Project Connect Site Coordinator

Job Summary

This position (30 hours per week) is for coordinating and supervising English language learning (ELL) classes at Literacy Alliance adult learning centers. A TLA Project Connect site coordinator recruits and provides follow-up and support for students, maintains community linkages, manages the classrooms, and collects student data for reports to funders.

A successful candidate will be comfortable working both independently and collaboratively within a small, close-knit team, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. The candidate must be able to communicate effectively with co-workers, adult learners, and stakeholders and must be passionate about helping adults succeed through instruction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Classroom Management
• Student Interaction and Engagement
• Communication
• Community Engagement
• Professional Development

Core Competencies

• Prioritizes and plans work activities
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner
• Looks for ways to improve and promote quality
• Adapts to changes in the work environment
• Upholds organizational values
• Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position
• Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences
• Follows instructions, policies, and procedures
• Supports organization's goals and values
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously while managing deadlines
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, build rapport with diverse personalities, be tactful, mature, flexible, and adaptable
• High professional standards with the ability to see the big picture and manage practical details
• Ability to establish and maintain a highly organized workspace
• Demonstrate a commitment to the mission of The Literacy Alliance
• Valid driver's license and have dependable transportation

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least 3-5 years of relevant professional experience; nonprofit experience preferred
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Other Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, and grant/governmental regulations
• Ability to write reports, correspondence, and procedures that are clear and free from spelling and grammatical errors
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from staff, students, and the general public
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
• Ability to present numerical data effectively
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
• Knowledge of Windows operating system and the ability to use database, internet, and word processing software

Compensation, Benefits and Office Environment

This position reports to the director of operations but collaborates with all staff members. TLA’s office is located in The Summit, 1005 West Rudisill Blvd, Suite 307. Free parking is available in a lot off the street. The Literacy Alliance has an outcomes-focused, flexible work environment. Office space, technology, and accessories are provided. Other benefits include the following:

• Competitive hourly wage: amount will be shared with qualified applicants when they are invited to interview
• Generous holiday schedule, paid vacation/sick days
• Voluntary life insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Tech stipend
• Ability to contribute to an employer-sponsored 403(b) retirement plan

To apply, please visit https://literacyalliance.org/jobs/ for the full job description and instructions on how to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $23