NWTLC is looking for two youth to join our team this summer. These positions are full time, 37.5 hours per week, for 12 weeks. Both positions are located in Yellowknife and based in an office setting. The positions will both require flexible working hours, with evening and weekend work required. Due to funding requirements, only youth aged 15-30 years old may be hired. Both positions are positions of trust and require a Criminal Record check with Vulnerable Sector check.
Closing date: Monday, May 30, 2022, noon.
Submit your resume and cover letter to nwtliteracy@nwtliteracy.ca. Contact Katie at katie@nwtliteracy.ca or 873-9262 with any questions.
Early Childhood Assistant
The Early Childhood Assistant will promote literacy through various methods, including Facebook lives, social media and contests. The Early Childhood Assistant’s work will support the work of our Family Literacy Program.
The Early Childhood Assistant will represent the NWT Literacy Council and facilitate activities at community events. The Early Childhood Assistant may also help with the planning and promotion of these events. Events include:
- Canadian Multiculturalism Day
- Canada Day
- Oldtown Ramble and Ride
- Events in other communities, with the Bison Bus Mobile Family Literacy Center
The Early Childhood Assistant will create resources to support activities for events such as International Literacy Day, Family Literacy Day and NWT Literacy Week. The Early Childhood Assistant will help Family Literacy program staff to create early learning materials for use in Family Literacy programming. The Summer Literacy Assistant will also work with Family Literacy staff to create resources for the Bison Bus.
The ideal candidate will have the following skills and knowledge:
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently
- Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment
- Interest and knowledge of literacy and learning
- Effective time management and prioritizing
- Knowledge of the north and Indigenous cultures
- Must enjoy working with children and youth
- Digital skills such as word processing, spreadsheets, social media and video conferencing
Physical requirements:
- Ability to lift and carry boxes of over 30 pounds
- Riding an adult-size tricycle with books (our Book Mobile)
- Driver’s license is an asset
- There may be some travel within the NWT as part of the role
Program Assistant – Education
The Program Assistant will promote literacy through various methods, including Facebook lives, social media and contests. The Summer Literacy Assistant’s work will support the work of our Family Literacy Program and Community Connections Program.
The Program Assistant will represent the NWT Literacy Council and facilitate activities at community events. The Program Assistant may also help with the planning and promotion of these events. Events include:
- Canadian Multiculturalism Day
- Canada Day
- Oldtown Ramble and Ride
- Events in other communities, with the Bison Bus Mobile Family Literacy Center
- Recreation programming for the Community Connections program
The Program Assistant will create resources to support activities for events such as International Literacy Day, Family Literacy Day and NWT Literacy Week. The Program Assistant will help Family Literacy program staff to create early learning materials for use in Family Literacy programming. The Program Assistant will also work with Family Literacy staff to create resources for the Bison Bus.
The Program Assistant will assist staff in the Community Connections program for newcomers. This will include supporting programming such as outdoor recreation, cultural experiences, and community integration support. The Program Assistant may assist Community Connections staff with maintaining a community garden plot and creating learning materials for newcomer programming.
The ideal candidate will have the following skills and knowledge:
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently
- Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment
- Interest and knowledge of literacy and learning
- Effective time management and prioritizing
- Knowledge of the north and Indigenous cultures
- Must enjoy working with children and youth
- Digital skills such as word processing, spreadsheets, social media and video conferencing
Physical requirements:
- Ability to lift and carry boxes of over 30 pounds
- Riding an adult-size tricycle with books (our Book Mobile)
- Driver’s license is an asset
- There may be some travel within the NWT as part of the role
