Raising Readers in Story County

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Youth Literacy Programs Intern (Part-time)

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Youth Literacy Programs Intern

POSITION DESCRIPTION

 

ORGANIZATION SUMMARY

Raising Readers in Story County (RRSC), based in Ames, IA, is a grassroots nonprofit serving children and families in Story County with the mission to “support the language and literacy development of young children by providing books, caregiver guidance, and early childhood programs.” RRSC puts meaningful books in the hands of children, provides educational programs, educates and supports parents and caregivers, and collaborates with community partners.

 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

The youth literacy programs intern has the primary responsibility of facilitating and assisting in development of RRSC programs with a focus on meeting the organization’s mission, values, and goals. 

This position reports to the youth literacy programs manager and the executive director. 

 

POSITION SCHEDULE

The youth literacy programs intern position is a part-time temporary position averaging from 12 to 20 hours per week. This position will have an established, mutually agreed upon base schedule but requires flexibility based on the needs of the role. The schedule also offers flexibility based on the needs of the employee. The position will primarily be during the week with occasional, event-based weekend work as needed. This position will begin May 2024 and will continue minimally through August 23, 2024. A preferred candidate will be available to continue in the role into the 2024-2025 school year. 

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION

  • Participates in a structured evaluation process of current programs.

  • Responsible for research-based, developmentally appropriate language and literacy content in program design.

  • Facilitates, schedules, and delivers RRSC programs.

  • Maintains documentation for all programs.  

  • Coordinates, organizes, and prepares materials for programs.

STRATEGIC PLANNING AND GOAL SETTING

  • Assists with planning for programs that contribute to the RRSC mission and develops new programs to accomplish priority goals in collaboration with the youth literacy programs manager and executive director. 

COMMUNICATION AND COORDINATION

  • Communicates and coordinates with staff, volunteers, and caregivers related to program implementation. 

  • Sustains relationships with county-wide community partners to accomplish common goals.

  • Collaborates with community partners who help deliver RRSC programs.

  • Assists in planning community events that promote RRSC programs and visibility.

  • Participates in proactive communication and coordination related to upcoming programs with the youth literacy programs manager, the executive director, program staff, volunteers, families, and partner organizations.

OPERATIONAL SUPPORT

  • Performs related duties in support of the organizational mission.

  • Travels as needed within the county to deliver and oversee programs.

 

DEMONSTRATED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Completed or working towards a degree in education, human development and family studies (HDFS), event planning, or related field.

  • Sophomore classification or higher as of spring semester of 2024.

  • Experience working with children in a professional or volunteer setting. 

  • Any leadership experience through school, work, or volunteering is not required but preferred.

  • Strong people skills with the ability to build effective relationships with a range of stakeholders

  • Proficiency with Google workspace programs (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Presentation, Drive).

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

  • Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and promotional skills

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Strong, demonstrable commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion 

  • Strong and demonstrable organizational skills

  • Detail oriented

  • Ability to work autonomously or collaboratively as the situation demands 

  • Ability to tolerate ambiguity in a fast-paced, evolving environment

 

PHYSICAL AND WORK ENVIRONMENT CHARACTERISTICS

Speech Requirements: 

Ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word. Ability to speak in a pleasant, well controlled voice to exchange information and answer questions. 

Vision Requirements:

The minimum standard for those whose work deals largely with preparing and analyzing data and figures and the use of a computer terminal.

Hearing Requirements:

Ability to listen attentively for supervisor and co-worker communication. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication.

Physical Activity Requirements:

Predominantly sedentary work that involves sitting. There will also be periodic physical activities involved such as standing, walking, bending over, and lifting no more than 40 lbs.

Working Conditions:

Primarily an office environment with occasional outdoor summer events. The worker will be occasionally exposed to hot environmental conditions during outdoor summer events. Must be able to work under time constraints.
 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

FLSA Status:  Non-exempt

Employment Category:  Part-time temporary

Compensation: $15/hr

Benefits: If applicable, the position may be eligible as a work-study.


To apply, submit your application package here.
 
Raising Readers in Story County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, 
welcoming people to flourish in an open and inclusive work environment. 
A diverse pool of candidates is welcomed and encouraged.
Any offer of employment at Raising Readers of Story County is conditioned upon 
passing a pre-employment criminal background check. 
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