Community Outreach Intern

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Organizational Background: The Minnesota Literacy Council recruits and supports volunteers and students in adult and children’s literacy programs. These programs offer free classes for new immigrants and refugees, as well as life-long Minnesotans, who are learning English, reading, math or computer skills, or studying for the GED.

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

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

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 January through May. Start and end dates flexible.

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 volunteers and students

- Represent the literacy council at volunteer recruitment fairs and other outreach events

- Help facilitate New Volunteer Information Sessions

- Write articles about volunteer tutoring and internship experience for the Volunteer Voice Blog

- Additional projects in support of community outreach as needed

Benefits:

- Build marketing, communications, and public relations skills

- Utilize social networking tools in a professional non-profit setting

- Learn more about literacy-related issues in the Twin Cities

- Gain experience in the fields of volunteer management and community outreach

- Gain a better understanding of Adult Basic Education

- Gain hands-on teaching or tutoring experience

- Participate in trainings to learn about the roles of volunteers in Adult Basic Education

This position is open until filled. To apply, email cover letter and resume to:

Wendy Vang Roberts

Volunteer Outreach and Hotline Manager

wroberts@mnliteracy.org

The Minnesota Literacy Council fosters an organizational culture that is welcoming and inclusive to all. See our full diversity, equity and inclusion statement here: https://mnliteracy.org/about/diversity-inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from people of color, indigenous peoples, immigrants and refugees, LBGTQIA individuals and people with disabilities.