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Title: Program Coordinator, United Readers           
Reports to: Program Director, AmeriCorps
FLSA Status: Exempt
Hours: 40 hours

Revision/Effective Date: 05/2024

Note: Grant funded position with a start date of June 24, 2024 (earliest)

Salary Range: $38,000 to $45,000

            (Health, Dental, Vision, and Retirement Benefits available)

 

 

JOB SUMMARY: 

 

The Program Coordinator, United Readers supports and advances United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra’s (UWNNS) mission to link the community’s will and resources to improve lives. This position’s primary responsibility is to work with the Program Director to support and expand the implementation of UWNNS’s AmeriCorps United Readers program which provides area schools with trained AmeriCorps mentors who develop the foundational skills of students. The position will execute a variety of administrative tasks and handle critical and confidential data. This is a grant-based position and continuation of employment is dependent on continuation of program funding.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

 

PROGRAM AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT

  • Provide project and program management support to Program Director
  • Assist with member recruitment, selection, enrollment, onboarding, training, support, and exit from the program
  • Maintain confidential member files and process program paperwork e.g., member timesheets, leave requests, and reimbursements
  • Assist with the development and maintenance of policies and standard operating procedures
  • Review member weekly tasks and prepare reports to appropriate staff and stakeholders
  • Collaborate with program staff to ensure successful data collection and analysis
  • Support the United Readers team with grant compliance and reporting
  • Assist with the development and implementation of program communication, marketing, and evaluation

 

COMMUNITY IMPACT

  • Commitment to understanding the full span of UWNNS Community Impact programming activities
  • Works with UWNNS team in the development of strategic plan and outcomes of UWNNS programs
  • Collaborate with UWNNS Team to design and implement UWNNS initiatives
  • Collaborate with UWNNS Leadership to advocate for policies related to UWNNS focus areas

 

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Effectively represent UWNNS in the community by engaging and maintaining contacts with local organizations, businesses, and individuals
  • Clearly communicate the organization’s mission, values, and resource development opportunities
  • Clearly communicate the program’s mission and goals
  • Develop an understanding and stay current with educational, social, and community issues
  • Provide support for family and community training and engagement
  • Other duties as assigned

 

EDUCATION REQUIRED OR PREFERRED

  • High School diploma or GED required
  • Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field preferred

 

EXPERIENCE PREFERRED

  • Experience with project management
  • Experience managing data collection and reporting
  • Experience leading and engaging others in learning

 

SKILLS REQUIRED OR PREFERRED

  • High-level organization and project management skills
  • Knowledge of standard office technology, including Microsoft Office and Google Suite
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to work individually and as a team member
  • Detail-oriented
  • Have reliable transportation, current driver’s license, and auto insurance
  • Ability to pass a background check

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB: 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for up to 3.5 hours; speak clearly and hear callers when answering the phone. The employee is occasionally required to move throughout the office to perform office duties. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodation will be provided.

 

TO APPLY:

Send Cover Letter and Resume to Krystal Nevada at Krystal.Nevada@uwnns.org. Application review begins immediately and will continue until the candidate is selected.

 

Title: Mentor, United Readers: Building Blocks
Reports to: Program Manager, United Readers: Building Blocks
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Type: Short-Term/Project Based*
Hours: 10 – 30 hours (depending on employee availability and assignment)

Effective Date: 07/01/2024 

Note: Grant-funded position with a start date of July 29, 2024 

Wage: $20 per hour 

 

*Short Term/Project Based position with ending date of June 20, 2025. Potential to continue based on additional grant funding. 

 

JOB SUMMARY:

The United Readers: Building Blocks (URBB) Mentors will collaborate with staff to provide literacy supports to children who are Pre-K through Kindergarten age, and their families. A significant portion of the time will be spent in individual and/or small group activities with early learners on foundational literacy and school readiness skills, e.g., phonological and alphabetic awareness. Mentors will implement developmentally appropriate, evidence-based lessons, and supplemental activities with early learners in a variety of settings, e.g., private Pre-K centers, school district Pre-K and/or Kindergarten classrooms, community centers. Education activities will be conducted in–person with students and at one or more locations as assigned. Mentors will attend trainings and assist with administrative tasks at the UWNNS office or other designated locations. 

 

The URBB Mentor will support and advance United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra’s (UWNNS) mission to link the community’s will and resources to improve lives and support UWNNS’ focus on early childhood literacy and goal of improving third grade reading scores in Northern Nevada.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

United Readers: Building Blocks

  • Engage early learners in age-appropriate literacy supports
  • Lead early learners in accordance with provided curriculum and training
  • Adapt to variations in learner’s performance/behavior using provided strategies
  • Utilize evidence-based, proactive strategies for increasing learner engagement (provided in training) 
  • Collect and record data on learner performance and share with appropriate parties as directed 
  • Participate in required orientation and training sessions
  • May support UWNNS Kindergarten transition efforts 
  • May support family engagement activities, e.g., family literacy nights 
  • Prepare materials as directed and complete administrative tasks 

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • Duties and responsibilities listed above include the principal functions of the job description and shall not be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or other duties which may be assigned during normal operations.
  • Maintain confidentiality requirements to protect learner/family privacy
  • Professionally represent United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra
  • Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • At least 18 years of age
  • High school degree or equivalent
  • Adaptable, open to feedback, and willing to learn  
  • Attention to detail and strong communication skills
  • Proficient reading, writing, and speaking in English 
  • Ability to work individually and as a team member
  • Knowledge of standard office technology
  • Reliable transportation. Individuals with their own vehicle must maintain current driver’s license and auto insurance.
  • Complete a successful background check to include fingerprinting 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Experience with young children
  • Knowledge of early childhood development 
  • Interest and/or experience with education or a related field 
  • Fluency in Spanish would be considered an asset.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for up to 3.5 hours; have the use of both hands; ability to reach with both hands and arms; to speak clearly and hear callers when answering the phone and via other technology. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk throughout the office or worksite to perform duties. The employee must occasionally lift, carry and/or push up to 25 pounds (e.g. packing campaign materials).  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodation may be provided. 

 

To Apply:

  • Email your Cover Letter and Resume to Funmi Sheddy at Funmi.Sheddy@uwnns.org. Application review begins immediately and will continue until all positions are filled.