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posted_at: 6 days agoschedule_type: Full-timesalary: 16 an hour
Reading Is Fundamental Pittsburgh is now hiring Storymobile Team Member in Pittsburgh, PA 15212. View job listing details and apply now.
Reading Is FUNdamental Pittsburgh is looking for a bright, energetic, entrepreneurial individual to join our team and play an integral role as we relaunch in-person programming amid “the new normal.”...
RIF Pittsburgh is dedicated to reducing the literacy gap in our community by providing books and motivational
Reading Is Fundamental Pittsburgh is now hiring Storymobile Team Member in Pittsburgh, PA 15212. View job listing details and apply now.
Reading Is FUNdamental Pittsburgh is looking for a bright, energetic, entrepreneurial individual to join our team and play an integral role as we relaunch in-person programming amid “the new normal.”...
RIF Pittsburgh is dedicated to reducing the literacy gap in our community by providing books and motivational literacy programming to our community’s most economically disadvantaged children.
The Storymobile program offers RIF Pittsburgh a unique opportunity to engage at-risk families and children in their own neighborhoods. In bi-weekly visits, this lending library-on-wheels travels to early childhood centers, pre-K and K classrooms and public housing communities to engage parents, caregivers, and children on the importance of literacy. These frequent visits allow RIF Pittsburgh to build strong relationships within these communities, tailor programming to their unique preferences and needs, and hopefully develop the Storymobile into a gathering place for positive, multi-generational interaction. Our Storymobile also participates in community events throughout the year, increasing our presence and impact, as well as raising awareness of our activities and our role in the local literacy community.
The Storymobile Team Member will participate in all aspects of the program including program development and delivery and community and partner relations.
At RIF, we recruit people, not qualifications. Each member of our team is hired because we believe they will be a true asset in helping to carry out our mission and vision, and we shape their role at RIF around their talents.
Qualifications:
· A passion for and experience in working with youth and underserved populations
· A teaching, early childhood and/or literacy background a plus
· A can-do attitude, the ability to manage multiple tasks and excellent problem-solving skills
· Highly motived, innovative, well-organized, and able to prioritize duties
· Must be a team player, understand the nature of a small organization and be open to do whatever needs to be done
· Solid computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel Point; experience with library software, design software and web development a plus
· Position requires full operation of the Storymobile vehicles
Underrepresented candidates, including Black and non-Black people of color, and people who identify as LGBTQ+, are encouraged to apply.
TO APPLY:
Please email resume and cover letter with salary requirements to: info at rifpittsburgh.org
For more information on RIF Pittsburgh, visit www.rifpittsburgh.org
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
Schedule:
• Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location Show more details...
Reading Is FUNdamental Pittsburgh is looking for a bright, energetic, entrepreneurial individual to join our team and play an integral role as we relaunch in-person programming amid “the new normal.”...
RIF Pittsburgh is dedicated to reducing the literacy gap in our community by providing books and motivational literacy programming to our community’s most economically disadvantaged children.
The Storymobile program offers RIF Pittsburgh a unique opportunity to engage at-risk families and children in their own neighborhoods. In bi-weekly visits, this lending library-on-wheels travels to early childhood centers, pre-K and K classrooms and public housing communities to engage parents, caregivers, and children on the importance of literacy. These frequent visits allow RIF Pittsburgh to build strong relationships within these communities, tailor programming to their unique preferences and needs, and hopefully develop the Storymobile into a gathering place for positive, multi-generational interaction. Our Storymobile also participates in community events throughout the year, increasing our presence and impact, as well as raising awareness of our activities and our role in the local literacy community.
The Storymobile Team Member will participate in all aspects of the program including program development and delivery and community and partner relations.
At RIF, we recruit people, not qualifications. Each member of our team is hired because we believe they will be a true asset in helping to carry out our mission and vision, and we shape their role at RIF around their talents.
