Executive Director
The Lewis & Clark Literacy Council (L&CLC) is a non-profit, volunteer organization serving adults, eighteen years and older, who are English language learners or adults with basic literacy needs by providing free literacy tutoring. We are seeking a passionate leader to direct efforts aimed at helping adults and their families acquire reading, writing, speaking, and English language skills, as well as workforce and life skills that will allow them to more fully engage with their community and improve their quality of life.
Details
- Hours : Part-time 20 hours / week, flexible hours (hybrid : office / at home)
- Location : Helena, MT
- Salary : A range of $22-$25 per hour depending on experience
- Benefits : One week paid vacation after one year
- Reports to : Board of Directors
- Coordinates : Tutor and student matches (approx. 15-30 people)
Job Duties
Recruits students and tutors through ongoing publicity efforts.Organizes Book Pals (program where adult volunteers read to Elementary students) and recruits volunteers.Organizes and teaches tutor-training workshops using an established Powerpoint outline.Performs the screening and placement of tutors with students and monitors.Requirements
Bachelor's degree from accredited University preferred, however, not required.Experience managing or leading people or projects.Interested in promoting Adult, ESL and Family Literacy education.Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.Comfortable with and informed about fundraising ideas and techniques.Able to build and maintain effective working relationships with students, volunteers, donors, employees, and Board members.Experienced in Word, Excel, Google applications, Canva, Adobe Express.Valid State of Montana driver's license and access to own transportation.Submit to a background check through Helena Public Schools.How to Apply
For consideration, please submit a letter of application, resume, and two letters of recommendation to the Lewis and Clark Literacy Council : EMAIL - lcliteracy@gmail.com, Attention : ED Hiring Committee. Please be sure to address the following in your letter of application :
Any non-profit experience you have.Any supervisory or management experience you have.Reasons why you're interested in student and / or adult literacy.Experience teaching, tutoring, or providing training for others.Please let us know the date of when you could start work if hired.