Director of Development - Full-time (40hrs/week), hybrid, exempt

We are seeking an entrepreneurial, strategic, and metrics-driven Director of Development(DoD) to step into a newly created role designed to exponentially scale our organization's footprint. Serving as a critical thought partner and strategic ally to the Executive Director, this leader will help shape our long-term trajectory while building a highly sophisticated advancement infrastructure. This position carries a primary foundational mandate:to design and co-lead a multi-channel growth strategy that aggressively accelerates our revenue and unlocks the capital required to achieve our 10-year vision.

The ideal candidate has a history of building high-yield fundraising engines, bringing specific expertise in high-value corporate engagement, revenue-generating event production,team leadership, and executive-level collaboration. The DoD will provide strategic oversight of all development functions, supported by two experienced managers: a Senior Development Manager who leads individual and major giving (with the Executive Director stewarding our highest-level donor relationships) and an Institutional Relations Manager who leads grant writing and Foundation Relations. This structure will allow the DoD to focus the majority of their time on growth strategy, corporate partnerships, signature events, and team leadership.

The DoD will serve as a member of Literations’ Leadership Team and oversee the Development
team.

Salary Range:

Base Salary Range: $120,000 – $127,000 (Commensurate with experience)
Total Compensation Range: Up to $140,000 (Inclusive of base and annual performance bonus)

To see our full position description and how to apply, click here.

Program Specialist, Boston: 30hours/week, hybrid

This role sits at the intersection of program operations, relationship management, and volunteer coaching, ensuring that every student receives consistent, high-quality literacy support each week.

This position reports directly to the Director of Programs. The Program Specialist provides weekly in-person support across their sites, with additional remote administrative work throughout the week. The role also requires attendance at in-person office days and staff meetings in Boston (at least 2-3x/month) and several organization-wide events annually.

This position is well-suited for an educator who believes in the power of community to transform educational outcomes and who is energized by developing and coaching volunteers to become effective, confident literacy coaches for the youngest learners who need it most.

Salary Range: $54,000-$59,000

To learn more and how to apply, review the full position description here.

Literations is an equal-opportunity employer, committed to creating and supporting a diverse work environment. Candidates of color, bi-/multilingual, bicultural, and LGBTQIA+ are strongly encouraged to apply.