Every Child Reads Coordinator - Jones County

Job Overview

Department Impact
Reports to Program Officer
Direct Reports None
FLSA Exempt
Job Status Short hour up to 5-10 hours/week

JOB PURPOSE AND CULTURE  

The Every Child Reads Coordinator position is a member of the impact team and will specifically focus on Jones County. In addition to grantmaking and connecting donors to causes they are passionate about; the foundation identifies opportunities throughout the region to help make Eastern Iowa a community where everyone feels a sense of welcoming and belonging.  

The coordinator will lead efforts to engage a cross-sector network of organizations in leveraging resources to bring about systems change. The coordinator will lead the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading in Jones County and other duties as assigned.  

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES    

• Coordinate the completion of a community assessment related to the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading focus areas of summer learning, school readiness, school attendance, and the health determinants of school success 

• Convene and collaborate with a network of partners, including the Every Child Reads Jones County Advisory Board to collect and assess data while creating a shared vision for achieving the community’s grade-level reading objectives 

• Support collaborative action by facilitating networks and a strong communications strategy that engages stakeholders and builds awareness 

• Facilitate evidence-based decision making and the use of data to measure progress and develop shared outcomes 

• Support investment and sustainability efforts 

• Occasional travel to Dubuque required and to external conferences as desired/approved 

• Participate in Iowa’s statewide GLR Campaign and National Campaign activities, occasional travel may be required 

This is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities. This candidate will be flexible and able to work on an expansive and ever-changing portfolio. 

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS   

This position requires an outgoing, dynamic, highly organized and skilled employee who has a proven track record in organization, communication, strategic thinking, and being a strong team player. 

Skills preferred:  

• Independent worker with a passion for education and vision for improving educational programs through forward-thinking strategies  

• Superior interpersonal skills 

• Excellent oral and written communication skills 

• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment 

• Strong planning and project management skills 

• Problem solving/research and share best practice solutions and strategy 

• Outstanding attention to detail 

• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office application, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint 

CFGD observes the following guidelines for field site contactors:  

• Set their own schedule 

• Submit a report to the Jones County Community Foundation Board four times a year, one report will be in-person 

• Come to the field site contractor relationship with their own experience/training to carry out the body of work 

• Are not fulltime 

• Work outside the CFGD office, with their own off-site office arrangements 

• Define their own pattern or sequence of specific work activities 

• Sign a letter of agreement defining payment, and are responsible for realization of profits or losses related to supplying their program of work 

• May work for several organizations at once 

• Work to serve the general public 

• Serve CFGD for a specific time period and/or defined project period 

Supervisory experience preferred: None 

WORKING CONDITIONS 

The Employer , Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the Employer. 

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. However, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.  

The Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque believes all people should be valued, respected, and provided equal opportunity. CFGD does not discriminate based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, familial status, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all activities at the CFGD, including but not limited to employment, volunteer recruitment, grantmaking, selection of vendors, and use of our facilities. CFGD does not knowingly partner with individuals or organizations whose programs, services, employment, or volunteer opportunities do not comply with our policy.      

TO APPLY 

Apply through Access Dubuque Jobnes or send resume to:  office@dbqfoundation.org 

Not able to check off every box in Experience and Education Preferred? Please apply anyway! Studies have shown that marginalized communities – people of color, women, LGBTQ+ – are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. The Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque is dedicated to building an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible workplace that fosters a sense of belonging. So if you are excited about this role but your past experience does not align perfectly with every qualification we encourage you to still consider submitting your application. You may just be the right candidate for this role or for another one of our openings! 

ABOUT EVERY CHILD READS

A child’s first eight years are the best time to foster positive development, support academic achievement and prepare for a lifetime of success. The Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque's Every Child Reads initiative does this by taking a holistic approach to children’s well-being with a keen focus on a key predictor of school success: Reading proficiency by the end of third grade.

Every Child Reads comprises hyper-local initiatives across Northeast Iowa, including Jones and Jackson Counties, as well as the Dyersville area.

Every Child Reads builds on the Foundation's strengths: Forging relationships and convening community partners to transform the systems that serve people.

We facilitate a multi-sector network to share resources and chart a course to help children succeed. Together, we:

• Build community awareness of children’s academic and social-emotional needs.
• Provide a unified vision and strategy to improve academic success and child well-being inside and outside the classroom.
• Fund child- and family-focused initiatives by utilizing existing financial resources and offering a way for generous community members to give in support of children’s well-being.
• Collect local data to inform our work.