Co-Executive Director: Lead Innovative, Inclusive Education

Co-Executive Director Opportunity at Literacy Source

Literacy Source is looking for a Co-ED
, Managing Director to partner with its Co-ED, Educational Director in an innovative co-leadership model. Together, this leadership team will further develop Literacy Source as a high performing nonprofit that supports adult learners with tools to improve their quality of life and create a more hopeful future. Literacy Source provides a variety of classes and tutoring assistance for adults: reading, writing and basic math skills, ESOL instruction, GED and citizenship preparation, and digital learning and computer skills.

Students are welcomed into an inclusive and supportive environment where every learner’s life experience and learning style are valued and respected.

The ideal candidate will welcome this opportunity to co-create a new model of collaborative leadership at Literacy Source. The two positions have shared responsibilities and individual areas of focus. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Co-Executive Directors will have overall strategic and operational responsibility for Literacy Source’s staff, programs, budget, and fulfilment of its mission.

The Managing Director will focus on Literacy Source as a high performing nonprofit organization
. They will be responsible for developing and maintaining partnerships with community partners and funders and will ensure that the finances, fundraising, communications, human resources, and center operations are effectively and efficiently supporting the organization to fulfill its mission.

The Managing Director will be an inclusive and collaborative leader who demonstrates a real commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. Ideally, they will have deep understanding and empathy for the students and communities that Literacy Source serves, who are predominantly low-income, immigrants and/or refugees, or non-traditional adult learners. They will be an inspiring and skilled manager of nonprofit staff and board teams and demonstrate aptitude in nonprofit financial management and fundraising
. Literacy Source will welcome either an experienced director or an emerging leader who has proven potential to grow and develop their nonprofit management skills. This is an opportunity for someone who is excited to co-lead an organization and team in a truly collaborative manner.

MISSION

Literacy Source partners with adults working to gain skills and education to create new opportunities for themselves, their families and the community.

VISION

We envision an inclusive and equitable society providing education and opportunities for all adults.

LIFELONG LEARNING
We believe that all adults can learn and grow.

EQUITY
We create equal access to education because systemic injustices and oppression lead to unequal opportunities and barriers to participation.

INCLUSION
We foster an inclusive and multicultural space in which all cultures, traditions, social identities, and ways of knowing are respected and welcomed.

COLLABORATION
We seek out the knowledge and experience of our community and work with others on shared goals.

INTEGRITY
We are honest and accountable to each other and our community.

CELEBRATION
We believe learning is fun and empowering and deserves to be celebrated alongside the community we’re building together.

Literacy Source helps low-income adults gain the basic literacy and language skills needed to succeed in school, find a job, and create a better, more hopeful future. The combination of low literacy and limited English language skills puts many at a huge disadvantage in our economy.
We believe in education, equity, and opportunity for all
- and provide free tutoring, classes, and support to help individuals reach their goals and build a stronger, more vibrant community for all.

In addition to offering classes at our main Learning Center in Lake City, we partner with a variety of organizations to provide instruction at various offsite locations throughout Seattle and South King County. Our students range in age from 18 to 90, speak
50 languages
, and represent
68 nations
.They face great challenges and strive for success against tremendous odds: over
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