Literacy Coordinator

Chsfl•Fort Lauderdale, FL

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Literacy Coordinator promotes, organizes and coordinates literacy-focused events and activities in an effort engage families to learn and have a love for literature. Overall, the Literacy Coordinator contributes to the CHS high performance culture by exhibiting our values and providing quality results that position CHS as the leader in delivering proactive behavioral health, case management, community and early childhood solutions for children and families.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Literature, Communication or related field from an accredited university, required.
Florida Driver’s License within 30 days from hire with daily access to a reliable and insured vehicle, required.
One year experience in event planning, coordination, or project management, required.
Knowledge of VARIOUS COMMUNITY RESOURCES, LITERATURE, EDUCATION TRENDS
Skills & proficiency in: Planning, project management, organization and time management
Interpersonal relationship building, collaboration, teamwork
Computer systems and MS Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook
Ability to perform at a high level of autonomy, with general supervision.
Ability to perform under strong demands in fast-paced, diverse, sometimes ambiguous environments.
Ability to handle stressful, sensitive situations; preserve confidentiality and professional boundaries.
Ability to meet critical deadlines, while maintaining attention to detail, accuracy and quality.
Ability to solve practical problems and document results using sound judgment.
Ability to commit to providing high customer satisfaction with positive service delivery results.
Ability to demonstrate the behaviors of our CHS Common Bond Values.
Ability to be energetic, passionate and adaptable with a deep commitment to social service, empathy for children and families and a positive approach to embracing and managing change.
Ability to interact effectively with children/families from diverse backgrounds, being sensitive to service population’s cultural/socioeconomic characteristics.
Ability to set appropriate limits and boundaries with clients; act decisively to protect clients, when necessary

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish, preferred.
Supervise others, with coaching skills that result in accomplishing goals through direct reports.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with communities and coordinate events to promote a love for reading and literature.
Plan, host, and facilitate family education workshops focused on supporting their children with literacy skills.
Coordinate logistics such as booth setup, signage, decorations, and promotional materials.
Recruit and manage attendees, including marketing, registration, and information sharing leading up to and following each event.
Assist eligible families in registering for the New Worlds Reading Initiative.
Develop marketing strategies to raise awareness and drive attendance to workshops.
Increase attendance at workshops quarterly.
Collaborate with schools, libraries, and community partners to promote events.
Research and stay updated on current literary trends, award-winning titles, and educational resources.
Design and facilitate activities that encourage reading comprehension, critical thinking, and creativity.
Interact with attendees during events, providing recommendations and insights about the available books.
Foster a positive and welcoming atmosphere that encourages exploration and discovery among participants.
Track attendance and participant feedback for each event.
Analyze data to assess the success of each event and identify areas for improvement.
Fulfill ongoing and annual reporting requirements.
Develop a strong knowledge base and stay current on job-related issues and trends.
Participate actively in departmental meetings, training and education, as well as the quality process.
Comply with CHS’s code of conduct, policies, procedures and other obligations.
Assist with training other team members and providing back up when necessary.
Pick up projects on the fly; perform other duties as assigned from time to time.
Demonstrate the CHS Common Bond values in the performance of all job duties.