Student and Volunteer Coordinator Job at Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County

Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County Albany, NY 12210

You will work with a collaborative team who are dedicated to helping adults learn or improve their English competency. Most of our students are immigrants or refugees who may be learning English for the first time. Our volunteers are wonderful and give of their time generously. Please consider joining our team!

Duties:

● Recruit, train, and support volunteers

● Recruit, test, and match students with volunteer tutors

● Responsible for taking an active role in evaluating student data

● Work closely with LVORC staff to accomplish shared goals

● Schedule, coordinate, support and monitor trainings and keep resources updated

● Review student progress reports from tutors; do timely follow-up, maintain well organized, up-to-date records on students and tutors

● May provide instruction in special programs (e.g. Financial Literacy, Workplace Literacy)

● Provide case management to students and referrals to needed services

● Update student and tutor data in database

● Attend meetings and community/volunteer service events to promote LVORC

● Participate in program management meetings and professional development opportunities to expand pertinent skills and knowledge

● Assist with and attend special events as requested

● Work closely with LVORC team members

● Prepare reports and updates as requested

Qualifications:

● Minimum of bachelor’s degree

● 1 year experience in the field of reading and/or teaching/adult education

● Excellent verbal and writing skills

● Strong people skills

● Can easily work with people from diverse backgrounds and educational levels

● Computer skills

● Works well on a team and independently

● Creative in approaching tasks and problem solving

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.25 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Flexible schedule
  • Paid time off

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Albany, NY 12210: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

  • adult education: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Albany, NY 12210




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