Part-time Program Coordinator (mentoring and literacy program)

Read to a Child Program Coordinator, Boston MA Location: Josiah Quincy School, 885 Washington Street, Boston MA 02111 Hourly Rate: $20\.00 per hour Benefits: Employee Leave, 401k, flexibility and countless non\-monetary rewards Desired Start: September 2026 Job Type: In\-person with some remote administrative work Read to a Child’s Read Aloud Mentoring Program (RAMP) pairs a volunteer mentor with an elementary school student for a rewarding weekly read aloud experience during the child’s lunchtime. The Program Coordinator manages the daily operations of the program at Josiah Quincy School, ensuring smooth logistics, strong relationships, accurate record‑keeping, and a positive experience for students, mentors, and school staff. The current open Program Coordinator role is an on\-site position working in a school directly with students who will meet with their read aloud mentor either in\-person or virtually over Zoom each week. Successful candidates must be comfortable working in an in\-school environment and in keeping with all safety protocols required by the school. Additionally, successful candidates must be comfortable working with and hosting group video conference platforms (eg: Zoom). This role is extremely important to the program’s function and success and will be an integral part of a fun and collaborative team! Program Coordinators are the face of RAMP and play a vital role in the program’s success. Schedule \& Hours Hours are approximately 10:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at the school, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, from October to early June. Some availability outside of these days and times for data entry, communications, and meetings. Training and prep during September. An average of 10\-15 total hours per week including work from home hours. Key Responsibilities 1\. Program Operations \& Coordination Ensure smooth program start‑up, including school partnership logistics (relationships, space, scheduling, absences, teacher referrals, student permissions, matching/re‑matching pairs). Facilitate and monitor reading sessions (in‑person and virtual) to ensure smooth operation. Maintain hygiene and safety standards; ensure rooms are left clean and orderly. Support volunteers with book ideas and assistance with student engagement Maintain an organized, inviting book cart for on‑site programs. Assist with year‑end celebrations and help students create thank‑you cards for mentors. Support volunteer recruitment efforts. Complete additional tasks as requested; interested coordinators may support other schools as Program Assistants. 2\. Communication \& Relationship Management Communicate regularly with the Program Manager Provide ongoing communication to volunteer mentors, including program updates, student absences, and schedule changes. Notify students, teachers, and parents/guardians of mentor cancellations or schedule changes. Offer general and case‑specific guidance to volunteer mentors (with supervisor input). Maintain ongoing communication with teachers and school liaisons as well as fostering positive relationships with school staff 3\. Data Management \& Administrative Tasks Document reading session attendance and update participant information in the database. Collect mid‑year and year‑end surveys/assessments from mentors, students, and teachers. Submit timesheets accurately and on time. Complete administrative responsibilities virtually as needed (data entry, communications, meetings). 4\. Training \& Professional Development Attend required Program Coordinator training sessions and meetings. Participate in performance evaluations and goal‑setting. Essential Job Duties (In‑Person) This role requires constant movement throughout the school building, guiding students to reading sessions, transporting books and materials, and occasionally ascending/descending stairs. Coordinators must be able to position books and materials on a rolling cart and move the cart between locations. Key Qualifications Commitment to Read to a Child’s mission, viability, and growth. Experience working with young children. Enthusiasm for children’s literature and willingness to learn the RAMP book collection. Preferred: Experience managing volunteers. Strong communication skills (in‑person, virtual, phone, email). Commitment to advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Highly organized; able to manage multiple tasks with flexibility and a positive attitude. Comfortable using Zoom Proficiency with email, Google Drive, word processing, spreadsheets, e‑book platforms, and basic data entry. Access to reliable transportation Diversity Statement Read to a Child is committed to providing resources to children most impacted by systemic inequalities. We believe in our students’ ability to thrive when provided equitable support and when their strengths are centered. We continuously work toward diversity, equity, and inclusion among mentors, staff, and board members to best reflect and support the students we serve. To Apply Send your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the tasks and schedule to: Heidi Sampson, heidi.sampson@readtoachild.org \Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Job Type: Part\-time Pay: $20\.00 per hour Benefits: * Flexible schedule Work Location: In person