Lead Engagement Officer

2 weeks ago

Phoenix AZ, Maricopa County, AZ; Arizona, United States AmeriCorps Full-time
The Experience Matters AmeriCorps Program seeks to decrease reading difficulties and increase the joy of reading to K-8 students attending Title I schools in an Out-of-School Time (OST) program setting. The program was founded on evidence-based research, and encompasses the desire to provide caring and trained support to students suffering from the negative impacts of pandemic learning loss. The Experience Matters program supports new and existing tutoring programs across Metropolitan Phoenix and Maricopa County, by providing Academic Mentors that will deliver an evidence-based reading program based upon The Science of Reading. The Science of Reading includes 5 Pillars of Reading Instruction: Phonemic Awareness, Phonics, Fluency, Vocabulary, and Comprehension. This program has been developed to build students' literacy outside the classroom, and highlights evidence-based curriculum used across the country. Our team is comprised of a Lead Academic Advisor (research-based), a Lead Engagement Officer (engagement and activity building), and Academic Mentors--who provide all on-site programming to students. Member Duties At their core, the Lead Engagement Officer will be trained to deliver an evidence-based program aimed to decrease reading difficulties and increase the joy of reading to K-8 students attending Title I schools in an Out-of-School Time program setting. The Lead Engagement Officer will also oversee activity and event creation for facilitation of "Career Days" (speaker events) at all or most afterschool sites staffed with Academic Mentors, with the outcome of improved disposition regarding student outlook and moods on academics and learning. They will engage with Academic Mentors to schedule, coach, assist, and lead them through the event, to make sure all activities are appropriate for their students. Engage with students as an Academic Mentor Coordinate and design Career Days at afterschool centers Network, communicate, and connect with various career specialists Create and facilitate academic engagement and learning activities Program Benefits Living Allowance Training Education award upon successful completion of service Stipend Terms Car recommended Permits working at another job during off hours Permits attendance at school during off hours Service Areas None Skills Team Work Conflict Resolution Writing/Editing Leadership Business/Entrepreneur Computers/Technology Counseling Education Communications Networking Research Teaching/Tutoring Program Type AmeriCorps State / National Program Lead Engagement Officer Program Start/End Date 09/01/2026
- 06/30/2027 Work Schedule Part Time Education level College graduate Age Requirement Minimum: 18 Maximum: 90 Program Locations ARIZONA Phoenix/Mesa Languages English Accepting Applications From 08/07/2026 To 11/30/2026 Contact Winslow McIntyre 400 E Van Buren St Phoenix AZ 85004 602-496-0186 mgmcint1@asu.edu lodestar.asu.edu #J-18808-Ljbffr