State Director of Literacy and Enrichment Initiatives, Florida State Alliance of YMCAs Foundation

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YMCA of the USA
St. Petersburg, FL, USA
Full-time

This is a grant funded position primarily home based with periodic travel throughout the State of Florida.

This position will oversee the development and execution of the Florida State Alliance of YMCAs Foundation YMCA Reads! program and other education initiatives in conjunction with the strategic plan.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Administer the YMCA Reads! program statewide in conjunction with local Ys.
  • Comply with Florida Department of Education grant requirements including timely application, reporting and financial management. This includes working with Fiscal Agent to ensure that expenditures are received from sub-grantees and support programmatic goals.
  • Write yearly Department of Education grant including yearly budget plan and financial reporting schedule.
  • Manage Sub-Grants with YMCAs participating in the YMCA Reads! Program. This includes providing technical assistance to sites.
  • Oversees timely and accurate input of data into the YMCA online data management system.
  • Works with Ounce of Prevention of Florida, iReady and other designated agency to ensure third party assessment is produced and distributed yearly to the Department of Education and the Florida State Alliance of YMCAs.
  • Master the Systematic Instruction in Phonological Awareness, Phonics, and Sight Words (SIPPS) curriculum and correction routines to be able to train site coordinators and volunteers
  • Conduct quarterly trainings in literacy in most needed areas for site coordinators and staff involved in program delivery.
  • Conduct site visits to support, train, and provide constructive feedback for the improvement of literacy instruction, volunteer training, organization, and overall program improvement.
  • Maintains client and staff confidentiality.
  • Maintains compliance with applicable standards for record keeping and reporting.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field, Master’s Degree preferred with an endorsement or degree in Reading
Skills/Experience: 
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience managing mentoring or school-age enrichment programs. Literacy programs preferred.
  • Experience with financial development, grant management, public relations, and school systems.
  • Ability to work independently and utilize initiative.
  • Ability to monitor outcomes and identify programs in need of assistance.
  • Ability to deliver constructive feedback to achieve desired outcome.
  • Excellent time management skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Experience with curriculum development and training.
  • Familiarity with Video Conferencing technology, Windows and Google platforms including Microsoft Office, Gmail, and Google Forms.
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00

How to Apply: 

https://www.ymca.net/career-opportunities/details/40533

Job Function: 
Program / Project Management

Organization Info

YMCA of the USA

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Website: 
ymca.org
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1983
About Us
Areas of Focus: 
Community Service / Capacity Building / Volunteerism
Youth / Children
Recreation / Sports
Mission: 

The YMCA mission is: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) is the national resource office for the Y, one of the nation's leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,700 Ys engage 22 million men, women and children – of all ages, incomes and backgrounds – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation's health and well-being and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the longstanding relationships and physical presence needed not just to promise, but also to deliver, lasting personal and social change.

Programs: 
  1. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: Nurturing the potential of children and teens
  2. HEALTHY LIVING: Improving the nation’s health and well-being
  3. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: Giving back and providing support to neighbors

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Oct 18 2019
Active Until: 
Nov 18 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit