Program and Volunteer Coordinator

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The Program and Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for:

• The daily coordination and facilitation of County Kids Read’s children’s literacy programming, including activities carried out in collaboration with CKR’s partners.
• Recruiting, training, stewarding, and coordinating the work of County Kids Read’s 30 plus person volunteer team.

Compensation and Terms

• Contract amount: $15,000 plus HST if applicable.
• Hourly rate of $30/hr.
• Hours: approx. 10 hours/week. Hours are flexible, with most taking place during business hours. Some work is done virtually and some in-person.
• Contract dates/duration: January-December 2027 (possibility of renewal contingent upon the availability of funding).
• Type: Contract, Part-Time.

Qualifications – Education

Post-secondary degree/diploma, or equivalent experience, is required. Education/experience in a relevant field is preferred.

Qualifications – Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience coordinating programs/projects in a nonprofit or similar organizational context.
• Experience with volunteer/staff management and coordination, including recruitment, training/orientation, and stewardship activities.
• Ability to expertly communicate with volunteers, partners, and the children/families we serve in a timely manner using a range of channels including in-person interactions, digital means, and telephone calls. 
• Ability to respectfully navigate and bridge diverse cultural, socioeconomic, generational, and educational backgrounds. 
• Comfort leading group or individual programming with children and/or families. Experience with education/literacy programming preferred. (Training for specific programs will be provided.)
• Belief in the importance of County Kids Read’s Purpose and Promise, childhood literacy, and the role of early literacy in child development.
• Skilled at fostering and maintaining positive relationships with volunteers, partners, and the children and families we serve.
• Ability to foster an inclusive and supportive environment, and ensure people feel heard, valued, respected, and safe. 
• Ability to take initiative, work independently, and maintain a calm, positive, and solution-oriented demeanor in challenging environments e.g. when navigating conflicts, scheduling/program changes, cancellations, etc. 
• Strong proficiency with technology, including professional email communication, cloud-based software including Google Drive and Calendar, and data management tools (primarily spreadsheets e.g. Excel and Google Sheets) for use in a variety of activities including scheduling, file sharing, document collaboration, program planning and evaluation, etc. 

To apply:

• Applications received until 5:00pm on Nov. 18, 2026.
• To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume to [email protected] 
• Job Ad posted on October 20, 2026.