Program Specialist

Job Title: Program Specialist

Work Hours: Part-Time 28 Hours per Week

Pay: $23.55-$29.55 per Hour

Read Better Be Better (RBBB) is looking for a Program Specialist who is organized detail-oriented and passionate about supporting educational programs and equitable access to foundational skills. If you enjoy coordinating projects keeping systems and materials organized building relationships with community partners and helping teams work more efficiently apply to become a Program Specialist at Read Better Be Better!

About the Organization

Read Better Be Better is a nonprofit organization based in Phoenix Arizona founded in 2014 as a response to the states literacy crisis. Our mission is to equip youth with the skills to read and lead. Our vision is a world in which empowered communities demand equitable access to foundational skills. Our values are simple - Be Excellent Be Kind!

A Day as RBBBs Program Specialist

The Program Specialist helps keep Read Better Be Betters K-12 programs organized efficient and ready to serve students and communities. Working closely with the Program Director program staff school districts and community partners this role coordinates administrative processes maintains program data and records manages inventory and purchasing and supports the preparation and distribution of program materials.

Your day may begin by coordinating partnership agreements updating tracking systems following up with school and community partners or organizing documentation to keep important deadlines on track. Youll help ensure agreements records and program information are accurate complete and accessible to the staff who need them.

Throughout the week youll manage program supplies and inventory coordinate vendor orders and oversee the preparation of materials for program activities and events. From assembling program wagons and graduation boxes to coordinating deliveries and end-of-term returns youll help ensure program teams have the materials they need when they need them.

Youll also support recurring program data updates maintain organized storage areas and coordinate staff or volunteer assistance with larger materials projects. When questions delays or discrepancies arise youll help identify the issue coordinate follow-up and bring matters requiring additional direction to the Program Director.

Through your organization coordination and attention to detail you help RBBBs program teams spend less time managing logistics and more time delivering meaningful literacy and leadership experiences to youth.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Please contact .

Benefits

Eligibility for RBBBs regular part-time employee benefits packageOpportunities to contribute to educational programs serving youth and communities across Arizona

A collaborative mission-driven work environment

For details about specific benefits please refer to the Employee Handbook employee benefits one-page summaries or contact Human Resources.

Work Environment

Work is performed primarily onsite at RBBBs Phoenix office supporting communication administrative coordination and program inventory management. The position involves extended periods of computer work as well as standing walking bending reaching and kneeling while organizing and preparing program materials. The role requires the ability to lift carry push or pull program materials weighing up to 60 pounds. Occasional local travel may be required to attend meetings or events and support the distribution delivery or retrieval of program materials.

What You Need to Qualify

High school diploma GED or equivalent

Experience providing administrative or coordination support involving multiple deadlines records and stakeholders

Demonstrated experience communicating professionally with external stakeholders

Strong organizational skills attention to detail accuracy and follow-through

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Office 365 applications including Outlook Word and Excel

Ability to work independently manage recurring deadlines and coordinate effectively with internal and external stakeholders

Valid IVP fingerprint clearance card or ability to obtain one before starting and successful completion of an Arizona Department of Child Safety (AZDCS) Central Registry check. RBBB offers reimbursement for application and fingerprint service fees.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting partnerships agreements contracts or other multistep administrative processes

Experience in a nonprofit education youth-serving or community-based organization

Experience supporting inventory materials purchasing shipping or other logistical processes

Experience using Salesforce or another customer relationship management system

Experience using project-management platforms such as

Experience improving administrative systems processes or organizational workflows

Apply Now!

Please apply on our website: an updated resume to upload with your application.

If you need assistance with your application please contact us at .

Be Excellent. Be Kind!

Read Better Be Better is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color sex gender identity sexual orientation age non-disqualifying physical or mental disability national origin veteran status or any other basis covered by applicable law. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications merit and business need. Please see our Equity Diversity and Inclusion Statement on our website.

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