Learning in the Community (LinC): The Center for Community Service and Civic Engagement at Washburn University invites applications for the position of AmeriCorps*VISTA Literacy Coordinator. This is a one year (with the possibility of renewal for an additional year), full-time position reporting to the Director of the Center for Community Service and Civic Engagement. The Center houses a large literacy program that covers pre-school through adult learners. The literacy programs that fall under this umbrella are currently run at five different sites and utilize approximately 50 volunteers during the academic year. This position involves volunteer recruitment, training and management; maintaining, strengthening and expanding relationships with community partners; and resource development.

 

The ideal candidate will have:

• a Bachelor’s degree

• experience working on literacy/tutoring issues with underserved populations

• the ability to facilitate reflection groups and trainings

• experience with community service and the handling of volunteers

• good oral and written communication skills

• the ability to work with diverse populations both on campus and in the community

• a high level of self-motivation and ability to work with minimal supervision

• the flexibility to alter his/her schedule to meet the needs of the community partners and college student volunteers (e.g. be willing to occasionally work evenings and or on the weekend)

• a commitment to the areas of social justice, diversity community building, civic engagement, international perspective and personal development

• experience with marketing, social media, developing curriculum and fundraising/grant writing preferred, but not required

 

To apply or for more information, please contact:

Rick Ellis, Director 

Center for Community Service and Civic Engagement

Washburn University

1700 SW College Ave., Benton Hall 405

Topeka, KS 66621

rick.ellis@washburn.edu

785-670-2117

http://washburnserves.pbworks.com/

 

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.