Qualifications:
· A passion for and experience in working with youth and underserved populations
· A teaching, early childhood and/or literacy background a plus
· A can-do attitude, the ability to manage multiple tasks and excellent problem-solving skills
· Highly motived, innovative, well-organized, and able to prioritize duties
· Must be a team player, understand the nature of a small organization and be open to do whatever needs to be done
· Solid computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel Point; experience with library software, design software and web development a plus
· Position requires full operation of the Storymobile vehicles
Underrepresented candidates, including Black and non-Black people of color, and people who identify as LGBTQ+, are encouraged to apply.
TO APPLY:
Please email resume and cover letter with salary requirements to: info at rifpittsburgh.org
For more information on RIF Pittsburgh, visit www.rifpittsburgh.org
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
Schedule:
• Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location Show more details...
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posted_at: 18 days agoschedule_type: Full-timesalary: 80K–90K a year
JOIN AN AMAZING TEAM. DO AMAZING WORK.
Reading Is Fundamental is committed to a literate America by inspiring a passion for reading among all children, providing quality content to make an impact and engaging communities in the solution to give every child the fundamentals for success. As the nation's largest children's literacy non-profit, Reading Is Fundamental maximizes every contribution to... ensure all children have the ability to read and
JOIN AN AMAZING TEAM. DO AMAZING WORK.
Reading Is Fundamental is committed to a literate America by inspiring a passion for reading among all children, providing quality content to make an impact and engaging communities in the solution to give every child the fundamentals for success. As the nation's largest children's literacy non-profit, Reading Is Fundamental maximizes every contribution to... ensure all children have the ability to read and succeed.
CAREER OPPORTUNITY
Reporting directly to the Senior Director of Annual Giving, the Senior Manager of Leadership Gifts will build the major donor program for Reading Is Fundamental (RIF), while managing a portfolio of major gift prospects and overseeing the development and execution of a multi-year comprehensive campaign.
The Senior Manager of Leadership Gifts will grow and expand the scope and scale of RIF's major gift efforts and formulate strategy and implementation action plans to achieve major gift fundraising goals. The position will work collaboratively with the CEO, RIF leadership, and other key stakeholders.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
• Directly manages a portfolio of approximately 125 prospects and major donors through frequent in-person, email, and phone engagement, and solicitation.
• Ultimately responsible for a goal of raising a minimum of $1-3M annually.
• Identify current supporters for larger philanthropic engagement; create and implement individualized moves management plans.
• Prepare proposals, solicitations, and other correspondence for donors and prospects.
• Plan and manage all aspects of outreach events for donors and prospects in the portfolio in collaboration with the relevant staff.
• Support the development, growth, and stewardship of RIF's planned giving pipeline by educating donors about legacy gift opportunities and soliciting planned gifts when appropriate.
• Travel is expected 30% of the time to achieve a face-to-face visits goal. Some travel will be outside the immediate DC region.
REQUIREMENTS:
• 5+ years of experience in fundraising or a closely related area, involving the solicitation of major gifts; or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Maintains working knowledge of current trends in major gift fundraising and best practices.
• Experience soliciting 5-7+ figure donations, both in-person and virtually
• A proven track record of converting prospective donors into major donors.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to relate to donors, volunteers, colleagues, and leadership.
• Self-motivated (a "self-starter"), innovative, and having the ability to work with considerable independence within the context of a team environment and a network of relationships.
• Superior written and oral communication, negotiating, organizational, analytical, and fundraising skills, including the ability to interpret financial information and manage data.
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Word, and Excel, as well as Raisers' Edge (RE).
• Familiarity with financial planning, tax, and charitable gift laws, and planned giving vehicles and methods.
• Capital Campaign experience preferred.
Hybrid position Located in Washington, DC.
To Apply: Please submit your cover letter including your salary requirement, and resume for consideration.
RIF offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental and vision plans, generous annual leave, a 403(b) plan with company contribution and company paid life and disability. RIF supports our employee's work life balance and offers a hybrid work model along with flexible work schedules.
