Nottoway

SUMMARY : The Director has overall responsibility for the Nottoway Literacy Program including administrative and financial management, recruitment and training of tutors, recruitment and monitoring of students, outreach and liaison with literacy and local organizations as well as serving as spokesperson for the program.. The Literacy Director reports to the Literacy Program Board of Directors. Organize and manage tutor training to meet the needs of interested tutors to include becoming a certified tutor trainer with ProLiteracy. Recruit students (adult learners, GED candidates and ESL students) using all organizational and individual resources possible to reach those who might benefit from the program. Maintain membership in and make presentations to local civic and

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NOTTOWAY COUNTY LITERACY PROGRAM DIRECTOR
3/2024
SUMMARY : The Director has overall responsibility for the Nottoway Literacy Program including administrative and financial management, recruitment and training of tutors, recruitment and monitoring of students, outreach and liaison with literacy and local organizations as well as serving as spokesperson for the program.
The Literacy Director reports to the Literacy Program Board of Directors
and to the Director of Nottoway County Libraries. The Literacy Program
is part of the County Library System.
HOURS
20 hours per week
RESPONSIBILITIES
Administrative
Manage the budget to maximize resources
Initiate and manage grants
Maintain accurate and timely records on tutors and learners
Initiate and maintain contact with Literacy organizations
Keep Literacy office space well organized and inviting
Remain current on innovative and effective learning methods and tools
Handle own correspondence
Organize and manage tutor training to meet the needs of interested tutors to include becoming a certified tutor trainer with ProLiteracy
Ensure tutor abilities and student needs are compatible
Act as liaison between tutor and students
Provide ongoing support and communication to tutors
Students
Recruit students (adult learners, GED candidates and ESL students) using all organizational and individual resources possible to reach those who might benefit from the program
Answer inquiries promptly
Conduct student assessments and interviews and match students with compatible tutors
Conduct regular learning assessments of students and share results with tutors
Initiate and maintain relationships with local, state and national literacy organizations
Maintain membership in and make presentations to local civic and
business organizations to build support for and understanding of the Literacy Program
Ensure local industries and businesses are aware of the services of the Literacy Program for their employees
Develop advertising and public relations materials to promote the
Literacy Program
Present an annual report each June to the County Board of Supervisors
Board and Volunteers
Develop annual objectives and a 2-yr Strategic Plan with Board approval
Present an annual report to the Board and volunteers (fall annual meeting)
Organize Board of Directors meetings (5-6 per year )
Organize annual meeting each fall
Work with nominating committee to appoint officers, Board and committees and attend Board of Supervisors meetings when Board members are appointed
Serve as an ex-officio member of the Friends of Literacy Board
QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or equivalent
Experience in managing budgets and working with people
Candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to: Nottoway County, PO Box 92, Nottoway, VA 23955. Position open until filled. The Nottoway County Literacy Program is an equal opportunity employer.
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