Reach Out and Read - Job Opportunities

Job Opportunities

Available Positions

Staff Accountant (Accounts Payable, Cash Receipts)

Grants Administrator

Office Manager

Development Associate

Development Assistant

Regional Coalition Manager

Reach Out and Read Program Manager, North Carolina

Design and Branding Manager

Public Awareness Manager

Ongoing Positions

Intern/Volunteer at the Reach Out and Read National Center or a Coalition

Volunteer at an Reach Out and Read Program

Staff Accountant (Accounts Payable, Cash Receipts)

Objectives Of the Position:

The Staff Accountant processes accounts payable, cash receipts, and prepares some journal entries and account reconciliations. Other supportive functions may be included according to the needs of the Finance Department. This individual ensures timely and accurate processing of disbursements and oversees maintenance of supporting records, maintaining compliance with Federal, State, and GAAP policies and regulations.

Supervision Received:

Manager of Accounting

Supervision Exercised:

None

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Accounts Payable:

Perform day-to-day operations of the accounts payable function auditing each invoice for errors, securing proof of delivery, to securing the managers approval through data entry, check printing, and mailing.
Interact with vendors and other ROR departments for information and problem resolution.
Maintain vendor records and collect all required documentation including W-9's.
Assist with the preparation of Form 1099s at year end.

Cash Receipts:

Daily Deposit - endorse checks for deposit only, photocopy, prepare the deposit into multiple bank accounts, enter the deposit into Blackbaud accounting software, compile and give appropriate backup to Development and Finance.
Process all credit card transactions for merchandise and donations.
Paypal - download daily donations and gives backup to Development.
Copy all checks for donations of $5,000 and above
Export daily cash report from Sage fundraising software to Excel, format worksheet and distribute to managers.

Other:

American Express Bill - collect and compile all backup, receipts and packing slips weekly. Research charges and produce monthly journal entry. Import journal entry into Blackbaud accounting software.
Prepare and record journal entries on a monthly basis as assigned.
Prepare account reconciliations on a monthly basis as assigned.
Assist with year end audit preparation.
Maintain open communication lines with other departments.

Other Duties:

Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Entrance Requirements:

The knowledge normally acquired through the completion of a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Accounting or the equivalent work experience.
Requires one to three years of experience within an accounting environment. Not for profit experience preferred.
Strong analytical skills, accuracy, and a very detail-oriented focus.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Exceptionally organized; ability to multitask, prioritize and meet deadlines while working in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work independently, take initiative, investigate discrepancies and find resolutions.
Excellent communication skills and diplomacy to interact and communicate effectively with external contacts and internal staff.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
High degree of proficiency with accounting software; Blackbaud Financial Edge Software preferred, knowledge of Sage fundraising software a plus.
Ability and willingness to work effectively as a team member and help in other areas of the department as needed.

Americans with Disabilities:

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans With Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case-by-case basis.

To Apply:

Apply to jobs@reachoutandread.org.
Please include salary requirements with application and let us know where you heard about the job.
Please include the job title in the header line of your email.
No phone calls please.

Grants Administrator

Objectives Of the Position:

Reach Out and Read is seeking a Grants Administrator to oversee a $3-million dollar grants portfolio. The Grants Administrator is directly responsible for the administration of all aspects of our awards, including review of proposals and assists with budget preparation, set-up in central finance systems, review all invoices, working with project managers on financial reports to funders, and maintenance of master agreement files. Works closely with project managers to ensure that the terms and conditions of agreements are met and properly documented, and communicates directly with project managers to obtain clarification of financial and administrative requirements. The Grants Administrator must strictly adhere to contract deadlines, remind colleagues to prepare reports for funders, track program expenditures for existing grants, and help develop budgets for new grant proposals. This position requires an exceptionally detail-oriented individual with strong diplomacy skills to properly manage Reach Out and Read's grants, coordinate development efforts, and provide necessary finance and accounting support.

Supervision Received:

Manager of Budgeting and Reporting

Supervision Exercised:

None

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Grant Administrator provides routine oversight and management of ROR's grant portfolio by monitoring externally funded grants, contracts, and award agreements.

