Winnipeg Reading Tent Intern

3 weeks ago


Winnipeg, Canada United for Literacy Full time

Reading Tents, as part of the history and traditions of United for Literacy, are intended to promote reading and literacy awareness by exposing children and families to a wide range of books, stories and creative literacy activities. The primary role of the _Reading Tent Coordinator _is to organize, promote and coordinate a series of outdoor reading tents for children and their parents or caregivers. The purpose of these reading tents is to encourage children to read for fun as well as to further develop their reading skills during the summer months. Reading Tents will be held in multiple locations around the communities.

**Your Main Responsibilities and Major Duties**:

- Outreach to children’s agencies and/or summer programs/events, in specified, but not limited to low income, under-served communities in Winnipeg to promote the Reading Tent program
- Schedule and coordinate Reading Tent times and locations at various sites throughout the city
- Schedule times for groups to visit the tent
- Plan, create, implement, organize and lead creative literacy activities for participants

**Skills, Attributes and Requirements**
- Must between 18 - 29 years of age, Canadian citzen, or permanent resident
- Strong organization, planning and communication skills
- Prior experience with children’s programming
- Ability to supervise and coordinate volunteers
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to develop creative and innovative children’s programs suitable for ages 1 to 12
- Must have a valid driver’s license and regular use of a vehicle (Travel is required throughout the city and is a component of the job)

**Additional Assets**
- A valid First Aid Certificate
- Previous knowledge and experience with United for Literacy programs

**Screening & Selection**:

- Interview - virtual
- Reference Checks (names & phone numbers of 3 references will be required)
- Criminal Record Check (CRC) with a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) will be required*

**Job Type**: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 4 weeks

**Salary**: $15.65 per hour

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Winnipeg, MB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

**Experience**:

- teaching: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2023-07-24



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