The Literacy Coalition of New Brunswick will provide leadership to advance literacy, lifelong learning and essential skills for all citizens through partnerships and collaboration with government, educational institutions, business, labour and community.
We are so excited to announce “Talking, Singing, Reading…Everyone, Everywhere!” in partnership with the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development!
We will be delivering training to 400 early childhood educators over the next 4 years, starting with 100 in the anglophone sector this fall. This training will include coaching and mentoring so educators can feel confident in their skills.
“The Literacy Coalition of New Brunswick is a recognized leader in advancing literacy in New Brunswick, with over 35 years of experience supporting literacy from birth to older adults,” said our President, Brent Melanson. “We have been a strategic partner for literacy in many areas, and we are certainly invested in providing training for early childhood educators.”
Adult Literacy Week is an occasion to acknowledge the triumphs that many New Brunswickers have and celebrate the importance of life-long learning in our lives.
We were thrilled to receive 25 wonderful and inspiring submissions this year! Thank you to each learner who took the time to send in a submission.
Read all of the wonderful essays in our ebook by clicking here!
We are excited to now announce the winners (click on their name to read their essay):
The Literacy Coalition of New Brunswick is calling for nominations for the 2024 Dr. Marilyn Trenholme Counsell Literacy Awards. The awards recognize outstanding achievements of individuals or groups in the field of literacy, essential skills and lifelong learning. Awards will be presented to worthy recipients in the following categories: Early Childhood Literacy, Community Literacy Programs, Individual Outstanding Contributions to Literacy, Business/Corporate Literacy Initiatives, Workplace Essential Skills,Published Author, and Outstanding Effort in Indigenous Literacy.
“The Dr. Marilyn Trenholme Counsell Literacy Awards recognize those who work tirelessly to help ensure a better quality of life for all New Brunswickers, through the advancement of literacy, essential skills and lifelong learning.”
The English nomination form can be downloaded here.
Summer Student Internship – Flexible work model, combining remote and in-office work.
Location: Fredericton, NB
Applicants must be currently enrolled in a post-secondary program in business administration, communications, journalism, marketing, public relations, or a related field. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated individual with strong written and oral communication skills and expertise in social media and digital technology. Experience with WordPress, Google Analytics and website management is desirable.
Reporting directly to the LCNB Executive Director, the Communications and Project Director will coordinate the execution of communication strategies and assist with the plans and activities in support of LCNB priorities.
Duties and Responsibilities
Maintain the LCNB website using WordPress.
Manage Facebook and X (Twitter) sites.
Produce the bi-monthly online LCNB newsletter.
Provide writing capacity and expertise to support priority communications.
Scan media coverage on literacy and essential skills regularly.
Support the coordination of literacy and essential skills projects and initiatives.
Other tasks as needed.
Term of Employment
This position will start in May 2024 and end on August 30, 2024. Possibilities of extension on a part-time basis for the school year (8 hr per week) and continuing the following summer on a full- time basis (35 hr per week) depending upon funding availability.
Salary
$16.50 per hour for 35 hours per week.
Application Instructions: Submit your resume, cover letter, and 3 references via email to, administration@nbliteracy.ca attention, Lynda Homer, Executive Director. We appreciate your interest in applying for this position. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
