Literacy Programs Lead, VISTA (Library & Community)

AmeriCorps & Senior Corps; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

Living Allowance

Education Award

Relocation Allowance

Training

Childcare assistance if eligible

Job summary

United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley seeks a Panther Valley Literacy Coordinator VISTA to expand library services at Panther Valley schools, implement circulation software, organize collections, and build partnerships for literacy initiatives in Carbon County, PA.

The role involves creating data-tracking for engagement and supporting family literacy efforts, with a focus on community impact through the Book Buggy program.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Commitment to AmeriCorps VISTA service and program goals.

Responsibilities

• Support the expansion of library services at Panther Valley Elementary and Intermediate Schools.
• Assist with implementation of a library circulation software system.
• Organize and catalog library collections.
• Establish procedures for circulation, inventory management, and collection maintenance.
• Coordinate the launch of Little Free Libraries.
• Develop systems and partnerships for the Panther Valley Book Buggy program.
• Cultivate partnerships to support literacy initiatives.
• Create data tracking for book circulation and community engagement.
• Support literacy outreach and family engagement to promote reading.

Skills

Counseling

Communications

Community Organization

Computers/Technology

Conflict Resolution

Education

First Aid

Fund raising/Grant Writing

Leadership

Public Health

Public Speaking

Recruitment

Teaching/Tutoring

Writing/Editing

Youth Development

Non-Profit Management

Social Services

Urban Planning

Team Work

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley seeks a Panther Valley Literacy Coordinator VISTA to expand library services at Panther Valley schools, implement circulation software, organize collections, and build partnerships for literacy initiatives in Carbon County, PA.

The role involves creating data-tracking for engagement and supporting family literacy efforts, with a focus on community impact through the Book Buggy program.