Set up and maintain grant/project files and update with current information and amendments.
Develop budget tracking sheets in collaboration with Project Managers for grants and contracts that include, budget, actuals to date, projections, and variances.
Work with Manager, Budgeting & Reporting and colleagues to update projections.
Provide project managers with monthly status reports.
Prepare monthly/quarterly invoices for state and private contracts and financial status reports/reimbursement requests for federal projects and ensure accuracy and timeliness of these reports.
Understand and become well versed in grant and contract terms.
Alert Manager, Budgeting & Reporting and Project Managers of instances of non-compliance.
Become well versed on federal and state grant and contract guidelines and regulations.
Approve allowable expenses as they are charged to projects.
Ensure grant expenditures are optimized.
Assist in A-133 and general audit.
Ensure that budgets entered into Blackbaud accounting software are current.
Ensure that expense lines are within budget or that budget adjustments are made.
Act as liaison to all Reach Out and Read departments for grant-related issues.

Other Duties:

Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Entrance Requirements:

The knowledge normally acquired through the completion of a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Accounting or the equivalent. Four year Bachelors Degree preferred.
Proven track record in customer service, attention to detail, and problem solving.
Most possess strong organizational and prioritizing skills.
Ability to consistently meet deadlines.
Professional demeanor and ability to work effectively with all levels of staff and management.
Strong oral and written communication and quality control skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
Must be willing to take initiative, be extremely organized and handle multiple priorities.
Extensive experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
Demonstrated knowledge of automated accounting systems required; knowledge of Blackbaud preferred.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Experience with federal and state grant administration policies, and indirect cost allocations preferred.

Americans with Disabilities:

To Apply:

Office Manager

Objectives Of the Position:

Manages and coordinates the administrative functions of the entire office. Ensures that the office runs smoothly, efficiently and professionally on a daily basis. Assists with Human Resources acting as the liaison between Reach Out and Read and our Payroll and Benefits Administrator. Provides support for our Chief Executive Officer. Provides limited support for a number of Reach Out and Read's regional offices.

Supervision Received:

Director of Finance and Administration

Supervision Exercised:

None

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Telephone

Handles all telephone calls for the office and uses a professional and courteous speaking manner while on the telephone.
Maintains voicemail and phone systems and provides assistance to staff members as needed.

Timesheets

Timesheet maintenance (collection, compilation, input in our payroll and benefit's providers SAP system, faxing to them, copying, distributing to directors, filing, scanning & emailing to our payroll and benefits provider).

Mail

Responsible for posting all outgoing mail and bringing it the lobby and picking up current day's mail.
Responsible for sorting incoming mail.
Assists all staff members with postage machine, photocopy machine, and fax machine concerns and mail, photocopies and faxes as required.
Opens all accounts payables and date stamps them and forwards to the Staff Accountant (Accounts Payable and Cash Receipts) for processing.

Office Management

Coordinates with landlord regarding general office issues including security, air conditioning, water and lighting issues.
Monitors, orders, organizes, and maintains inventory of office supplies, kitchen supplies, and office equipment. Purchases as needed and stays within established budget.
Plans and organizes food and spaces for office staff meetings and functions.

Chief Executive Officer support

Provides support to the Chief Executive Officer and other Senior ROR leaders, including, but not limited to: scheduling appointments, scheduling meetings, taking meeting notes, following up on meeting-generated tasks, preparing documents and slides using PowerPoint, Excel and Microsoft Word.
Helps plans and implement meetings, including ROR Board meetings, and Coalition meetings, as appropriate.

Other

Filing of letters, paid invoices, state tax returns, etc.
Maintains all-staff office calendar (in paper and electronic formats) in an organized fashion.
Maintains Telephone list.
Maintains open communication with staff from all departments.
May require lifting of boxes for storing ROR materials in the ROR storage room or at off site location.
Assists with occasional fundraising events throughout the year.

