ASL Deaf Literacy Tutor Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Join us! Come to Volunteer with Purpose. We are a passionate team of social change-makers, diverse thinkers, and problem solvers. Our purpose is to provide the best possible services that ensure full access to quality living and spread the power of inclusivity. We serve over 7,000 people with disabilities, behavioral health challenges, and those who are Deaf, Deafblind, and Hard of Hearing. If you don’t want just any job—if you want to volunteer where you can create truly transformational change—then Anixter is the place for you. Take a look at the job description to learn more!

SUMMARY: (Summary description of the primary duties and objectives of the position.)

Anixter Adult Literacy Program is seeking a volunteer to work with the Literacy Coordinator to support our deaf and hard of hearing clients.  The time commitment is very flexible—an average of 2-6 hours a week, depending on interest and availability.  

The primary area of focus would be to enhance our deaf learner program and grow the base of qualified tutors

Please contact our Literacy Coordinator, Janee Powell  [email protected] or at 773-301-4600 to set up a discussion and answer any questions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: (Individual duties, assignments, and responsibilities required of the position.)

• Coordinate and meet with deaf learners and tutors
• Coordinate social media posts for tutor recruiting through Anixter Literacy and Anixter Center accounts.
• Regular outreach to select organizations for tutor recruiting, such as AmeriCorps, Illinois Retired Teacher Association, etc.
• Work with Literacy Coordinator to recruit appropriate tutor volunteers and coordinate necessary training.
• Help manage tutor pipeline and onboarding, including recruitment, application process, training, etc.
• Regular posting of ASL Deaf Tutor job ads on sites such as AARP, Indeed, Volunteer Match, etc.
• Research, adapt and refine literacy curriculum for use by adult learners who are dear or hard of hearing. Design adult literacy unit plans and curriculum

REQUIREMENTS (Competencies, skills, abilities, experience, education necessary.)

• Bilingual (Proficient in English and ASL. Must take ASL proficiency test)
• Must possess a current driver’s license
• Bachelor's Degree
• teaching experience preferred
• Ability to promote and adhere to company values. And commit to a diverse, inclusive environment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT (Expected working conditions, physical effort required & approximate amount of travel.)

Physical Demands: must be able to sit and stand for extended periods of time. Must have healthy vision/eye site.

Work Environment: Office environment and Off-site meetings in public settings. Anixter Center is a social services non-profit representing people with disabilities.  The Literacy Program at Anixter works with clients to improve functional literacy for employment and social situations.

Travel: Must own an operating vehicle. Must travel to meetings within the Chicago metropolitan area.