BOOKMATES INC. IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF PROGRAM TRAINER.

This part-time contract position is approximately 12 to 15 hours per week, daytime and evening hours from Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend hours required.
Description: Main responsibilities are the development and delivery of family literacy training and programs, focussed on the early years.

REQUIREMENTS:

• understanding of and commitment to Bookmates’ mission
• knowledge of family literacy and early learning philosophies, issues and approaches
• education and experience in early childhood development
• knowledge of adult learning principles and techniques
• strong group facilitation skills and experience
• experience delivering workshops both in person as well as online
• experience working with families and young children in a community setting
• experience working with diverse communities and cultures
• excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• proficiency using Microsoft Office
• ability to work effectively as a team member as well as independently
• availability to work evenings and weekends as required
• valid driver’s license and use of personal vehicle for travel is required
• Police Information and Child Abuse Registry Checks are required

MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• post-secondary degree or certificate in a related field or equivalent experience
• three to five years related experience
• community development knowledge and experience
• training in Bookmates’ and other family literacy programs is an asset
  Closing date for applications is September 15, 2025
  Please submit applications to: edbookmate@mts.net and include a cover letter outlining how your qualifications meet the requirements for this position. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only potential candidates will be contacted.
  Job Type: Part-time
  Pay: $20.00 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Winnipeg, MB R3J 3T7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In perso

• delivers family literacy trainings and workshops both virtually and in-person
• facilitates parent-child programming at community sites
• collaborates in developing training session content
• participates in community outreach and literacy awareness events
• collects data and information for reports and program evaluations