Position Definition: The Greater Norwalk Literacy Volunteers (GNLV) department is a member of ProLiteracy, the largest adult literacy and basic education membership organization in the nation. The department is overseen by the Library Director and managed by the Coordinators. The part-time Coordinators plan and set goals for the department to increase literacy and computer literacy for the Greater Norwalk adult population. They also direct student and volunteer tutor services and activities around this goal. Coordinators are responsible for a wide variety of public and non-public duties. This includes outreach, student intake, accurate and confidential maintenance of information files that require constant upkeep in the LACES database. Coordinators also attend conferences and quarterly Connecticut state literacy volunteers meetings and report information received to tutors in lunch and learn sessions. This position works some evenings and weekends.
Minimum Qualifications: Fluency in reading, writing and speaking English. A Bachelor’s Degree preferably in education, English, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), or a related field from an accredited college or university (or the ability to produce the degree within six months of hire). Alternatively, two years of college with a combination of four years of experience teaching or volunteering in literacy setting. Experience in adult education, fluency in a second language, experience of CASAS adult literacy reading assessments and resources, and experience with Literacy, Adult and Community Education System (LACES) student data management software is desired, but not required.
Hours: Up to 19.5 hrs/wk.
Hourly Rate: $19
This position is not eligible for benefits.
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CLOSING DATE: 10/16/2025
11:59 PM Eastern
