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.
Director of Finance and Operations, Tucson
Accepting applications 4/08/2025 - 5/5/2025.
Make Way for Books is looking to hire a Director of Finance and Operations to join our Executive Leadership team.
The Director of Finance and Operations will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of financial planning, budgeting, reporting, income/expense operations, and compliance to ensure the organization's long-term financial sustainability and success. Operations tasks will cover a broad range of responsibilities, including operational efficiency, human resource oversight, staff management, and ensuring compliance, while also supporting the CEO’s vision. This role involves conducting high-level financial analysis and forecasting, providing strategic recommendations, and offering guidance to the CEO. Additionally, the Director will manage the organization's day-to-day operations, including facilities management and procurement, to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
Full-time; $74,132 - $92,665 DOE (annually)
Location: Tucson