Panther Valley Literacy Coordinator VISTA- UWGLV

AmeriCorps; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Living allowance

Education award

Relocation allowance

Training

Job summary

United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley (UWGLV) seeks a Panther Valley Literacy Coordinator VISTA to strengthen literacy access in Panther Valley, PA. You will help expand library services, launch Little Free Libraries, and build partnerships to sustain reading initiatives across Panther Valley School District.

The role involves organizing collections, implementing library software, and creating data-tracking systems to measure community impact, with a focus on family literacy engagement and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 18+ years old minimum.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support expansion of Panther Valley literacy services and library programs.
• Assist with implementation of a library circulation software system.
• Organize and catalog library collections and establish circulation procedures.
• Coordinate the launch of Little Free Libraries and establish book distribution systems.
• Develop partnerships and data tracking for measuring book circulation and community engagement.
• Support literacy outreach and family engagement to promote reading.

Skills

Counseling

Communications

Community organizing

Computers/Tech

Conflict resolution

Education

Grant writing

Leadership

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Library circulation software

Job description

United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley (UWGLV) is committed to improving lives and community conditions. We strive to create population level change in the areas of education, community stability, and healthy aging and ensure individuals who experience crises have the supports they need to rebound. We focus on strengthening the networks of providers that deliver services to address these concerns and through staff of UWGLV who lead efforts across all three-issue areas, we address issues at the programmatic and systemic levels seeking to identify and deal with the root causes. We utilize the collective impact framework as a method for this problem solving of complex social issues and we embrace and promote practices as an asset towards creating positive change.

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Member Duties :

The AmeriCorps VISTA will strengthen literacy access throughout the Panther Valley community by developing sustainable library and book distribution systems. Responsibilities include supporting the expansion of library services at Panther Valley Elementary and Intermediate Schools; assisting with implementation of a library circulation software system; organizing and cataloging collections; establishing procedures for circulation, inventory management, and collection maintenance; coordinating the launch of Little Free Libraries; developing systems, partners, and procedures for the Panther Valley Book Buggy program; cultivating partnerships to support literacy initiatives; creating data tracking systems to measure book circulation and community engagement; and supporting literacy outreach and family engagement efforts that promote a culture of reading and long-term access to literacy resources at Panther Valley School District in Carbon County, Pennsylvania.

Program Benefits :

Childcare assistance if eligible , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Education award upon successful completion of service , Health Coverage* , Living Allowance , Relocation Allowance , Training .

• For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorpsvista.imglobal.com/.

Terms

Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours .

Service Areas

Community and Economic Development , Community Outreach , Children/Youth , Education , Health , Hunger , Homelessness , Housing , Neighborhood Revitalization .

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 .

Program Type:

AmeriCorps VISTA

Program

Panther Valley Literacy Coordinator VISTA- UWGLV

Program Start/End Date

01/11/2027 - 01/10/2028

Work Schedule

Full Time

Education level

High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations

PENNSYLVANIA Philadelphia/Wilmington/Atlantic City

Accepting Applications

From 09/24/2026 To 12/31/2026

Contact

Jennifer Nicolosi

1110 American Pkwy NE

Allentown PA 18109

16108075741

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