FULLTIME EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR VACANCY
(Temporary Maternity Leave- 12 Month)

The Salt Spring Literacy Society is a non-profit organisation dedicated to providing literacy support and community education to Salt Spring and the Southern Gulf Islands.

We operate a number of programs through our downtown literacy centre including one to one tutoring, a free book program, ESLSAP services, exam invigilation, study space, computer access and dedicated programming for people with mental health or addiction issues. We follow an inclusive, learner directed philosophy.

The Executive Director reports to a volunteer Board of Directors, and works with the staff, volunteers, learners and community organisation partners to develop and maintain all our services.

This professional full time position requires the following qualifications:

  • Post-secondary degree in Social Services, Education or other relevant field. In some cases extensive experience may be equivalent.
  • Minimum three years relevant work experience
  • Previous experience in project management
  • Experience in the non-profit sector
  • Experience in volunteer management
  • Excellent public relations
  • Strong presentation and communication skills

This will be a full time, twelve month placement beginning late June. To view Executive Director- Role and Responsibilities, please click here.

Please send a full resume, references, and a cover letter indicating why you are interested in this specific position, what skills or experience you have that would demonstrate your unique ability for this role and why you think an organisation like Salt Spring Literacy is important to the community. Please apply via email by June 13th to: coordinator@saltspringliteracy.org

 
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