ASL Deaf Literacy Tutor Coordinator

Anixter Center • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

Anixter Adult Literacy Program is seeking a volunteer to work with the Literacy Coordinator to support our deaf and hard of hearing clients. The time commitment is very flexible—an average of 2-6 hours a week, depending on interest and availability. The primary area of focus would be to enhance our deaf learner program and grow the base of qualified tutors.

Requirements

• Bilingual (Proficient in English and ASL. Must take ASL proficiency test)
• Must possess a current driver’s license
• Bachelor's Degree
• Teaching experience preferred
• Ability to promote and adhere to company values and commit to a diverse, inclusive environment

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and meet with deaf learners and tutors
• Coordinate social media posts for tutor recruiting through Anixter Literacy and Anixter Center accounts
• Regular outreach to select organizations for tutor recruiting, such as AmeriCorps, Illinois Retired Teacher Association, etc.
• Work with Literacy Coordinator to recruit appropriate tutor volunteers and coordinate necessary training
• Help manage tutor pipeline and onboarding, including recruitment, application process, training, etc.
• Regular posting of ASL Deaf Tutor job ads on sites such as AARP, Indeed, Volunteer Match, etc.
• Research, adapt and refine literacy curriculum for use by adult learners who are deaf or hard of hearing. Design adult literacy unit plans and curriculum

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees