Job Opportunities

Available Positions

Fiscal Sponsor Coordinator

Part-time Accounting Assistant - Reach Out and Read National Center

Statewide Director - Reach Out and Read New Jersey

Internships

Political Science Internship — Reach Out and Read National Center

ROR Mission
Reach Out and Read makes literacy promotion a standard part of pediatric primary care, so that children grow up with books and a love of reading.

Reach Out and Read trains doctors and nurses to advise parents about the importance of reading aloud and to give books to children at pediatric check-ups from six months to five years of age, with a special focus on children growing up in poverty. By building on the unique relationship between parents and medical providers, Reach Out and Read helps families and communities encourage early literacy skills so children enter school prepared for success in reading.

The Reach Out and Read Model
In the exam room, doctors and nurses trained in the developmental strategies of early literacy encourage parents to read aloud to their young children, and offer age-appropriate tips and encouragement.
The pediatric primary care provider gives every child between the ages of 6 months and five years a new, developmentally appropriate children's book to take home and keep.
Volunteers in clinic waiting rooms read aloud to children, showing parents and children the techniques and pleasures of looking at books together.

The Impact as of March 2008

ROR serves 3.3 million children annually.
ROR distributes over 5.4 million books each year.
To date, more than 50,000 pediatricians, nurses, residents and health professionals have been trained in the ROR model of early-literacy promotion.
Reach Out and Read is endorsed by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).
There are more than 3,797 ROR programs based on the ROR model at clinics, hospitals, and health centers in all 50 states, Guam, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, and the District of Columbia.

Fiscal Sponsor Coordinator

The Fiscal Sponsor Coordinator coordinates ROR's financial relationship with all fiscal sponsor organizations (FSO) including overseeing the budgeting, tracking and reporting. This position will review all coded accounts payable and projects (grants), create new grants for unrestricted and restricted funding sources, prepare month end journal entries, create and distribute Fiscal Sponsor financial reports. This position will maintain communication between the National Center and all FSO's.

Supervision Received
Manager of Budgeting and Reporting

Supervision Exercised
None

Duties/Responsibilities
Prepare Fiscal Sponsor Agreements for the Director of Finance and Administration to execute.
Maintain Fiscal Sponsor files for Finance and distribute copies to the Programs and Development departments. Coordinate future Fiscal Sponsorship opportunities with the Programs Department.
Assist in the creation of FSO budgets and coordinates with the Director of Programs
Enter budgets into Financial Edge and set up tracking reports.
Create new projects in Financial Edge and create files for Fiscal Sponsor grants.
Reconcile Fiscal Sponsor activity to National Center's Sage Fundraising database and ROR Coalition database.
Review coding all expenses submitted by Fiscal Sponsored Organizations.
Prepare special check requests for FSO's. Prepare cash receipts for Fiscal Sponsored Departments.
Prepare month-end Journal Entries including due to/due from as they pertain to Fiscal Sponsored Departments.
Prepare and distribute monthly financials to Fiscal Sponsor Organizations. Analyze and report on the financial results
Handle all written and verbal communication between National Center and Executive Directors and/or Project Managers of all Fiscal Sponsored Departments and Site Coordinators of all Fiscal Sponsored sites.
Prepares transition plan for new fiscal sponsor departments to administer and manage accounts receivable, payable, and ensures compliance with all financial and contractual reporting requirements for private or public funding, licensing and regulatory agencies;
Assist with year-end audit preparation.
Maintain open lines of communication with other departments.

Other Duties
Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications and Entrance Requirements
The knowledge normally acquired through the completion of an Associates degree in Business Administration or Accounting or the equivalent. Four year Bachelors Degree preferred.
Two to five years of experience within an accounting environment.
Confidentiality
Strong analytical and organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail.
A dedicated team player with the willingness and desire to learn and grow within the organization.
The ability to work independently, take initiative and handle, prioritize and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Knowledge of Microsoft Excel required and Financial Edge (Blackbaud) Software preferred. Knowledge of Sage Fundraising software desired.
Not for profit experience preferred.

American With Disability Statement
External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with assistance of a reasonable accommodations to be determined on a case by case basis.

To apply send cover letter and resume to jobs@reachoutandread.org.

Please put the job title in the subject line and include salary requirements with application and let us know where you heard about the job.

No phone calls please.

Part-time Accounting Assistant - Reach Out and Read National Center

Under the supervision of the Staff Accountant, the Accounting Assistant will provide accounts payable assistance. Other supportive functions may be included according to the needs of the Finance Department. This individual ensures timely and accurate processing of disbursements and oversees maintenance of supporting records, ensuring compliance with Federal, State, and GAAP policies and regulations.