To protect the health and well-being of our colleagues and maintain the safety of the communities where we operate, we follow CDC, federal and local guidance to help minimize the spread of COVID-19. RIF requires all employees be vaccinated, and all newly hired employees must be fully vaccinated before their start date. Proof of vaccination is required and will be kept confidential.
RIF is an equal opportunity employer Show more details...
Reading Is Fundamental is committed to a literate America by inspiring a passion for reading among all children, providing quality content to make an impact and engaging communities in the solution to give every child the fundamentals for success. As the nation's largest children's literacy non-profit, Reading Is Fundamental maximizes every contribution to... ensure all children have the ability to read and succeed.
CAREER OPPORTUNITY
Reporting directly to the Senior Director of Annual Giving, the Senior Manager of Leadership Gifts will build the major donor program for Reading Is Fundamental (RIF), while managing a portfolio of major gift prospects and overseeing the development and execution of a multi-year comprehensive campaign.
The Senior Manager of Leadership Gifts will grow and expand the scope and scale of RIF's major gift efforts and formulate strategy and implementation action plans to achieve major gift fundraising goals. The position will work collaboratively with the CEO, RIF leadership, and other key stakeholders.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
• Directly manages a portfolio of approximately 125 prospects and major donors through frequent in-person, email, and phone engagement, and solicitation.
• Ultimately responsible for a goal of raising a minimum of $1-3M annually.
• Identify current supporters for larger philanthropic engagement; create and implement individualized moves management plans.
• Prepare proposals, solicitations, and other correspondence for donors and prospects.
• Plan and manage all aspects of outreach events for donors and prospects in the portfolio in collaboration with the relevant staff.
• Support the development, growth, and stewardship of RIF's planned giving pipeline by educating donors about legacy gift opportunities and soliciting planned gifts when appropriate.
• Travel is expected 30% of the time to achieve a face-to-face visits goal. Some travel will be outside the immediate DC region.
REQUIREMENTS:
• 5+ years of experience in fundraising or a closely related area, involving the solicitation of major gifts; or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Maintains working knowledge of current trends in major gift fundraising and best practices.
• Experience soliciting 5-7+ figure donations, both in-person and virtually
• A proven track record of converting prospective donors into major donors.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to relate to donors, volunteers, colleagues, and leadership.
• Self-motivated (a "self-starter"), innovative, and having the ability to work with considerable independence within the context of a team environment and a network of relationships.
• Superior written and oral communication, negotiating, organizational, analytical, and fundraising skills, including the ability to interpret financial information and manage data.
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Word, and Excel, as well as Raisers' Edge (RE).
• Familiarity with financial planning, tax, and charitable gift laws, and planned giving vehicles and methods.
• Capital Campaign experience preferred.
Hybrid position Located in Washington, DC.
To Apply: Please submit your cover letter including your salary requirement, and resume for consideration.
RIF offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental and vision plans, generous annual leave, a 403(b) plan with company contribution and company paid life and disability. RIF supports our employee's work life balance and offers a hybrid work model along with flexible work schedules.
To protect the health and well-being of our colleagues and maintain the safety of the communities where we operate, we follow CDC, federal and local guidance to help minimize the spread of COVID-19. RIF requires all employees be vaccinated, and all newly hired employees must be fully vaccinated before their start date. Proof of vaccination is required and will be kept confidential.
RIF is an equal opportunity employer Show more details...
via Idealist
posted_at: 11 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
There is a significant and cyclical literacy crisis in America today, and it begins with our children. Twenty-five million children in the U.S. cannot read proficiently and the disruption in education due to the pandemic has worsened the problem as millions of children missed out on academic learning in the classroom; younger and lower-income students have experienced the most significant... loss.
As the nation’s largest children’s literacy non-profit,
There is a significant and cyclical literacy crisis in America today, and it begins with our children. Twenty-five million children in the U.S. cannot read proficiently and the disruption in education due to the pandemic has worsened the problem as millions of children missed out on academic learning in the classroom; younger and lower-income students have experienced the most significant... loss.
