Program Facilitator Part-time

Position Summary

Since 2001, Spread the Word Nevada has placed millions of books into the hands and homes of children in Nevada's most underserved communities. We're growing our team to reach even more kids and we'd love to meet you if you're outgoing, organized, and passionate about childhood literacy.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Facilitate book cleaning events
• Facilitate and lead off-site programs, including Breakfast/Snack Time with Books and Readers in Training
• Interact with volunteers
• Auxiliary with community outreach by operating information tables at special events
• Auxiliary with book inventory and cycle counts
• Auxiliary with the incoming and outgoing processing of books
• Auxiliary with communication with School Liaisons
• Box, sort, and count books for distribution
• Complete monthly book deliveries to schools
• Speak in front of groups of people
• Other duties may be assigned at the Director of Northern Nevada's discretion, related to the fundamental aspects of the Program Facilitator role

What You'll Need

• High school diploma required
• Experience working with children and families preferred
• Familiarity with children's literature a plus
• Comfortable presenting and giving instructions to large groups
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Canva
• Strong written and oral English communication
• Bilingual in Spanish highly preferred
• Logistics
• Reliable personal vehicle, valid auto insurance, and a valid driver's license
• Comfortable driving a company vehicle (van, truck)
• Must pass a pre-employment background check
• Available to work occasional evenings and weekends
• Compliance with the Company Drug and Alcohol Policy, as required for a position that could affect the safety of others

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid Nevada State Driver's License, proof of current automobile insurance, and automobile registration

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Frequent standing and walking
• Sitting
• Use of hands and fingers
• Reaching
• Climbing/balancing
• Stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling
• Talking and hearing
• Lift up to 35 pounds
• Drive a vehicle
• Exposure to heat, wet, and/or humid outdoor conditions
• Noise levels can be moderate to high at times