Human Resources

Provides administrative support to ROR hiring managers by forwarding resumes, scheduling interviews, and handling communications with prospective applicants.
In conjunction with our payroll and benefits provider's HR staff, develop and maintain a system for responding to job applicants in a timely and courteous manner.
Develop and maintain a system for filing and storing applicant resumes and correspondence received at Reach Out and Read; provide copies to payroll and benefits provider.
Coordinate with our payroll and benefits provider's HR staff and ROR hiring managers to fill out all necessary paperwork, schedule interviews and medical screenings, and determine salary offers.
Coordinate new employee on-boarding, including working with other ROR staff to ensure appropriate training on ROR mission, staff activities, and office procedures.
Coordinate with Director of IT and hiring managers to ensure new employees are provided with computer, phone, furniture, and supplies appropriate to their job.
Serve as the primary liaison between our payroll and benefits provider's HR staff and the ROR National Center, ensuring distribution of all appropriate and relevant communications.
Coordinate annual performance review process for the ROR National Center, communicating our payroll and benefits provider's policies, forms, and standards to all supervisors in a timely manner. Collect and deliver all ROR performance reviews to our payroll and benefits provider in a timely manner and coordinate with the ROR Finance Department to ensure all raises are implemented in a timely manner.
Serve as a point of contact for HR forms and HR related information.
Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all ROR human resources information, including staffing plans, performance reviews, and salaries. Ensure the integrity and confidentiality of all HR documents and files.
Research and circulate internal and external training opportunities for ROR staff and maintain resource files for ROR staff interested in such opportunities.

Other Duties:

Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Entrance Requirements:

Work requires the knowledge normally acquired through the completion of an Associate's degree in Business Administration, Business Management, or the equivalent.
Work requires one to two years of experience helping manage the day to day workings of an office.
Not for profit experience preferred.
Excellent organizational skills.
Demonstrated ability to prioritize competing demands to ensure achievement of overall goals.
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong analytical skills and very detail-oriented.
The ability to work effectively as a team member with all levels of staff and ROR executive management.
The ability to work independently, take initiative and handle multiple priorities.
The ability to receive instruction from various individuals and accept supervision.
Knowledge and comfort with computer systems including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, & PowerPoint), using the Web.
Work in a not for profit environment is helpful.
Access to dependable and regular transportation.

Americans with Disabilities:

To Apply:

Development Associate

Objectives Of the Position:

The Development Associate will primarily conduct research and write grant proposals to foundations, corporations, and other grant-making organizations, and will persuasively communicate Reach Out and Read's mission and programs to potential funders. Reporting to the Director of Development, the Development Associate will assemble and submit grant requests, establish and maintain personal contact and relationships with foundation contacts, conduct prospect research, and maintain a calendar of submissions and other deadlines.

Supervision Received:

Chief Executive Officer

Supervision Exercised:

None

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Identify and research prospective grant opportunities through online databases, such as the Foundation Directory online, through annual reports and donor lists of other organizations, and through suggestions from the Reach Out and Read Board and staff members;
Develop and write grant proposals to foundations, corporations, and other grant-making organizations, persuasively communicating the organization's mission and programs to potential funders;
Prepare and submit a minimum of 2-3 high quality proposals valued at more than $350,000 per week for the Reach Out and Read National Center, Coalitions, and Sites;
Establish and maintain personal contact and relationships with foundation contacts and program officers;
Maintain calendar to ensure timely submission of letters of inquiry, proposal deadlines, and reports;
Run and maintain weekly reports of corporate and foundation solicitations, their status, and anticipated results and terms of commitments (i.e. gift restrictions);
Report on awarded grants as needed;
Provide supplemental information to prospects and funders, if required;
Prioritize projects to keep multiple projects moving in a timely manner;
Provide support in developing budgets as needed; and
Other responsibilities as requested by the Director of Development.

Other Duties:

Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications and Entrance Requirements:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Work requires two or more years of relevant work experience
Committed to and enthusiastic about Reach Out and Read's mission
Excellent research, analytical, writing and editing skills
Ability to craft funding proposals in a clear and compelling manner
Experience writing grants
Excellent organizational skills and detail-oriented
High level of computer literacy required and experience using online databases and other sources to locate biographical, financial, and philanthropic information
Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced and demanding environment
Familiarity with Foundation Center database a plus

Americans with Disabilities:

To Apply:

Development Assistant

Objectives Of the Position:

Provide specific administrative and project support for the Development Department

Supervision Received:

Chief Executive Officer

Supervision Exercised:

None

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Administrative

Prepares presentations, notices, agendas and reports for team members as needed
Prepares information packets, development materials
Prepares weekly team agenda and related reports
Answers phones for development department
Answers inquiries to fundraising@reachoutandread.org
Works with Finance to process online donations and phone donations
Responsible for monthly reporting to Finance and reconciliation
Responsible for daily reporting
Backup telephone support for receptionist
Schedules meetings involving CEO, department staff and other individuals

