Literacy Programmer

Literacy Programmer (30/24 - term to Dec 31, 2024, full-time)

Regina, SK, Canada Req #303 Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Libraries build community.

At RPL, we’re on a mission to provide Regina residents with opportunities to discover, learn and connect in an inclusive, customer-centred, and safe environment — and we could use your help.

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Outreach Services Librarian, the Literacy Programmer develops, delivers and evaluates library programs. Provides reference and reader’s advisory assistance to the public and promotes library services to groups in the community.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Under the direction of the Outreach Services Librarian, develop, deliver and evaluate literacy programs such as tutor training, computer lab, and family literacy programs offered by the library.

2. Participates in service to literacy groups in the community through outreach programming, partnerships with community groups, and talks, tours and other forms of promotion, as assigned.

3. Organizes annual literacy events such as the tutor conference and the appreciation luncheon.

4. Interviews tutors and learners to establish and follow up on matches. 

5. Provides reference and readers’ advisory service to the public.

6. Assumes shift supervisory responsibility as assigned. 

7. Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with courses in adult education.

2. Demonstrated ability to work in a literacy environment.

3. Ability to learn and deliver reference and readers’ advisory services, using current technology.

4. Demonstrated ability to deliver consistent, high quality customer service.

5. Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills, including public speaking and delivering presentations.

6. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with the public, staff and external agencies and to work as a member of a team.

7. Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and carry out assigned duties and responsibilities with a minimum of direct supervision.

Closing Date: May 25, 2024

Competition #30/24 - Position #18692

Regina Public Library is committed to an inclusive workplace that reflects the community that we serve. The Library welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. A satisfactory Criminal Record Check is a condition of employment.

Other details

Pay Type Salary Min Hiring Rate $55,927.95 Max Hiring Rate $66,615.90

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