Site Coordinator for Summer Literacy Program

About Wise Readers to Leaders

Wise Readers to Leaders is a growing nonprofit organization that offers a free, six-week summer literacy and enrichment program for Kindergarten through 8th grade students from Title I LAUSD schools that aims to remediate the academic losses experienced during the pandemic and prevent the “summer slide”, or learning loss which typically occurs over summer months. Our staff and volunteers work to create a powerful, fun, and transformative summer for scholars from high-need communities by providing innovative and exciting literacy curriculum, engaging enrichment activities and experiential learning opportunities. In addition, our Summer Program includes teen volunteers known as Junior Literacy Leaders, who assist in classrooms, support classroom facilitation, and lead enrichment activities. We emphasize literacy while instilling a love of reading and a sense of self-confidence that bolsters academic success by offering our original literacy curriculum in the morning and “camp style” enrichment activities in the afternoon.
 

Site Coordinator

We are looking for an organized, compassionate, and dynamic individual to coordinate the activities at one of our Summer Literacy sites for the summer 2026 in partnership with our WRTL management team. As the Site Coordinator, you will be responsible for the daily administrative tasks of our summer literacy program for up to 75 K-8 scholars, Literacy Leaders, Assistant Site Coordinator, high school volunteers (Junior Literacy Leaders) and a Floater. This is a fast-paced job with many moving pieces. You will feel incredibly proud of the positive and productive site culture that you develop with your team.

The main responsibilities of the Site Coordinator include, but are not limited to-

• In partnership with WRTL management, supporting the work of the Literacy Leaders, by providing daily assistance and encouragement. 
• Organizing, leading and delegating tasks for the “Reading Rally” every morning.
• Providing structure and support for transitions throughout the day, especially during recess and lunch.
• Supporting a positive behavior system sitewide as well as developing creative and positive ways to connect with scholars who may need some extra attention. 
• Carrying out all administrative tasks at your site such as inputting daily attendance, ensuring supplies are organized and available to staff, and tracking necessary paperwork for scholars in a timely fashion.
• In collaboration with the Assistant Site Coordinator, WRTL management staff, and Literacy Leaders, creating a welcoming and supportive community for our high school volunteers.
• Organizing and implementing weekly meetings with teen volunteers and helping volunteers identify and complete tasks in and out of the classroom.
• Serve as role models and mentors to Junior Literacy Leaders, actively encouraging their leadership, development, and growth. 
• In partnership with WRTL management staff, conducting professional and agenda driven debrief sessions with site staff twice a week and as needed.
• Working to maintain team spirit and positive attitudes among staff and volunteers. 
• Frequently communicating site updates and challenges with WRTL management, as well as continually assessing the site for areas of improvement throughout the summer. 
• Providing sufficient coverage for staff to take breaks throughout the day.
• Additional duties as assigned.
   

Qualifications: 

Possess a love for working with children; experience managing groups of children and groups of peers; the ability to motivate others; the ability to think critically and analytically on your feet; strong organizational skills and advanced time-management skills; strong interpersonal, written, and verbal skills; an energetic, positive and enthusiastic demeanor. 

• Recommended-
  • Past experience with Wise Readers to Leaders
  • Completed Sophomore year of college
  • Some proficiency in Spanish 
  • Willingness to participate in swim and/or water activities

Program Dates and Times:

Our 2026 WRTL Summer Literacy Program will run for six weeks from June 22nd to July 31st, with July 3rd off in observance of Independence Day. The work hours during the program will be 7:45am-4:15pm. Additional paid training sessions are required prior to the start of our program, scheduled for June 13-20, as well as additional, post-program days from 8/03-8/07. You will be responsible for your own transportation. Many summer staff arrange carpools with each other at their sites. 

Compensation: Commensurate with experience.

This role would be great for many different degrees and career paths, particularly for undergraduate or graduate students pursuing degrees and/or careers in psychology, social work, non-profit management, education, public administration, or business management.

If you have any questions, please contact WRTL Management at admin@wisereaderstoleaders.org or 310-889-2251. Please visit our website at www.wisereaderstoleaders.org and check us out on Instagram and Facebook @wisereaderstoleaders. We hope to hear from you!