Job Opportunity for Program Assistant: Library in Schools (LiS) at Bookworm Trust in Panjim

Position: Program Assistant: Libraries in Schools (LiS)

Reporting to: Resource Person and Academic Coordinator

Location: Panjim, Goa

About Bookworm: Bookworm is a charitable trust that supports the act of reading. Through Bookworm thousands of children in schools and communities in Goa receive direct library experiences on a weekly basis. Additionally the Bookworm library in Mala Panjim offers hundreds of children and families an open, vibrant library with one of the finest collections of children’s literature in English in the country. 

Libraries in School: The Libraries in Schools program (LiS) provides grade-appropriate reading resources to children who are first-generation school-goers and uses the storytelling method to develop thinking and literacy skills.

Key Responsibilities:

 a) Assist LiS Program Leads and Resource Person in executing the annual program plan 

b) Conduct weekly visits to schools and assist Resource Person in the library session

c) Undertake administrative tasks pertaining to the LiS program 

d) Network and publicise our work under the LiS program on various platforms and in general. 

e) Ensuring timely reporting of LiS sessions on the internal tracking system (within 24 hours of the session is completed) 

f) Attend and provide insights and inputs in monthly meetings/training and study groups.

h) Provide valuable inputs for the effective rollout of the program 

i) Any other support to the program as and when they arise 

Educational Qualification:

Bachelor’s Degree (Education, Social Work, Sociology will be an added advantage)

Knowledge: Should know to speak and read English, Konkani or Marathi essential.

Experience: 0-2 Years of prior work experience will be an added advantage. Prior experience in working with children and engaging with schools will provide a fillip to your candidature.

General Skills

• Computer skills (proficiency in MS Office)
• Communication Skills (Written and oral)
• Travel Within state essential

Other desired qualities

• Ability to work with diverse groups
• Ability to establish a strong working relationship with students, teachers and other senior stakeholders
• Flexibility to undertake any tasks to meet the overall organisational objectives. 

Remuneration – Rs. 16,000 to Rs. 18,000 per month based on qualification and experience