What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Outreach Development Specialist position at Literacy Volunteers of Franklin and Somerset Counties?
**About Us**
Literacy Volunteers of Franklin and Somerset Counties is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting literacy in our community. Our mission is to empower adults through learner-based tutoring in reading, writing, math, and technology.
We provide free, accessible, and quality individualized adult education services to meet the needs of people with lower literacy levels. Our programs include tutor training, in-person and virtual individualized tutoring services, weekly hybrid classes for adult literacy learners, and community collaborations bringing literacy-centered activities to local service organizations.
The VISTA Member will support and build the capacity of our organization to carry out our mission, increase impact, and build community awareness for the importance of literacy. The main focus of the VISTA will be to promote access to our services by increasing the capacity and sustainability of our Book Sharing program.
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain a volunteer pool for the Book Sharing Program
- Design and implement strategies to make the Book Sharing Program more efficient and sustainable
- Utilize the Book Sharing Program as a platform to build community awareness for the importance of literacy and promote access to our services
- Manage social media campaigns and fundraising efforts
- Recruit and retain in-person and virtual volunteers
