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Hello,
We are thrilled that you are interested in joining our amazing team of dedicated professionals who strive for excellence in all things.
The cornerstone of Literacy Now is relationships with the children and families we serve, with one another, with school personnel, and with our volunteers, donors, and partners. Relationships and hearts for service are our secret sauce. The children we serve are brimming with potential and eager to learn. What a joy it is to watch them bloom as the year progresses!
We look forward to reviewing your resume as, together, we can empower kids through reading.
For the children,
Jacque Daughtry
Chief Executive Officer
Organizational Values
Relationships
with students, their families, school personnel, volunteers, supporters, and in communities we serve.Partnerships
with parents, schools, and other non-profits, and community at large.Access
for all children to high quality programs that develop the whole child — literacy skills, social/emotional competencies, and leadership skills.Staff Core Values
Mission Driven
to bring deep passion and commitment to our mission to ensure children have access to high-quality programming.Connect
with students, their families, schools, community sites, and each other.Inspire
all children to live up to their full potential to learn and succeed.Current Job Openings
Staff Benefits / Incentives
Twelve-month employees working at least 30 hours /week only.- A competitive salary and benefits including 7 weeks off (PTO & holidays) each year.
- Hybrid work schedules – some flexibility in hours and up to 2 days/week working from home.
- Team focused. Teammates and leadership are there to assist when you need help.
- Open-door management style – we welcome and solicit feedback in all areas.
- An entrepreneurial spirit, fast-paced environment, but with a strong belief in work-life balance.
- Mission-centric organization where everyone’s top priority is doing the very best for the children we serve.
- A positive environment where successes are celebrated and failures are learning opportunities.
- An opportunity to make a positive impact in your city working alongside some of the most genuine, caring, and dedicated people you will ever meet
16 days
accrued PTO/yr if 40hrs/wk& 9 days/yr if 30hrs/wk
21 days
accrued PTO/yr after 5 years of service4 weeks
of paid holidays throughout the year, which includes 3 days at Thanksgiving, 2 weeks at Christmas, and 2.5 days for Spring Break in addition to the standard holidays.Health Savings Account
Eligible for health insurance
for which Literacy Now pays a portion (65% - 85%) of the premium depending upon the plan chosen.All Staff
Have the opportunity to work in a supportive environment filled with dedicated co-workers where individuals are highly valued and work/life balance is prioritized.In-depth training and ongoing professional development opportunities
Staff Celebrations: birthdays, socials, holiday and year-end parties, and individual recognitions
Eligibility for annual performance-based bonus if financial goals are met / budget allows
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