Great Rivers Adult Education Project Coordinator – Generations Cafe

Project Coordinator Generations Cafe  

SY 2024-2025

Adult Programs – Great Rivers Adult Education 

Anticipated Start Date: August 26th, 2024

Anticipated End Date: June 6th, 2025

Job Title: Project Coordinator under IEL Civics 

Department: Community Education – Adult Education 

Reports to: Great Rivers Adult Education Manager

Location 

Class Title

Time

Days

District Program Center  

English as a Second Language Classes, Transitions, Food Handler and Manager Licensure 

9:00 am -1:00 pm class 

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

District Program Center  

Generations Cafe

8:00 am – 9:00 am  

Monday – Thursday

District Program Center

Generations Cafe and Misc. 

8 hours per week (misc schedule)

Position Summary: 

Provide project leadership and support outreach efforts under the IEL Civics Grant, teaching on the job training to Adults who have English as a Second Language through Generations Cafe. 

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Teach Generations Cafe Interns under the guidance of the grant 

2. Connect community organizations to Great Rivers in hopes to develop partnerships for adding education to their current business model. 

3. Facilitate all communications with community partners for On the Job Training

4. Direct potential adults in areas of: education planning, life-skills, careers, community resources and connect all entities together for people 

5. Network and support district parents who have a first language other than English regarding free English classes

6. Assist in the implementation of new programs and events to enhance the presence of this program in the community

7. Represent the program at community functions as needed

8. Arrange meetings with interested individuals, groups, committees, and boards to identify their resources to meet the educational interests and needs of students.

9. Gather requested data and statistics, track equipment and supplies and costs, perform inventory control and purchasing duties as needed or directed.

10. Prepare announcements, email blasts, bulletins, flyers, calendars, and other promotion material.

11. Keep Supervisors and other management staff informed of daily problems, new developments, work accomplishments and status of operation.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, LICENSE, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES):

Desired:

1. Experience writing and implementing grants. 

2. Understanding of the college application process. 

3. Background in Counseling and/or Social Services. 

Required:

1. Bachelor’s Degree

2. Teaching License  

3. Computer Skills: Advanced competency in operating MS Office suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook computer software programs and proven ability to learn new applications as well as competency in Google Docs and applications. 

4. Outstanding oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate with students, families, supervisors and staff in a positive and effective manner.

5. Outstanding capacity to apply conflict resolution and mediation skills to resolve sensitive issues. 

6. Prompt, regular and reliable attendance. 

7. Demonstrates an appreciation for diversity in all interactions and job functions.

8. Excellent customer service skills.

9. Willingness and ability to work evenings and weekends, as needed. 

10. Flexible: someone who is able to adapt quickly to changing priorities and conditions and can adjust effectively with complexity and change.

11. Persistent: problem solvers who demonstrate tenacity and willingness to learn all systems needed to execute their work.

12. Skilled at cultivating teamwork: leaders who reach out to peers and cooperate with supervisors to establish an overall collaborative working relationship.

13. Time Management: Plan and manage time effectively. Identify and handle competing workload priorities. Make effective decisions and take appropriate action within short timeframes and deadlines.

14. Value-Driven: We operate under a set of core values that include teamwork, integrity, accountability, preparedness, clear communication, innovation, and a healthy work environment. These values guide our work. We are committed to equity and social justice in our workplace and opportunity for all. 

15. Other duties as assigned.