Program Facilitator

Spread The Word Nevada; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's literacy nonprofit in Reno, Nevada is seeking a Program Facilitator to assist with book distribution and outreach programs. The ideal candidate will facilitate book cleaning events, lead programs, and work with volunteers. Candidates must have a high school diploma and strong communication skills. Experience with children and families is preferred, alongside proficiency in Microsoft Office. This role involves working in a dynamic environment with the possibility of evening and weekend hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Experience working with children and families preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Excellent English communication (oral and written).
• Bilingual Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate book cleaning events.
• Lead off-site programs.
• Interact with volunteers.
• Assist with community outreach.
• Complete monthly book deliveries to schools.
• Process incoming/outgoing books.
• Communicate with School Liaisons.
• Box, sort, and count books for distribution.
• Complete monthly book deliveries to schools.
• Speak in front of groups.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Experience with children and families

Bilingual in Spanish

Bilingual in Spanish preferred

Education

High school diploma

Experience with children and families preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Canva

Job description

Spread the Word Nevada Overview

At Spread the Word Nevada, we believe every child deserves the chance to discover the joy and power of reading. Since 2001, we've placed millions of books into the hands and homes of children across Nevada's most underserved communities - inspiring a lifelong love of learning and brighter academic futures.

Position Summary

The Program Facilitator assists with all aspects of preparing books for distribution, book cleanings, and off-site programming.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Facilitate book cleaning events
• Facilitate and lead off-site programs, including Breakfast/Snack Time with Books and Readers in Training
• Interact with volunteers
• Assist with community outreach by operating our information tables at special events
• Assist with book inventory and cycle counts
• Assist with the incoming and outgoing processing of books
• Assist with communication with School Liaisons
• Box, sort, and count books for distribution
• Complete monthly book deliveries to schools
• Speak in front of groups of people
• Other duties may be assigned to the Director of Northern Nevada's discretion related to the fundamental aspects of the Program Facilitator or related

Education and/or Experience Requirements

• High school diploma required
• Experience working with children and families preferred

General Requirements

• Familiarity with children's literature a plus
• Effective in providing instruction to large groups of people
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and Canva
• Must possess proficient ability to communicate in English in oral and written formats
• Use of a reliable personal vehicle, valid auto insurance, and a valid driver's license
• Must be able to drive the Company Vehicle (van, truck).
• Must be able to successfully complete a pre-employment background check
• May be required to work evenings and weekends on occasion
• Ability to Comply with the Company Drug and Alcohol Policy as a requirement of a position that could adversely affect the safety of others.
• Bilingual in Spanish is highly preferred

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid Nevada State Drivers' License, proof of current automobile insurance, and automobile registration

Personal Characteristics

Below are some of the qualities a Program Coordinator will exhibit:

• Outgoing, positive, and energetic
• Ability to work with a variety of personalities
• Ability to work independently
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Team player
• Dedication to providing excellent service to the participating program families and children

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are those an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand frequently; walk frequently; sit; use hands and fingers to point, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear. The employee is required to lift up to 35 pounds. The vision requirements include close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to drive a vehicle.

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to excessive heat, wet, and/or humid outside conditions. Due to working in office, warehouse, and/or school settings, the noise level is moderate to high at times.

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee incumbent in this position. Scheduled hours may change based on business needs. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to modification to accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to carry out each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to their own health or safety or that of others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

Fingerprint and background checks will be conducted on every employee as part of our hiring process.