ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW

For the past 47 years, Literacy Volunteers of Central Connecticut (LVCC) has served thousands of residents across 15 towns in Central Connecticut.
LVCC’s vision is to live in a world where everyone has the literacy skills to thrive. The organization assists adults who lack literacy skills, with a majority of our students being English language learners.
Our goal is to provide individualized instruction and support for adults and families seeking to improve their lives through literacy. Our learners work toward a variety of goals—gaining employment, becoming U.S. citizens, helping their children in school, pursuing higher education, and achieving greater independence.
LVCC empowers adult learners by providing English literacy and language skills that are essential for economic opportunity and strong family engagement.

POSITION OVERVIEW

LVCC seeks a motivated and community-oriented Raise a Reader Program Coordinator to lead our newest early literacy initiative. Raise a Reader is designed to foster school readiness and family literacy by engaging parents and caregivers of children ages birth to five. The program equips families with high-quality multicultural books and interactive reading strategies that can be easily used at home.
The Program Coordinator will lead parent engagement sessions, distribute weekly rotating book bags, and build lasting relationships with families and local partners. This position requires strong community outreach skills and a commitment to supporting families from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
A key component of the program is our partnership with the New Britain Public Library, which will serve as a hub for program activities. The Coordinator will be instrumental in connecting families to the library and helping create a culture of reading and learning in the community.

KEY ATTRIBUTES AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Commitment to early childhood literacy and fostering equitable access to educational opportunity
• Strong community organizing, outreach, or engagement experience
• Experience working with parents, caregivers, and young children
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to build trust with families from diverse backgrounds
• Comfort using technology, Google Workspace, and Microsoft Office
• Experience working in libraries, education, or family support programs preferred
• Bilingual (Spanish, Arabic, or Polish) highly desirable
• Associate’s degree, or equivalent experience in community work or early childhood education

· Program Implementation

• Facilitate interactive parent sessions that promote early literacy strategies using the Raise a Reader model
• Organize, prepare, and distribute rotating book bags with multicultural, age-appropriate titles
• Support program outreach, recruitment, and orientation for participating families
• Create a welcoming, inclusive, and culturally responsive learning environment
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with the New Britain Public Library and other local organizations

· Community Organizing & Family Engagement

• Act as a trusted connector to families in New Britain, especially those from immigrant and low-income households
• Develop and implement outreach strategies to recruit and retain families in the program
• Represent LVCC at community events and promote the Raise a Reader program throughout New Britain
• Coordinate family literacy events and library-based activities

· Program Tracking & Evaluation

• Collect data on participation, reading habits, and parent feedback to assess program impact
• Monitor and document progress toward program goals and assist with reporting
• Maintain accurate records, attendance, and evaluations in collaboration with the Executive Director