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Program Coordinator for Reading Program

Program Coordinator for Reading Program

Are you interested in helping second grade students become more fluent and confident readers by connecting them with caring community members?

A Partners in Reading/Compañeros en Lectura Program Coordinator is needed to manage volunteer recruitment, communication, and program implementation in support of community volunteers and teachers. We're looking for a flexible, outgoing and creative person who cares strongly about education, reading, and volunteering. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Austin Partners in Education is a non-profit that connects the community and the classroom. Visit our website at www.austinpartners.org to learn more.

Please email resume and cover letter to Austin Partners in Education, careers@austinpartners.org. No phone calls, please.

Cover letter should include:

• Why you are interested in this position
• A description of your interest and experience with students
• Your experience with volunteering and/or managing volunteers and/or teaching and how your professional experience has prepared you for this position
• Your data management experience including specific work with spreadsheets and databases

SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Experience working with volunteers or experience working in an educational setting.
• Fluency in Spanish (successful applicants will be able to read and write in Spanish).
• Demonstrated ability to make effective presentations
• Ability to create and foster effective relationships with schools and volunteers
• Excellent skills in oral and written communications.
• Experience working with people from underserved communities
• Ability to work with others as a member of a team in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
• Ability to manage large amounts of database information; excellent organizational skills
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office applications: Excel, Outlook, Word
• Demonstrated enjoyment of reading
• Enthusiasm for providing all students with high-quality educational experiences

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Establish relationships with corporate/community partners as well as parent volunteers, and manage communication related to volunteer recruitment and retention in the Partner in Reading/Compañeros en Lectura program.
• Coordinate approximately 100 volunteers, which includes training, placement, support, and recognition.
• Coordinate the program in approximately 15-20 classrooms, which includes collaborating with teachers and volunteers and resolving any conflicts.
• Regularly visit schools to monitor and support program (reliable transportation required).
• Assist with communication related to program expansion.
• Assist in planning events for volunteers, including initial and ongoing trainings and appreciation/networking events during the school year.
• Implement program improvements as determined by evaluation.