Program Coordinator, ELS (English Learner Success), Part-Time - Hartford
Public Library is nationally recognized for its wide range of
initiatives including immigration services, employment assistance,
school partnerships and youth leadership training. Now celebrating its
127th year, Hartford Public Library remains at the forefront of
redefining the urban library experience in the 21st Century with
services designed for and by a diverse and dynamic city and region. With
seven locations throughout the city, HPL is the catalyst for
opportunities in education, civic engagement, intellectual enrichment
and cultural development for tens of thousands of children, youth and
adults every year. www.hplct.org.
The Library currently seeks a part-time Program Coordinator, ELS. Responsibilities include:
• Promote student retention by creating a positive and welcoming
atmosphere. Assist the Program Director with the oversight and
implementation of all program components.
• Program set-up and
wrap-up, oversee meal distribution, take attendance, distribute bus
passes. Organize program materials and supplies, such as Library-owned
Chromebooks and curriculum materials. Organize field trips and special
events. Supervise program volunteers.
• Coordinate career
exploration opportunities through “World of Work” workshops, career
mentors, workplace site visits, and internship and summer employment
opportunities
• Collect, monitor and analyze daily student
attendance records. Gather demographic information on students,
including country of origin, length of time in the U.S., languages
spoken, gender, age, etc., and create an individual student profile.
Collect and report data as required by the funder. Maintain the security
and confidentiality of all student/family/program data.
*This is a temporary part-time (20 hours per week) grant funded position through 6/30/22 with the possibility of renewal*
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
Bachelor’s degree required. Experience coordinating positive youth
development and enrichment activities. Experience working with a
culturally and linguistically diverse student population. Strong
organizational and communications skills. Ability to work effectively
with others in a team. Availability during after-school hours and
flexibility to attend occasional special events on evenings/weekends.
To Apply: Please email resume and cover letter to hpljobs@hplct.org and reference Program Coordinator, ELS P/T in the subject line of your email. Hartford Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