As the nation’s largest children’s literacy non-profit, Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) is facing America’s literacy crisis head-on. RIF is sponsoring five AmeriCorps VISTA Program Coordinators with a passion for children’s literacy to join us in the effort to support children in finding the JOY in reading by making books and engaging resources accessible to all and set America’s children on a path of growth and opportunity.
The five AmeriCorps VISTA Program Coordinators will support educational outcomes for students in Pre-K through 8th grade –including those attending schools with low educational achievement levels as well as those in communities with higher-than-average poverty levels—by bolstering support for literacy programs and increasing the capacity of local partners. The VISTA members will identify and implement strategies aimed at strengthening the capacity of communities to engage in literacy activities. The VISTA members will enhance RIF’s partnerships and local capacity building in 5 cities: Chicago; Baltimore; Washington, DC; Cleveland; and New Orleans. Each member will be assigned to one of the designated cities.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Identify current children’s/family literacy efforts in the designated community and assess gaps in community literacy providers and services to develop new outreach strategies and increase services in underserved communities.
• Research and recruit local site-based partners such as schools, childcare facilities, and other youth-serving non-profits, within the designated community, and acting as main the point of contact at RIF.
• Facilitate conversations with community members to identify common needs, evaluate the current capacity of local partners, and build/bolster relationships to further RIF’s work.
• Develop and support a professional learning community (PLC) to better reach and engage educators, literacy service providers, community members, civic leaders, and other supporters.
• Create literacy-related content, including educator and parent engagement resources, to drive student reading engagement, motivation, frequency, and joy.
• Collect and evaluate feedback to enhance resources and support provided by RIF.
• Ensure RIF’s community members, within the specified city, receive the support needed to effectively carry out their programs at the local level.
• Lead internal briefings on the status of the project to keep all stakeholders informed.
• Inform the team of potential gaps in resource needs and identify opportunities to better support the specific community with RIF programs.
Skills and Qualifications
This is an impactful opportunity for an individual dedicated to serving the communities in which we are present. This position is most suitable for recent college graduates and/or graduate students who have a background in education, communications or related fields; however, applicants with comparable experience will also be considered and are encouraged to apply.
• Associates Degree or higher
• Ability to complete AmeriCorps Terms and Conditions
• Experience in relationship building, capacity building, and/or education preferred
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools and basic database software
• Must be detail oriented and a quick learner
• Strong planning and organizational skills required
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, including both verbal and written skills and the ability to produce quality written materials
• Must be able to function autonomously and as part of a team within a fast-paced and fluid environment while handling multiple projects and deadlines
The VISTA members will work in RIF’s Washington, DC office; the schedule is hybrid (4 days per week in the office; remote work on Fridays). The office is located at 750 First St., NE, Suite 920, Washington, DC 20002.
To protect the health and well-being of its colleagues and maintain the safety of the communities where we operate, the organization follows CDC, federal and local guidance to help minimize the spread of COVID-19. The organization requires all employees be vaccinated, and all newly hired employees must be fully vaccinated before their start date. Proof of vaccination is required and will be kept confidential.
Program Benefits:
AmeriCorps VISTA offers the following benefits to members. All benefits are subject to AmeriCorps VISTA program conditions:
• Relocation allowance
• Choice of education award or end of service stipend
• Childcare assistance (if eligible)
• Training
• Living allowance
• Health coverage. See http://www.vistacampus.gov/healthcare for details.
Reading Is Fundamental will also cooperate with any academic or training programs relevant to award of academic credit for the experience. VISTA members will have the opportunity to travel to their designated city at least once during their term. Members will have the opportunity to participate in general professional development, as well as training in the areas of education and children’s literacy provided by Reading Is Fundamental.
All applications must be submitted through the following AmeriCorps posting: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?fromSearch=true&id=116441 Show more details...
As the nation’s largest children’s literacy non-profit, Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) is facing America’s literacy crisis head-on. RIF is sponsoring five AmeriCorps VISTA Program Coordinators with a passion for children’s literacy to join us in the effort to support children in finding the JOY in reading by making books and engaging resources accessible to all and set America’s children on a path of growth and opportunity.
