Reach Out and Read · 19 hours ago
National Director of Executive Operations
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$100K/yr - $120K/yr
7+ years expReach Out and Read is a national non-profit organization dedicated to promoting literacy and fostering relationships through shared reading. The Director of Executive Operations will oversee the Executive Office's operations and strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and supporting the CEO and Executive Leadership Team in governance, communications, and project coordination.
EducationNon ProfitPrimary Education
Responsibilities
Lead all aspects of the Executive Office, ensuring the CEO's time, priorities, and communications align with organizational needs
Develop and manage systems that support executive decision-making, follow-up, and accountability
Prepare the CEO for internal and external meetings through briefing materials, research, talking points, and follow-up plans
Design the operating model, workflows, responsibilities, and standards for the Executive Office team
Lead governance operations for the Board of Directors, including meeting planning, materials development, agenda design, bylaw management, documentation, and compliance
Partner with legal counsel on governance matters and ensure alignment with nonprofit best practices
Manage the governance calendar and board engagement strategy in partnership with the CEO
Support board committee chairs and facilitate strong relationships between the CEO and board leaders
Draft, edit, and manage high-stakes internal and external communications on behalf of the CEO, including memos, leadership updates, board materials, remarks, and presentations
Translate complex organizational information into clear, actionable messaging for internal staff and external partners
Ensure consistent, coordinated communications across the Executive Office
Serve as project manager for Executive Team workflows, including meeting agendas, documentation, and follow-up
Track organization-wide initiatives and support the CEO and Deputy CEO in monitoring progress, risks, and dependencies
Ensure cross-functional alignment between programs, affiliates, development, public affairs, operations, and research
Maintain confidentiality while navigating sensitive topics across multiple stakeholder groups
Plan, support, manage, and execute major convenings including Board meetings, Executive Team retreats and other nationally organized meetings and sessions
Partner with the CEO and Deputy CEO to set meeting objectives, content, participant experience, and follow-up
Serve as an ambassador of the Executive Office and key liaison to regional leaders, affiliates, medical/community partners, and national stakeholders
Represent the Executive Office in interactions with board members, strategic partners, funders, and external leaders
Qualification
Required
Commitment to increasing equity in opportunity and outcomes for children and to recognizing factors known to significantly impact differential outcomes for children, including race, ethnicity, language, and socio-economic status
7+ years of experience supporting senior executives or leading an executive office at a nonprofit, public sector agency, university, or mission-driven organization
Exceptional writing, editing, and synthesizing skills—able to produce polished materials for senior audiences
Demonstrated governance experience, including board management, compliance, bylaws, documentation, and meeting preparation
Experience managing large meetings, annual convenings, and major events
Strong relationship- and trust-building capabilities across diverse stakeholder groups
Advanced judgment in handling confidential, sensitive issues
Superior organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and responsiveness
High proficiency with technology, presentation development, and virtual collaboration tools
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment with changing priorities
Undergraduate degree required
Preferred
Experience with nonprofit governance strongly preferred
Master's degree preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
A 401(k) retirement plan with match
Paid time off
Company
Reach Out and Read
Reach Out and Read is a Non-profit Organizations.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.03MKey Investors
Qlarant
2022-06-02Grant· $0.03M
Leadership Team
Marty Martinez
Chief Executive Officer
Lambrina Kless
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
The Journal Record
2025-04-08
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