Literations envisions a day when all students, regardless of zip code, enter the fifth grade as proficient readers poised for academic success. Our mission is driving educational equity through experienced community volunteers empowering young readers for lifelong learning. We serve communities where opportunity gaps exist to ensure all students have the resources to become literacy proficient. Our experienced community volunteers are matched 1:1 with early elementary students from one of our 15 partners. These pairs meet weekly throughout the school year to accelerate students’ reading growth. Our highly-effective programming annually supports over 500 children to help them succeed in school and beyond. Literations is an affiliate of AARP Foundation Experience Corps, a national leader in engaging older adult volunteer coaches to improve grade 1-4 student literacy.
Literations is seeking an individual with demonstrated nonprofit program management experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is flexible and customer service oriented. The Program Coordinator will play a vital role in ensuring the successful implementation of our new program in Chelsea district elementary schools. This position is ideal for individuals looking to apply their skills in a new environment and seeking opportunities for quick upward mobility and expanding their skillset and responsibilities.
General Statement of Position
The Program Coordinator is responsible for managing our literacy program within a portfolio of several school partners. Responsibilities include: supporting volunteer recruitment, volunteer management, coaching, and supervision; ensuring program adherence and impact; meeting program goals for the portfolio; developing strong, collaborative relationships with partners; oversight and skill development of Site Team Leaders; oversight and quality control of data management; collaboration with program team on program development, enhancement, implementation, and management.
Additionally, as the lead with Literations’ newest district partner, the Program Coordinator will be responsible for building strong relationships with key stakeholders within the school district and other essential community-based programs. The Program Coordinator will support growing the program within Chelsea Public Schools from its pilot phase to full implementation, increasing the number of schools, volunteers, and students served. In close collaboration with the Deputy Director, the Program Coordinator will play an important role in expansion conversations and support the planning and execution of deepening our engagement with Chelsea and surrounding communities.
This position will be a member of the Program Team and report directly to the Deputy Director. This is a full-time, non-exempt, salaried position with a 40 hours per week schedule.
The Program Coordinator provides in-person support to their sites weekly and virtual office work throughout the week. Additionally, the Program Coordinator will be expected at in-person program and staff meetings in Boston throughout the year (1-2x/month depending on the time of year).
Responsibilities
Program Coordination
Community Engagement and Partnership Development
Qualifications
Literations envisions a day when all students, regardless of zip code, enter the fifth grade as proficient readers poised for academic success. Our mission is driving educational equity through experienced community volunteers empowering young readers for lifelong learning. We serve communities where opportunity gaps exist to ensure all students have the resources to become literacy proficient. Our experienced community volunteers are matched 1:1 with early elementary students from one of our 15 partners. These pairs meet weekly throughout the school year to accelerate students’ reading growth. Our highly-effective programming annually supports over 500 children to help them succeed in school and beyond. Literations is an affiliate of AARP Foundation Experience Corps, a national leader in engaging older adult volunteer coaches to improve grade 1-4 student literacy.
Literations is seeking an individual with demonstrated nonprofit…
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Literations is an English based program and all applicants should have a strong command of written and spoken English.
Chelsea is a diverse and growing community. Appliants with a strong grasp of spoken and written Spanish will be prioritized.
Literations is an English based program and all applicants should have a strong command of written and spoken English.
Chelsea is a diverse and growing community. Appliants with a…
To apply, please send a current resume and cover letter to employment@literations.org. In your cover letter, please share what compelled you to apply and address your experience in the nonprofit sector. Please send documents as .doc (or other editable format) files and not .pdf. Identifying factors are removed from applications to limit implicit bias in our hiring process. No phone calls please.
You can learn more about Literations at www.literations.org.
Literations is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating and supporting a diverse work environment. Candidates of color, bi-/multilingual, bicultural, and LGBTQIA+ are strongly encouraged to apply.
To apply, please send a current resume and cover letter to employment@literations.org. In your cover letter, please share what compelled you to apply and address your experience in…