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Partnership Coordinator, Remote
About Just Right Reader:
At Just Right Reader our mission is to make reading fun and for students to learn to read with engaging decodables that are representative of students in America's Schools. When students want to read and feel successful, their achievement rises! Join us in changing reading outcomes!
Just Right Reader is a strong fit for individuals who are passionate about learning, teaching, and who thrive in cross-disciplinary teams of educators, sales professionals, developers, designers, and individuals who love our product.
Join our dynamic events team and travel regionally! This role offers the chance to attend and manage top conferences in diverse cities, helping to create unforgettable experiences for attendees. You’ll be on the front lines of industry events, building connections, gaining valuable insights, and shaping the future of live events. If you love travel, networking, and the fast-paced world of event management, this is the perfect career move for you!
Key Responsibilities:
- Supporting and Nurturing Partnerships
- Assist in developing and maintaining relationships with state organizations, both public and private education entities.
- Serve as a secondary point of contact for stakeholders, supporting communication efforts and ensuring responsiveness to inquiries.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure partnerships align with organizational goals.
- Nurture partnerships through consistent outreach, check in meetings, and partnership reviews.
- Sponsorship and Strategic Opportunities
- Support the identification and participation in state-level conferences, forums, and events that align with our mission.
- Help coordinate sponsorship and publicity opportunities, and assist in ensuring Just Right Reader’s brand is promoted effectively in relevant spaces.
- Grow partnership contacts strategically to support the Sales team’s outreach efforts.
- Travel onsite to support partnership events.
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Assist in identifying and creating opportunities to engage with key stakeholders, including policymakers, superintendents, and school district leaders.
- Help organize meetings, discussions, and briefings to keep stakeholders informed and engaged with our mission and work.
- Support efforts to advocate for our company’s mission and goals while responding to stakeholder inquiries and concerns.
- Event Coordination and Networking
- Assist in curating, planning and coordinating events, workshops, and gatherings designed to foster collaboration among district and school leaders; while highlighting the benefits of Just Right Reader.
- Help ensure a smooth experience for attendees, providing support to ensure events are valuable and aligned with our mission.
Required Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Education, Business Administration, Public Relations, or a related field.
- Experience: 2+ years in partnership development, stakeholder engagement, or a related field (experience in education or public-sector partnerships preferred).
- Familiarity with state-level education systems and policy frameworks.
- Experience working with state education departments or regional organizations.
- Prior involvement in event coordination or sponsorship activities.
Technology Skills:
- Knowledge of Google Workspace
- Internal communication tools like Zoom and/or Slack.
- Project management software like Asana and Lucid.
Additional Skills:
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and networking skills.
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Experience supporting event planning and coordination.
- Familiarity with the education sector, including key players like policymakers and school leaders.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team and to pivot quickly in a fast-paced environment.
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in children's literacy!
- Work with a passionate, driven team committed to innovation in education!
- 100% remote workplace - with access to an office in Dallas, TX!
- Company expense card with home office stipend for set up!
- Up to 12 weeks of parental leave!
- Urbansitter Membership + $500 childcare credit per year!
Just Right Reader is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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