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|Position Overview: |Help enhance the library’s services to English language learners by facilitating an English Conversation Club |

| |at one or more branch libraries. The goal of the ESL Conversation Club program is to create an opportunity for|

| |participants to practice English conversation skills in a welcoming and respectful environment. |

|Responsibilities: |Facilitate the English Conversation Club |

| |Increase the learner’s awareness of American culture and encourage learning about other cultures |

| |Share information about library services, programs, and use of resources |

|Benefits: |Satisfaction that you have changed lives and brought a much-needed service to library customers who otherwise |

| |may not have access to these resources and services |

| |Knowledge that you enhanced the library’s position as an essential community agency |

| |Opportunity to learn new skills |

| |Social and professional networking with diverse groups of people |

|Training/Support Available: |Orientation and ongoing support from Conversation Club Program Coordinators and library staff |

| |Training from staff about the library, programs, and services |

| |Conversation Club kit provided |

| |Library materials and resources available to use with the club |

| |Occasional networking meetings with other club facilitators |

|Qualifications: |Experience in working or communicating with non-English-speaking adults is highly desirable |

| |Knowledge and experience in the field of English language learning or another teaching discipline |

| |High degree of initiative and creativity |

| |Excellent oral communication and written skills |

| |Ability to organize projects and work |

| |Good person-to-person skills |

| |Age 18 or older |

|Commitment: |12 month commitment |

| |1 hour (or more) class session(s) per week plus preparation time |

|Location: |The needs of the library and your branch preference will determine your placement. |

|Contact: |Enter your contact info here (name, email address, phone number), and/or provide the link to the electronic |

| |listing. |

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ESL Conversation Club Facilitator

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