Service Expansion Specialist

CEDAM’s AmeriCorps Information: CEDAM’s AmeriCorps program connects local and statewide agencies to meet neighbors’ critical needs. Members create community, build capacity and serve neighbors across Michigan. Our AmeriCorps program advances equity for Michiganders in two key ways 1. Cultivating the next generation of leaders in the community economic development field and 2. Supporting economic inclusion for Michiganders.

Organizational Information:

Washtenaw Literacy is the only provider of free adult literacy support in Washtenaw County where over 47,000 residents read below the 8th grade level. Through the dedicated on 600 community volunteers, we offer tutoring to over 2,500 people annually. As the 8th most economically segregated County in the United States, we believe literacy is a right and the path to equity for everyone in our community. To learn more visit: https://washtenawliteracy.org/... and Responsibilities: Our Service Expansion Specialist will develop and expand programs to underserved populations in Washtenaw County.

The member will:

Recruit and develop a diverse volunteer pool from underrepresented communities, this includes attending community recruitment events, providing volunteer training, and coaching new volunteer tutors

Establish relationships with new potential program partners such as libraries and other nonprofits in the underrepresented communities

Create a marketing plan and materials to distribute in these communities

Pilot programming for adult literacy learners in these communities

Maintain accurate records and data

Support additional WL programming to ensure integration of philosophy and strategies across communities

Participate in CEDAM AmeriCorps monthly meetings, trainings, events, data collection, reporting and additional items as needed.

Participate in AmeriCorps & Michigan’s AmeriCorps events and trainings.

https://americorps.gov/