director of programs & partnerships
About the role
The Director of Programs & Partnerships is a new, pivotal role on the leadership team designed to build long-term organizational capacity, deepen community impact, and drive sustainable growth. As Literacy Together expands, this role provides the dedicated leadership necessary to oversee core programs, foster cross-departmental collaboration, and cultivate strategic partnerships across Buncombe County. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director will supervise the three Program Directors (Youth Literacy, ESOL, and Adult Literacy), lead the expansion of fee-for-service workplace literacy contracts with local employers, explore and pilot a new Family Literacy initiative, and serve as an active ambassador in the community. This position strengthens the organizational infrastructure needed to support cohesive program delivery and thriving community partnerships.
Responsibilities
- Supervise the three Program Directors (Youth Literacy, ESOL, and Adult Literacy)
- Lead the expansion of fee-for-service workplace literacy contracts with local employers
- Explore and pilot a new Family Literacy initiative
- Serve as an active ambassador in the community
- Foster cross-departmental collaboration
- Cultivate strategic partnerships across Buncombe County
- Build long-term organizational capacity
- Deepen community impact
- Drive sustainable growth
- Strengthen organizational infrastructure to support cohesive program delivery and thriving community partnerships
Pay
$65,000 – $68,000 salary range
Schedule
40 hours per week, full-time