Reading Buddies Coordinator

Boulder Public Library

BPL Main Branch

Application Deadline

Apply By May 25th, 2018

Wages

$24,000.00 to $24,000.00 per Year   Calculate

Location

Boulder, CO

Hours

Not Specified

MLS

Not Specified

Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree

Library Experience

Not Specified

Supervisory Experience

Not Specified

Type of Library

Public

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Job Description

The City of Boulder is seeking a coordinator (independent contractor) for Reading Buddies, a service that pairs young learners in grades K-3 with CU-Boulder students, to promote a passion for reading and books from an early age. Reading Buddies is part of the BoulderReads literacy program at Boulder Public Library. The Reading Buddies Coordinator will provide primary coordination and supervision of the project from July 1, 2018 - June 2019. Approximately 10-15 hours per week, to include 4-6:30pm four weekday evenings per week during academic semesters.

PROJECT OVERVIEW

Since 1996, the Reading Buddies program has been offered by BoulderReads (BR) at the Boulder Public Library (BPL) and is a partnership with CU-Boulder academic departments. Reading Buddies is intended to promote a passion for reading and books in young children. Each Little Buddy is matched with a CU student, their Big Buddy, and spends 90 minutes a week engaging in reading, writing and literacy activities over the course of an academic semester. Reading Buddies is open to children in grades K-3. The Consultant/Reading Buddies Coordinator provides primary coordination and supervision of the Project.

Key Duties and Tasks

  • Collaborate with BR, Youth services and BPL staff on program delivery
  • Collaborate with partners to offer Reading Buddies offsite one day a week
  • Collaborate with CU faculty, students and administrative contacts to ensure program success
  • Book Reading Buddies meeting spaces in Youth Services at BPL Main
  • Update Little Buddy applications in English and Spanish with program details and dates for current academic year
  • Schedule Reading Buddies dates and times based on CU academic calendar, CU faculty needs and program requirements
  • Update Big Buddy applications with program details and dates
  • Email correspondence of any program needs or concerns to BR program manager
  • Monitor and manage Reading Buddies email account
  • In English and Spanish: Communicate with participants and partners in person, via email and telephone
  • Maintain and manage waiting list of Little Buddies
  • Present program to CU classes during first week of classes in fall and spring terms
  • Meet with BR manager, BPL staff as needed
  • Schedule and match Big Buddies and Little Buddies
  • Conduct Big Buddy Training during first week of program each semester (fall and spring)
  • Monitor and supervise Reading Buddies sessions to include 3X/week onsite in Children’s at BPL-Main from 4:15-6:15pm during each semester andone day per week at on offsite location
  • Make photocopies and oversee supplies for Reading Buddies program
  • Support pairs in creating an original story
  • Each semester, coordinate book printing and binding w/CU Printing office so that all buddy pairs have a complete hard-copy and digital version of their original book by the final day of the program
  • Schedule and conduct presentations of original stories on final day of program each semester
  • Distribute program evaluations and surveys to all participants in a timely manner
  • Compile program feedback from surveys and submit to BR Manager
  • Conduct program outreach and attend fundraising events

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of two years working with elementary-aged children, their families and university students; or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
  • Experience delivering services in an educational, human service or library environment.
  • Familiarity with literacy development and an understanding of the processes underlying proficient reading.
  • Ability to communicate courteously and effectively to all customers and provide professional service to participants, colleagues and others in person, by telephone and via written communication.
  • Experience and ability to work effectively and respectfully with people from a variety of cultural and linguistic backgrounds, ages, and abilities. Proficient with desktop and mobile technology including software and applications to create multimedia presentations.
  • Experience with data entry, management and electronic record-keeping.
  • The ability and willingness to procure, pay for and maintain insurance as an independent contractor during the contract period, as required by the City of Boulder, including statutory State of Colorado Worker’s Compensation and Employer’s Liability, General Liability, and Automobile Liability insurance coverage.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bilingual/biliterate in Spanish.
  • Experience collaborating with and supporting volunteers.
  • Familiarity with adult learning and instruction, at-risk populations, library environments and print and electronic media.

The Community

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HR Info

Questions? Please don’t hesitate to contact us at 303-441-4140.

For more information about BoulderReads and Reading Buddies see https://boulderlibrary.org/boulderreads/

Please submit your cover letter and resume electronically, along with any supporting documents you would like to share with us. Please include specific information about how you meet the requirements and desired qualifications for this independent contractor position, and why you are the best candidate for the job. Electronic submissions due by noon on Friday, May 25, 2018. For more information, and application/contact information, please visit http://bit.ly/2FwY4Ic

Posted May 1, 2018