Community Literacy & ESL Programs Lead

Livingston Parish Library; Louisiana; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Livingston Parish Library is seeking an Adult Literacy Specialist to lead and coordinate adult literacy and ESL programs under the Head of Community Engagement. This on-site role requires traveling to all library locations and working flexible hours to meet program needs.

You will interview and train volunteers, manage student intake and progress, and collaborate on program materials and budgets while maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• Experience in tutoring or teaching.
• Ability to travel to all library locations.
• Willingness to work some nights and weekends.
• Spanish language ability preferred; Master's degree in library science preferred; strong public speaking and community service experience.

Responsibilities

• Strengthens the system-wide Livingston Parish Library Adult Literacy Program.
• Interviews and trains Adult Literacy volunteers.
• Meets with Adult Literacy volunteers bi-monthly to assess progress.
• Conducts intake meetings and exit interviews with students.
• Teaches monthly Beginning ESL Class; hosted in the evenings.

Skills

Literacy Programs

Volunteer Training

Public Speaking

Interviews & Evaluation

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

The Livingston Parish Library is seeking an Adult Literacy Specialist to lead and coordinate adult literacy and ESL programs under the Head of Community Engagement. This on-site role requires traveling to all library locations and working flexible hours to meet program needs.

You will interview and train volunteers, manage student intake and progress, and collaborate on program materials and budgets while maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards.