Position: Partners in Reading / Compañeros en Lectura Program Coordinator
Program Coordinator for Reading Program: Are you interested in helping second grade students become more fluent and confident in reading by connecting them with caring community members?
A Partners in Reading/Compañeros en Lectura Program Coordinator is needed to manage volunteer recruitment, communication, and program implementation in support of community volunteers and teachers. We’re looking for a flexible, outgoing and creative person who cares strongly about education, reading, and volunteering. Anticipated start date for this position is August 3rd. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
SKILL REQUIREMENTS
- Experience working with volunteers
- Fluency in Spanish (successful applicants will be able to read and write in Spanish)
- Demonstrated ability to make effective presentations
- Ability to create and foster effective relationships with schools and volunteers
- Excellent skills in oral and written communications
- Experience working with people from underserved communities
- Ability to work with others as a member of a team in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
- Ability to manage large amounts of database information; excellent organizational skills
- Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office applications: Excel, Outlook, Word
- Demonstrated enjoyment of reading
- Enthusiasm for providing all students with high-quality educational experiences
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned
- Establish relationships with corporate/community partners as well as parent volunteers, and manage communication related to volunteer recruitment and retention in the Partners in Reading/Compañeros en Lectura program
- Coordinate approximately 100 volunteers, which includes training, placement, support, and recognition
- Coordinate the program in approximately 15-20 classrooms, which includes collaborating with teachers and volunteers and resolving any conflicts
- Regularly visit schools to monitor and support program (reliable transportation required)
- Assist with communication related to program expansion
- Assist in planning events for volunteers, including initial and ongoing trainings and appreciation/networking events during the school year
- Implement program improvements as determined by evaluation
Please email resume, salary requirements, and cover letter* to Austin Partners in Education, careers@austinpartners.org. No phone calls, please.
*Cover letter should include:
- Why you are interested in this position
- A description of your interest and experience with students
- Your data management experience including specific work with spreadsheets and databases
- Your experience with volunteering and/or managing volunteers and how your professional experience has prepared you for this position
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Program Coordinator for College Readiness Program: Are you interested in helping students become more successful and prepared for their college entrance exams by connecting them with caring community members?
Austin Partners in Education creates and fosters effective community and school partnerships that provide all AISD students preparation for college and career. The College Readiness Program focuses on high schools juniors and seniors who are eligible to graduate but are not currently passing the more stringent College Readiness Standard. The College Readiness Program Coordinator supports the administration of our College Readiness program through program implementation and assistance with test prep tutorials; volunteer recruitment and management; communication; program implementation in support of community volunteers, students and schools; and supports to the College Readiness staff as needed.
Austin Partners in Education is a non-profit that connects the community and the classroom. Visit our website at www.austinpartners.org to learn more.
Please email resume, salary requirements, and cover letter* to Austin Partners in Education, careers@austinpartners.org. No phone calls, please.
*Cover letter should include:
- Why you are interested in this position
- A description of your interest and experience with College Readiness and/or high school students
- Your data management experience including specific work with spreadsheets and databases
- Your experience with volunteering and/or managing volunteers and how your professional experience has prepared you for this position
SKILL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to work with others as a member of a team in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment, multi-task, and work independently to meet goals and deadlines.
- Interest in improving academic achievement for teens in high-needs schools.
- Experience working with volunteers and diverse groups of people.
- Comfort discussing challenging topics with high school students.
- Demonstrated ability to make effective presentations
- Interpersonal skills, especially in the area of creating and fostering effective relationships with schools and volunteers.
- Ability to create and foster effective relationships with schools and volunteers
- Excellent skills in oral and written communications
- Ability to manage large amounts of database information; excellent attention to details
- Organizational skills and flexibility.
- Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office applications: Excel, Outlook, Word
- Valid driver’s license with access to reliable private transportation.
- Fluency in Spanish is an asset.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned
- Assist with planning, volunteer training, preparation, and execution of College Readiness test prep materials during and after the school day.
- Help coordinate a PSA (produced by students with teacher) on College Readiness to be broadcast at multiple high schools.
- Establish relationships with corporate and community partners and manage communication related to volunteer recruitment and retention in the College Readiness program
- Coordinate approximately 100 volunteers for the College Readiness volunteer program, which includes training, placement, support, and recognition
- Coordinate the program for approximately 800+ students, which includes collaborating with school administration and staff, and volunteers and resolving any conflicts
- Work with AISD liaison(s) to help recruit students into tutoring sessions and create individualized study plans for participants.
- Regularly visit schools to monitor and support program (reliable transportation required)
- Serve as a tutor in the College Readiness Program weekly or as needed.
- Speak with students individually or in small groups to help inform them of the importance of achieving “college readiness.”
- Assist with monitoring program success through data collection, surveys and analysis.
- Assist with communication related to program expansion
- Assist in planning events for volunteers, including initial and ongoing trainings and appreciation/networking events during the school year
- Implement program improvements as determined by evaluation
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university; one to two years related experience
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FLSA Status: Full Time Exempt, with Benefits |
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Location: Downtown Austin, with travel between AISD High Schools
Salary: $30,000 + benefits
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Benefits Overview: Only employees who work in regular, full-time positions are eligible for medical benefits effective the first of the month after their first 90 days of temporary, full-time employment. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disabilit and 403(b) retirement plan.
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| Internship and Work Study Opportunities |
Position: Intern
- Part-time or full-time unpaid internship
- Academic credit or work study positions are available
- Minimum expected commitment is approximately 10 hrs per week for the full academic year (preferred) or semester.
- Weekly hours and schedule are negotiable
- Great resume builder!
SUMMARY
Austin Partners in Education creates and fosters effective community and school partnerships that provide all AISD students preparation for college and career. You can choose to intern for any of our Study Group volunteer programs: |
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College Readiness |
Partners in Math |
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Compañeros en Lectura |
Partners in Reading |
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Partners in Literature |
Partners in Technology |
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Mentoring |
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With each of these programs, an intern will gain valuable experience in a fast-paced nonprofit environment focused on promoting academic success for students in underserved communities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serve at least one hour per week as lead classroom volunteer.
- Provide administrative assistance as needed.
- Provide consistent and professional communication with volunteers via phone and email.
- Assist with planning, preparation, and execution of trainings.
- Assist with the planning and organization of volunteer recognition initiatives.
- Make school deliveries and site visits as needed to monitor program quality.
- Assist Coordinators with survey collection.
SKILL REQUIREMENTS
- Interest in improving academic achievement for children in underserved schools.
- Experience working with diverse groups of people.
- Valid driver’s license with access to reliable private transportation.
- Excellent skills in oral and written communications with a demonstrated ability to make effective presentations.
- Ability to multi-task and work independently to meet goals and deadlines.
- Organizational skills and flexibility a must.
- Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
- Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and Internet Browsers.
- ** Spanish written and oral fluency required for Compañeros en lectura Interns.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Open to current undergraduate and graduate students (college juniors or seniors or graduate students preferred). Experience in education or nonprofit environments a plus.
Please email resume and cover letter to Austin Partners in Education, careers@austinpartners.org. No phone calls, please.
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Austin Partners in Education is a non-profit that connects the community and the classroom. Visit our website at www.austinpartners.org to learn more. |
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