SUMMARY

Under general supervision, to deliver literacy services, to supervise volunteer or part-time staff within a designated department, and to perform related work as required. This is a flexibly staffed position and based on qualifications, incumbents are appointed at the I or II level.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

Literacy Specialist I is the entry level class of this series. This class is flexibly staffed with Literacy Specialist II; incumbents may advance to the II level after demonstrating proficiency for performing II level work.

Literacy Specialist II is the journey level of this series. Assignments at this level are characterized by the requirement to work at a high level of independence, by additional specialized knowledge requirements within the field of literacy, and by major responsibility for supervising a group of volunteers and part-time staff.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

Level I : Positions assigned to this job class can supervise a group of volunteers.

Level II : Positions assigned to this job class can supervise a group of volunteers and part-time staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Recruits, interviews, selects, trains, appraises the performance of, and terminates volunteer and/or part-time staff.
• Schedules and coordinates work assignments of volunteers and/or part-time staff.
• Assigns and directs the work of volunteers and/or part-time staff.
• Promotes community awareness of programs, and solicits additional funding.
• Coordinates with libraries and other community services to expand programs and services;
• Orders books and materials for students and tutors.
• Maintains records and creates reports, using online databases where needed.
• Performs special projects related to literacy services.
• Plans and supports literacy events, including occasional weekend and evening events.
• Attends regular staff meetings.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Level I

• Adult literacy services
• Sources and techniques for recruiting volunteers
• Books and materials for literacy services

Level II

In addition to the requirements of Level I

• Basic supervisory practices including interviewing and training, scheduling, assigning and appraising work

ABILITY TO:

• Relate effectively with persons of diverse socioeconomic, ethnic and educational backgrounds.
• Work effectively within a team.
• Supervise volunteers and and/or part-time staff.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.