The five AmeriCorps VISTA Program Coordinators will support educational outcomes for students in Pre-K through 8th grade –including those attending schools with low educational achievement levels as well as those in communities with higher-than-average poverty levels—by bolstering support for literacy programs and increasing the capacity of local partners. The VISTA members will identify and implement strategies aimed at strengthening the capacity of communities to engage in literacy activities. The VISTA members will enhance RIF’s partnerships and local capacity building in 5 cities: Chicago; Baltimore; Washington, DC; Cleveland; and New Orleans. Each member will be assigned to one of the designated cities.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Identify current children’s/family literacy efforts in the designated community and assess gaps in community literacy providers and services to develop new outreach strategies and increase services in underserved communities.
• Research and recruit local site-based partners such as schools, childcare facilities, and other youth-serving non-profits, within the designated community, and acting as main the point of contact at RIF.
• Facilitate conversations with community members to identify common needs, evaluate the current capacity of local partners, and build/bolster relationships to further RIF’s work.
• Develop and support a professional learning community (PLC) to better reach and engage educators, literacy service providers, community members, civic leaders, and other supporters.
• Create literacy-related content, including educator and parent engagement resources, to drive student reading engagement, motivation, frequency, and joy.
• Collect and evaluate feedback to enhance resources and support provided by RIF.
• Ensure RIF’s community members, within the specified city, receive the support needed to effectively carry out their programs at the local level.
• Lead internal briefings on the status of the project to keep all stakeholders informed.
• Inform the team of potential gaps in resource needs and identify opportunities to better support the specific community with RIF programs.
Skills and Qualifications
This is an impactful opportunity for an individual dedicated to serving the communities in which we are present. This position is most suitable for recent college graduates and/or graduate students who have a background in education, communications or related fields; however, applicants with comparable experience will also be considered and are encouraged to apply.
• Associates Degree or higher
• Ability to complete AmeriCorps Terms and Conditions
• Experience in relationship building, capacity building, and/or education preferred
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools and basic database software
• Must be detail oriented and a quick learner
• Strong planning and organizational skills required
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, including both verbal and written skills and the ability to produce quality written materials
• Must be able to function autonomously and as part of a team within a fast-paced and fluid environment while handling multiple projects and deadlines
The VISTA members will work in RIF’s Washington, DC office; the schedule is hybrid (4 days per week in the office; remote work on Fridays). The office is located at 750 First St., NE, Suite 920, Washington, DC 20002.
To protect the health and well-being of its colleagues and maintain the safety of the communities where we operate, the organization follows CDC, federal and local guidance to help minimize the spread of COVID-19. The organization requires all employees be vaccinated, and all newly hired employees must be fully vaccinated before their start date. Proof of vaccination is required and will be kept confidential.
Program Benefits:
AmeriCorps VISTA offers the following benefits to members. All benefits are subject to AmeriCorps VISTA program conditions:
• Relocation allowance
• Choice of education award or end of service stipend
• Childcare assistance (if eligible)
• Training
• Living allowance
• Health coverage. See http://www.vistacampus.gov/healthcare for details.
Reading Is Fundamental will also cooperate with any academic or training programs relevant to award of academic credit for the experience. VISTA members will have the opportunity to travel to their designated city at least once during their term. Members will have the opportunity to participate in general professional development, as well as training in the areas of education and children’s literacy provided by Reading Is Fundamental.
All applications must be submitted through the following AmeriCorps posting: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?fromSearch=true&id=116441 Show more details...