Research

Preliminary prospect research
Maintains prospect and proposal "tracker"

Database Management

Administers Sage for both National and Coalitions
Daily gift entry into Sage
Regular data entry of proposal/reporting information into Sage
Generate acknowledgements on timely basis
Run reports as needed
Run lists for newsletters and other donor communications
Ensures all donor/prospect communications entered into Sage

Other Duties:

Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications and Entrance Requirements:

The Knowledge normally acquired through the completion of a Bachelor's degree
Work requires one or more years of experience in an administrative position
Fundraising experience is a plus
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Proven track record in attention to detail and as a problem solver
Strong professional demeanor
Proven ability to handle multitude of tasks
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Experience with Sage Fundraising 50 a plus

Americans with Disabilities:

To Apply:

Regional Coalition Manager

Objectives Of the Position:

The Regional Coalition Manager oversees and supports the activities of a subset of Reach Out and Read Regional Coalitions (approximately 8-12) to ensure successful delivery of Coalition fundraising, programmatic, advocacy, and public relations goals. Duties include facilitating communication between Coalitions and the ROR National Center; serving as problem-solver, coach, and customer support to existing Coalition leadership, their staff, and their programs; and representing Coalition needs/perspective to National Center management team. Duties may include supervision of the Reach Out and Read Massachusetts Coalition Administrator

Supervision Received:

Sr. Director of National and State Programs

Supervision Exercised:

Professional-level contracted personnel at Reach Out and Read Coalitions

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Administrative

Oversee and manage compliance and activities of a subset of Reach Out and Read Coalitions, including fund development, providing technical support to Program Sites, and enhancing visibility of Reach Out and Read throughout the Coalition's region
Implement regular communication with the Coalition Leaders, creating connections between and among the National Center staff, and each Regional Coalition leader, and their Advisory Boards and Medical Directors
Provide technical assistance to Reach Out and Read Coalitions by developing and implementing strategies which ensure Coalition quality, their effective use of web-based IT tools, and their sustainability as they grow and develop
With other ROR managers and directors, participate in the planning and implementation of Coalition Leadership annual meetings, monthly conference calls, regular written communication, and other venues as required for the outreach and oversight duties of the National Center Programs team
Report frequently to the Sr. Director of National and State Programs and ROR Medical Director about the aggregate needs and concerns of Coalitions as a layer of ROR national infrastructure
Frequent national travel is required

Other Duties:

Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications and Entrance Requirements:

Master's degree in Education, Management, Nursing, Business Administration, or a closely related field is preferred
Requires at least five years of national, multi-site non-profit experience, preferably in a healthcare setting, or in a public health organization. ( An equivalent combination of education and experience, which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility, may be substituted for the above education and experience requirements.)
Experience with contract management and the award and distribution of public funds
Experience working effectively in a complex matrix of internal departmental teams
Experience leading small groups of medical professionals in focused problem solving
Experience in working independently, taking initiative, and managing multiple priorities
Experience with supervision of contracted clerical and professional personnel
Excellent organizational, communication, and small-group facilitation skills
Experience with Microsoft Office (Word and Excel and Access database software)

Americans with Disabilities:

To Apply:

Reach Out and Read Program Manager, North Carolina

Objectives Of the Position:

The Program Manager is a talented professional who provides region-wide leadership to and coordination of Reach Out and Read Programs. The Program Manager works closely with the Regional Director to expand, enhance and sustain Reach Out and Read Programs in local communities, helping to assure that children across North Carolina arrive at kindergarten prepared to succeed in school. The position provides a unique opportunity to take a nationally proven program to scale in North Carolina while simultaneously providing creative, collaborative leadership to an organization that partners with both the health care system and early learning efforts. The Program Manager is responsible for providing multi-site program support and quality assurance to enhance the capabilities of all Programs in North Carolina. The Program Manager is a visible leader for Reach Out and Read and valued strategic partner for the Regional Director and for the organization nationally, actively helping cultivate and maintain public and private partnerships. The Program Manager will work in a fast-paced, collegial and rapidly-expanding program.

