Job Title: Language Café Coordinator
We are entering an exciting period of expansion and growth at the Wagga Wagga City Library, where we will be increasing our services to the community.
This includes the introduction of a new agile library service to suburban neighbourhoods and village communities across the Wagga Wagga Local Government Area.
About the Role
In this role, you will co-ordinate the Language Café program to ensure quality customer service to Library clients and the delivery of library programs to identified client groups.
The Language Café program brings the community closer together through conversation. Community volunteers help participants practice their English three times a week in Council's Community Learning Space.
We cater to 99 language groups, assisting everyone from new arrivals to Australia to skilled migrants.
Your Key Responsibilities
* Co-ordinate the Language Café program to ensure smooth sessions.
* Provide high-level reader advisory services on Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) and English as a Second Language (ESL) reading material.
* Negotiate partnerships with CALD service providers to promote learning, inclusiveness, and cultural celebration.
* Recruit and train new volunteers for the Language Café.
* Undertake circulation library desk duties such as processing borrowings and returns, library memberships, and general operational activities.
You Will Need
* Library experience working with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities.
* Knowledge of ESL and CALD learning materials.
* Experience partnering with CALD service providers to promote learning, inclusiveness, and cultural celebration.
* Strong computer skills to assist ESL customers.
* Good communication and interpersonal skills.