Executive Director

This position represents an important step forward in expanding our capacity and deepening our impact in the literacy space. Managing a $1.3 million budget and a staff of 10 dedicated team members, the ED will play a leading role in shaping the future of our organization, creating and implementing strategic initiatives, and advancing programs that strengthen literacy, build communities, and change lives.

Requirements

• Provide strategic leadership by developing and implementing plans aligned with Words Alives mission, values, and long-term goals.
• Lead fundraising efforts, including donor cultivation, grant writing, capital campaigns, and other initiatives to raise substantial public support.
• Oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs and operations that address community needs.
• Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, and reporting requirements, including tax filings, audits, and bi-annual reserve studies.
• Recruit, train, coach, and support staff and contractors with attention to professional growth and well-being.
• Work closely with the Board on strategic direction, policy development, and governance best practices.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision
• 401K retirement, with matching
• Group Life/AD&D
• Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts (health, dependent, transit)
• Supplemental paid family leave
• Generous paid time off