What are the responsibilities and job description for the Panther Valley Literacy Coordinator VISTA- UWGLV position at AmeriCorps?
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley (UWGLV) is committed to improving lives and community conditions. We strive to create population level change in the areas of education, community stability, and healthy aging and ensure individuals who experience crises have the supports they need to rebound. We focus on strengthening the networks of providers that deliver services to address these concerns and through staff of UWGLV who lead efforts across all three-issue areas, we address issues at the programmatic and systemic levels seeking to identify and deal with the root causes. We utilize the collective impact framework as a method for this problem solving of complex social issues and we embrace and promote practices as an asset towards creating positive change.
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Member Duties : The AmeriCorps VISTA will strengthen literacy access throughout the Panther Valley community by developing sustainable library and book distribution systems. Responsibilities include supporting the expansion of library services at Panther Valley Elementary and Intermediate Schools; assisting with implementation of a library circulation software system; organizing and cataloging collections; establishing procedures for circulation, inventory management, and collection maintenance; coordinating the launch of Little Free Libraries; developing systems, partnerships, and procedures for the Panther Valley Book Buggy program; cultivating partnerships to support literacy initiatives; creating data tracking systems to measure book circulation and community engagement; and supporting literacy outreach and family engagement efforts that promote a culture of reading and long-term access to literacy resources at Panther Valley School District in Carbon County, Pennsylvania.
Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Education award upon successful completion of service , Health Coverage* , Living Allowance , Relocation Allowance , Training .
Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Service Areas
Community and Economic Development , Community Outreach , Children/Youth , Education , Health , Hunger , Homelessness , Housing , Neighborhood Revitalization .
Skills
Counseling , Communications , Community Organization , Computers/Technology , Conflict Resolution , Education , First Aid , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Leadership , Public Health , Public Speaking , Recruitment , Teaching/Tutoring , Writing/Editing , Youth Development , Non-Profit Management , Social Services , Urban Planning , Team Work .
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Summary
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Panther Valley Literacy Coordinator VISTA- UWGLV
Program Start/End Date
01/11/2027 - 01/10/2028
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations PENNSYLVANIA Philadelphia/Wilmington/Atlantic City
Accepting Applications
From 09/24/2026 To 12/31/2026
Contact Jennifer Nicolosi
1110 American Pkwy NE
Allentown PA 18109
16108075741
jennifern@unitedwayglv.org
Listing ID 131079
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Member Duties : The AmeriCorps VISTA will strengthen literacy access throughout the Panther Valley community by developing sustainable library and book distribution systems. Responsibilities include supporting the expansion of library services at Panther Valley Elementary and Intermediate Schools; assisting with implementation of a library circulation software system; organizing and cataloging collections; establishing procedures for circulation, inventory management, and collection maintenance; coordinating the launch of Little Free Libraries; developing systems, partnerships, and procedures for the Panther Valley Book Buggy program; cultivating partnerships to support literacy initiatives; creating data tracking systems to measure book circulation and community engagement; and supporting literacy outreach and family engagement efforts that promote a culture of reading and long-term access to literacy resources at Panther Valley School District in Carbon County, Pennsylvania.
Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Education award upon successful completion of service , Health Coverage* , Living Allowance , Relocation Allowance , Training .
- For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorpsvista.imglobal.com/ .
Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Service Areas
Community and Economic Development , Community Outreach , Children/Youth , Education , Health , Hunger , Homelessness , Housing , Neighborhood Revitalization .
Skills
Counseling , Communications , Community Organization , Computers/Technology , Conflict Resolution , Education , First Aid , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Leadership , Public Health , Public Speaking , Recruitment , Teaching/Tutoring , Writing/Editing , Youth Development , Non-Profit Management , Social Services , Urban Planning , Team Work .
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Summary
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Panther Valley Literacy Coordinator VISTA- UWGLV
Program Start/End Date
01/11/2027 - 01/10/2028
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations PENNSYLVANIA Philadelphia/Wilmington/Atlantic City
Accepting Applications
From 09/24/2026 To 12/31/2026
Contact Jennifer Nicolosi
1110 American Pkwy NE
Allentown PA 18109
16108075741
jennifern@unitedwayglv.org
Listing ID 131079