Worldreader
Non-profit • Education • Social Impact
Worldreader is a U. S. 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to improving literacy and education around the globe. It focuses on empowering children with digital reading tools through its program BookSmart, aiming to turn the age of screens into the age of reading. Worldreader believes that by promoting reading among children, they can grow into well-educated adults with improved earning potential and emotional intelligence. The organization provides access to a vast library of high-quality books and interactive activities, reaching 22 million readers in 100 countries, and impacting lives positively by breaking the generational cycle of illiteracy.
Director, Global Growth
November 8
🗣️🇪🇸 Spanish Required
Worldreader
Non-profit • Education • Social Impact
Worldreader is a U. S. 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to improving literacy and education around the globe. It focuses on empowering children with digital reading tools through its program BookSmart, aiming to turn the age of screens into the age of reading. Worldreader believes that by promoting reading among children, they can grow into well-educated adults with improved earning potential and emotional intelligence. The organization provides access to a vast library of high-quality books and interactive activities, reaching 22 million readers in 100 countries, and impacting lives positively by breaking the generational cycle of illiteracy.
📋 Description
• Identify and secure country-level partnerships with ministries of education, health, ICT, and/or other public agencies to integrate BookSmart into national early literacy strategies. • Develop and close multi-year government, CSR, and philanthropic agreements to fund large-scale deployments. • Manage complex, multi-stakeholder negotiations involving policy, technology, and financing components. • Support the CEO and Board in advancing Worldreader’s strategic goal of reaching $1M by 2030. • Develop tailored value propositions that demonstrate how BookSmart strengthens early literacy, improves school readiness, and boosts education system efficiency. • Represent Worldreader at regional and global education and innovation forums. • Partner with corporations to co-design national reading challenges and family engagement campaigns. • Engage local NGOs, educators, and early childhood networks to drive adoption, inclusivity, and measurable use of BookSmart in homes. • Collaborate with international funders to secure catalytic grants for new country launches, content localization, and innovation pilots. • Use evidence of BookSmart’s proven results to strengthen the business case for national adoption. • Translate outcomes and ROI data into compelling proposals and policy briefs that inspire action. • Contribute to global and regional advocacy around early literacy, digital inclusion, and parental engagement in learning.
🎯 Requirements
• Fluency in English required; Spanish proficiency strongly preferred. • Strong understanding of education systems, early childhood development, and digital learning solutions in low- and middle-income contexts. • Exceptional relationship-building, negotiation, and communication skills. • Excellent writer with the ability to translate data and research into persuasive narratives for diverse stakeholders. • Cross-cultural fluency and comfort working remotely in multilingual, international environments. • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, English, or related field required; Master’s degree in International Development, Business, or Education preferred. • 10+ years of experience in business development, strategic partnerships, or education innovation, with a strong record in Africa and/or Latin America. • Proven ability to close multi-million-dollar, multi-year agreements with governments, multilaterals, or large corporations.
🏖️ Benefits
• Flexible working hours • Remote working environment • Two paid, week-long company closures per year • 403(b) employer matching • Quarterly wellness days • Competitive benefits • Paid holidays • Paid time off • Birthday PTO
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