Literacy Associate
Chicago, IL - USA
Job Summary
Chinese Mutual Aid Association (CMAA) is a fast-paced community-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering the integration of the low-income Pan-Asian immigrant and refugee community into the United States. Established in 1981 CMAA has been a cornerstone of the Uptown community providing programming for generations of low-income youth adults and senior citizens. We offer direct services including afterschool & youth mentorship programming job training & placement elder care services and social services such as citizenship & housing services.
Job Description
Chinese Mutual Aid Association (CMAA) seeks a mission-driven Literacy Associate to support our Adult Education programming. The Literacy Associate will growing and coordinating our Adult Volunteer Literacy program through volunteer cultivation tutor-learner matching and data reporting. This person will demonstrate skills in data collection analysis and reporting; cross-cultural communication; client-centered service; administrative filing and a commitment to working with immigrant and refugee populations
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
Volunteer Tutor Recruitment & Support
- Conduct outreach to recruit and onboard new volunteer tutors using various communication channels (e.g.
- email tabling flyering digital outreach).
- Coordinate tutor onboarding including initial intake orientation and training workshops.
- Develop and maintain tutor support resources including a tutor handbook and curated ESL resource lists.
- Plan and execute tutor in-service professional development and appreciation events.
Learner Recruitment & Support
- Conduct learner outreach and intake including registration placement assessment and matching with tutors.
- Support the matching process between tutors and learners based on needs availability and learning goals.
- Administer standardized assessments in compliance with grant guidelines and testing protocols.
- Coordinate with student support staff and program coordinators/managers to develop student support
- resources.
Program Administration & Data Management
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date volunteer and learner data in CMAAs database and spreadsheets and their
- physical files
- Assist with quarterly and annual grant reporting ensuring alignment with ICCB and SOS grant requirements.
- Support budget monitoring and alignment with program activities when needed.
- Support monitoring visit reports and participate in program monitoring visits.
Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
- Maintain regular communication with tutors learners and partner organizations.
- Respond to inquiries and provide referrals to external services when appropriate.
- Represent CMAA at professional development events and network meetings.
Collaboration & Strategic Support
- Collaborate with Adult Education (ICCB) and Citizenship (NAI) teams to enhance integration and support across
- programs.
- Identify opportunities for program growth resource sharing and community partnerships.
Qualifications
- A bachelors degree in a relevant field (required)
- 1 year of experience teaching adults with limited English proficiency
- Experience managing multiple projects and stakeholders to efficiently meet deadlines and deliverables
- Ability to work both independently and as a team member demonstrating cultural sensitivity to constituents
- Experience managing multiple projects and a demonstrated ability to adhere to deadlines particularly in regards
- to analyzing data
- Proficiency with Google platforms Microsoft Office especially Excel/Google Sheets
- Fluency in a second language preferred but not required
Work Environment
- This job operates in a clerical office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers phones photocopiers filing cabinets and fax machines.
- Occasional evenings and weekends are required
Physical Demands
- This is a largely sedentary role however some filing is required. This could require the ability to lift files open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.
Benefits
Comprehensive Health benefits package to include medical dental and vision plans with employer contribution
between 60%-90% of premiums
- 403(b) retirement plan with company match after one (1) year and fully vested at year six (6)
- 10 Company Holidays a year
- Personal Time Off Sick Leave and Vacation time off policies
- Parking/Transit benefits
- Travel Reimbursements for eligible commuting routes
- Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
- Opportunities for growth and to give back to communities
- Fun high-energy culture!
- Access to an exceptional leadership team
- Relaxed dress code
The salary range for this position is $38000 to $42000.00 annually. Please note that the indicated base salary is
provided in good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors
including but not limited to education experience knowledge skills etc.
CMAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive
environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to
race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability veteran status genetic
information or any other status protected by applicable federal state or local laws.
If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability during the application or interview process please
contact us at and request the Human Resources Department or email at
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About Company
CMAA helps Chicago immigrants & refugees build new lives through education, jobs, youth programs, & senior services.