Manager, Program And Partnerships, California

Manager, Program and Partnerships, California

Remote, Los Angeles County, CA

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW

Raising a Reader (RAR) is a national nonprofit organization with a mission to engage caregivers in a routine of book sharing with their children from birth through age eight which fosters healthy brain development, healthy relationships, a love of reading, and the literacy skills critical for school success. Raising a Reader (RAR) stands firm in its unwavering commitment to equity, diversity, inclusivity and improving the lives of children in all communities across the United States. It is RAR’s belief that strengthening families and early literacy can be a cornerstone in creating equity and opportunity for all. Raising a Reader’s national network consists of over 300 member organizations and 3,000 trusted local sites. Learn more at raisingareader.org.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

The Program and Partnerships Manager, California is a critical role at Raising a Reader that will manage programs in California by providing top-notch relationship management. Reporting to Director, Program and Affiliate Relations, this role will steward close relationships with Raising a Reader’s customers, members, or program partners.

This role is ideal for a collaborative, organized, and driven professional looking to directly influence Raising a Reader’s impact and reach in California with a current priority focus in the Greater Los Angeles Region.

This role is a full-time, exempt position. Compensation for this role is competitive and in alignment with nonprofit roles in major U.S. markets. This role is fully remote; however, candidate must reside in or near Los Angeles County.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Deliver excellent relationship management and stewardship (60%)

  • Serve as the primary liaison to prospective and current Affiliates and program partners, managing a portfolio of Affiliates in California, with an initial emphasis in the Greater Los Angeles region.

  • Coordinate and facilitate both in-person and virtual training to support customers, members, or program partners.

  • Provide ongoing support and technical assistance to customers, members, or program partners, while ensuring that RAR programming is being implemented with a high-degree of fidelity.

  • Manage the sales needs of an assigned portfolio.

  • Ensure timely and responsive customer service.

  • Serve as a program expert by being knowledgeable about program offerings, impact, and outcomes.

  • Develop and maintain accurate records using Salesforce database.
    

• Community Engagement (20%)

  • Research and conduct outreach to prospective organizations, including local school districts and child-serving agencies to broaden Raising a Reader’s impact in targeted areas.

  • Provide strategic analysis support of potential growth and scale in member communities.

  • Represent Raising a Reader on local Committees and Coalitions as appropriate.

  • Coordinate and facilitate both in-person and virtual regional convenings of local customers, members and/or program partners, to promote peer-learning among the LA County network.

• Provide general support to Program and Partnerships team (20%)

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

  • Support in the onboarding and training of new customers, members, or program partners, nationwide.

Other duties as assigned. Up to 10% of travel may be required.

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

• Must be able to travel within Los Angeles county from site to site reliably up to 20% of the work week

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to follow appropriate processes and operational frameworks to complete necessary work

• Ability to manage and influence up and across the organization

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

• 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

• Ability to perform independently with minimal supervision, and function effectively as a member of a national remote team, to meet organization goals

• Experience tracking to revenue goals and targets

• A demonstrated commitment to advancing racial and socioeconomic justice

• Experience in early childhood development, K-12 education and/or other related field

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred and 4+ years of professional experience or equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Prior experience with strategic partnerships, business development, or affiliate management

Compensation and Location

Pay: The pay range for this position is $70,000 up to $80,000 annually, depending upon related experience. We expect this role to be paid near the $75,000 mark. 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) match, financial advising.

Location: White a remote position, this role must be located in or near Los Angeles County, California due to the nature of the position and travel requirements.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND INCLUSION

Raising a Reader has a deep commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and equal opportunity.  We are committed to building a team that is representative of our community.

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.  If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions, of employment, please contact rarinquiry@raisingareader.org.  Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format and/or using specialized equipment. 

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter using the following using the link below. The position will remain open until filled, though we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.