Careers at Literations

Literations is a nonprofit literacy organization dedicated to improving the reading proficiency of young students in 1st through 4th grade in under-resourced communities using a proven literacy model and trained older adult volunteer coaches. Thanks to our 1:1 coaching model, Literations students end the school year reading 1.5 grade levels higher than they began.

Literations staff are dedicated to the academic and lifelong success of young students and are passionate about working with older adult literacy coaches. Our passion and expertise drive education equity one book at a time. You can find out more about what drives us here.

Current Opening:

Associate Program Director - Full-Time (exempt, hybrid, 40hr/week)

The Associate Program Director is responsible for the implementation and oversight of the Literations program. This entails providing support and guidance to program staff and volunteer teams to ensure the continued delivery of our high quality, evidence-based  program model and maintaining  valuable relationships with our partners. This position will include local travel to and from our site locations as well as regular downtown office days. The Associate Program Director reports directly to the Deputy Director and supervises the program department. This position collaborates closely with recruitment, training, and operations staff to ensure that volunteers are properly trained and provided with ongoing support. They will also frequently collaborate with the Database Coordinator, Operations Manager, and the Leadership Team.

Literations is seeking applicants who can demonstrate experience in department and diverse personnel management and have an interest in utilizing their skills to enhance and uplift Literations’ data driven program model. We are seeking strong managers and/or former educators, preferably familiar with youth literacy, who are seeking opportunities to use their skills and experience in a new way. Ideal candidates are comfortable taking initiative, possess strong analytical and process management skills, and should be comfortable engaging with and coaching on conflict resolution. They can be mission focused yet able to translate vision into tactical action.

Salary range for this position is $80,000 - $95,000, commensurate with experience.

To learn more and how to apply, please visit our official job posting here.