Community Outreach Intern

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Purpose of position: To expand and support community engagement through outreach, training and recruitment efforts. This is an unpaid internship position.

Responsibilities include: - Tutor/teach in an Adult Basic Education classroom for two to three hours per week - Assist staff with data entry - Answer incoming Adult Literacy Hotline calls and texts - Work cooperatively with staff and other interns to recruit new volunteers and students - Represent the literacy council at volunteer recruitment fairs and other outreach events - Help facilitate New Volunteer Information Sessions - Help promote and facilitate volunteer engagement events and movie nights - Write articles about volunteer tutoring and internship experience for the Volunteer Voice Blog - Additional projects in support of community outreach as needed

Qualifications: - Dependable, prompt and able to maintain confidentiality - Ability to relate to and work with people from diverse backgrounds - Basic computer, internet, and Microsoft Office software skills - Reliable transportation - Additional language skills in Spanish, Somali, Hmong or Karen preferred, but not required

Location: Minnesota Literacy Council’s main office, 700 Raymond Ave, Suite 180, St. Paul, MN, 55114 and various outreach sites throughout the Twin Cities

Time Commitment: 10-12 hours per week. Schedule will be determined upon start. This internship is for September through December. Start and end dates flexible.

To apply, email cover letter and resume by August 19 to:

Wendy Vang Roberts Volunteer Outreach Manager wroberts@mnliteracy.org