Join us as a digital literacy VISTA member and help NJ libraries close the digital divide
Use Your Skills to Make a Real Difference!
The New Jersey State Library is looking for a dynamic and dedicated individual to enhance the NJSL+ Partners Literacy Initiative. Please consider this exciting opportunity to contribute to our mission, gain valuable work experience and receive a stipend all at the same time. The position is part of Literacy Leadership AmeriCorps VISTA program of Literacy Minnesota. For more info visit: https://www.literacymn.org/americorps-vista
Service Description
The New Jersey State Library (NJSL), through an American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), created the NJSL+Partners Literacy Grant Project to establish public libraries as local literacy hubs that support residents in achieving literacy (digital, financial, workforce, adult basic, English language). Two pilot projects were developed: Pilot 1 Hub and Spoke Libraries uses a Hub and Spoke model for developing literacy programs at public libraries using the program established by and in alignment with the Plainfield Public Library. Pilot 2 Access Navigators Program managed by NJLA uses a Navigator model that brings rotating trained staff to libraries to work with residents in need of services. The NJSL+Partners Literacy Project, and evaluation project by our Vista team member, NJSL aims to fill the digital literacy gaps of NJ residents statewide. This VISTA project seeks to assess the effectiveness of the NJSL+Partners Literacy Project as a whole with an eye toward improved effectiveness and adaptation. The result will be improved program implementation of both models to serve people in poverty and position them for workforce success.
SUMMARY
Program Type: AmeriCorps VISTA
Program: NJ State Library - NJSL+Partners Literacy Evaluation (Literacy Minnesota)
Program Start/End Date: 01/18/2022 - 01/17/2023
Work Schedule: Full Time
Education level: College graduate
Languages: None
Applications accepted from 11/12/2021 to 12/20/2021
To become a Vista Volunteer and apply for this position visit: https://americorps.gov/serve/fit-finder/americorps-vista Benefits include: Training, Childcare assistance if eligible, Living Allowance, Food support; housing assistance, Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend, Relocation Allowance, Health Coverage through AmeriCorps VISTA (http://www.vistacampus.gov/healthcare)
For further information contact
Mimi Lee
185 W State St
Trenton NJ 08608
609-278-2640
mlee [at] njstatelib.org