Opportunities
Position: Coordinator, Learner Advisory Group
Contract: October 10, 2023 to May 17, 2024 (4 days per week for 30 weeks)
Hours: 7 hours/day (flexible hours with some evening work)
Salary: $23.15 per hour
Parkdale Project Read (PPR) is an inclusive and culturally diverse community literacy program that provides access to learning from a social justice perspective by offering free literacy services in a supportive community. We work with English-speaking youth and adults to develop their reading, writing, basic math and computer skills. This position will be supervised by the PPR Programming Committee.
We are actively seeking a Coordinator to support the development of a Learner Advisory Group, including designing and delivering training to develop learner capacity to participate in PPR’s governance process.
Responsibilities:
Parkdale Project Read has optional masking in the space, and required masking during in-person groups. We are asking staff and community members to stay home if they are feeling sick.
Parkdale Project Read has implemented a Hybrid Remote Work option that is offered to designated positions in the organization. Further details can be discussed during the recruitment process.
Application Process:
Please submit your cover letter and resume to the Hiring Committee by email only and quote: LAG Coordinator in the subject line.
Email: hiring@parkdaleprojectread.org
Applications are due by 5:00 PM on September 15, 2023
Parkdale Project Read is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages applicants from equity-seeking groups to apply. We aim to foster a workplace that reflects the diversity of the community we serve.
Please note, due to the number of applications received, we will only be contacting candidates selected for an interview.
Thank you for your interest in Parkdale Project Read.
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Position: Program Staff - Outreach and Community Engagement
Organization: Parkdale Project Read
Contract: October 10, 2023 to January 10, 2025 (full-time contract for a total of 65 weeks)
Hours: 28 hours 4 days a week
Salary: $23.15 per hour
Parkdale Project Read (PPR) is an inclusive and culturally diverse community literacy program that provides access to learning from a social justice perspective by offering free literacy services in a supportive community. We work with English-speaking youth and adults to develop their reading, writing, basic math and computer skills. This position will be supervised by a Collective Management Team.
Responsibilities:
Parkdale Project Read has optional masking in the space, and required masking during in-person groups. We are asking staff and community members to stay home if they are feeling sick.
Parkdale Project Read has implemented a Hybrid Remote Work option that is offered to designated positions in the organization. Further details can be discussed during the recruitment process.
Application Process:
Please submit your cover letter and resume to the Hiring Committee by email only and quote: Outreach and Community Engagement in the subject line.
Email: hiring@parkdaleprojectread.org
Applications are due by 5:00 PM on September 5, 2023
Parkdale Project Read is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages applicants from equity-seeking groups to apply. We aim to foster a workplace that reflects the diversity of the community we serve.
Please note, due to the number of applications received, we will only be contacting candidates selected for an interview.
Thank you for your interest in Parkdale Project Read.
Contract: October 10, 2023 to May 17, 2024 (4 days per week for 30 weeks)
Hours: 7 hours/day (flexible hours with some evening work)
Salary: $23.15 per hour
Parkdale Project Read (PPR) is an inclusive and culturally diverse community literacy program that provides access to learning from a social justice perspective by offering free literacy services in a supportive community. We work with English-speaking youth and adults to develop their reading, writing, basic math and computer skills. This position will be supervised by the PPR Programming Committee.
We are actively seeking a Coordinator to support the development of a Learner Advisory Group, including designing and delivering training to develop learner capacity to participate in PPR’s governance process.
Responsibilities:
- Facilitate meetings with adult learners, modeling inclusive participatory practice.
- Work with adult learners to identify interests and needs and assist in giving shape to the new Learner Advisory Group.
- Design and conduct training sessions tailored for learners, covering essential topics such as committee work, leadership skills, decision-making, and advocacy.
- Liaise/mediate among the broader learners’ community, the Learner Advisory Group, staff-collective, and the Board.
- Other related duties as assigned.
