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Great River Regional Library - Youth Literacy (LitMN)
 
 
 
Reading builds success, and we love to help kids and families achieve their dreams. Great River Regional Library (GRRL) is a large public library system in Central Minnesota. We have 32 branches, and our communities are amazing. People here have so much potential and also a number of challenges. Many communities have high poverty rates and a lack of broadband or other services. We have rural districts, urban zones and college towns. Our service area is becoming more diverse, with growing refugee and immigrant communities. We are committed to our communities and providing child and youth programs based on diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. We have a large and diverse team of staff working in our libraries as well. Some have been leading storytimes for years, and some haven’t done it once. Our Literacy Leadership VISTA will increase our ability to train staff at all 32 locations, no matter their experience, to develop and present great programs. We want to ensure that we are always growing with our communities as well. Our VISTA will create tools to evaluate our programs so we can continue to do meet individual, family and community needs. Join us and you will gain skills in research, networking, program development and evaluation. You’ll learn about public libraries and our commitment to our patrons in all their diversity. You will help us now and in the future to better serve children of color, immigrant families and English language learners. Our ideal candidate is committed to public service, works well with teams, is comfortable with technology, and has solid organizational skills. We hope you’ll also bring a sense of humor and fun. *Additional benefits: Bus pass, professional development, flexible schedule.
 
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Member Duties : Our 2022-2023 Literacy Leader will build on the many successes of the program’s first year to expand children’s programming. Our VISTA will develop fun programs that spark a joy of learning and build confidence. These programs will include literacy plus science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) and develop positive social and cultural identity. You will train staff to make use of local partners to serve more families better. Finally, you will create evaluation tools to help our staff make programs more accessible for children who are struggling due to poverty and lack of resources. *Position is part of Literacy Leadership program of Literacy Minnesota (LitMN), which places AmeriCorps VISTA members with nonprofits, public agencies & Tribal Nations across the US to build capacity to improve literacy. We foster an organizational culture welcoming & inclusive to all. Applications reviewed on rolling basis. Alternate start dates possible. More info: literacymn.org/americorps-vista
 
Program Benefits : Relocation Allowance ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Living Allowance ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Health Coverage* ,  Training ,  *Healthcare allowance, CSA share . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Children/Youth ,  Education ,  Community and Economic Development ,  Community Outreach ,  Technology . 
 
Skills :
Leadership ,  General Skills ,  Writing/Editing ,  Public Speaking ,  Community Organization ,  Teaching/Tutoring ,  Education ,  Youth Development ,  Social Services ,  Team Work ,  Communications ,  Computers/Technology . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Great River Regional Library - Youth Literacy (LitMN)
Program Start/End Date
08/01/2022  -   07/31/2023
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
Some college
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations MINNESOTA  
Languages
Spanish and/or Somali helpful
English
Accepting Applications
From  04/01/2022  To  07/01/2022 
Contact Brandi Canter
1300 W Saint Germain St
Saint Cloud   MN   56301
320-650-2530
brandic@grrl.lib.mn.us
www.griver.org
Listing ID 102786

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