Program Facilitator

Spread The Word Nevada•Reno, NV

1d•$16 - $17•Hybrid

About The Position

Spread the Word Nevada has been placing millions of books into the hands and homes of children in Nevada's most underserved communities since 2001 and is expanding its team to reach more children. This role is ideal for someone who is outgoing, organized, and enjoys a job that combines logistics, community outreach, and promoting childhood literacy. The Program Facilitator will assist with all aspects of preparing books for distribution, including cleaning, sorting, boxing, and leading reading events for children and families in the community.

Requirements

High school diploma required
Reliable personal vehicle, valid auto insurance, and a valid driver's license
Comfortable driving a company vehicle (van, truck)
Must pass a pre-employment background check
Available to work occasional evenings and weekends
Compliance with the Company Drug and Alcohol Policy
Valid Nevada State Driver's License, proof of current automobile insurance, and automobile registration
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Canva
Strong written and oral English communication

Nice To Haves

Experience working with children and families preferred
Familiarity with children's literature a plus
Comfortable presenting and giving instructions to large groups
Bilingual in Spanish highly preferred

Responsibilities

Facilitate book cleaning events
Facilitate and lead off-site programs, including Breakfast/Snack Time with Books and Readers in Training
Interact with volunteers
Assist with community outreach by operating information tables at special events
Assist with book inventory and cycle counts
Assist with the incoming and outgoing processing of books
Assist with communication with School Liaisons
Box, sort, and count books for distribution
Complete monthly book deliveries to schools
Speak in front of groups of people
Other duties as assigned by the Director of Northern Nevada