Supervision Received:

Reach Out and Read Regional Director

Supervision Exercised:

Temporary staff, consultants, and Regional Coordinators, as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Quality Assurance and Training

Provide regular and on-going technical assistance and support to all Programs in North Carolina and develop relationships with clinical and administrative staff.
Conduct Program site visits to each Program in North Carolina at least annually to ensure appropriate implementation of the Reach Out and Read model and the integrity of all site-related data.
Oversee training of new Programs, their medical providers and support staff within 60 days after join date. Ensure existing Programs' have access to retraining opportunities as necessary.
Identify, enlist, and support a group of 2-4 regional medical champions, to assure consistent training and retraining of Reach Out and Read Program Providers and Coordinators.
Convene Reach Out and Read Coordinators and/or Medical Consultants at least annually to discuss best practices, support and enhance Programs, and facilitate dissemination of relevant information (by teleconference, workshop and/or meeting).
Periodically collect and analyze information about Programs in order to assess their training and technical assistance needs.
Assist in implementing quality assurance or improvement tools.

Program Expansion

Develop and implement efforts to recruit 5-8 new Programs serving approximately 5,000 additional children each year.
Provide technical assistance and support to prospective Programs in the application and start-up processes.

Customer Service

Serve as a primary contact for all Programs in North Carolina; ensure that 100% of inquires are responded to within no more than 2 business days.
Provide on-going technical assistance and support to ROR Programs, by phone, e-mail, and via site visits.
Coordinate the distribution of book funds and/or books to Programs.

Partnership Development

Assist Regional Director in implementing local, regional and statewide partnerships to help Reach Out and Read and its Programs become integrated within early learning and family support systems.
Provide information and support to Programs about partnership opportunities that help sustain and enhance their programs.
Provide technical assistance to Programs to support the development local supporters and donors.
Assist Regional Director with fund development in connection with Programs (e.g., arrange Site Visits for prospective that are needed for program exposure to support regional fundraising).
Help support the work of the North Carolina's Advisory Board.

Other

Regular travel, approximately 30% time throughout North Carolina, plus attendance at one to two national meetings per year is required.
Support the overall visibility, outreach, and communication efforts of Reach Out and Read in North Carolina.
Participate in regular correspondence and reporting with Regional Director to share Program data.

Other Duties:

Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications and Entrance Requirements:

The ideal candidate is a passionate and dedicated individual who wants to help lead a growing organization and has the following skills and experience:

Requires the knowledge normally acquired through the completion of an Bachelor's degree,or the equivalent work experience.
At least five years of program/project management experience
Excellent customer service skills with a strong desire to solve problems and work with doctors, nurses and medical practices
Strong interpersonal communications abilities, including effective small-group speaking experience
Self-motivated, independent worker who functions effectively in a "virtual" work environment, while being an enthusiastic, collaborative team member
Ability to effectively perform the roles of coach, mediator and facilitator
Demonstrated success cultivating and sustaining partnerships and relationships among diverse organizations
Excellent verbal and written communications skills, including strong editing skills
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines
Ability to effectively use electronic communications systems as primary work processes, including database systems, internet use, and MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Americans with Disabilities:

To Apply:

Design and Branding Manager

Objectives Of the Position:

The Design and Branding Manager is responsible for the design and production of Reach Out and Read print publications and electronic products. The Design and Branding Manager will develop and execute a strong, national visual identity for Reach Out and Read in all internal and external communications that is consistent with the Reach Out and Read brand and ensure timely delivery of communications products for the organization.

Supervision Received:

Director of Communications

Supervision Exercised:

None.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Manage the full design program at Reach Out and Read, supervising interns, consultants, and freelancers as needed, to deliver high quality, consistent creative materials.
Conceptualize, design, and produce a variety of Reach Out and Read print and electronic materials from concept to delivery, including - but not limited to - annual report/calendar, direct mail appeals, campaign postcards, posters, brochures, one-pagers and research summaries, information packets, cards, websites, email campaigns, and other promotional materials. Also responsible for development and production of existing designs and template materials.
Manage, grow, and develop the Reach Out and Read brand in all external and internal visual material, providing leadership in development of new materials throughout the organization.
Ensure adherence to Reach Out and Read brand guidelines, maintaining the visual brand identity and outward appearance of Reach Out and Read materials and products.
Work with Director of Communications and Public Awareness Manager to develop strategic plans, determine ongoing priorities, and allocate resources.
Work with Director of Information Technology to maintain and edit Reach Out and Read's internal and external websites, contributing to web design, vision, and organization of websites, and ensuring that Reach Out and Read websites align with visual brand identity.
Develop new communications products and templates for publications and electronic communications, to be used by Coalitions and departments throughout the nationwide Reach Out and Read organization.
Work with printers and manage production of projects. Attend press-checks as required or requested.
Engage in brainstorming sessions with the Communications Department, providing creative leadership on projects. Provide strategic advice on development of communications materials and present design directions. Consult directly with members of all departments throughout Reach Out and Read to discuss projects and design.
Provide feedback and guidance for Coalitions and Sites on materials produced for Reach Out and Read.
Manage project budgets, schedules, and resources.
Manage and grow the Reach Out and Read photography library.
Review, hire, and manage photographers with Director of Communications.

