Hiring

PT Program Coordinator (20 hrs/wk)

The Literacy Council of Washington County (LCWC) has a mission to promote literacy in Washington County by providing free individualized basic reading/writing instructions to adults who are semi-literate and illiterate, and conversation skills to non-English speaking adults. 

We’re looking for an energetic Program Coordinator who can be the face and voice of The Literacy Council and help us fulfill this important mission by coordinating the day-to-day operations and programming of the organization with passion and purpose. 

Please see the full job description below for additional details. Interested parties, please email your resume to:  hiring@literacyofwcmd.org by 12:00 noon on March 17, 2021.

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Be the “face and voice” of LCWC, representing the organization with passion, positivity and professionalism.
• Actively support tutors, including providing organizational information, assisting with materials and resources, encouraging them, and connecting them to peers.
• Support students, including facilitating evaluations, matching them with tutors, and following up as needed.
• Facilitate the recruitment and training of tutors and other organizational volunteers and outreach to prospective students.
• Coordinate and engage volunteers, including board members, in the work of the LCWC.
• Facilitate maintenance of the LCWC database, website, Facebook page/social media, email lists and shared files.
• Prepare monthly reports of activity as directed by the board of directors.
• Complete an annual report for ProLiteracy to fulfil our requirements as an affiliate.
• Provide organizational information as needed for grants and fundraising opportunities.
• Purchase books and office supplies, as needed.
• Process mail and ensure invoices and receipts are submitted to the Treasurer.
• Facilitate donor and volunteer appreciation.
• Assist in fundraising efforts
• Other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualities

• Positive, friendly, supportive and encouraging
• Knack for identifying people’s gifts and empowering them
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Good problem solver
• Not afraid to ask for help or think outside the box
• Some technical abilities, including Zoom, database management, email management, and ability to learn new systems as needed.

Hours of Work

Up to 20 hours per week with a flexible schedule.  Includes at least two evening meetings per month and some in-office hours (TBD).

Download PDF of LCWC Program Coordinator job description