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The Literacy Project is seeking a Volunteer Program Assistant. The position is funded for 10 hours/week during our school year of September - May. The Literacy Project's Volunteer Program enhances classroom instruction with support from well-supervised community volunteers, who function as teaching assistants and tutors. Volunteers also help with administrative, outreach, and fundraising activities. The Volunteer Program Assistant is responsible for assisting with all aspects of The Literacy Project's Volunteer Program, including recruiting, screening, training, placing, supporting and tracking volunteers at The Literacy Project's learning centers and administrative offices. This position works in collaboration with the Assistant Director and the instructional staff and is supervised by the Assistant Director.

Required qualifications include:

exceptional verbal and written communication skills; strong organization and time management skills; proficiency with Google Suite; enthusiasm for volunteerism; commitment to the mission of The Literacy Project; high school diploma or the equivalent. Preferred qualifications include experience with volunteer management and personal experience as a volunteer. Some travel to The Literacy Project's classroom sites is required. Applications will be considered until the position is filled. To apply for this position, please submit a resume and cover letter to the Executive Director Colleen Kucinski at jobs@literacyproject.org. A background screening/CORI is required for this position. The Literacy Project is an EOE/ADA employer. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

Pay:

$30.00 per hour Expected hours: 10.0 per week

Benefits:

Paid time off

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Greenfield, MA 01301