Employment Opportunities

Literacy Services of Wisconsin (LSW) holds a historic leadership role in the adult literacy landscape of Wisconsin. Founded in 1965, Literacy Services is one of the oldest 501(c) 3 non-profit literacy organizations in the area and has developed a powerful one-on-one learning partnership model which empowers undereducated and disadvantaged adults to improve their knowledge and skills to reach for their dreams. 

Available Positions

Manager of Corrections & Reentry Education Programs

The Manager of Corrections & Reentry Education Programs is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of LSW’s adult education and training programs at Milwaukee County Jail (MCJ), multiple Department of Corrections (DOC) facilities in Fox Lake and Racine, and the Milwaukee Community Reentry Center.

Providing direct supervision of the MCJ Program Coordinator and two Community-Based Reentry Coordinators, the Manager oversees all student and volunteer activities including, but not limited to, recruitment, enrollment, assessment, scheduling, instruction, recordkeeping, and ongoing case-management. While daily tasks are usually carried out by the Coordinators, the Manager may need to assist during high-need times of the year, such as the beginning or end of a semester. The Manager also works closely with the Manager of Adult Education Programs to ensure that enrolled students have the resources and materials necessary to complete a GED or HSED while incarcerated, while making appropriate referrals to supportive services aligned with specific career pathways. The Manager serves as an intermediary between LSW, DOC, MCJ, WRTP|BIG STEP, federal and state-funded programs, and other partner agencies in the community to conduct outreach and manage referrals according to the guidelines of those relationships.  The Manager is also responsible for contributing to the organization-wide collection, management, and analysis of data to be used for reporting and program evaluation.

This position is assigned to multiple correctional facilities and subject to the necessary background checks, fingerprinting, and security training required of the role. We are seeking someone who is comfortable working in a predominantly male correctional environment and able to adhere to facility policies regarding security and supervision of individuals in custody.

Equal Opportunity

Literacy Services of Wisconsin serves a socially and culturally diverse community. We strive to build a team of employees which is similarly rich in diversity. Literacy Services of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to make all personnel decisions without discriminating on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, physical disability, mental disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national or ethnic origin and any other protected status.