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International Institute of MN-Curriculum & Outreach (LitMN)
 
 
 
The Literacy Leader will conduct research in the English for Work (EFW) department at International Institute of Minnesota (IIM). English classes have existed at the Institute for decades; IIM was the first location to offer English classes in Minnesota. Since its inception, IIM has prided itself on its services geared towards women. While IIM does not exclusively serve women, and men are welcome in our classes, 64% of IIM students are female. Current EFW students range in English literacy level from zero English literacy to a 7th grade reading level. EFW classes focus instruction on both workplace and academic English to assist students in finding and improving their current employment statuses. However, this goal means we are consistently working to move our students beyond our classrooms and into the workforce. Even once students are employed, they continue to need our English classes. Unfortunately, after students obtain employment, they often are unable to continue with our classes and lose touch with our organization. The goal of the Literacy Leader’s project is to connect with students and expand our current programming to best serve all students in our community. Purposefully designed curriculum focusing on specific supplemental classes will better serve our students in improving their education while employed. We are interested in making any alterations necessary to assist students in continuing their English studies after they gain employment. The Literacy Leader position requires an applicant to have a keen interest and skill in education and curriculum design and an aptitude for interacting with community members. *Position is part of the Literacy Leadership VISTA program of Literacy Minnesota. Literacy Minnesota fosters an organizational culture that is welcoming and inclusive to all. Applications reviewed on rolling basis through July 1. For more info and additional positions available: https://www.literacymn.org/americorps-vista
 
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Member Duties : The Literacy Leader will have responsibilities within the English education department that include a heavy reliance on communication skills and adult education. To better serve our target audience of adult English language learners, the VISTA will design supplemental English classes (i.e. writing, pronunciation, civics, history) to compliment existing education programming. The Leader will also update and develop means of using technology to communicate with students. In addition to program design, the Literacy Leader will work to solidify current and obtain new in-kind fundraising and donation projects from the local community to support student access to education. Benefits include opportunities to attend continuing education conferences and experience in a non-profit setting.
 
Program Benefits : Health Coverage* ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Stipend ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  *Healthcare allowance ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Training ,  Living Allowance . 
 
 
*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 :
Education ,  Community Outreach . 
 
Skills :
Social Services ,  Teaching/Tutoring ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  Recruitment ,  Communications ,  Education . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
International Institute of MN-Curriculum & Outreach (LitMN)
Program Start/End Date
08/03/2020  -   08/02/2021
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
Some college
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations MINNESOTA  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  02/24/2020  To  05/20/2020 
Contact Emily Livingston
1694 Como Ave
Saint Paul   MN   55108
651-647-0191
ehipps@iimn.org
www.iimn.org
Listing ID 79683

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