{"id":7613,"date":"2024-10-30T20:07:56","date_gmt":"2024-10-30T20:07:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/projecttransformation.org\/tennessee\/?page_id=7613"},"modified":"2026-01-09T16:36:59","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T16:36:59","slug":"reading-coordinator","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/projecttransformation.org\/tennessee\/our-programs\/internships\/reading-coordinator","title":{"rendered":"Reading Coordinator"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Reading Coordinator<\/h3>\n<p align=\"left\"><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Reading Coordinator implements Project Transformation\u2019s Bookworms Program for independent readers through the engagement of volunteers and the Reading Rockstars Program for beginning and emerging readers through the implementation of hands-on literacy activities.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Essential Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In addition to the responsibilities of the Summer Staff, Reading Coordinators will:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Facilitates the experience of all reading volunteers serving at Project Transformation sites by:\n<ul>\n<li>Welcoming them to the site<\/li>\n<li>Train them for service<\/li>\n<li>Serves as their point of contact during Book Worms\/Reading Rock Star time, responds to any needs or concerns<\/li>\n<li>Upholds the Safe Practice Policy for Volunteers<\/li>\n<li>Debriefs their experience<\/li>\n<li>Thank them through written notes and kind words<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Responsible for ensuring reading assessments are completed for all participants by:\n<ul>\n<li>Preparing for and welcoming reading assessor volunteers<\/li>\n<li>Administering assessments for children who were not assessed by volunteers<\/li>\n<li>Tracking reading assessment data and submitting it on time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Implements Afternoon Literacy component as outlined in PT Curriculum<\/li>\n<li>Accountable to weekly deadlines including data entry and thank you notes<\/li>\n<li>Attends weekly meetings<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>There\u2019s no way we ever could\u00a0<em>fully<\/em> explain the Reading Coordinator experience, but it is similar to our Summer Internship experience, so <a href=\"https:\/\/projecttransformation.org\/tennessee\/our-programs\/internships\/faqs\"><strong>visit our FAQ page<\/strong><\/a> for more details about that or email Ellie Crain at <a href=\"mailto:crain@pttennessee.org\">crain@pttennessee.org<\/a> with any questions.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Details<\/h4>\n<p>Compensation: $4,000 + housing + most meals<\/p>\n<p>Dates: May 21, 2026 &#8211; July 24, 2026<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Qualifications<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Competitive applicants:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>have a passion for literacy<\/li>\n<li>possess organizational skills<\/li>\n<li>are comfortable with public speaking<\/li>\n<li>have experience in working with multi-generational groups<\/li>\n<li>are comfortable with leading and teaching children<\/li>\n<li>embody willingness to problem solve for success of children and volunteers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Application Procedure<\/h4>\n<p align=\"left\">Applicants must have the legal right to work in the United States. Applicants must be at least 19 years of age or have completed one year of college. 3 references\u2019 contact information are required for first time applicants to complete the application.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<br><a  href='http:\/\/projecttransformation.org\/tennessee\/our-programs\/internships\/apply'><div   class='button white_TEXT green_BG'>apply now<\/div><\/a>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Reading Coordinator Summary The Reading Coordinator implements Project Transformation\u2019s Bookworms Program for independent readers through the engagement of volunteers and the Reading Rockstars Program for beginning and emerging readers through the implementation of hands-on literacy activities. 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