Adult Education and Volunteer Specialist- 2525804

World Relief • Greenville, SC

3d • $22 - $23 • Hybrid

About The Position

World Relief Upstate SC is seeking a dedicated Adult Education and Volunteer Specialist to strengthen the programs and people that help newly arrived refugees and other immigrants build a foundation for lasting success. This role goes beyond the classroom, supporting adult education programming, English language training, and client social adjustment, while building the community partnerships that make this work possible. The Specialist will help clients move toward self sufficiency by improving the quality and consistency of educational services, and by connecting clients to the resources, relationships, and community they need to feel at home. This role is equally focused on our volunteers, supporting the full process from outreach and onboarding through their ongoing experience serving alongside our clients. By strengthening both programming and partnerships, this position helps ensure clients receive the education and community support they need, and that volunteers have a meaningful, well supported way to serve.
This is a limited-term position funded through a grant agreement until 1/20/27 and contingent upon funding extension.
This is a Hybrid role- 4 days in office, 1 work from home

Requirements

• Mature and personal Christian faith
• Committed to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief
• Desire to serve and empower the Church to impact vulnerable communities
• Able to affirm and/or acknowledge World Reliefs Core Beliefs, Statement of Faith, Christian Identity and National Association of Evangelicals' For the Health of The Nation document
• Valid drivers license, access to reliable vehicle and ability to pass MVR standards
• Bachelor's degree in Education, Social Work, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• At least 1-2 years of experience in adult education, ESL instruction, volunteer coordination, or community program support, with immigrant or refugee communities in the U.S. or abroad.
• Ability to build strong cross-cultural relationships and engage clients and volunteers using culturally responsive practices.
• Strong relational skills with a genuine ability to engage, motivate, and appreciate volunteers, helping them feel valued and connected to the mission.
• Skilled at building and maintaining partnerships with churches, community organizations, and other stakeholders who support the program.
• Ability to evaluate current programming, identify gaps, and recommend or implement improvements that strengthen client and volunteer outcomes.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English, with the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with diverse stakeholders (clients, volunteers, partners, and staff).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly between the Spartanburg and Greenville offices, and to partner and program sites.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Education, TESOL, Social Work, or a related field preferred.
• 2 or more years of experience in adult education, ESL instruction, or English language teaching preferred.
• Prior experience coordinating, training, or supervising volunteers.
• Experience planning or coordinating programs and events for adult learners, volunteers, or community groups preferred.
• Demonstrated cultural humility and experience supporting clients across languages and cultural contexts.
• Proactive in building partnerships, researching resources, and facilitating new opportunities for clients and volunteers.
• Strong collaboration skills to partner with clients, volunteers, and community stakeholders.
• Creative, resourceful, and self-motivated, with the ability to take initiative on new ideas and improvements.
• Strong organization and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple programs and priorities at once.
• Accountable and thorough with excellent follow-through on each task.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel), and ability to learn other internal applications.
• Proficiency in a language commonly spoken by refugee and immigrant communities is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support day to day operations of the adult education program, including class scheduling, enrollment, attendance tracking, and materials.
• Monitor and improve the quality and consistency of English language training and other adult education offerings.
• Support clients' self sufficiency and social adjustment by connecting them to education, resources, and community relationships.
• Build and grow partnerships with churches, schools, civic groups, and community organizations that support adult education and volunteer engagement.
• Support the full volunteer process, including outreach, recruitment, screening, and onboarding of new World Relief volunteers.
• Support the day to day experience of active volunteers, matching their skills and availability to client and program needs.
• Plan and support volunteer facing activities, orientations, and appreciation efforts that keep volunteers engaged.
• Represent World Relief Upstate SC at community events, partner meetings, and outreach activities across Greenville and Spartanburg.
• Maintain accurate case notes and program documentation in the database for reporting on client and volunteer engagement.
• Lead or co-facilitate classes, workshops, groups, and events as needed.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• competitive benefits package
• employee discount program
• Gold-level Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation for exceeding the core components of our well-being program including leadership and culture, program foundations and execution, and whole person health.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level