Duties/Responsibilities

Accounts Payable:
Assist day-to-day operations of the accounts payable function from the approval process through data entry, check printing and filing.
Interact with vendors and other ROR departments for information and problem resolution.
Maintain vendor records and collect all required documentation.
Assist with the preparation of Form 1099s at year end.

Other:
Prepare and record journal entries on a monthly basis as assigned.
Assist with year end audit preparation.
Scan ROR grant documents and checks equal to or greater than $5,000 into Blackbaud accounting software, archive older grants.
Maintains open communication lines with other departments.

Other Duties
Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications/Skills
Requires one to three years of experience within an accounting environment.
The knowledge normally acquired through the completion of an Associate's degree in Business Administration or Accounting or the equivalent work experience.
Confidentiality
Accuracy
Strong analytical skills and very detail-oriented
Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
The ability to work effectively as a team member
The ability to work independently, take initiative and handle and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Knowledge of computer systems including Microsoft Office, Blackbaud Financial Edge Software preferred. Knowledge of Sage (Paradigm) Fundraising Software a plus.
Not for profit experience preferred.
Position is 20 hours/week.
Days and times are flexible.

To apply send cover letter and resume to jobs@reachoutandread.org.

Please put the job title in the subject line and include salary requirements with application and let us know where you heard about the job.

No phone calls please.

Statewide Director - Reach Out and Read New Jersey

Reach Out and Read New Jersey, a pediatric literacy program, is seeking a statewide director to manage all aspects of fundraising and assist in growing the Reach Out and Read program throughout the state.

Duties/Responsibilities
In conjunction with ROR National Center, set clear fundraising goals and strategies; work with foundations, corporations and individuals, including the building of a statewide Board of Advisors, to sustain the program.
Conduct site visits with funders (public and private) to expand donor's knowledge of the program; work throughout New Jersey with foundations, corporations and act as a spokesperson for the program in presentation type settings, as well as in one-on-one requests.
Support ROR National Center efforts in developing additional funding resources for ROR programs and activities. Assist with development and administration of statewide programs budget and applicable portions of grants obtained by the National Center to support ROR sites.
Oversee effective outreach to health centers, hospitals, clinics and private practices to increase ROR participation among pediatric and family practice health care.
Convene periodic teleconferences/workshops/meetings of ROR Coordinators and/or Medical Consultants to discuss ROR best practices, support and enhance new or existing ROR programs, promote and support information dissemination about general ROR matters such as: grassroots advocacy, ROR site coordination, fundraising, grant writing, corporate sponsorship, individual donor cultivation, book donations and volunteers.
Serve as liaison between the ROR National Center and ROR sites; develop strong relationships with the subordinate staff and contractors, AAP and AAFP chapter representatives, and with sites throughout the designated region; identify a sufficient number of open and accessible "model" ROR sites to support visits by guests of the National Center and/or the Coalition for advocacy, fundraising and/or PR purposes.
Supervise regular and temporary staff, consultants, or Regional Coordinators, project interns and/or administrative assistants as assigned to the statewide effort.
Perform other duties as needed or assigned.

Qualifications
Fundraising experience and demonstrated leadership ability required. Track record of working effectively with diverse populations. Access to dependable and regular transportation for frequent in-state travel. Strong interpersonal communications abilities and platform speaking skills, including networking, sales and/or outreach experience. Passionate individual and self-starter who can prioritize multiple tasks.

Compensation

This is a 30-hour/week grant-funded, contract position located in the state of New Jersey, contingent on continued funding. The incumbent will be expected to work from home.

Salary range: $50,000 - $60,000. No Benefits.

To apply send cover letter and resume to kim.byam@yahoo.com.

Please put the job title in the subject line and include salary requirements with application and let us know where you heard about the job.

No phone calls please.

Political Science Internship — Reach Out and Read National Center

The Department of Institutional Advancement at the Reach Out and Read National Center is a nine person department that has responsibility for raising private and public funds to support the 3,300 Reach Out and Read(ROR) programs nationally, identifying support for new ROR programs, and promoting the program throughout the country. This department is looking for an intern to assist with our winter Government Affairs campaigns and events.

Responsibilities Include:
Assist with organizing and preparing for our Capitol Hill Day which will take place in Washington, DC on Feb 27th. Intern is welcome to join us in DC for the day if schedule permits.
Assist with House authorization campaign, to secure cosponsors to HR 4449.
Assist with FY09 appropriations efforts, including a letter campaign in March.
Assist with logistics and press activities related to legislative site visits that may occur during Spring District Work Period.
Create Reach Out and Read informational packets.
General administrative activities within the Department, including work on Development projects, as needed.

Position is unpaid, but includes travel expenses and hotel for Capitol Hill Day. Looking for 10-15 hours per week. Days and times are flexible.

Apply to jobs@reachoutandread.org

Please put the job title in the subject line.

No phone calls please.