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schedule_type: Full-time
Product Manager
As the Product Manager for Reading Is Fundamental (RIF), you will develop and execute roadmaps to enhance and expand our digital portfolio, translate user feedback into actionable product enhancements for the development team, and ensure our digital properties run efficiently and effectively. In partnership with children's literacy experts and the RIF leaders of marketing and... programs and content, you will create strategies to ensure
Product Manager
As the Product Manager for Reading Is Fundamental (RIF), you will develop and execute roadmaps to enhance and expand our digital portfolio, translate user feedback into actionable product enhancements for the development team, and ensure our digital properties run efficiently and effectively. In partnership with children's literacy experts and the RIF leaders of marketing and... programs and content, you will create strategies to ensure we have a diverse, engaging, stable, and sustainable digital portfolio. The current portfolio is comprised of four products and is a mix of successful and well-established web-based products and applications (RIF.org and Skybrary) and emerging open-access resources (Literacy Central and Literacy Network).
RIF is a collaborative and passionate team dedicated to creating a literate America. Your work will ensure our digital products provide measurable value for educators, children, and families, are easy and fun to use, and evolve to support learners with equitable access to high-quality and engaging content anytime, anywhere.
The Work You'll Do
- With a user-centered approach, evaluate the current digital portfolio to identify and prioritize needed feature enhancements; develop and implement product roadmaps; manage product enhancements with our engineering team; and create future capabilities, for example, scaling up to support middle school learners.
- Establish systems to gather qualitative and quantitative user feedback, conduct market trend analysis, and analyze relevant site data to develop high-quality integrated digital experiences that meet our users' needs and stakeholder requirements.
- Manage enhancements to our content management system (Drupal) that supports the majority of the digital portfolio.
- Manage vendor relationships to ensure our digital portfolio remains relevant and adapts to the rapidly changing digital environment.
- Provide supervision and guidance to the Web Content Associate.
What's Attractive to the Right Candidate?
- As the Product Manager, you will own the strategy for our entire suite of digital products, build from our strong network of active and engaged users, and usher our organization into the next era of what educators and children need to succeed through reading.
- You'll work alongside an innovative team of professionals passionate about reaching learners to support a culture of literacy and deliver collective impact nationwide.
- Throughout our 55-year history, RIF has been a champion of racial justice and equity through literacy. Your work will ensure that our products support reducing the gap in reading performance among underrepresented student populations.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a related field and 7-10 years of experience in all aspects of product development.
- Proven track record of managing a variety of technology platforms.
- Demonstrated success with project management, project budgeting, and vendor relations.
- Experience working with key stakeholders to define product requirements based on business objectives and stakeholder input.
- Understanding of content management systems; Drupal is preferred.
- Experience in K-12 education or consumer-based children's products is preferred.
Salary, Work Environment, and Benefits
- The budgeted salary range for this position is $110K- $120K.
- RIF supports our employees' work-life balance. You'll enjoy a hybrid work schedule that balances the flexibility of working from home with the synergy of working alongside your co-workers in the office.
- RIF offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental & vision plans, generous annual leave, a 403(b) plan with company contribution, and company-paid life and disability.
About Reading Is Fundamental
Reading Is Fundamental is committed to a literate America by inspiring a passion for reading among all children, providing quality content to make an impact and engaging communities in the solution to give every child the fundamentals for success. We believe every child deserves an opportunity to own books, learn how to read, and obtain the fundamental building blocks to achieve their highest potential. Literacy opens doors and enables every child the chance to live their own journey. Through partnerships with book publishers, volunteers, community groups, organizations, and like-minded corporations, we have distributed more than 420 million books and impacted the lives of more than 72 million children in all 50 states, D.C., and Puerto Rico.
To Apply
We encourage you to apply even if your experience is not a 100% match with the position description; we will consider people from a variety of backgrounds and career experiences.
Use the "Apply" button on this page or simply email your resume to Lilly Khan at resumes@staffingadvisors.com with "RIF - Product Manager #2022-2743 SA" as the subject.
Job responsibilities are similar to the following positions: Lead Product Owner, Senior Product Manager , Product Owner.
Staffing Advisors is committed to reducing bias in every aspect of the hiring process. We have long recommended an evidence-based approach to hiring. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.
External Company Name: Staffing Advisors of Maryland
External Company URL: www.staffingadvisors.com
Street: 750 First Street, NE Show more details...
