New Job Project Coordinator / Office Support In Quebec

Job Posting: Project Coordinator / Office Support

Gaspésie Literacy Council

Position: Project Coordinator / Office Support

Reports to: Executive Director

Gaspésie Literacy Council mission and vision:

Our mission is to lead English-speaking individuals and families to achieving their literacy goals. By increasing public awareness of common and invisible literacy challenges, the GLC identifies and responds to the evolving needs of our community. Our vision is to provide leadership while promoting awareness of the increasing importance of literacy in our modern world.

General Accountability:

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Project Coordinator / Office Support person will be responsible for the tutoring project, coordinating GLC events, and providing support within the office. Key responsibilities will include developing events, strategies, and partnerships, recruiting volunteers and participants, and working with local groups and communities.

Duties and responsibilities will include:

Tutor Project Coordinator:

● Recruit and train volunteer tutors throughout our territory

● Recruit learners throughout our territory

● Coordinate with other project coordinators, partners, and staff to reach new segments of the population

● Coordinate and match learners with appropriate tutors

● Mediate between learners and tutors, as needed

● Expand GLC Resources for tutors

● Be a resource person for tutors and learners

● Work with colleagues to develop and implement an advertisement strategy

Event Coordinator:

● Create and implement a communications strategy with local partners

● Develop and maintain partnerships

● Canvas partners and the community to create an event plan for the year

● Organize and execute GLC events

● Develop and implement evaluations of events

Office Support:

● Support the Executive Director

● Support other project coordinators

● Tasks related to the everyday functioning of the office

Qualifications*:

● Computer proficiency, particularly with online and digital platforms

● Post secondary degree in communications, social sciences, or other related areas

● Excellent understanding of the adult literacy landscape and the interests, priorities, and needs of the English-speaking community in Quebec

● Ability to create, organize, and present information for workshops, activities, and materials for print and as digital media

● Excellent reading and writing skills in English

● Speaking and presenting skills in French and English

● Ability to work independently and as part of a team

● Project management skills

● Must have a valid driver’s license and a vehicle

*We encourage you to apply, even if you have some but not all of these qualifications.

Location:

The office of the Gaspésie Literacy Council, 28 rue St. Patrick (in the Douglastown Community

Centre)

Salary:

$22.10/hour

Terms of employment and benefits:

● Start date: To be discussed

● 28 hrs/week, with remote work options as needed

● Flextime is optional, as long as a majority of the work is completed during business hours

● Must be available on weekends or evenings

● Must be able to travel locally

Please send a CV and letter of introduction to [email protected] by April 25, 2023 at 12pm.

Successful candidates will be contacted shortly after.

We encourage candidates from traditionally marginalized communities to apply and to self-identify

in their cover letter. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

If you have questions about the position, please email Cheryl at [email protected].

Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 28 per week

Salary: $22.10 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking
• Work from home

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Gaspé, QC G4X 3B5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• DCS / DEC (preferred)

Experience:

• Project management: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Gaspé, QC G4X 3B5

Application deadline: 2023-04-25