Literacy Ambassador

Company Overview:

The SKY Family YMCA is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility in our community.

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Literacy Ambassador to join our team. As a Literacy Ambassador, you will play a key role in supporting our community literacy events and parent-family workshops associated with our partnership with the University of Florida's New World Reading Initiative.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Assist with event setup and takedown to ensure smooth operations.
2. Manage the registration table, welcoming and checking in participants.
3. Support supervision of children while parents attend presentations.
4. Act as a 'read-aloud' leader, reading stories to groups of children during events.
5. Provide additional on-site support as needed to ensure successful event execution.

Requirements:

• Experience working with children and families preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to adapt to different roles during events.
• Enthusiasm for literacy and community engagement.
• Adequate transportation to travel from event site to event site.

Certifications and Training Requirements:

• Infant/child CPR & First Aid certification.
• Annual completion of YMCA Blood Borne Pathogens training.
• Annual completion of YMCA Child Sexual Abuse Prevention class.

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

• Regularly required to sit, kneel, or stand for extended periods.
• Must be able to move around the work environment.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.

Compensation:

The estimated hourly salary for this position is $18.00 - $22.00 per hour.