Our Organization

Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy (CBAL) is an innovative, multi-service, non-profit organization
providing a broad range of literacy-related programs and services for children, youth, families, adults,
seniors and newcomers.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Regional Manager, the Community Literacy Outreach Coordinator is responsible for all
aspects of assigned programs and staff, including program planning and evaluation, budgeting, human
resources, community development, grant writing and reporting.
The salary is $29.00 per hour. This temporary position is for a period of 18 months or upon the return of
the incumbent. It is 29 hours per week from September 1 – June 30 with a flexible schedule in the
summer with opportunities for programming and coordination. The position will commence in
mid-February and training will begin as soon as possible.

Desired Qualifications

 Experience in the non-profit/social services sector.
 Relevant post-secondary education and experience in literacy and/or education.
 Understanding of current provincial and federal initiatives related to literacy.
 Education and/or experience in teaching/facilitating adult and family literacy programs, and
knowledge about settlement services for immigrants.
 Demonstrated management and administrative skills, written and oral communication skills and
budgeting experience.
 Demonstrated technology skills.
 Experience working with communities, developing and nurturing partnerships, and leading
committees.
 Driver’s license, clean driving record and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

 Plan, develop and deliver effective literacy activities, programs and resources.
 Promote and help ensure good practices in community literacy initiatives, including family,
children, youth, adult, and workplace literacy, settlement support and language classes.
 Manage staff relations including hiring, training, onsite visits and mentoring staff.
 Develop and manage community budgets and submit monthly operating fund reports.
 Seek out and apply for relevant grants and funding opportunities, develop, and implement
fundraising activities.
 Build positive relationships with community groups, local government, educational institutions,
businesses and other non-profit groups.
 Develop an effective community literacy planning committee, facilitate meetings and report on
activity.
 Make local presentations about literacy issues and represent CBAL on relevant local committees.
Email resumes with cover letters to Alana Murdoch at amurdoch@cbal.org. This posting closes on
Monday, February 3rd at 4:00 pm. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
CBAL is committed to promoting equal employment opportunities for all community members.