Program Administrator – English as a Second Language & Immigrant Ministries

DESCRIPTION
English as a Second Language and Immigrant Ministries, Inc. (ESLIM) promotes and supports the teaching of English to adult immigrants of all nationalities in Northern Virginia and the District of Columbia and welcomes their active participation in our community. In a typical semester for ESLIM, more than 300 volunteer teachers in our 21 member churches provide English classes to more than 950 immigrants. For more information about our program, please check our website at www.eslim.org.

We are looking for a part-time Program Administrator. The job takes about 10 hours per week on average (about 500 hours per year), but the hours fluctuate somewhat throughout the year. Peak times include August, September, December, and January. The work schedule is flexible and the work is done from home.

The primary responsibilities of the Program Administrator will include:
Respond to persons who express interest in working as volunteer teachers or assistants and placing them in touch with local churches who need volunteers
Respond to potential students who leave voicemails and send emails in English
Serve as a liaison with ESLIM program coordinators and board members in the day-to-day operations of ESLIM
Make minor updates to the website
Place paid advertisements in foreign-language newspapers
Place free public service announcements in newspapers and radio stations
Organize and manage logistics for teacher training sessions
Correspond and meet with prospective member programs
Assist with logistics for ESLIM board meetings and attend board meetings
Once a year direct mail solicitation to potential donors
Maintain files

Required Qualifications:
Basic facility with computers (Microsoft Word and Excel; make PDFs; email)
Availability of home office with Internet access, a computer, and a printer
Fluency in English
Experience in working with volunteers
Availability for occasional evening and weekend meetings and trainings
Commitment to remain with program at least one year
Ownership of a car

Plus Factors:
Administrative or bookkeeping experience
Experience with teaching English as a Second Language or working with immigrants
Familiarity with church organization
Ability to speak one or more languages other than English (ideally Spanish, Korean, Arabic, Vietnamese, Chinese, or Farsi)

Familiarity with WordPress
Compensation: $15.50 per hour

BENEFITS
None

PROFESSIONAL LEVEL
Professional

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED
High School

HOW TO APPLY
Please email resume and cover letter to office@eslim.org. The last day to apply is October 23, 2017. No calls please.

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