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OneStar: Weatherford ISD Adult Education Outreach Specialist

Do you have an interest in opening new doors to people where other doors have closed? The Weatherford ISD Adult Education Program is looking for the right person to reach out in our community and market the offerings of our program. The WSID Adult Education Program offers classes in English as a Second Language, High School Equivalency Exam Preparation Classes and career training opportunities for individuals in Parker, Palo Pinto and Wise counties. The right person will interface with our partners, community organizations and local employers to recruit individuals for admission into our program. The confidence and ability to pursue leads and make initial contacts will be key along with ongoing communication with key program staff at our program headquarters.

Member Duties : Effectively tap into community assets and resources, act as a bridge and liaison between groups to improve communication, address helping individuals out of poverty by encouraging participation and persistence in: • General Adult Ed classes (ABE/ASE/ESL) • IET/Integrated Education and Training • Transition to post-secondary education and training • Develop recruitment materials • Expand network of collaborators • Network with local Workforce Solutions office • Communicate regularly with key adult education staff • Maintain and promptly submit required activity reports Special Knowledge/Skills: • Travel within the 3 county service area (required) • Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills • Proficiency in MS Office Suite • Experience with use of social media platforms • Ability to complete paperwork effectively and document activities • Resourceful, experienced, and committed to pulling people up
 
Program Benefits : Stipend , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Training , Health Coverage* , Childcare assistance if eligible , Relocation Allowance .
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit http://www.vistacampus.gov/healthcare