Edit: This position has been filled.

Looking to make a difference in the lives of disadvantaged children? We are hiring an Operations Director!

Kids Need to Read is seeking an extremely organized, self-motivated, energetic and fun-loving individual to fill the crucial role of Operations Director. The essential job function of the Operations Director is to oversee and implement the back end duties of the daily operations at Kids Need to Read, including internal systems and processes, program infrastructure and development, programs and events, internal and external communications, and various administrative tasks.

Kids Need to Read improves the lives of disadvantaged children by providing inspiring book collections and engaging literacy programs to underfunded schools, libraries, and organizations across the nation. For many of the children it serves, Kids Need to Read represents a crucial link to a strong literacy education, and its programs help build and nurture support systems that these children may be lacking elsewhere in their lives.

This position reports to and is accountable to the Executive Director, while working closely with the Warehouse Supervisor. Operations Director must have excellent writing skills and be able to work in high-stress situations with ease, confidence and efficiency. Previous marketing and/or campaign development skills are preferable.

This is a regular full-time position, working forty hours per week with a flexible schedule based on business needs. Nights and weekends may be required from time to time.

Please submit a cover letter and resume to denise@kidsneedtoread.org.

Operations Director Job Description

Reports to: Executive Director

Working under the supervision of the Executive Director, the Operations Director is the front line for day-to-day communications, program implementation, scheduling, and overseeing warehouse staff, while ensuring Kids Need to Read achieves its objectives.

Job Specifications:

• Clearly communicate verbally and through e-mail for inquiries related to the organization, including donors and program recipients
• Oversee Kids Need to Read programs and services
• Develop marketing campaigns and publications
• Maintain social media channels and newsletter
• Maintain donor database
• Send donor thank you letters/tax receipts on a timely basis
• Oversee the purchasing and distribution of books
• Maintain eBay store and shipping of sold items
• Schedule events for The Page Coach, READ Together, Build-A-Book, Storybook Adventures and more
• Be willing and able to coordinate large groups of volunteers to assist in the organization of book donations and warehouse
• Supervise preparation, loading, unloading, setup, and teardown at events
• Provide any additional services under the direction of the Executive Director

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Experience with marketing, email, and social media campaigns
• Ability to report on digital marketing impact (i.e. Google Analytics, AdWords, etc.)
• Database management
• Leadership and delegation to staff and volunteers
• Knowledge of principles and practices of organizational skills
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to remain calm under stressful situations at programs and events
• Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of client, staff and agency information
• Knowledge of children’s books preferred, but not required
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills preferred, but not required