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Last updated July 9, 2018
AmeriCorps VISTA Volunteer Corps Member
Literacy Coordinator Position Available
Reading to Kids is seeking a full-time AmeriCorps VISTA Volunteer Corps Member
Literacy Coordinator. Be a part of an organization that has been making a
difference for LA's children since 1999 and which has been recognized as one of
LA's top volunteer opportunities!
Deadline: Accepting applications from July 1, 2018 to October 29, 2018 (earlier applications encouraged)
Term: November 2018 November 2019
(specific dates to be determined in July)
Position Summary:
The AmeriCorps VISTA
Volunteer Corps Member will assist Reading to Kids in its
mission of inspiring underserved children with a love of reading,
thereby enriching their lives and opportunities for future success.
Reporting to the Managing Director, the VISTA Member will work directly
with volunteers and educators to ensure a satisfying volunteer/student
experience. The VISTA Member will gain insight into the issues that
affect LAUSD schools, students and families today, and learn about
educational policy.
This AmeriCorps VISTA Volunteer Corps Member position will be
administered through L.A. Works. More information about this position
and how to apply can be found at
https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=78209. More
information about AmeriCorps can be found at
http://www.nationalservice.gov/programs/americorps.
Position
Responsibilities:
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Organize
each month's reading clubs |
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Provide
ongoing support to approximately 500 volunteers with phone calls, emails
and educational resources |
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Coordinate volunteer/student matches with 8 LAUSD partner schools |
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Network
in the local community to expand volunteer outreach and engagement |
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Help to
plan and organize volunteer appreciation and enrichment events |
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Conduct
school site visits to help strengthen partnerships and address issues,
with Managing Director |
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Maintain
database of volunteer and school information |
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Contribute to the
Reading to Kids blog and weekly update emails |
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Assist
site operations teams at the monthly reading clubs, which occur on the
second Saturday of each month |
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Participate as an active member of the
Reading to Kids Taskforce |
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Participate in Board and Taskforce meetings and involvement with
Taskforce committees as a facilitator and coordinator |
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Participate in fundraising and in-kind donations through the
establishment of business partnerships |
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Attend
monthly meetings and trainings at L.A. Works |
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Serve as
a Project Leader at L.A. Works special days of service |
Additional Responsibilities Will Include:
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Manage
Reading to Kids Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest
accounts |
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Update
Reading to Kids website |
Skills/Qualifications:
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Required:
Minimum B.A. or B.S. degree; outstanding organizational and
communication skills; exceptional ability to work well with others;
strong writing skills; must be at least 18 years of age and a U.S.
citizen, national, or legal permanent resident alien of the U.S.;
possess a valid CA state driver's license; available for some evening
and weekend commitments; proficient with Microsoft Office Suite |
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Preferred: Interest in education issues; commitment to
children; access to a car |
Stipend
$16,191 per year plus $5,920 Education Award or $1,500 in cash upon successful
completion of term; AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefit; childcare assistance if
eligible; relocation allowance if eligible
Application deadline: Accepting applications from July 1, 2018 to October 29, 2018 (earlier applications encouraged)
To apply
for the position, please carefully follow the directions at
https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=78209 . Be
sure to clearly indicate that Reading to Kids is your top Host Site preference. Questions about applying should be directed to
Victoria DeFreitas, victoria @ laworks.com, (323) 224-6510 ext. 101.
Questions about the position
can be addressed to
Reading to Kids Managing Director Charlie Orchard, Charlie.Orchard @
readingtokids.org.
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