LOCATION: RIVERSIDE COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM - DESERT REGION LITERACY DEPARTMENT - INDIO

HOURS PER WEEK: 30

The Literacy Associate 3 position will be responsible for aspects of the literacy program, primarily grant execution, outreach, program coordination, and visiting and presenting at libraries. He/She would also work closely with Adult and Family Literacy volunteer tutors and learners.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

An individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily.

• Works closely with Literacy Department, library staff, community partners and volunteers to plan, implement, facilitate, and promote literacy activities, programs, and projects
• Coordinates Adult Basic Education and ESL, which includes managing/assisting current tutors, training new tutors, and actively searching to recruit tutors
• Conducts outreach and represent the Literacy Department at community events
• Reports to and assists Literacy Services Coordinator and Literacy Assistant Coordinator
• Seeks out and maintain relationships with community partners
• Assists Library Connect Resource Vans, as needed
• Planning & sustaining programs
• Assists in overseeing Literacy Services’ social media platforms and increasing department visibility
• Maintains databases for reporting purposes
• Knows and understands the American Library Association’s Library Bill of Rights, Freedom to Read Statement and Freedom to View Statement, recognizing that freedom of access is a fundamental tenet of a public library. In addition to these freedoms, support client discretion of materials available at your local library

• Follows all legal and policy requirements related to patron privacy and custodianship of patron

QUALIFICATIONS:

An individual should possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed and meet the amount of education, training and/or work experience required.

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Two years library experience preferred
• Two years of literacy experience desirable
• Must have a valid Class C driver license
• Proficiency with library systems and databases preferred
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Familiarity with varied pedagogical practices related to literacy
• Multilingual
• High degree of proficiency in MS Office suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint desired
• Experience in program planning
• Experience working with diverse populations
• Exhibits sensitivity to a wide range of cultures,
• Ability to assist the diversity of volunteers, learners, and patrons.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to move from place to place within the location; lift, push/pull, hold/carry of items weighing up to (25) pounds and occasional up to (35) pounds such as files, books, stacks of paper, and other materials.
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time and to maintain focus on projects such as computer screens, and detailed paperwork.