Community Adult Learning Liaison

City of Lethbridge; Kenora; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Community Adult Learning Liaison to enhance adult literacy programs. This role involves creating inclusive learning experiences, recruiting volunteers, and supporting students, all while fostering a collaborative team environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in adult education, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to community engagement. Join a dedicated team that values diversity and inclusion, and make a meaningful impact in the lives of adult learners. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a vital community resource, ensuring equitable access to education and personal growth.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education and experience in literacy learning required.
• Experience working with diverse populations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and deliver adult literacy programs and workshops.
• Recruit and support volunteers and students in literacy initiatives.

Skills

Effective communication

Decision making

Listening skills

Training adults

Community engagement

Education

Post-secondary education in English language and literacy learning

TESOL courses or related training

Tools

General office computer use

Job description

What we’re looking for:

Lethbridge Public Library is a welcoming, inclusive space that connects and strengthens community through equitable access to learning and leisure. We are looking for candidates who will embrace and live our mission statement every day.

Do you enjoy interacting with a wide variety of people? Are you a detail oriented multi-tasker? Do you love connecting with community members? Lethbridge Public Library is looking for an enthusiastic, positive, thoughtful Community Adult Learning Liaison who will provide the Read On Adult Learning and Literacy program’s diverse and valued students and volunteers with the best learning experience in Lethbridge. The top priorities in this role include a passion for helping adult learners achieve their goals and taking part in fostering a supportive team environment.

This is a term appointment ending by October 30, 2025, with the possibility of extension.

Your average day at LPL includes:

• Working as a team to create adult literacy programs and services.
• Assist in planning, developing and evaluating literacy programs for adults.
• Organize and deliver workshops and training as required.
• Recruit, interview and orient potential volunteers.
• Recruit, interview and assess students, match student with tutor, and design and monitor student’s program.
• Provide ongoing support for tutors, students, and other volunteers.
• Maintain applicable procedures, reporting and policies.
• Create and update promotional program material in print and online as needed.
• Research and maintain an awareness of current trends and challenges using a variety of sources.
• Participate in workshops and training as required, to meet grant requirements and for general professional development.

Read On grant and funding responsibilities:

• Monitor, collect and report required statistics and other evaluative information.
• Assist in completing and maintaining evaluations, reports, and records as required internally, for external reporting, and established best practices.
• Assist in completing funding and grant applications and reports as required.

Developing and maintaining relationships with related organizations:

• Participate in relevant community initiatives, projects and committees.
• Obtain information about related resources to share with students, volunteers and library staff.

Collection development:

• Assists with collection maintenance, monitoring collection use, and providing input into development of literacy collections.
• Provide input and support based on subject expertise into the development of library collections in general.

Other:

• Assist in providing support and training for staff, public, and related organizations for adult literacy learning, and in the use of library resources and tools as needed.
• Participates in library-wide committees, teams and projects.
• Other duties as required.

What you need to bring to this position:

• Post-secondary education, and related experience in English language and literacy learning.
• Related experience working with designated populations is preferred.
• TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) courses or other training in English language and literacy learning is an asset.
• Experience in training adults with a wide range of skills/backgrounds and working with volunteers.
• General knowledge of public library and literacy learning materials and services.
• Experience working or volunteering with adults facing barriers to accessing traditional literacy services or education.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written English and demonstrate good listening skills.
• Demonstrated decision making skills and the ability to exercise good judgment in the best interests of Lethbridge Public Library at all times.
• Demonstrated proficiency with general office computer use and basic troubleshooting.
• Must treat student, customer and volunteer information in keeping with privacy legislation and library policy.
• Demonstrated commitment to learn and develop professionally.
• Knowledge of and commitment to intellectual freedom.

Hours of work and location:

75 hours bi-weekly, including day, evening and weekend shifts.

Working at the Main Branch: Adult Literacy and Learning (Read On), and reporting to Manager: Community Advancement.

Salary Range: $28.17 – $31.33 hourly as per current C.U.P.E. Local 70 (Library Employees) Collective Agreement (under review).

Note: The successful candidate will be required to complete a Police Information Check prior to start date.

To apply: Submit a one page cover letter as part of your job application. In your cover letter, please include a response to the following questions:

1. What excites you about working for the Lethbridge Public Library?
2. How would you contribute to an inclusive work environment?

Applicants are required to demonstrate in their application how their qualifications match those specified above. Assessments based on the objectives and qualifications listed above will be a part of the interview and reference checking.

This posting will close May 5, 2025. The Library thanks all interested applicants. Only those individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

The Lethbridge Public Library recognizes and values the diversity of our community and those we employ. We are committed to advancing reconciliation in our community, as well as ensuring diversity, equity and inclusion in our workforce. We encourage Indigenous applicants (First Nation, Métis and Inuit), as well as those from historically underrepresented groups to apply (including people of colour, persons with disabilities, members of the LGBTQ+ community).

The Lethbridge Public Library is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, including through all aspects of the hiring process. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply and self-identify. If you require support during this process, please contact our Executive Assistant at 403-380-7341 so that accommodation can be put in place to support you. All private information received in relation to your request for support will be kept confidential. Only information required to facilitate the accommodation will be shared with the selection committee.