Literacy Coordinator

Description Position Overview Girls Inc. of Greater Santa Barbara (GIGSB) is seeking a passionate, mission-driven professional to serve as our Literacy Coordinator. You will design and deliver literacy programs that inspire a love of reading in girls ages 5–18, manage our library resources, and build community partnerships that expand access to learning. This is a unique opportunity to shape how young people engage with literacy and to make a lasting impact on girls' educational journeys.

Key Responsibilities

• Literacy Programming & Instruction
• Design and deliver engaging, age-appropriate literacy programs, activities, and services for girls ages 5–18, including regular library rotations and themed literacy events for girls and families.
• Implement evidence-based and creative literacy instruction strategies to strengthen reading and writing development across skill levels and support lifelong learning.
• Facilitate learning activities that support literacy development in accordance with Girls Inc. programmatic guidelines.
• Facilitation of learning activities includes our Elementary Center Library, our Teen Center, off-site Lunchtime Club and community outreach activities.
• Collaborate with program staff to weave literacy activities into broader programming across the organization.
• Identify and promote print and digital resources that support literacy and education.
• Provide resource materials to support families and caregivers.
• Evaluate program outcomes and adapt programming to meet community needs.

• Library Services & Management
• Oversee the daily operations of the library, including cataloging, inventory, and resource management.
• Curate and maintain a diverse, inclusive collection of books and materials that reflect the interests, identities, and needs of our girls.
• Support collection development and recommend materials related to literacy and education.
• Manage the borrowing and return of library materials, maintaining an efficient and welcoming library system.
• Identify and recommend print and digital resources that extend learning opportunities for youth, staff, and families.
• Provide reference, research, and reader advisory services to staff and students.