Now Hiring: Program Coordinator 

Full-Time | Exempt Position

Hybrid | Washington, DC (3 days in office)

Salary: $50k to $52k per year 

Job Summary 

Reading Is Fundamental (RIF), the nation's leading children's literacy nonprofit, is seeking a highly organized and mission-driven Program Coordinator to support literacy programs that impact children and communities across the country. This role serves as a key connection between RIF and its nationwide network of literacy advocates, helping ensure successful program implementation, outstanding partner support, and measurable community impact.

If you are passionate about education, community engagement, and making a difference through literacy, we'd love to hear from you.

As a Program Coordinator, you will support RIF's literacy initiatives by providing exceptional customer service to local program partners, maintaining accurate program data, coordinating book distributions, and assisting with day-to-day program operations. You will work closely with schools, childcare centers, nonprofits, and internal teams to ensure programs run smoothly and effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for program-related inquiries and coordinate with internal teams to ensure timely resolution.
• Research, recruit, and engage schools, childcare centers, and youth-serving organizations to participate in RIF literacy programs.
• Support local literacy advocates by providing guidance on program implementation and assisting with access to RIF resources and the RIF Bookstore.
• Coordinate book orders and monitor timelines to ensure successful program delivery.
• Maintain accurate records and program data in Salesforce, documenting interactions, updates, and activities.
• Upload, track, and manage administrative forms, grant documentation, impact stories, and activity reports.
• Serve as RIF's in-house book inventory coordinator by conducting quarterly inventory reviews and maintaining library resources.
• Coordinate receipt, tracking, and distribution of donated books to communities in need.
• Support literacy events and initiatives through occasional travel to program sites nationwide.
• Assist with additional projects and administrative duties as needed.

Qualifications

Preferred Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Nonprofit Management, Communications, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Experience supporting programs, community engagement initiatives, nonprofit operations, or customer service functions is preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong problem-solving and customer service skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with Salesforce or other CRM systems is a plus.

Work Environment

• Hybrid work environment with a combination of in-office and remote work.
• Primarily sedentary office-based role.
• Regular use of computers, phones, and standard office equipment.
• Light lifting of up to 25 pounds may occasionally be required.
• Limited travel to program sites and community events may be required.

Why Join Reading Is Fundamental?

At RIF, you'll be part of a dedicated team committed to creating opportunities for children to discover the joy and power of reading. Your work will directly support literacy advocates and help expand access to books and educational resources for children nationwide.

Join us in inspiring a lifelong love of reading and creating brighter futures for children across America.

Apply today and help bring the power of literacy to every child.