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General News · 12th March 2018
Travis Pawlak
Part-Time Job Opportunity for Year-Round Cortes Resident

The Digital Literacy Tutor position for Cortes Literacy Now is a position funded by participant contributions and matching funds from the provincial government. This year-round position has now become available with a start date of April 20th, 2018. The current Literacy Outreach Coordinator will work alongside the new Digital Literacy Tutor for training.

Potential candidates should possess excellent leadership skills; strong personal initiative; thorough attention to detail; superior organizational skills; clear spoken and written communication abilities; and a passion for digital community engagement. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in teaching.

The Digital Literacy Facilitator position requires a commitment of approximately 16 hours per month and pays $20 per hour.

Responsibilities include:

• Planning, marketing and scheduling Digital Literacy Tutorials.
• Facilitating Digital Literacy Tutorials with community members
• Meeting with the Literacy Outreach Coordinator
• Maintaining high standards in regards to participants digital privacy

Ability to clearly and patiently instruct on the use of computers, ipads, kindles, ipods, and mobile telephones is a requirement. Participants may require advice in online banking, e-mail, word processing, facebook, digital photos, and online privacy. Experience with website design and development are an asset.

How to Apply: Please send a cover letter and resume to cortesliteracygmail.com no later than April 6th, 2018. Interviews will take place the following week.