Program Coordinator, High School

Program Coordinator, High School

Work Hours: Full Time

Pay: $44,500 - $53,500

FLSA Status: Exempt

Read Better Be Better is looking for a Program Coordinator who is passionate about supporting high school students, expanding career pathways in education, and creating equitable opportunities for youth across Arizona. If you enjoy mentoring students, building relationships with schools and community partners, and helping young people explore careers in education, then apply to become a Program Coordinator with Read Better Be Better's Pathways team!

Read Better Be Better is a nonprofit organization based in Phoenix, founded in 2014 as a response to the state's literacy crisis. Our mission is to equip youth with the skills to read and lead. Our vision is a world in which empowered communities demand equitable access to foundational skills. Our values are simple – Be Excellent, Be Kind!

The Program Coordinator supports the success and growth of Read Better Be Better's Pathway to Education Professions program. Working closely with the Pathways Program Manager, this role helps maintain high-quality program implementation, strengthen participant engagement, and support expansion opportunities that connect high school students to careers in education.

Your day may begin in the office responding to participant communication, organizing program materials, reviewing student data, and coordinating logistics for upcoming programming and events. You'll collaborate with the Program Manager and internal teams to ensure programs are running smoothly and participants are receiving consistent support.

Throughout the week, you'll build relationships with high school students, support recruitment and retention efforts, facilitate participant engagement, and maintain communication with school and community partners. You may also travel throughout the Greater Phoenix area to support program activities, meetings, and events.

You'll help foster a positive and accountable program culture by supporting participants, addressing challenges professionally, and encouraging continuous growth and development among students.

Through your organization, communication, and mentorship, you help students explore meaningful education career pathways while advancing Read Better Be Better's mission and impact.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Please contact (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

• Flexible Work Schedule Opportunities, with Work-from-Home Fridays
• Generous Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance plans Available
• Short-Term Disability, Accident Plan & Life Insurance
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Casual Dress Code
• See the Full-Time Employee Benefits One-Page Summary

Work is performed in both off-site (school and community) and office environments, with travel throughout the Greater Phoenix area to support programming, meetings, and events.

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field such as Nonprofit Management, Social Work, Community Engagement, or equivalent experience/continuing education
• Strong communication, organization, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage conflict professionally and maintain positive relationships with students, partners, and team members
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to RBBB's mission, vision, and values
• Valid Arizona driver's license (or ability to obtain before start)
• Valid IVP fingerprint clearance card (or ability to obtain before start)
• Successful completion of a Department of Child Safety (AZDCS) Central Registry check
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 Office Suite and Slack

• 1–2 years of experience working with or leading high school students through mentorship, facilitation, youth leadership, camp counseling, or similar experiences
• 1–2 years of experience in education, youth-serving, or nonprofit organizations
• Experience in program development or project management
• Familiarity with Salesforce or similar CRM systems and project management platforms such as
• Strong time management and self-direction skills

Be Excellent Be Kind

Read Better Be Better is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. See the RBBB Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Statement on the website.