Spread the Word Nevada Overview

At Spread the Word Nevada, we believe every child deserves the chance to discover the joy and power of reading. Since 2001, we've placed millions of books into the hands and homes of children across Nevada's most underserved communities - inspiring a lifelong love of learning and brighter academic futures.

Position Summary

Facilitates the Breakfast and Snack Time with Books program and supports the Readers in Training program by coordinating, communicating, and handling administrative tasks to ensure successful engagement with families and schools.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Breakfast and Snack Time with Books Program (BWB/STWB)

• Facilitate Breakfast and Snack Time with Books sessions, providing engaging read-aloud sessions to families at participating schools

• Assist with the creation and translation of BWB/STWB program materials

• Other duties may be assigned at the discretion of the Program Manager or Director of Programs related to the fundamental aspects of the BWB/STWB program

Readers in Training Program Support (RIT)

• Help prepare and mail books monthly to enrolled families

• Support playgroups in Nevada counties, including Nye County

• Support internal and external communication regarding the RIT program

• Support to work with appropriate Spanish translation resources, ensuring all families have equal access to materials

• Attend and participate in scheduled meetings with the RIT team as needed

• Other duties may be assigned at the discretion of the Program Manager or Director of Programs.

Administration

• Assist the Program Manager, Director of Programs, and Grant Writer with grant reports

• Attend other STWN events, including but not limited to helping at school-based distributions, tabling events

Education and/or Experience Requirements

• College degree preferred, with a focus on child development or early childhood education preferred

• Ability to read, write, and speak in Spanish strongly preferred

General Requirements

• Coordinate and support various tasks in collaboration with team members

• Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills in English

• Maintain flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required

• Proficient in Microsoft 365 (to include but not limited to Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint, and Access)

• Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication abilities

• Strong organizational skills with keen attention to detail

• Ability to lead, motivate, and encourage team members effectively

• Comfortable presenting and speaking to groups

• Skilled in scheduling and activity coordination for efficient operations

• Reliable and consistent in meeting attendance requirements

• Assist with packing, unpacking, moving, sorting, and organizing books and supplies, including handling small and large purchases

• Adaptable to changes within a growing and evolving program

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid Nevada State Drivers' License, proof of current automobile insurance, and automobile registration

Personal Characteristics

Below are some of the qualities a Program Coordinator will exhibit:

• Organized

• Resourceful

• Problem solver

• Ability to work successfully with a team

• Positive attitude

• Dedication to providing excellent service to the participating program families and children

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This role operates primarily in a professional office setting with frequent local travel to meetings and events. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally and stand or walk for extended periods during events. The position requires occasional evening and weekend work. The noise level ranges from moderate (office) to high (event environments).

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee incumbent in this position. Scheduled hours may change based on business needs.  Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to modification to accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.