DEFINITION

This full-time position assists with management and administration
of the Adult Literacy (AL) program. The job
combines organizational, administrative duties with people-centered,
communicative activities; this is a wonderful opportunity to work
closely with the Durham community, and to
develop both project management and AL teaching skills. Successful
applicants will have a strong interest in literacy and education; will enjoy the creative challenge of collaborating with
people from diverse backgrounds; will work independently and meet
deadlines; and will contribute innovative ideas to an evolving program
and team. The ideal candidate will thrive in both the office and the
school environment.

Since AL classes meet at various locations and times across
Durham, the AmeriCorps Member must have their own transportation and
must be able to work a flexible schedule which includes regular daytime
and evening hours and occasional weekend hours. Computer/Technology proficiency is
strongly desired but not absolutely essential.

FUNCTIONS

The AL AmeriCorps Member supports:

• organization and management of classroom facilities

• recruitment, training, and management of tutors and volunteers

• enrollment, assessment, and tracking of students

• one on one Adult Literacy tutoring

• collection and organization of administrative data

• planning and implementation of program events

SPECIFIC JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Classroom Support

1. Completes 12 hour Tutor Training (required of AL volunteers) on the following dates:

• 
  Monday August 18, 2008 6-9pm

• Wednesday August 20, 2008 6-9pm

• 
  Saturday August 23, 2008 9am-3pm

2. More information will be updated here

Administrative Support and Data Management

1. Collects administrative data from students and volunteers.

2. Manages class rolls and student attendance data (enters data into
   database, updates class notebooks, maintains list of students who have
   missed four consecutive classes, etc).

3. Assists with student intakes (administers and grades placement tests, interviews students, organizes records, etc).

4. Assists with letters and phone calls to students and tutors.

5. Assists with program evaluation.

6. Assists with routine office tasks (answers phone, makes copies, maintains informational bulletin board, etc.).

Events and Publicity

1. Attends volunteer fairs and community events to publicize DLC.

2. Assists with planning and implementation of ESOL events.

Additional

1. Participates in DLC meetings, events, and projects as needed.

2. Performs other related program related tasks as assigned by the AL Program Coordinator

3. Meets NC LiteracyCorps requirements (see below).

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR POSITION

Should possess a High School diploma or GED; preference given to
applicants with Bachelors degree. Must have basic computer knowledge
(Word, Excel, basic web skills). Strong communication skills are
essential. Experience working with literacy, AL, or community outreach programs a plus.

TO APPLY

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to jobs@durhamliteracy.org by July 21, 2008. Be sure to specify which program(s) you're interested in working with. No phone calls, please.

NC LITERACYCORPS

NC LiteracyCorps members are neither employees nor volunteers; they are members of a National Service Program. The Student Coalition for Action in Literacy Education (SCALE)
will provide ongoing support for both members and community and
campus-based sites through regular training, site visits, print
resources, and conference calls.

Interested persons must commit to 1700 hours over 10-12 months of
service. The AmeriCorps member will attend an orientation in August,
and full-time service will begin on September 4, 2007.

Full-time NC LiteracyCorps Members will receive a living allowance
of $12,000 for 1700 hours of service, and upon satisfactory completion
of service, an education award of $4725.00.