- Experience with community-based adult literacy and/or other relevant community-organizing and community-building experience. Lived experience with adult literacy an asset.
- Experience in developing and delivering educational programming for adult literacy learners that addresses different learning styles.
- Knowledge of governance process and organizational culture in community organizations.
- Demonstrated experience and commitment to working from an Anti-Oppression, Trauma-informed and Social Justice framework.
- Demonstrated experience and commitment to creating a welcoming, caring, respectful and safe environment for adult literacy learners.
- Experience in engaging sensitively with group dynamics and different views.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to receive and respond positively to feedback.
- Strong computer skills including using collaborative apps and video conferencing tools.
- Experience working independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Knowledge of Parkdale/West Toronto is an asset.
Parkdale Project Read has optional masking in the space, and required masking during in-person groups. We are asking staff and community members to stay home if they are feeling sick.
Parkdale Project Read has implemented a Hybrid Remote Work option that is offered to designated positions in the organization. Further details can be discussed during the recruitment process.
Application Process:
Please submit your cover letter and resume to the Hiring Committee by email only and quote: LAG Coordinator in the subject line.
Email: hiring@parkdaleprojectread.org
Applications are due by 5:00 PM on September 15, 2023
Parkdale Project Read is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages applicants from equity-seeking groups to apply. We aim to foster a workplace that reflects the diversity of the community we serve.
Please note, due to the number of applications received, we will only be contacting candidates selected for an interview.
Thank you for your interest in Parkdale Project Read.
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Position: Program Staff - Outreach and Community Engagement
Organization: Parkdale Project Read
Contract: October 10, 2023 to January 10, 2025 (full-time contract for a total of 65 weeks)
Hours: 28 hours 4 days a week
Salary: $23.15 per hour
Parkdale Project Read (PPR) is an inclusive and culturally diverse community literacy program that provides access to learning from a social justice perspective by offering free literacy services in a supportive community. We work with English-speaking youth and adults to develop their reading, writing, basic math and computer skills. This position will be supervised by a Collective Management Team.
Responsibilities:
- Work collaboratively with the Collective to complete project goals
- Outreach to local community organizations and social service providers to share information and promote PPR programming to potential learners
- Build partnerships with local community and social service providers in order to offer customized joint programming
- Co-facilitate satellite groups in basic computers and expressive writing
- Organize and facilitate information sessions for potential learners living in the surrounding buildings
- Conduct first meetings with incoming learners and support filling in registration forms
- Collaborate with communications team to plan and execute social media campaigns via Facebook and Instagram
- Create outreach flyers for recruitment and special events
- Other related duties as assigned
- Demonstrated experience and commitment to working from an Anti-Oppression and Social Justice framework
- Minimum two years experience in Community Engagement/Outreach and Adult Education, or related and relevant experience
- Experience developing programming and facilitating groups for adult literacy learners
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong computer skills including using collaborative apps and video conferencing tools
- Experience working independently and as part of a collaborative team
- Knowledge and experience with Transformative Justice and Community-based Adult Literacy principles is an asset
- Knowledge of Parkdale/West Toronto is an asset
- Knowledge of EOIS-CaMS database is an asset
Parkdale Project Read has optional masking in the space, and required masking during in-person groups. We are asking staff and community members to stay home if they are feeling sick.
Parkdale Project Read has implemented a Hybrid Remote Work option that is offered to designated positions in the organization. Further details can be discussed during the recruitment process.
Application Process:
Please submit your cover letter and resume to the Hiring Committee by email only and quote: Outreach and Community Engagement in the subject line.
Email: hiring@parkdaleprojectread.org
Applications are due by 5:00 PM on September 5, 2023
Parkdale Project Read is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages applicants from equity-seeking groups to apply. We aim to foster a workplace that reflects the diversity of the community we serve.
Please note, due to the number of applications received, we will only be contacting candidates selected for an interview.
Thank you for your interest in Parkdale Project Read.