Community Engagement Coordinator at the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County
Job Description
Job Description
Join the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County as a Full-Time Community Engagement Coordinator representing the Coalition countywide, working in-person at our Blume Literacy Center in Boynton Beach. Identify and engage individuals and community groups to volunteer to support the mission of the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County. Responsible for recruitment, assignment, scheduling, tracking, data and retention of volunteers for specific programs, projects and events. Utilize technology and organization skills to oversee the volunteer database and efficiently communicate with hundreds of volunteers on a daily basis. Assists in the promotion of literacy to the public. Plan volunteer recognition and appreciation events. Work schedule is 40 hours a week between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., with occasional evening and weekend hours.
Benefits include working individually and as part of a collaborative, highly productive team, Medical, 401(k), and Paid Time Off. Bring your commitment to excellence and integrity to a team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others.
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A little about Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County
In Palm Beach County, nearly half of all third graders in our county are not reading on grade level and 22.2% of adults lack basic literacy skills and are unable to read and understand the information found in books, newspapers and manuals. Through extensive outreach and collaboration with a network of community partners, the Literacy Coalition strives to ensure that individuals who need to improve their literacy skills receive the help they need. This year, the Literacy Coalition provided services to more than 55,716 adults, children and families through 8 programs in 173 sites from Jupiter to Boca Raton to Belle Glade. We teach adults with low literacy skills in the workplace and in community centers. We work with pediatricians to introduce low-income families to the importance of reading with their children. We provide reading partners who share books weekly with three-year-old children to help them blossom into life-long readers. We oversee a home visiting program that encourages verbal interaction and educational play between parents and their preschool children. We coordinate up to 30 Literacy AmeriCorps members who serve as tutors for children and adults and as graduation coaches to aid struggling high school students. We support and encourage literacy programs and initiatives throughout the county.
Your day as a Community Engagement Coordinator
Identify and engage hundreds of individuals and more than 25 community groups to volunteer to support the mission of the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County. Responsible for recruitment, assignment, tracking, scheduling and retention of hundreds of volunteers for specific programs, projects and events. Utilize technology and organization skills to oversee the volunteer database and efficiently communicate with hundreds of volunteers on a daily basis. Assists in the marketing and promotion of literacy to the public at large. Plans volunteer recognition and appreciation events and activities. Work schedule is 40 hours a week between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., with occasional evening and weekend hours.
Requirements for this Community Engagement Coordinator job
To thrive as the Community Engagement Coordinator, you will need exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, allowing you to effectively connect and collaborate with diverse individuals and groups. Strong organizational abilities are essential for managing multiple projects simultaneously, as you will coordinate events and outreach activities within the community. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills will enable you to evaluate community needs and develop innovative strategies to address them. A passion for literacy and a commitment to social service will drive your motivation to make a meaningful impact.
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