Program Coordinator REVISED

Job Description

Job Description

Spread the Word Nevada Overview

At Spread the Word Nevada, we believe every child deserves the chance to discover the joy and power of reading. Since 2001, we've placed millions of books into the hands and homes of children across Nevada's most underserved communities - inspiring a lifelong love of learning and brighter academic futures.

Position Summary

Facilitates the Breakfast and Snack Time with Books program and supports the Readers in Training program by coordinating, communicating, and handling administrative tasks to ensure successful engagement with families and schools.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Breakfast and Snack Time with Books Program (BWB / STWB)

• Facilitate Breakfast and Snack Time with Books sessions, providing engaging read-aloud sessions to families at participating schools
• Assist with the creation and translation of BWB / STWB program materials
• Other duties may be assigned at the discretion of the Program Manager or Director of Programs related to the fundamental aspects of the BWB / STWB program

Readers in Training Program Support (RIT)

Administration

Education and / or Experience Requirements

General Requirements

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Personal Characteristics

Below are some of the qualities a Program Coordinator will exhibit :

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This role operates primarily in a professional office setting with frequent local travel to meetings and events. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally and stand or walk for extended periods during events. The position requires occasional evening and weekend work. The noise level ranges from moderate (office) to high (event environments).

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee incumbent in this position. Scheduled hours may change based on business needs.  Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to modification to accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

Fingerprint and background checks will be conducted on every employee as part of our hiring process.