YReads! Project Coordinator

Job Title: YReads! Project Coordinator

Description: The YReads! Project Coordinator is directly responsible for supervision, coordination, volunteer recruitment, retention and training of the YReads! tutoring program. This is a grant funded position with the potential to be renewed annually based on available funding.

Duties:

• Plan and implement differentiated daily lesson/mentoring plans and support volunteers in carrying out activities.
• Train volunteers on program facilitation as well as literacy skills, volunteer recruitment and retention.
• Establish community and corporate relationships in order to promote the program
• Organize and present events and activities aimed at volunteer/mentor retention and appreciation.
• Form relationships with principal, guidance staff and reading specialists at program school sites to promote a team approach to youth mentoring.
• Communicate and promote the YMCA mission, goals and objectives to the legislature, employees, volunteers, members and the community at large.
• Prepare or help prepare the budget and ensure operations are within the approved budget.
• Ensure all governmental, YMCA, and organizational records and reporting requirements are in compliance.
• Model healthy behaviors in line with YMCA's Healthy Eating and Physical Activity standards.
• Train and supervise program assistant
• Facilitate diagnostic assessments
• Plan and host four family engagement activities

Requirements: Candidate must have strong communication, organizational and supervisory skills and be able to manage large groups of children. Candidate should be independent, intrinsically motivated, and maintain a mindset of inclusivity and diversity. Must possess a Bachelor's degree in education or related field, minimum 1-2 years experience in education or volunteer development and minimum 2-years experience working with children. Must possess a valid Florida driver's license; position requires 10-15% local travel.

Pay & Perks: Full-time, $21.50-$24.00/hour. Health insurance, paid time off, YMCA membership for entire household, child care & employer-paid retirement plan upon eligibility. 

*Level 2 background clearance through DCF (Florida) required. Check out this link for more information: https://info.flclearinghouse.com