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.

Program Specialist

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.

Literations has multiple Program Specialist opportunities.

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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.