Partnerships & Growth Associate, Greater Seattle

About the role

The Partnerships & Growth Associate, Greater Seattle (PGA) is a part‑time, temporary position focused on accelerating Reading Partners’ mission through national delivery partnerships, innovative programs, and capacity‑building collaborations. Reporting to the Managing Director of Partnerships & Growth, Greater Seattle, the PGA will manage an after‑school reading program two days per week, build a local partnership pipeline, and support day‑to‑day operations, development strategies, and project management as partnerships scale. The role begins as early as September 2026 and is hybrid, requiring residence in the Greater Seattle, WA area.

Responsibilities

• Cross‑functional collaboration (≈55%): Work closely with internal and external stakeholders, the Managing Director, and national program, community‑engagement, and regional‑operations teams to align and implement strategic priorities.
• Manage a Seattle‑area reading‑center site two days per week, overseeing volunteers, tutoring logistics, and on‑site support (≈8‑10 hours/week).
• Operations (≈5%): Provide project‑management support to the Managing Director, create data‑driven presentations, and assist with administrative coordination projects.
• Support onboarding and ongoing management of AmeriCorps volunteers throughout the school year.
• Regional fundraising, events, and activities (≈35%): Conduct philanthropic research, prepare for and follow up with funder meetings, plan and execute fundraising events (logistics, revenue tracking, day‑of support, volunteer coordination), and collaborate with the local advisory board.
• Volunteer experience (≈5%): Assist with tutor onboarding and recruitment, and act as an advocate for Reading Partners Seattle programming.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with the Managing Director, national team members, and external partners; communicate effectively with diverse personalities and manage a portfolio of relationships.
• Balance multiple competing priorities, identify and solve problems quickly, and propose process improvements.
• Implement systems to streamline internal operations for the Greater Seattle region and thrive in ambiguous, fluid environments.
• Other duties as needed.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of professional experience in K‑12 education, nonprofit, and/or social‑impact sectors.
• Strong interpersonal, time‑management, decision‑making, and problem‑solving skills.
• Exceptional oral and written communication abilities.
• Ability to remain mature and poised under pressure, balancing competing priorities with professionalism.
• Strong project‑management and organizational capabilities.
• Excellent presentation and verbal/written communication skills.
• Commitment to fostering a dynamic, collaborative work environment.
• Deep belief in Reading Partners’ mission and alignment with core values.
• Legal eligibility to work in the United States and age 18 or older.
• Bonus: AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national‑service alumni; experience in launch or growth phases of organizations.

Pay

This part‑time hourly position offers a pay range of $26.27 – $30.91 per hour for 15–20 hours per week. Reading Partners does not engage in salary negotiations.

Schedule

The role requires up to 20 hours per week. Approximately 16 hours are scheduled Monday‑Friday between 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM. Two days per week (selected from Monday–Thursday) are dedicated to managing the after‑school program, which runs from November through May.

Benefits

• Dynamic, supportive culture with opportunities for career growth.
• Hybrid work model with flexible in‑office days (subject to approval).
• Occasional weekend or evening hours as needed.
• Regular travel throughout Greater Seattle and occasional travel to other parts of Washington or the Pacific Northwest.
• Physical requirements include occasional lifting of boxes up to 20 pounds.
• Requirement for reliable personal transportation to reach partners not served by public transit.