Homework Help - Employment

Homework Center Coordinator

The VISTA will be in charge of all facets of homework center operations. This includes outreach to schools and educational community places, recruitment, scheduling, and training of volunteers, daily staffing and support, events and striving to provide the best service to each student. The VISTA will need to be passionate about the power of information to change people's lives, a high interest in public service, committed to the principles of respect which govern the Homework Centers, and have basic computer skills. Other qualifications are patience, creativity, interest in diversity, and community-building. Must be good at managing time, able to work under stress and juggle priorities. Basic computer skills are required.

For more information, see the listing on the Americorps recruitment site.

Information Literacy Coordinator

The VISTA will be in charge of all homework center operations. This includes the recruitment, scheduling, and training of volunteers; outreach to schools and educational community places; and daily striving to provide the best service to each student. The VISTA will need to be passionate about the power of information to change people's lives, committed to the principles of respect that govern the Homework Centers, willing to work collaboratively, and be interested in actively participating in our diverse urban community. Successful candidates should also be empathic, approachable, patient, creative, self-directed, and familiar with changing technologies. Computers and a learning lab are part of this coordinator's responsibilities. Information literacy and technology programs will be created and promoted through community outreach to educational organizations and groups.

For more information, see the listing on the Americorps recruitment site.

Family Literacy Coordinator

The Family Literacy Coordinator will be in charge of all facets of Read With Me and building a growing relationship with our Minnesota Literacy Council partner. This includes outreach to schools and educational community places, recruitment, scheduling and training of volunteers, daily staffing and support, events and striving to provide the best service to each student. The VISTA will also coordinate Family Literacy Evening, in particular student and volunteer recruitment, as well as planning activities and games for the students, and facilitating each evening. The VISTA will need to be passionate about the power of information to change people’s lives, have a high interest in public service, enjoy working with families and have basic computer skills. Successful candidates should be approachable, organized, patient, creative, self-directed and want to work with diverse populations. Must be good at managing time and prioritizing work tasks; ability to speak other languages is desirable.

For more information, see the listing on the Americorps recruitment site.