Careers
At Make Way for Books, we know that sharing stories changes lives – especially young ones. We have built an extraordinary team of committed, passionate individuals working to make a real impact in the lives of children, families, and educators in our community. There are thousands of reasons to work at Make Way for Books – the thousands of children, families, and educators we serve every year – but here are a few more reasons why we love to “make way” every day:
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- 4 weeks of paid time off during your first year of employment (including a paid week of winter break), with additional PTO every year you work here
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Retirement match (for full-time employees)
- Annual professional development provided
- More children’s books than you could ever read!
Make Way for Books is an equal opportunity employer. If you are interested in working with us, please see the list below for our current career opportunities.
Chief Finance Officer
Open until filled.
The CFO will play a crucial role in overseeing all aspects of financial planning, budgeting, reporting, grant management, and compliance to ensure the long-term financial sustainability and success of our organization.
Full-time; Salary DOE (annually)
Location: Tucson
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field (Master's degree preferred).
- CPA certification highly desirable.
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in financial management, preferably in the nonprofit sector.
- Strong knowledge of nonprofit accounting principles, regulations, and compliance requirements.
- Experience in grant management, including grant proposal development, budgeting, reporting, and compliance.
- Proven track record of financial leadership, strategic planning, and budget management.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, both verbally and in writing.
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and commitment to the organization's mission.
Assistant Program Director, Phoenix
Open until filled.
The Assistant Program Director supports the development, coordination, and administration of an assigned program or programs in collaboration with the Regional Program Director or a Senior Program Director.
Full-time; $52,152 - $65,190 DOE (annually)
Location: Phoenix Area
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or closely related.
- 2 years’ program leadership experience.
- 3 years’ professional experience in early literacy and childhood education.
- Extensive knowledge of adult learning theory, curriculum development, and engagement strategies.
- Ability to perform verifiable research in the areas of early childhood literacy, teaching styles, learning styles, and program administration.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with flexibility and finesse.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to integrate various communication styles to execute effective programming.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Strong budget management skills including financial analysis, basic accounting skills, money management, and financial reporting.
- Project Management skills and the ability to set and meet deadlines and delegate project tasks and deliverables.
- Knowledge of content creation tools including Canva, Publisher, and Wix.
- Computer proficient in MS Office suite, Google suite, and other general business technology.
- Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to produce quality results.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills and the ability to meet and maintain deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Reliable transportation and ability to work during evenings and weekends. Some travel across Arizona will be required.
Assistant Program Director, Tucson
Open until filled.
The Assistant Program Director supports the development, coordination, and administration of an assigned program or programs in collaboration with the Regional Program Director or a Senior Program Director.
Full-time; $50,633 - $63,291 DOE (annually)
Location: Tucson Main Office
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or closely related.
- 2 years’ program leadership experience.
- 3 years’ professional experience in early literacy and childhood education.
- Extensive knowledge of adult learning theory, curriculum development, and engagement strategies.
- Ability to perform verifiable research in the areas of early childhood literacy, teaching styles, learning styles, and program administration.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with flexibility and finesse.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to integrate various communication styles to execute effective programming.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Strong budget management skills including financial analysis, basic accounting skills, money management, and financial reporting.
- Project Management skills and the ability to set and meet deadlines and delegate project tasks and deliverables.
- Knowledge of content creation tools including Canva, Publisher, and Wix.
- Computer proficient in MS Office suite, Google suite, and other general business technology.
- Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to produce quality results.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills and the ability to meet and maintain deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Reliable transportation and ability to work during evenings and weekends. Some travel across Arizona will be required.
Executive Assistant, Tucson
Open date: 4/11/2024 Closing date: 5/12/2024
The Executive Assistant performs a wide variety of moderate to complex administrative, support, and operational tasks in support of the CEO and the Board of Directors.
Full-time; $46,030-$57,533 annually
Location: Tucson Main Office
Minimum Qualifications:
- Associate degree in a related field.
- 3 years’ experience in a similar executive support role.
- Expert knowledge of office administration, administrative procedures, and recordkeeping systems.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
- Computer proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and other general business technology.
- Excellent time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently under general direction.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with flexibility and finesse.
- Ability to problem-solve and make decisions within scope of responsibility.
Family Literacy Specialist, Phoenix East Valley
Open date: 4/11/2024 Closing date: 5/31/2024
Family Literacy Specialists provide fun and meaningful early literacy education to families with children ages birth to five. Literacy programs are offered as a weekly series where parents and children learn together. Parents are empowered to foster their child’s emergent literacy and language skills through play-based interactions. Responsibilities include recruiting families, implementing curriculum with fidelity, data collection and analysis, and resource distribution.
Full-time; $45,000-$48,000 annually
Location: Central Phoenix / East Valley (Chandler)
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or other closely related field
- Fluency in Spanish language
- Knowledge of early childhood development, especially related to early language, communication, and literacy
- Experience facilitating workshops for families
- Familiarity with both early childhood and adult learning principles
- Honors diversity and interacts with others in a culturally and linguistically competent manner
- Possesses positive interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication, writing, and public speaking skills
- Proficient computer skills including word processing, data entry, internet research, and other platforms
- Reliable transportation and the ability to work during evenings and weekends
- Impeccable planning and organization skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team