Other Duties:

Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Experience:

At least 3 -5 years of design experience in both print and interactive media and have a portfolio, website, and/or work samples, demonstrating design experience and growth, and examples of web and print campaign work.

Qualifications and Entrance Requirements:

The ideal candidate is a passionate and dedicated individual who wants to help lead a growing organization and has the following skills and experience:

Personnel, budget, and project management experience.
Demonstrated fluency and experience in the printing process and techniques, ability to work with printers through production process, and to learn new printing issues and techniques.
Fluency with the following software: MS Office suite, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat, Quark Xpress, ftp client software. Experience with Flash and Dreamweaver.
Ability to complete a wide array of design tasks with limited supervision.
Ability to multi-task, prioritize, meet deadlines, and handle multiple projects.
Proven ability to work well with clients and understand and address their needs, and ability to present and articulate design concepts and issues.
Understanding of print-production process and ability to work with printers through production. Must be capable of learning these skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

Americans with Disabilities:

To Apply:

Public Awareness Manager

Objectives Of the Position:

Raises awareness about the importance of early literacy and school readiness and the impact of Reach Out and Read nationwide through earned media, partnerships, and public awareness campaigns. Writes and pitches media alerts and press releases; writes, and places opinion-editorials and Public Service Announcements) in targeted media markets nationwide. Works with regional and national partners to plan literacy initiatives and campaigns.

Supervision Received:

Director of Communications

Supervision Exercised:

None.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Write and pitch media alerts and press releases; conduct appropriate follow-up
Strengthen organization's relationships with national and regional news media
Propose, write, and place opinion-editorials (op-eds) and letters to the editor in targeted newspapers nationwide
Place radio and television Public Service Announcements (PSAs) in targeted media markets nationwide
Develop template press materials for use by organization's regional leaders nationwide
Work with regional and national partners to plan literacy initiatives and campaigns
Leverage organization's social media networks to build awareness and support
Work with Director of Communications to coordinate awareness campaigns and initiatives with organization's regional leaders nationwide
Coordinate and generate media interest in special events
Maintain and update media lists and database
Coordinate and maintain ROR proprietary photography files

Other Duties:

Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Education:

Bachelor's degree. Concentration in communications, journalism, or public relations preferred.

Experience:

Five - eight years of relevant work experience

Qualifications and Entrance Requirements:

The ideal candidate is a passionate and dedicated individual who wants to help lead a growing organization and has the following skills and experience:

Superior written and verbal communications skills.
Proven ability to take initiative and manage a multitude of tasks.
Experience in cultivating long-term relationships with reporters and earning print and broadcast coverage. Ability to lead others on and provide direction for projects.
Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Americans with Disabilities:

To Apply:

Intern/Volunteer at the Reach Out and Read National Center or a Coalition

Reach Out and Read offers a number of internships and volunteer opportunities at both the National Center in Boston and our Coalition offices nationwide. Interns and volunteers provide critical support to all facets of the Reach Out and Read organization, including Programs Support, Communications, Fundraising, Finance, and Government Affairs. Contact the National Programs Coordinator at info@reachoutandread.org to learn more and apply!

Volunteer at a Reach Out and Read Program

The Reach Out and Read model depends on the support and involvement of thousands of volunteers nationwide. If you'd like to learn more about volunteering at an individual Reach Out and Read Program, click here.

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Questions?

Contact the National Programs Coordinator at info@reachoutandread.org.

Reach Out and Read National Center
56 Roland Street, Suite 100D
Boston, MA 02129
PHONE | 617-455-0600
EMAIL | info@reachoutandread.org
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