READS Site Lead – Mentor & Volunteer Coordinator

YMCA of Florida's First Coast; San Jose (FL); Vor Ort; USD 37.000 - 49.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The YMCA of Florida’s First Coast seeks a program leader to supervise the READS initiative across multiple Jacksonville sites. You will recruit and train volunteers, coordinate mentoring activities and ensure safe, engaging literacy experiences for youth.

Responsibilities include partnering with schools, managing schedules, and maintaining records while upholding YMCA policies and safety guidelines. This role emphasizes teamwork, communication, and community engagement.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Elementary education desirable.
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in education, volunteer development, marketing, public relations, problem solving and mentoring.
• Fulfillment of state-specific hiring standards and completion of YMCA program specific certifications.
• Ability to develop, train and implement quality developmentally appropriate activities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and team oriented.
• Able to work in a diverse environment.
• Flexibility, resourcefulness, high energy and adapt to changing needs.
• Organization and time management skills necessary to meet deadlines.
• Ability to present a positive image to staff, participants, colleagues, supervisors and the community.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Detailed oriented and administrative abilities.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication.
• Experience in child care management or school age literacy.
• Experience in volunteer recruitment, training and retention.
• Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Computer experience in a Windows environment, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word), ability to learn other software.
• Successfully complete State of Florida Criminal History Background Check requirements as well as meet the Association's policies on background screening.
• Possess a Florida driver's license and ability to use personal vehicle for Association business.
• Must pass Level 2 Background Screening. Level 2 is a fingerprint check of state and federal criminal history information conducted through the Florida Department of law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). https://info.flclearinghouse.com

Aufgaben

• Supervise all YREADS site volunteers and mentors.
• Plan and implement daily lesson/mentoring plans and support volunteers/mentors in carrying out activities.
• Train YMCA staff and sub-contractor staff on management of YMCA READS! Program management, as well as literacy skills, volunteer recruitment and retention.
• Establish community and corporate relationships in order to promote the program
• Create and implement volunteer/mentor training to assist Site Coordinator
• Organize and present events and activities aimed at volunteer/mentor retention and appreciation.
• Develop Ideas Family Nights and communication to encourage family support of the program objectives and to build strong families.
• Form relationships with principal, guidance staff and reading specialists at program school sites to promote a team approach to youth mentoring.
• Maintains client and staff confidentiality.
• Communicate and promote the YMCA mission, goals and objectives to the legislature, employees, volunteers, members and the community at large.
• Prepare or help prepare budget and ensure operations are within the approved budget. Maintain accurate records.
• Participate, as directed, in corporate assignments, annual fundraising, special projects, etc.
• Ensure all governmental, YMCA, and organizational records and reporting requirements are in compliance.

Jobbeschreibung

The YMCA of Florida’s First Coast seeks a program leader to supervise the READS initiative across multiple Jacksonville sites. You will recruit and train volunteers, coordinate mentoring activities and ensure safe, engaging literacy experiences for youth.

Responsibilities include partnering with schools, managing schedules, and maintaining records while upholding YMCA policies and safety guidelines. This role emphasizes teamwork, communication, and community engagement.