BoulderReads Literacy Coordinator

Boulder Public Library District•Boulder, CO

About The Position

The BPLD is committed to advancing equity in our diverse community by providing accessible programs, print and digital materials, tools and technology, and educational opportunities. Across our five current locations, we are proud to offer resources such as a makerspace, art galleries, outdoor learning areas, a multimedia local history archive, community literacy programs, and a theater. BPLD strives to be a safe and welcoming place to all staff and patrons alike. Through outreach, community partnerships, and volunteer-driven programs, we seek to adapt our services to those who may experience barriers to visiting our physical locations. We circulate more than 1.5 million items annually, but we believe that a library is more than a place to borrow free materials. As a vital civic space, we provide opportunities for our more than 500,000 yearly visitors to study, host meetings, meet new people or try new experiences, and connect with essential local services. Our employees are part of a vibrant, uplifting workplace culture that honors the joy and commitment of meaningful public service, while still caring for the needs of the individual. Our work is highly collaborative, adaptive, inquisitive, and is always ongoing. We are passionate individuals with diverse backgrounds, interests, and experiences, and we are dedicated to our mission of connecting people, ideas, and information to transform lives and strengthen our community. Job Summary: The BoulderReads Literacy Coordinator administers literacy programs, manages systems, data and communications to support the BoulderReads program. The coordinator leads the coordination, implementation, and evaluation of the High School Equivalency (HSE) classes. This is a grant-funded, non-exempt, temporary position that will work from May 2026 – December 2026. Continuation of the role beyond that date is contingent upon further funding.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree and minimum of two years of work experience in education, literacy, or library programs that support non-traditional adult, diverse, and/or English language learners.
Skills: Demonstrated effective communication and customer service to serve a variety of people. Proficient with MS Word, Excel, volunteer management databases, data management, mobile technology, and applications to schedule, email, conduct data entry, maintain records, and create multimedia presentations.
Experience coordinating programs and managing logistics for numerous projects at the same time. Highly organized and has the ability to adapt as needed.

Nice To Haves

Spanish language skills and/or experience working with patrons from a variety of ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
Experience supporting programs that engage adult English language learners.
Familiarity with adult assessment and instruction methods.
Works well with diverse personalities and departments.
Adjust to changing priorities and team dynamics.
Remains calm and constructive under pressure.
Approaches challenges with optimism and enthusiasm.

Responsibilities

Coordinates High School Equivalency (HSE) classes and HSE sessions and is in charge of day-to-day admin tasks (80%):
Coordination and communication with contracted teachers about attendance, materials, test readiness, and changes in HSE policies
Coordination of sign-ups, open houses, and manage timelines and tasks related to recruitment of learners
Coordination of the HiSet volunteers
Implement semester-based schedules including room scheduling, ordering supplies, and attendance
Coordination of learners’ official practice test and official tests registrations and tracking of learners’ progress towards graduation
Implementation of evaluation surveys and sharing findings and feedback
Supports BoulderReads administratively with tasks such as public inquiries, program website and library calendar updates, or ordering supplies (10%).
Support the program’s collaboration and communication with partner organizations by sharing BoulderReads information and attending meetings as needed (10%).

Benefits

Group medical, dental, and vision benefits to employees who work 20 hours or more per week
Lifestyle Spending Account for all benefit-eligible employees
Employer-paid basic life and long-term disability insurance
Employer-paid employee assistance program for employees and their household members
Health Savings or Flexible Spending Accounts for all benefit-eligible employees
Voluntary, employee-paid, group accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity plans for all benefit-eligible employees
Employees who work 20 hours or more per week are eligible to take up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave following the birth of an employee’s child or the placement of a child with an employee for adoption or foster care
Infant at Work Program
New employees accrue 4 weeks of paid vacation
80 hours of paid sick leave per year for employees who work 20 hours or more per week
12 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays
Time off for jury duty, bereavement, and voting
Public Employee Retirement Association of Colorado (PERA) Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan
PERA 401(k) Plan
Paid training and professional development
Library Perks: Easy access to unlimited resources—including books, movies, programs, digital technology, and more.