Employment Opportunities

Cleveland Reads successfully impacts children’s reading skills and families’ ability to support their child’s ability to read. We do this through programming that uses dynamic, easy-to-use Lit Kits that make reading books fun while building literacy skills. This program is ready for expansion and we need a dynamic Program Manager to lead the effort.

If you have a successful track record growing and managing programs and are energized by the opportunity to take successful programs to the next level, you may be our next Program Manager.

POSITION TITLE: Program Manager 

REPORTS TO: Executive Director 

POSITION DESCRIPTION:  

The Program Manager serves as the direct link between Cleveland Reads and both the clients it serves and the organizations with whom it partners. This person will oversee the delivery and expansion of Cleveland Reads programs at various community sites, ensuring that quality outcomes are consistently achieved and grant commitments are met. In addition, the Program Manager will also build productive collaborations and partnerships with community agencies.

The Program Manager works hand-in-hand with the Executive Director to ensure that Cleveland Reads programs generate revenue and deliver results.

In addition the Program Manager coordinates research, development, and implementation of materials and products.

REQUIREMENTS:  

• Bachelor’s degree, education or non-profit administration degree preferred. Advanced degree strongly preferred.
• At least 3 years experience in non-profit management successfully managing, implementing, and coordinating multiple projects and/or programs concurrently is a must.
• Early learning and/or literacy knowledge strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills.
• Demonstrated organizing skills including the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.
• Ability to convert literacy concepts and ideas into operational programs and services.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and desktop publishing programs.

Resume and cover letter may be sent to:

Suzanne Seifert or Recruiter
Cleveland Reads
1131 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44115

Please, no phone calls will be accepted.