Program Coordinator, Project SHINE, Center for Intergenerational Learning

Posted by on January 13, 2006

Program Coordinator, Project SHINE, Center for Intergenerational Learning

The Center for Intergenerational Learning at Temple University in Philadelphia is seeking a self-directed, highly-motivated individual to coordinate Project SHINE in Philadelphia, including faculty recruitment and support; student recruitment, training and supervision; and monitoring tutoring sites.

Project SHINE is a national service-learning initiative in which college students tutor elderly immigrants and refugees in English, literacy and citizenship at senior centers, churches, temples, and community-based organizations in Philadelphia and in 13 other cities across the country.

Candidates must have the ability to interact effectively with older immigrants and refugees, staff of community-based organizations, students and university faculty.

Required Education and Experience: Bachelor?s degree in a related field and at least 1-3 years experience in one or more of the following areas: teaching ESL/adult literacy, working with immigrant/refugee communities, aging issues, non-profit management, service-learning, student leadership development, and database management.

For more information, please contact:

Liz Hayden
215 204 8570 or [email protected]