Literacy Coordinator
Listed on 2026-07-30
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Education / Teaching
Youth Development, Education Administration
Job Category: Community Solutions/Schools
Requisition Number: LITER
002639
- Posted :
July 22, 2026 - Full-Time
- On-site
- Salary : $50,000 USD per year
Showing 1 location
Miami-Dade Admin Office
800 NW 15th Street
Miami, FL 33136, USA
Miami-Dade Admin Office
800 NW 15th Street
Miami, FL 33136, USA
Palm Beach Admin Office
3333 Forest Hill Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33406, USA
Palm Beach Admin Office
3333 Forest Hill Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33406, USA
This is a hybrid position requiring travel throughout the following 3 counties:
Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach
Since opening our doors in 1902, CHS became a part of Florida's history.
CHS has been committed to growing and evolving to provide the right services and solutions to address the needs of children and families throughout the changing times. Every day, our team works with parents and kids to empower them and encourage them. With innovative technology solutions and a dedicated, experienced team throughout the state, we’re changing the face of foster care and positively impacting children and families’ lives for generations to come.
Join our team to continue to do good and create history serving Florida's children and families!
The Literacy Coordinator promotes, organizes and coordinates literacy-focused events and activities in an effort engage families to learn and have a love for literature. Overall, the Literacy Coordinator contributes to the CHS high performance culture by exhibiting our values and providing quality results that position CHS as the leader in delivering proactive behavioral health, case management, community and early childhood solutions for children and families.
- Make an impact in your community and become a part of Florida's history
! - Growth and professional development opportunities
1. Collaborate with communities and coordinate events to promote a love for reading and literature.
- Plan, host, and facilitate family education workshops focused on supporting their children with literacy skills.
- Coordinate logistics such as booth setup, signage, decorations, and promotional materials.
- Recruit and manage attendees, including marketing, registration, and information sharing leading up to and following each event.
- Assist eligible families in registering for the New Worlds Reading Initiative.
- Develop marketing strategies to raise awareness and drive attendance to workshops. Increase attendance at workshops quarterly.
- Collaborate with schools, libraries, and community partners to promote events.
- Research and stay updated on current literary trends, award-winning titles, and educational resources.
- Design and facilitate activities that encourage reading comprehension, critical thinking, and creativity.
- Interact with attendees during events, providing recommendations and insights about the available books.
- Foster a positive and welcoming atmosphere that encourages exploration and discovery among participants.
- Track attendance and participant feedback for each event.
- Analyze data to assess the success of each event and identify areas for improvement.
- Fulfill ongoing and annual reporting requirements.
2. Contribute to a positive, engaging work environment .
- Develop a strong knowledge base and stay current on job-related issues and trends.
- Participate actively in departmental meetings, training and education, as well as the quality process.
- Comply with CHS’s code of conduct, policies, procedures and other obligations.
- Assist with training other team members and providing back up when necessary.
- Pick up projects on the fly; perform other duties as assigned from time to time.
- Demonstrate the CHS Common Bond values in the performance of all job duties.
Job Qualifications
Education, Licenses &
Certifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Literature, Communication or related field from an accredited university, required.
- Florida Driver’s License within 30 days from hire with daily access to a reliable and insured vehicle, required.
Experience:
- One year experience in event planning, coordination, or project management, required.
Knowledge of:
- VARIOUS COMMUNITY RESOURCES | LITERATURE | EDUCATION TRENDS
Skills & proficiency in:
- Planning, project management, organization and time…
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