing date: May 9th
For more information about Frontier College visit www.frontiercollege.ca
Frontier College is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in the workplace.
We thank all applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.