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
ELL Program Support Specialist
The Program Support Specialist (PSS) assists in all areas of programming within LSW with a focus on student and tutor activities in the English Language Learning (ELL) department and the Downtown center. This includes providing instructional support and guidance for volunteer tutors; the training of volunteer tutors; student and tutor matching; proctoring student assessments; ensuring accuracy of records; ongoing case management; facilitating conversation groups; and providing a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for staff, learners, and visitors. The PSS contributes to program and curriculum development, the implementation of Personal Education Plans, and the promotion of wraparound services for adult students. The PSS will provide supplementary coverage and project support for all LSW programs and sites as needed. The PSS reports directly to the Manager of ELL Programs and works closely with the Manager of Adult Education Programs and other program staff based out of the Downtown center. This position requires flexible scheduling with evening availability as well as travel between sites in the Milwaukee area. Occasional collaborative and/or recruitment opportunities may arise on Saturdays.
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.