Our agency is looking for a part time Literacy Coordinator to manage our Community Adult Literacy Program, low barrier and accessible literacy programming to assist adult learners with 1-to-1 or group tutoring in reading, writing, numeracy, digital literacy, financial literacy and essential skills. Founded in 1993, the Comox Valley Lifelong Learning Centre is the only community-based literacy organization serving populations between Black Creek and Denman Island.
It doesn’t hurt to apply! Please read the position description carefully and check our website for details around our programming (www.cvllc.ca). If you feel you would be an asset to our programming or have a passion for this work but lack the education or skills we are asking for, we encourage you to tell us why you feel you would be right for this role in your cover letter.
Schedule: Monday through Thursday (9AM -3PM)
Rate: $24.00 per hour
Hours: 20 hours per week
JOB SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Excellent interpersonal and written skills
- Sound knowledge of digital programs including Microsoft 365 and social media tools.
- Volunteer management skills
- Knowledgeable of challenges and barriers faced by adults with low literacy skills
- Efficient time and general management skills
- Knowledge of community supports in the Comox Valley an asset
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
DESIRED EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
- Post-Secondary Degree in Education, or Social Sciences or
- Diploma in technical sciences or education as well as 2 years’ relevant experience
- Education and/or experience in adult literacy
- Experience working with volunteers
- Experience in program development and coordination
- Experience working with marginalized populations
POSITION SUMMARY:
Volunteer Coordinator
- Solicit, recruit, screen, interview, and provide training to all potential tutors
- Lead the development and delivery of tutor training materials
- Collaborate in the development of procedures relating to the adult literacy program
- Recruit volunteers using an inclusive and diverse approach
Tutor- Learner Liaison
- Interview learners, do informal assessments, make necessary referrals
- Match learners with tutors or programs
- Monitor progress
- Provide tutors with support
Outreach
- Provide workshops and presentations to community partners
- Deliver and structure offsite programs
- Liaise with other literacy and community programs as time permits
Administration
- Keep and maintain learner and tutor files
- Keep and report necessary statistics re: learners, tutors, inquiries, referrals, etc.
Please provide a relevant CV / resume and cover letter in a single PDF document named “Literacy Coordinator 2026” to [email protected] no later than July 10, 2026.
Job Types: Permanent, Part-time
Pay: $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
