Literacy Program Coordinator

State; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

403b employer match

Job summary

The Nevins Library in Methuen is seeking a Full Time Literacy Program Coordinator to plan and run our English Language Literacy Program. You will train tutor-volunteers, match tutors to students, test progress, facilitate Conversation groups, and coordinate grant writing and reporting.

This role reports to the Assistant Library Director, may supervise staff, and requires a MLS/Masters and a minimum of three years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• MLS/Masters degree (or in field related to literacy work)
• Minimum 3 years of experience serving a diverse community
• Teaching, budgeting, grant writing, and technology experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute English Language Literacy Program
• Train tutor-volunteers and match tutors to students
• Test student progress and facilitate Conversation groups
• Manage grant writing, reporting and program administration
• Possible supervisory responsibilities for staff and facilities

Skills

Teaching

Budgeting

Grant writing

Technology experience

Leadership skills

Customer service

Education

MLS/Masters

Job description

Literacy Program Coordinator, Nevins Library (Methuen)

The Nevins Library is seeking to fill a Full Time Librarian II-Literacy Program Coordinator position beginning in December 2026. The Nevins Library is a private non-profit organization that serves as the public library for the City of Methuen, a diverse community of 54,000. This position is responsible for the planning and execution of our English Language Literacy Program works closely with the Head of Reference Services. The Literacy Program Coordinator is responsible for training tutor-volunteers, matching tutors to students, testing student progress, facilitating Conversation groups, and is heavily involved with grant writing, reporting, and management. This position works closely with the Library Leadership Team, and can have supervisory responsibility for the building, staff and patron safety, as scheduled and as needed. This position works a flexible schedule, including some nights and Saturdays as necessitated by program scheduling needs. This position reports to the Assistant Library Director, and is primarily grant funded.

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week, includes nights and weekends. Flexible hours, as necessitated by program scheduling needs, exempt employee.

Minimum Education: A Master's degree or other education in relevant field and/or other experience or skills that relate directly to this work

Benefits: Paid Time Off and Holidays, Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance Options. Employees of the Nevins Library are not eligible for participation in the MA State Retirement System, but do contribute to Social Security and may participate in a 403b employer match retirement savings plan.

• A minimum of 3 years of appropriate experience serving a diverse, evolving community
• Flexible, self-motivated individual with teaching, budgeting, grant writing, and technology experience
• Ability to work independently, within the larger Library team
• Effective problem-solver with significant leadership skills
• Ability to work within the framework of Library policies and practices to provide excellent customer service
• All Nevins Library employees must pass a background check
• Understands and respects people of all ages, cultures, and backgrounds
• Applicants with a native language other than English are encouraged to apply

Full/Part Time

Full Time

Education

MLS/Masters

Salary Range

$55,000.00- $57,000.00/year

Closing Date

Interviews start October 7, 2026