Temporary Work Experience

Job Seekers

A Temporary Work Experience (TWE) is a temporary, hands-on job opportunity designed to help people who’ve had difficulty finding or keeping a job. It provides real-world work experience in public, private, or nonprofit settings to help you build your work history, show your abilities, and gain marketable skills.

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? The TWE program is your chance to:

  • Build Your Resume: Gain real-world, industry-specific experience.

  • Expand Your Skills: Develop abilities that align with your career goals.

  • Professional Networking: Connect with local employers and gain insights industry opportunities.

Job Seeker Eligibility

To qualify for the TWE program, you must:

  • Be a Frederick County resident.

  • Be 18 years or older.

  • Be authorized to work in the United States.

  • Meet at least one of the following criteria:

    o Unemployed for 13 weeks or longer, or unemployed for at least 26 weeks in the past year.

    o Held three or more jobs in the past year.

    o Currently working in part-time or short-term positions outside your career pathway.

If you meet these criteria, the TWE program can provide the tools and experience you need to move forward in your career.

Current Available Position(s)

Office Administrator
Literacy Council of Frederick, MD, 110 E. Patrick Street, Frederick, MD 21701
Temporary and Part-Time: Approximately 20 hours per week, Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00-4:00
Hourly Wage: $18/hour
Application closes on July 3, 2026

Role and Responsibilities

The part-time Office Administrator is the Literacy Council’s frontline interface with the public in the office and a primary support role for the Volunteer, ESL, Workplace, and Life Skills programs.

Front Desk Duties

  • Greet visitors

  • Answer the office phone and direct calls to the appropriate staff

  • Provide answers to inquiries about the organization’s services

  • Assist new students with registration

  • Assist with student and tutor book purchases and library check outs

Office Administration

  • Provide as-needed administrative support for our program staff, including but not limited to support with mailings, data entry, event coordination, document creation, and marketing material creation

Qualifications and Education Requirements

  • High school diploma

  • Experience using office technology, equipment, and phones

  • Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications required

  • Experience with Canva or other design software, databases a plus

  • Experience working with nonprofit organizations preferred

  • Experience working with stakeholders from diverse cultural and educational backgrounds preferred

Preferred Skills

  • Excellent communication skills including oral and written English communication skills; proficiency in Spanish preferred

  • Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills

  • Ability to work well alone as well as part of a team

  • Ability to remain calm under pressure

  • High detail orientation

Are you ready to take the next step? Learn more and apply.

Application closes on July 3, 2026

Check back often for new job opportunities.

*Program availability and funding are subject to grant resources. Participation opportunities may vary based on current funding