National Adult Literacy Database

The authors of this document note that each position in a literacy organization, whether paid or volunteer, should have a written job description that clearly states the responsibilities and key expectations for that position.

They provide a template for developing job descriptions and offer sample job descriptions for both staff and volunteer positions. The authors have also included a section on the legal responsibilities of the board of directors of a non-profit organization.

Throughout the document, the authors have included links to websites offering more information about job descriptions and governance in the non-profit sector.