Program Manager

Program Manager, Technical Assistance (remote within the U.S.)

About Raising a Reader

Raising a Reader (RAR) is a national nonprofit that partners with parents and educators to create brighter futures for children by strengthening family bonds. Family engagement is at the core of what we do. Our evidence-based programs help caring adults set their children up for success by creating shared reading routines, fostering social-emotional learning, healthy family relationships and learning skills needed to thrive in school and beyond. Through easy-to-use, multilingual materials and diverse stories, we meet families where they are and make shared reading more engaging and accessible for all children. 

We believe that all children deserve the opportunity to realize their potential. We believe that the best way to support children is by engaging and strengthening families, and that the lessons that last are those learned with love. We believe that reading helps children develop not just literacy skills, but also empathy, understanding, emotional intelligence and critical thinking.  We believe that literacy and education are key to closing persistent gaps and creating a more equitable future for our children and our communities – regardless of race, culture, language, income or ability.

Learn more at www.raisingareader.org.

Position Overview: 

The program manager is a reimagined role at Raising a Reader that will provide top-notch relationship management and implementation support to program partners and Affiliates while also strengthening and deepening the impact of the organization. Reporting to and in partnership with the Managing Director of Programs, this role will provide day-to-day programmatic support to program partners and overall program management. This role will work closely with every member of the team to ensure a continued high-quality and efficient program as we continue to grow our impact and reach.

This role is ideal for a collaborative, organized, and data-driven professional looking to make an impact with our early literacy family program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Successfully implement Raising a Reader’s programs nationally by: 

• Providing day-to-day support to program partners (we expect this to account for ~80% of this role)

  • Ensure programming is being implemented with fidelity and high-quality outcomes for the majority of RAR's portfolio.

  • Support program partner’s strong program performance and ongoing professional development as it pertains to program delivery and quality control.

  • Implement the annual program partner stewardship plan.

  • Provide technical assistance, onboarding, and training support to program partners

  • Develop and maintain accurate records, using the organization’s Salesforce database

  • Provide program team support on special projects/ initiatives, as needed

• Other projects may be assigned, including, but not limited to:

  • Supporting evaluation and impact measurement, including the collection, analysis, reporting, and presentation of the organization’s impact.

  • Support with external affairs, e.g. attending/ presenting at conferences, leading virtual seminars, and the like 

  • Support with Marketing and Communications projects, including drafting external communications related to program offerings and curriculum edits/ revisions 

Other duties as assigned.

This is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of children. Join us and be a part of a team that is changing the world, one book at a time.

Qualifications:

• Aligned with Raising a Reader’s mission and core values: 

  • Equity and Inclusion: All people are seen, heard, valued and included. 

  • Relationships: We approach all people and partnerships with kindness, purpose and gratitude. 

  • Families: We are here for families. 

  • Accountability: We believe that results matter. 

  • Essentialism: Our model is effective, simple, agile and elegant, and we prioritize what is essential to scale it effectively. 

• Two or more years’ of experience in nonprofit program management, preferably in early education, early literacy, or a closely related educational field in a nonprofit or school setting

• Demonstrated excellence in organizational, customer service, and project management skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills; a strong command of the English language and grammar

• Experience as a classroom teacher and/or creating or revising curriculum. This role may support curriculum revisions, so experience writing or editing curriculum is ideal, though not required.

• Demonstrated ability to effectively provide educational training and/or facilitation to families, caregivers, and professional staff 

• Strong problem solver with the ability to make quick, sound decisions and the ability to juggle multiple projects and priorities simultaneously

• Positive, can-do attitude with a solutions-oriented mindset

• Attention to detail and the ability to operate with considerable independence to effectively establish priorities and work accurately under time constraints

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information

• Proficiency using computers and software such as Microsoft Office, Google Suite applications, and Salesforce, and/or the ability to learn new technologies and software quickly

• A demonstrated commitment to advancing racial and socioeconomic justice and working with students and families from diverse communities and backgrounds

Compensation and Location

Pay: This full-time, exempt position's pay range is $60,000 - $75,000 annually. Final compensation amounts are determined by multiple factors, including candidate experience and geographic market, and may vary from the amounts provided. Generally, we expect this role to be paid near the $65,000 mark; however, we may pay more for specific geographic regions and/or highly desirable skills, experiences, and/or abilities. New staff are rarely brought in at the top of the range to ensure internal equity and to leave room for salary growth during an employee’s tenure at Raising a Reader.

Benefits: We offer competitive benefits, including top-tier medical, dental, and vision insurance, disability and life insurance, generous paid time off, 403(b), financial advising.

Location: Remote within the U.S. While all U.S. states will be considered, there is a preference to hire candidates within these states: CA, FL, MD, NC, NY, TX.

Travel: Travel will be occasionally required for this position. Estimated up to 10% travel in a given year.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Inclusion

Raising a Reader is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and equal opportunity. RAR is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, political affiliation, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws. RAR is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit a resume and a one-page cover letter outlining your unique qualifications for this role using the link below. The position will remain open until filled, though we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.