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Reading Partners is changing the education landscape. We are a leader in working to solve the literacy crisis in our country by leveraging community volunteers in under-resourced schools. Our diverse and expansive volunteer base provides one-on-one tutoring to students twice weekly, and our program is proven to help children master the reading fundamentals they need to unlock their potential as successful, happy, and confident readers in school and in life. Our people are our heartbeat and our greatest resource; we are all passionately rallied around our mission to help children become lifelong learners by empowering communities to provide individualized instruction that truly works. Join our stellar, committed team leading the charge to deepen our impact and expand our service. Watch this video to learn more about the mission and core tutoring work of Reading Partners.

The high level:

The Collective Impact Coordinator is a short-term, community-facing role designed to support Reading Partners Newark’s fall programming, partnerships, family and community engagement efforts.

Working closely with the Newark Partnerships & Growth team, the Collective Impact Coordinator will help connect the different pieces of our work, including students, families, tutors, schools, community organizations, and volunteers, to strengthen our collective impact across Newark.

This is a hands-on role that combines direct program support with community engagement, relationship building, volunteer support, and special projects. The Coordinator will spend time in the community, at tutoring locations, and supporting partnership initiatives that help Reading Partners expand access to high-quality literacy support.

This is a non-exempt, part-time, and hourly position. Collective Impact Coordinators work an average of 20 hours per week. The compensation range for this position is $19.00 - $21.19 per hour. This is an in-person role, and candidates must reside in the Greater Newark or Metropolitan New York City area with access to reliable transportation. The start date for this position is September 21st, 2026, and it concludes on December 4th, 2026.

Key Responsibilities:

50% - Lead Tutoring Initiatives 

• Support fall tutoring programming at Reading Partners Newark locations.
• Assist with the day-to-day implementation of tutoring sessions and other literacy programming.
• Conduct student assessments as assigned.
• Support student and tutor attendance, scheduling, and program coordination.
• Provide in-person guidance and support to tutors using the Reading Partners Connects digital curriculum and platform.
• Help ensure students and tutors have a positive, welcoming, and engaging experience.
• Identify program needs and communicate challenges, successes, and opportunities to the Reading Partners team.
• Support special literacy initiatives and events throughout the fall.

30% - Community and Family Engagement 

• Build positive relationships with students, families, tutors, schools, and community partners.
• Attend community events, school events, resource fairs, and other outreach opportunities on behalf of Reading Partners.
• Support efforts to recruit and engage families and volunteers via in-person distribution of marketing materials and resources.
• Assist with online and in-person tutor orientations and onboarding activities for community members and families.
• Support and facilitate family literacy workshops and family engagement activities.
• Conduct outreach and follow-up with families, volunteers, and community partners as needed.
• Help connect families with Reading Partners programs, literacy resources, and opportunities for continued engagement.
• Serve as an ambassador for Reading Partners and its mission throughout the Newark community.

10% - Collective Impact Expansion and Reporting

• Help identify opportunities for Reading Partners to deepen its presence and impact within the Newark community.
• Support the distribution of outreach materials and community resources to expand partnership work.
• Assist with tracking community engagement, partnership activities, participation, and other program data.
• Participate in partnership meetings, community events, and Reading Partners team meetings as needed.
• Take on special projects that support Reading Partners Newark’s growth and impact.

10% - Other Duties as Needed

How you’ll do it:

Relationship Management & Communication

• Forge and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders in building a community of literacy. Cultivate strong internal relationships with peers and support managers as needed. Demonstrate an ability to work collaboratively as an ambassador of Reading Partners externally. 
• Possess a strong aptitude for effective communication with program team members and other Reading Partners staff. Be able to set up strong systems for communication. 

Project Management:

• Demonstrate an ability to effectively manage time, balance multiple competing priorities at once, and, above all, and remain adaptable, flexible, and positive while navigating challenges. Anticipate challenges and/or questions, and proactively act to address them. Understand larger strategic priorities and make measurable progress against these larger goals.
• Demonstrate a strong detail orientation, a strong drive for accuracy, and the ability to manage projects independently and as part of a team. Execute all work in a data-driven manner. Demonstrate the ability to prioritize and problem-solve.

Innovative Thinking:

• Demonstrate an ability to create processes and systems to streamline internal operations. 
• Demonstrate a high level of comfort with ambiguity and an ability to create order. 
• Demonstrate an aptitude for framing problems as opportunities.

Contact:

Naima K. Ricks, Ph.D., Managing Director of Partnerships & Growth

naima.ricks@readingpartners.org

About you!

You’ll be successful in this role if you:

• Have access to reliable transportation 
• Can problem-solve through challenges and failures 
• Enjoy project management and organization
• Are flexible and adaptable in both your work style and work environment
• Possess a natural ability to connect with people
• Demonstrate an eagerness to support volunteers
• Take initiative in meeting goals and seeking professional growth
• Familiar with databases like Salesforce and have a high level of comfort with Google Apps and Zoom Conferencing
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Possess a high school diploma or GED
• Demonstrate a commitment to fostering a dynamic and collaborative work environment
• Display a deep belief in our mission and root your work in our core values
• Ability to prove eligibility to work legally in the U.S. and that you are at least 18 years of age

The other things you need to know:

• This role is a hybrid role in Newark, NJ, and interns must have access to reliable transportation
• Physical Demands: Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs. Listen and verbally communicate to provide coaching to tutors and students working together on literacy goals. Work effectively in a noisy setting with frequent interruptions. Maintain focus and productivity despite environmental distractions.