Asian Women for Equality is seeking an experienced Communications & Information Literacy Coach for a short-term contract to design and deliver a volunteer and staff training program.

The successful hire will review Asian Women for Equality's Volunteer & Staff Training Needs Assessment results and develop practical, engaging training modules and resource guides that strengthen communication, presentation, community engagement, and information literacy skills.

Working Conditions:​

• Position Type: Contract (Project-based)
• Location: Remote / Hybrid (Vancouver, BC)
• Duration: Project-based - Estimated September 2026 (or until completion)  
• Compensation: Negotiable

Qualifications & Skills:​

• We will assess proposals on the basis of experience in adult education, training, coaching, and demonstrated experience designing and delivering training in information literacy and communication skills. 

Your Responsibilities Will Include:
 

1. Training Planning & Development

• Develop and analyze findings from a training needs assessment survey 
• Work with the Program Manager and Project Coordinator to identify training priorities based on the survey results
• Develop and deliver a training plan to meet learning objectives

2. Training Module Development

• Develop practical training modules and supporting resources on topics including:
  • Presentation skills
  • Public speaking
  • Community engagement and outreach
  • Community coordination and partnership building
  • Professional communication
  • Information literacy and fact-checking
  • Responsible information sharing

3. Information Literacy Resources

• Develop practical guides and learning materials (include written, online, video, checklists, etc.) that help volunteers and staff:
  • Evaluate the credibility of information sources
  • Identify misinformation and disinformation
  • Use fact-checking methods and tools
  • Locate reliable information sources, Canadian and other
  • Share information responsibly within the community

4. Training Delivery

• Conduct a training needs assessment and identify priorities with the Project Team
• Develop a training plan aligned with identified learning needs
• Provide in-person and/or online training sessions for volunteers and staff members

5. Recommendations

• Provide recommendations to Asian Women for Equality on future volunteer and staff capacity-building opportunities, training priorities, and resources.

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