Civic Leader of Literacy

Position Title: Civic Leader of Literacy

Semester/Year: 2024-2025

Total Positions Available: 1

Supervisor: Peter Budmen

Pay rate: $15/hr

Hours per Week: 2-4 

Start Date: August 26, 2024

End Date: May 5, 2025

Position Description:

• Assist CCESL Assistant Director with oversight and organization of HWS Corps tutoring program 
• Assist with the recruiting and hiring process of tutors and coordinators
• Assist with preparation and facilitation of HWS Corps trainings
  • Develop HWS Corps semester schedule to incorporate relevant readings and outside trainers
  • Organize HWS Corps training sessions by finding session leaders, discussing ways to improve tutoring, parent-tutor communication, and ensuring attendance
  • Constantly look for ways to improve new Virtual Tutoring effort
• Support HWS Corps coordinators 
• Maintain Book Nook (i.e., keep it clean and organized) (if needed)
• Create and contribute to communication efforts:
  • Create social media posts for updates
• Potential to plan events for tutors/parents/students

Qualifications:

• Candidates will need to be excellent at managing their time and be prompt for every meeting. 
• Candidates must be dependable, as this job involves working with community partners.
• Candidates must be patient, helpful, and sensitive to the challenges the community faces and help to find creative solutions to the struggles or problems.
• Candidates must be able to keep a positive attitude, and are encouraged to demonstrate leadership and initiative. 
• Candidates must demonstrative effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• Bilingual HWS students are encouraged to apply

Application Instructions: Apply through Engage 

Coordinated by the Center for Community Engagement and Service-Learning, serve@hws.edu, Trinity 203, 315-781-3825, https://www.hws.edu/centers/service