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We are looking for an artistic and creative person to join our team to support Cherryville youth! Position will be posted until filled.
YOUTH ARTS & CULTURE
Program Coordinator Job Application
Position Summary
The Program Coordinator works collaboratively with CCFRS staff to create exciting arts & culture classes for Cherryville youth. There will be 4 unique programs that run for 6 weeks each and target youth ages 6-14. Programs run mid-September to May for a total of 24 weeks. Arts & Culture is a range of educational opportunities including but not limited to Art & Health, Dance, Drawing, Painting & Crafting, Music & Singing, Photography & Film, Poetry & Parks, and Culture.
The Program Coordinator reports to CCF&RS throughout the duration of classes and works collaboratively with staff to create an engaging and inclusive learning opportunity.
Education, Training, and Experience:
- Experience and/or training working with youth
- Must hold a current Emergency Child Care First Aid & CPR Certificate (available through CCFRS)
- Satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector
- Must have Responsible Adult or equivalent
- Must be at least 19 years of age
- Must be able to lift and support up to 50 pounds
- Technical skills (computer savvy, able to use excel and word, etc.) an asset
Work Performed
Duties and Responsibilities for this position include:
- Creating engaging learning opportunities for youth 6-14 to express themselves in variety of ways
- Working collaboratively with CCFRS to develop 4 arts and culture programs including but not limited to topics covering Art & Health, Dance, Drawing, Painting & Crafting, Music & Singing, Photography & Film, Poetry & Parks, and Culture
- Being attentive to the children and building self-esteem and confidence
- Promoting kindness and creating a positive and inclusive atmosphere
- Set up and clean up after every class, leaving workspace in same condition as before use
- Taking inventory of program supplies and submitting requests to CCFRS staff when needed
- Adherence to CCF&RS policy and procedures including a signed Confidentiality Agreement
- Ensuring safety of program participants and responding to emergencies in accordance with established policy and guidelines
Hours
This is a contract employee position, 6 hours per week at $20.00/hour (includes MERCS) for 24 weeks running from September to May. Classes range from 1-2 hours per week depending on age group and program focus. Additional hours may be available but not guaranteed.
Qualified applicants are invited to submit resume with at least two references by email to:
Meghan Derkach, Executive Director at meghan.derkach@hotmail.com
We thank all applicants for their interest in this position, please note only the applicants under consideration will be scheduled an interview.
Cherryville Summer Day Camp 2023Cherryville Summer Day Camp 2023
Cherryville Summer Day Camp is off to a fantastic start! We have an exciting 8 weeks planned running Monday to Thursday, 8:00-5:00 from July 4th – August 24th. We still have some spots available and accepting new kids, so please reach out to get registered! 250-547-0089
Week 1 (July 4-6) – Lego Week: Best build, Most Creative, Dost it Function!?
Week 2 (July 10-13) – Medieval Week: Building Armour & Weapons
Week 3 (July 17-20) – Science Week: Solar Ovens + Schmores, Flubber, Oobleck
Week 4 (July 24-27) – Melty Bead Week: Making Entries for Cherryville Days!
Week 5 (July 31-Aug 3) – Mapping Week: Building Treasure Maps, Hiding Treasure, Geo Caching
Week 6 (Aug 8-10)- Nature Week: Animal Visitors, Egg Carton Bird Feeders, Coffee Filter Butterflies, Wind Chimes and more!
Week 7 (Aug 14-17) – Ocean Week: Recycled Coral Reef Build, Shark Paintings, Zones of the Ocean, Quid Windsock and more!
Week 8 (Aug 21-24) – Talent Show Week: Group/Individual Talents, Water Play, Talent Show Presentation
Capturing those moments from the first 2 weeks of camp!
MEET OUR INSTRUCTORS – DAWN AND CANDICE!
Huge Thank You to Food Banks BC, BC Dairy Farmers, NORD, Kamloops Okanagan Dairy Association, and Safe Seniors Strong CommunitiesHuge Thank You to Food Banks BC, BC Dairy Farmers, NORD, Kamloops Okanagan Dairy Association, and Safe Seniors Strong Communities
We are absolutely speechless by the continual support we are receiving from organizations both locally and provincially. We would like to formally thank you Food Banks BC, Dairy Farmers of BC, North Okanagan Regional District, Kamloops Okanagan Dairy Association, and the Safe Seniors Strong Communities through United Way of the Lower Mainland. You are a major reason why we have been able to continually support our community despite the hardships and obstacles prevalent from this global pandemic.
We cannot express enough the deep gratitude we feel. During these uncertain times, it is the love and support and generosity of others that help communities thrive and we have been fortunate and honored to receive an abundance of support from our local and provincial organizations.
The Cherryville Community Food Bank thanks all of you, from the very bottom of our hearts, as we are able to expand our reach within our community and surrounding areas to those who are at risk and to those who need this support more than ever. Thank you.
