Assistant Director, Philadelphia READS

Posted by on November 24, 2008

[posted 11/22/08]

Philadelphia READS – Assistant Director.

Philadelphia READS, which aims to strengthen the literacy skills of Philadelphia’s youngest and neediest school children, is seeking an Assistant Director.

The Assistant Director will have responsibilities in fundraising and development including developing fundraising materials and working with volunteers; public relations, including creating print materials and working with the press; finances including formulating budgets and keeping financial records; capacity building including building an advisory board; operations including working with vendors and overseeing contracts; and data evaluation including maintaining general program databases; and programming including participating in special events and short term projects.

Candidates must have a college degree and at least 3-5 years of development experience, with grant writing, corporate and/or individual fundraising, sponsorships and events.

The position has a salary range of $40,000-50,000 depending on experience. Email a resume to Adrienne Jacoby, Ed.D. or mail to her attention at Philadelphia READS, 1207 Chestnut Street – 6TH Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107.