As the Product Manager for Reading Is Fundamental (RIF), you will develop and execute roadmaps to enhance and expand our digital portfolio, translate user feedback into actionable product enhancements for the development team, and ensure our digital properties run efficiently and effectively. In partnership with children's literacy experts and the RIF leaders of marketing and... programs and content, you will create strategies to ensure we have a diverse, engaging, stable, and sustainable digital portfolio. The current portfolio is comprised of four products and is a mix of successful and well-established web-based products and applications (RIF.org and Skybrary) and emerging open-access resources (Literacy Central and Literacy Network).
RIF is a collaborative and passionate team dedicated to creating a literate America. Your work will ensure our digital products provide measurable value for educators, children, and families, are easy and fun to use, and evolve to support learners with equitable access to high-quality and engaging content anytime, anywhere.
The Work You'll Do
- With a user-centered approach, evaluate the current digital portfolio to identify and prioritize needed feature enhancements; develop and implement product roadmaps; manage product enhancements with our engineering team; and create future capabilities, for example, scaling up to support middle school learners.
- Establish systems to gather qualitative and quantitative user feedback, conduct market trend analysis, and analyze relevant site data to develop high-quality integrated digital experiences that meet our users' needs and stakeholder requirements.
- Manage enhancements to our content management system (Drupal) that supports the majority of the digital portfolio.
- Manage vendor relationships to ensure our digital portfolio remains relevant and adapts to the rapidly changing digital environment.
- Provide supervision and guidance to the Web Content Associate.
What's Attractive to the Right Candidate?
- As the Product Manager, you will own the strategy for our entire suite of digital products, build from our strong network of active and engaged users, and usher our organization into the next era of what educators and children need to succeed through reading.
- You'll work alongside an innovative team of professionals passionate about reaching learners to support a culture of literacy and deliver collective impact nationwide.
- Throughout our 55-year history, RIF has been a champion of racial justice and equity through literacy. Your work will ensure that our products support reducing the gap in reading performance among underrepresented student populations.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a related field and 7-10 years of experience in all aspects of product development.
- Proven track record of managing a variety of technology platforms.
- Demonstrated success with project management, project budgeting, and vendor relations.
- Experience working with key stakeholders to define product requirements based on business objectives and stakeholder input.
- Understanding of content management systems; Drupal is preferred.
- Experience in K-12 education or consumer-based children's products is preferred.
Salary, Work Environment, and Benefits
- The budgeted salary range for this position is $110K- $120K.
- RIF supports our employees' work-life balance. You'll enjoy a hybrid work schedule that balances the flexibility of working from home with the synergy of working alongside your co-workers in the office.
- RIF offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental & vision plans, generous annual leave, a 403(b) plan with company contribution, and company-paid life and disability.
About Reading Is Fundamental
Reading Is Fundamental is committed to a literate America by inspiring a passion for reading among all children, providing quality content to make an impact and engaging communities in the solution to give every child the fundamentals for success. We believe every child deserves an opportunity to own books, learn how to read, and obtain the fundamental building blocks to achieve their highest potential. Literacy opens doors and enables every child the chance to live their own journey. Through partnerships with book publishers, volunteers, community groups, organizations, and like-minded corporations, we have distributed more than 420 million books and impacted the lives of more than 72 million children in all 50 states, D.C., and Puerto Rico.
To Apply
We encourage you to apply even if your experience is not a 100% match with the position description; we will consider people from a variety of backgrounds and career experiences.
Use the "Apply" button on this page or simply email your resume to Lilly Khan at resumes@staffingadvisors.com with "RIF - Product Manager #2022-2743 SA" as the subject.
Job responsibilities are similar to the following positions: Lead Product Owner, Senior Product Manager , Product Owner.
Staffing Advisors is committed to reducing bias in every aspect of the hiring process. We have long recommended an evidence-based approach to hiring. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.
External Company Name: Staffing Advisors of Maryland
External Company URL: www.staffingadvisors.com
Street: 750 First Street, NE Show more details...
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