EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY | ECALA - EDMONTON

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY | ECALA – EDMONTON | Position: Grant Liaison | Terms: 14 hours per week (Part-time) 

About: Edmonton Community Adult Learning Association (ECALA) www.ecala.org is a granting council which provides funding and support to non-profit organizations that offer non-credit, part-time adult foundational learning and literacy initiatives. ECALA promotes the value of lifelong and adult foundational learning and literacy through our vision. “Everyone can learn.” Do you believe in the benefits of life-long learning for adults? Would you like to fund programs that make a difference for adult foundational learners? Do you have experience in writing and administering grants? 

The Position: The Grant Liaison position will report to the Executive Director and share the key responsibilities with a part-time Grant Liaison. Core responsibilities include in-person or virtual visit Grant Recipient funded agencies, provide coaching and mentoring to educators, assist with proposals and final reports and coordinate the ECALA proposal reviews.  The Grant Liaison will also participate in communication activities, networking and training with funded agencies, government staff, and other stakeholders within the mandate of Alberta Advanced Education Community Adult Learning Program (CALP) Grant. 

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Strong proficiency with MS Office 365 and SharePoint; Excellent grant writing skills; Experience in designing and delivering professional development for adult educators; Excellent organization, time management, and general administration skills; Excellent interpersonal and intercultural communication skills. Required Education and Experience: Diploma or course work in related field, such as business, adult education, English Language Learning, Literacy or an equivalent combination of education and related experience will be considered. 

Compensation: Salary range will commensurate with experience, education, and other similar non-profit organizations. Deadline to apply: Friday, October 23, 2020 or until a suitable candidate is found. Forward in confidence CV|cover letter with salary expectations to: ed@ecala.org | Please include “Grant Liaison” in the subject line. Note: Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted, thank you. –