YReads! Project Coordinator (Full-Time)

YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg•Saint Petersburg, FL

11d•$23 - $24

About The Position

The YReads! Project Coordinator is responsible for volunteer recruitment, retention, and training; organizing and facilitating Family Engagement events; and supporting program sites to help ensure program expectations are met. The coordinator manages the volunteer process from sourcing and screening through onboarding, training, and retention, and builds relationships with community recruiting sources, businesses, and other organizations to promote the program. The position also develops family engagement activities, supports school-related events, and participates in organizational assignments and fundraising activities. The role requires adherence to youth-boundary policies and abuse-prevention and reporting procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in an educational setting.
Ability to work as a team member with a diverse group of people.
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organizational, planning, communication, and computer skills.
Level 2 background clearance through the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF).

Responsibilities

Manage the YReads! volunteer process, including sourcing, recruiting, screening, selection, onboarding, training, and retention.
Train volunteers in facilitating the YReads! Program and in literacy skills.
Manage volunteer recruitment training for YReads! Program volunteers.
Develop and maintain relationships with community recruiting sources for employee and volunteer recruitment.
Establish community and corporate relationships to promote the program.
Organize and present events and activities aimed at volunteer retention and appreciation.
Develop ideas for Family Nights and communications that encourage family support of program objectives and build strong families.
Facilitate Family Engagements for whole-group events and individual school sites.
Participate in school-related functions and encourage family engagement opportunities.
Attend literacy events sponsored by funders and local civic organizations.
Support site staff in maintaining program expectations.
Participate, as directed, in corporate assignments, annual fundraising, and special projects.
Adhere to policies related to boundaries with youth.
Attend required abuse risk management training, report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations, and follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.