Literacy Outreach Coordinator 

Closing Date:  April 15, 2026

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Comox Valley Community Adult Learning and Literacy Society (CALLS) is seeking a part time Literacy Outreach Coordinator to provide leadership in building, coordinating and enhancing literacy services, programs and networks within the Comox Valley. Under the direction of our Executive Director and in concert with our staff team and community partners, this position is responsible for literacy promotion, program delivery and needs assessments within our geographic region.

The ideal candidate for this position will acknowledge the prevention-based focus of literacy work and its role in promoting accessibility and inclusivity in our community. They will be comfortable working with and engaging in meaningful dialogue with individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds and age ranges. 

This is a contract position at 24.00 per hour for an anticipated 10 hours per week until December 31, 2026. The start date is immediate. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

This program provides a series of activities throughout the year, in concert with community partners and agency staff.  Hours of activities are flexible (include weekends and evenings) and determined based on discussions with the Executive Director.

·       Storywalks program (Spring and Summer annually) https://www.cvllc.ca/story-walk

·       Family Literacy week (the month of January annually)

·       Poetry Month (the month of April annually) https://www.cvllc.ca/magnetic-poetry-board

·       Community Book Bike (Spring, Summer, Autumn annually) https://www.cvllc.ca/community-bookbike

·       Spooky Scribbles writing contest (August – October annually) https://www.cvllc.ca/spooky-scribbles

·       Raise awareness of literacy needs among the population at large through other community-based literacy events.

Deliverables:

·       Deliver community literacy activities as listed above.

·       Hold a minimum of 3 meetings of community partners in the literacy field. 

·       Work to raise the profile of the importance of literacy in the community as a whole.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications:

·       Relevant post-secondary education or equivalent experience

·       Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.

·       Proven ability to work independently to facilitate and manage projects.

·       Awareness of outcome measurement frameworks and program development.

·       Familiarity with educational programs and social services in the Comox Valley an asset.

·       Experience working with persons from diverse backgrounds an asset.

·       An inclusive and respectful approach to collaboration.

·       Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite programs, Facebook and other social media as well as online design platforms (Canva)

how to apply:

Please submit your resume and cover letter in a single PDF document by April 15, 2026 at 5:00PM with the subject line “LOC application” to admin@cvllc.ca.  We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

It doesn’t hurt to apply! Are you interested in this position, but feel as if you lack the relevant experience, qualifications or professional background?  Tell us why you are interested in this field, what caught your eye in the job description and /or what you would bring to our work. 

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