Job Description

Story Studio is an award-winning charity that inspires, educates and empowers youth to be powerful storytellers, transforming lives and strengthening communities. Story Studio delivers innovative, 'fun-first' workshops that give youth the narrative tools to create amazing stories, using a methodology we've developed with over 10,000 youth to date. To learn more about who we are and what we do, please visit our website at www.storystudio.ca

Position Summary

Working with other staff and volunteers, the Program Facilitator will deliver programming to youth (grades K-6 primarily), in local classrooms as part of our and workshops. This is a contract position with variable weekly hours. Workshop delivery is typically scheduled on school days between 8:30 AM and 3:30 PM, with workload increasing during peak periods (e.g., April-June) and reduced in others. Contractors will invoice monthly for hours worked (plus GST). The successful candidate will:

Prepare and organize materials and resources for each workshop Facilitate engaging creative writing workshops for youth in classrooms across the CRD Support story editing and book production at our Victoria office Maintain a positive, encouraging environment for young writers

Responsibilities

Prepare for and organize materials for workshops Facilitate workshops (in-person in locations throughout the CRD region) Assist with participant book production at our office (in-person) Maintain a positive, encouraging environment for young writers

Qualifications

Story Studio values equity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of our organization and encourage applications from underrepresented groups.

An undergraduate degree (in progress or completed) Teaching certification and/or teacher training strongly desired (but not required) 2-3 years' experience educating young audiences (particularly 5-11 years old) (required) Strong written and verbal communication skills in English (required) Strong organizational skills and adaptability (required) Experience in working with Google Docs/Sheets/Drive, etc. (required) Access to reliable transportation to schools across the CRD The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory police record check

How to Apply - CLOSING DATE DECEMBER 19, 2025 (or until filled)

If you are interested in applying for this position, please send your resume and cover letter to

(Please include "Program Facilitator" in the subject line.)

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $30.00-$32.00 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress
Ability to commute/relocate:

Victoria, BC V8W 2H1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:

Bachelor's Degree (required)
Experience:

Youth Facilitation/Workshop leading: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

teaching certification (preferred)
Work Location: In person