Partnerships & Growth Associate, Greater Seattle

READING PARTNERS•Seattle, WA

3d•$26 - $31•Hybrid

About The Position

Reading Partners is a leader in solving the literacy crisis by leveraging community volunteers in under-resourced schools. Our program provides one-on-one tutoring to students, helping them master reading fundamentals. The Partnerships & Growth Associate, Greater Seattle, is part of a team working to accelerate Reading Partners’ mission through national delivery partnerships, new transformative innovations, and capacity-building partnerships. The primary role is to execute an ambitious Seattle-focused partner acquisition and implementation strategy to reach and exceed annual student impact goals and new business revenue metrics. This role involves managing an after-school program two days a week and building a strong local delivery and capacity partnerships pipeline to increase the impact of Powered by Reading Partners (PbRP) in the Greater Seattle Area. The Associate will support the Managing Director with day-to-day operations, development strategies, and project management as partnerships scale. This position is part-time, up to 20 hours per week, and starts in September 2026.

Requirements

1-2 years of professional experience in the K-12 education, nonprofit, and/or social impact sector
Strong interpersonal, time management, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
Maturity and poise under pressure, ability to balance competing priorities, and show a high degree of professionalism.
Strong project management and organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and verbal/written communication skills
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.

Nice To Haves

AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service alumnus/alumna
Experience working in launch or growth phases of organizations

Responsibilities

Work cross-functionally with the national program, community engagement, and regional operations teams to ensure seamless programmatic alignment and implementation in service of each regional partner.
Manage a reading center site two days a week in the Seattle area, including communicating with volunteers, being present at the site to support volunteers and the tutoring process, and handling all logistics.
Create effective presentations, including data compilation and analysis, slide design, and support during presentations.
Assist with other administrative and coordination projects as needed.
Support onboarding and general management of AmeriCorps volunteers throughout the school year.
Conduct philanthropic research, prepare for funder meetings, and follow up with funders as needed.
Support the planning and execution of fundraising events, coordinating event logistics, revenue and ticket tracking, day-of event support and volunteer management, and event follow-up.
Support tutor onboarding and recruitment efforts as needed.
Act as a strong advocate for Reading Partners Seattle programming inside and outside of the organization.