AmeriCorps Full Time Volunteer Coordinator

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Purpose/Description
The Volunteer Coordinator position will support The Learning Center’s literacy project in recruiting and retaining volunteer tutors for adult learners in Adult Basic Education, High School Equivalency, and English as a Second Language classes. The Learning Center serves adults from the North Lawndale and Little Village communities of Chicago. We believe adults can learn, have a right to quality education, and that education is liberating.

Reports to: Executive Director and Program Coordinator
Location: 2153 S. Millard Avenue, Chicago, IL 60623
Office hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM; Monday through Friday
Hours: 35/week. Full-time.

About AmeriCorps:

AmeriCorps, a federal agency, brings people together to tackle the country’s most pressing challenges through national service and volunteering. AmeriCorps members serve with organizations dedicated to the improvement of communities.

About LVI’s VOCAL AmeriCorps Program:

LVI's current national service program, VOCAL AmeriCorps (Volunteer Outreach for Community Action in Literacy) places Full Time (1700 hour), Part Time (900 hour), Quarter Time (450 Hour) and Minimum Time (300 Hour) members serving in volunteer literacy programs throughout the state.

Benefits:

VOCAL AmeriCorps members earn a living allowance/stipend, an education award and a CSF bonus:

• $10,000 Living Allowance

• $3,697 Education Award

• Quarterly stipend just for joining totaling $1,350!

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage recruitment efforts for volunteer tutors.
• Promote volunteering through publicity campaigns, strategies, and/or events.
• Ensure tutors are properly trained in adult literacy and placed into the appropriate classroom.
• Coordinate and schedule volunteer intake interviews and training sessions.
• Maintain schedule and coordination of all volunteers.
• Responsible for collecting and organizing all volunteer forms and applications.
• Maintain volunteer files and track/enter tutor hours into online database
• Maintain contact with volunteers to increase engagement and retention.
• Plan and organize volunteer appreciation events, including recognizing individual volunteer milestones such as birthdays and anniversaries.
• Serve as agency representative at community events and fairs to publicize volunteer opportunities.
• Plan tutoring sessions and provide small group and one-on-one literacy tutoring to adult learners.
• Conduct basic skills and literacy assessments.
• Track learner progress through regular assessments and submit reports.
• Assist students with employment-related services (i.e. job search, job applications, resume writing, etc.)

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Proficient in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office
• Proficient in social media
• Strong organizational skills
• Respectful and welcoming attitude
• Willing and competent to work with a diverse population
• Ability to multi-task calmly
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience in managing or coordinating projects
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (preferred)

Applicants will be interviewed by both The Learning Center and LVI before being selected.