Current Openings | Fox Valley Literacy

Communications and Public Engagement Coordinator
Part-Time 20 Hours

Fox Valley Literacy is a 501(c)3 nonprofit based in Appleton, Wis., that provides free English language, citizenship, reading, math, digital, financial, workforce and individualized literacy services to adults in Outagamie, Waupaca, northern Winnebago, and northern Calumet counties. https://foxvalleylit.org/

Send a resume and cover letter to: Brian@foxvalleylit.org

Job Purpose:

The Communications & Public Engagement Coordinator is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to increase brand recognition through consistent internal and external communications initiatives supporting the current strategic plan goals, mission and vision.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

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Develop and implement communications campaigns through marketing and public and media relations initiatives to increase brand awareness, attract new donors and literacy partners, and promote our events, programs, and initiatives.
Manage and update communication channels, including website, social media, newsletters, and press releases, to reach and engage our target audiences.
Lead and manage staff and volunteers in event planning.
Create and manage event invites and materials, news releases, brand guidelines, and media relations promoting our literacy programming.
Partner with the Volunteer Coordinator in social media initiatives to support communication plans relating to volunteer needs.
Support the Executive Director with donor, sponsor and literacy partner recruitment; the annual fundraiser campaign; and the end-of-year campaign.
Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with community partners, stakeholders, media, and other organizations to collaborate on joint initiatives.
Research community events, meetings, and conferences for brand and mission awareness, and programs and literacy partnership opportunities.
Lead staff and partner meetings and events as needed.

Other duties as needed.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's in communications or marketing with nonprofit management, or related work experience.
Minimum of 4 years of experience in communications, marketing, community engagement, and event planning.
Strong communications, marketing, and public relations skills, with the ability to effectively convey mission, impact and brand to diverse target markets and media contacts.
Strong computer skills, including website maintenance, social media, graphic design, and slide presentations.
Experience working in a multicultural environment and with a wide variety of personality types.
Valid Wisconsin driver’s license, insurance, and reliable transportation.to travel to off-site locations in the service area of Outagamie, Waupaca and northern Calumet and Winnebago Counties.
Ability to occasionally work evenings or weekends for events and/or training.

Skills:

Excellent writing, editing, proofreading, and verbal communications skills in English.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with volunteers, staff, donors, and community partners.
Self-starter who independently works and contributes with a team.
Demonstrated ability to creatively think, problem-solve, brainstorm, and adapt to changing priorities and circumstances.
Strong organizational skills and ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects.
Proficiency in Hmong, Spanish, French, Kiswahili, or Kinyarwanda strongly preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft

Fox Valley Literacy is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination in employment (whether paid staff or volunteer) based on race, color, sex, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, national origin, ancestry or disability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Waupaca County Literacy Program Specialist

Fox Valley Literacy is a 501(c)3 nonprofit based in Appleton, Wis., that provides free English language, citizenship, reading, math, digital, financial, workforce and individualized literacy services to adults in Outagamie, Waupaca, northern Winnebago, and northern Calumet counties. https://foxvalleylit.org/

Send a resume and cover letter to: Brian@foxvalleylit.org

Job Purpose:

The Waupaca County Literacy Program Specialist is a part-time position (8 HOURS PER WEEK) that coordinates and initiates services for adult learners throughout Waupaca County, recruits and trains volunteers, recruits learners, and provides ongoing support.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

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Spread awareness of adult literacy needs and Fox Valley Literacy’s free services throughout Waupaca County.

Build relationships with partner organizations.

Recruit volunteer tutors and learners.

Identify adult literacy needs and help direct Waupaca County program development.

Work directly with students and volunteers to schedule classes, establish goals and assess skills levels.

Provide learning and teaching materials.

Train volunteers and/or learners on attendance, accessing online resources, etc.

Maintain positive relationships with students and tutors.

Check in with students and tutors at regular intervals to conduct goal-setting, achievement progress reports, and personal education planning.

Follow up with student progress through testing and assessment.

Communicate with students and tutors regarding programming and opportunities.

Oversee student metrics and timely report out on a scheduled basis for participants in Waupaca County.

Research community resources and services to help remove barriers for students and meet non-literacy-specific needs.

Assist in the recruitment of students and tutors.

Assist in teaching classes and/or individual tutoring.

Assist with special events and trainings.

Help design special events so that they are inclusive, accessible, representative of, and engaging and empowering for students and volunteers.

Identify and participate in continuing education opportunities for staff and tutors related to teaching methods, cultural competence, learning theory and practice.

Other duties as needed.

Qualifications:

High school education.

Passion for uplifting communities, building relationships, and helping individuals build skills and improve their lives.

Knowledge of and relationships in Waupaca County.

Proficiency in English and Spanish preferred; additional language skills are beneficial.

Previous experience in education or nonprofits.

Previous experience working with volunteers.

Experience working in multicultural environments.

Valid Wisconsin driver’s license, insurance, and reliable transportation.

Skills:

Good oral and written communication skills

Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Self-starter who enjoys taking initiative and creating new programs

Relationship building and collaboration skills

Team player with an ability to support the work of others

Ability to successfully work with and motivate students and tutors

Ability to multitask and prioritize

Strong organizational skills

Ability to maintain a professional manner under pressure

Proficient computer skills including databases and spreadsheets

Creative problem solving

Fox Valley Literacy is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination in employment (whether paid staff or volunteer) based on race, color, sex, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, national origin, ancestry or disability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.