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Community Outreach Specialist
ORGANIZATION: READING IN MOTION
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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10 people are interested
Position
Community Outreach Specialist (Intern)
Through this program, selected volunteers will
Participate in diversified and hands-on experiences that will help them gain valuable school service hours (if applicable) and develop their resumes.
Gain knowledge and transform that knowledge into action.
Cultivate professional skills such as adaptability, responsibility, creativity, leadership, and communication.
Explore different career pathways.
Think larger than themselves by resolving real-world issues.
Develop a professional network.
Location
This is a remote position. The Community Outreach Specialist will serve primarily in Las Vegas community where programs support elementary schools and events held at community centers, libraries, coffee shops and other venues. While there is always so much to be involved with we are able to connect remotely to communicate for meetings and planning while working from home.
Purpose
The purpose of the Community Outreach Specialist is to support Reading In Motion in creating a full circle of support for the development of young students’ foundational reading skills throughout communities and schools.
Position Description
The Community Outreach Specialist works with Reading In Motion staff developing communications and helping to plan and execute events and educational programs. Responsibilities will include researching, writing, organizing, arranging facilities and catering, and promoting events to members and to the community. Duties will be project oriented and administrative including working with organizational staff to support communications, messaging, phone calls, and general assistance. Add other duties / responsibilities that apply. Other duties as assigned and may be subject to change
About you
Strong desire and motivation to serve the community
Excels at planning, organizing, and prioritizing
Demonstrates solid written and verbal communication skills
Adaptive, making changes and finding alternatives easily
Has reliable transportation and the ability to travel to and from locations and events
Exhibits energy, enthusiasm
More opportunities with READING IN MOTION
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About READING IN MOTION
Location:
7575 W. Washington Ave., Suite 127-106, Las Vegas, NV 89128, US
Mission Statement
The mission of Reading In Motion is to get every student reading at or above grade level within the first years of school through the power and discipline of the arts, especially students whose environment or circumstances put them in greater need of support.
Description
Reading In Motion exists today to give the power of literacy to every child. To date, we have improved the reading skills of more than 50,000 students. Every year, through our program and with the support of community members, local leaders, and volunteers thousands more are given the opportunity to reach beyond their imagination, learning literacy in fun, creative ways to reach their potential.
As a nonprofit and cause-driven organization, we rely on the support of volunteers to deliver life changing opportunities to the children and communities we support - regardless of income or ability.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Las Vegas Metro AreaLas Vegas, NV 89109
DATE POSTED
November 27, 2019
SKILLS
- Literacy / Reading
- Community Outreach
- Multi-Tasking
- Organization
- Relationship Building
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- The Length of Appointment: The Community Outreach Specialist serves minimally 1 days per week for three months. After three months, the Community Outreach Specialist may be reappointed.
- Support: Training for this position will be provided. You will receive initial orientation for Reading In Motion as well as training on foundation reading skills instruction, Reading In Motion programming as well as on going support in your role.