YReads! Project Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: YReads! Project Coordinator

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Manages YREADS Program volunteer process to include sourcing, recruiting, screening, selection, onboarding, training and retention.
• Train volunteers on facilitation of YREADS! Program, as well as literacy skills.
• Manage volunteer recruitment training for YREADS! Program volunteers.
• Develops and maintains relationships with community recruiting sources for the purposes of employee and volunteer recruitment.
• Establish community and corporate relationships in order to promote the program.
• Organize and present events and activities aimed at volunteer retention and appreciation.
• Develop ideas for Family Nights and communication to encourage family support of the program objectives and to build strong families.
• Facilitates Family Engagements for whole group events and individual sites school events.
• Participates in school-related functions, encouraging family engagement opportunities.
• Attends literacy events sponsored by funders and local civic organizations.
• Support staff at site to ensure program expectations are being maintained.
• Participate, as directed, in corporate assignments, annual fundraising, special projects, etc.
• Adheres to policies related to boundaries with youth.
• Attends required abuse risk management training, reports suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations; follows mandated abuse reporting requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field required.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in an educational setting.
• Ability to work as a team member with a diverse group of people
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, with excellent written & verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational, planning, communication and computer skills required.

Pay & Perks: Full-time, $22.50-$24.00/hour. Health insurance, paid time off, YMCA membership for entire household, child care & employer-paid retirement plan upon eligibility.

*Level 2 background clearance through DCF (Florida) required. Check out this link for more information: