Read Aloud Delaware, a statewide nonprofit fighting childhood illiteracy, is seeking a part-time Bilingual Outreach Coordinator to increase our impact within Spanish-speaking communities throughout Delaware. Specifically, the Coordinator will recruit Spanish-speaking families to facilitate an innovative virtual parent-empowerment program, LENA Start. LENA Start incorporates wearable technology designed to track and improve the home language environment. This is a part-time position without benefits at a rate of $20/hr, 18-20 hours weekly (approximately $20,000 annually), with a half-remote, half-in-office schedule possible. This position is grant funded for one-year with potential for more.
Requirements:
access to a reliable vehicle (mileage will be reimbursed)
exceptional Microsoft Office Skills; very tech proficient
good writing, organizational, and public speaking skills
a commitment to promoting literacy
ability to lift 25 lbs.
ability to work limited nights and weekends
absolute fluency in Spanish and English
The ideal applicant will:
have a deep network within Spanish-speaking communities
have strong interpersonal and public speaking skills
have prior experience teaching, or working with parents and families
be a self-starter and work independently
Equal Opportunity Employer. Email resume and cover letter to Executive Director, James Spadola, at jspadola@readalouddelaware.org with subject line “Bilingual Outreach Coordinator Search.”