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Regional Coordinator: Missoula & Ravalli County

Writing Coaches of Montana is seeking a part-time Missoula & Ravalli County Coordinator. The Coordinator is responsible for working with the Executive Director to recruit, train, schedule, and supervise volunteer coaches in Missoula County & Ravalli County schools. Hours are approximately 15–20 per week, with a combination of remote work and being physically present in schools and at meetings.

Writing Coaches of Montana (WCM) is a nonprofit that trains community members to support public school student literacy. Community volunteers are trained as coaches and work one-on-one throughout the school day with students and use a praise-question-suggest model, based upon principles of motivational interviewing.

Responsibilities

• Work with ED to recruit coaches through media, community outreach, and networking

• Co-facilitate new coach training, with Executive Director and board members

• Identify teachers to participate in the program and work with them to schedule and implement coaching sessions; maintain relationships with teacher partners

• Create and maintain coaching schedule (ensuring there are enough coaches present) and registrations via WCM website

• Supervise coaching sessions in schools; fill in for absent coaches as needed

• Evaluate coaching sessions for problems and successes

• Communicate with coaches and teachers for post-session feedback

• Maintain working relationships with district and school administration

• Work with the Executive Director to develop relevant reports that support quarterly meetings of the Board of Directors

• Work with Board of Directors and Executive Director to facilitate events and meet-ups for coaches

• Maintain clear records and organized systems on volunteer onboarding, coaching sessions, and program management

• Support with other projects, as needed

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting volunteerism and public education

• Proficiency or ability to learn electronic communications and standard software (e.g. Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Google Drive and other Google products: Calendar, Sheets, Docs, Meet, Forms)

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• High School diploma or equivalent

• Experience managing volunteers or working in public schools is a plus

Physical Demands

The Coordinator is required to visit schools for scheduling, coordinating, recruiting, and training purposes which may involve walking, standing, bending, or carrying light items.

Hourly Wage

$22/hour

Questions?

Contact: Shan Rao, Executive Director at shan@writingcoachesofmontana.org

To apply: send a resume to shan@writingcoachesofmontana.org