September 6th is National Read a Book Day—a day to celebrate the joy of reading and the organizations dedicated to promoting literacy and access to books. Whether you're passionate about improving literacy rates or providing books to those in need, here’s a list of fantastic nonprofits and mission-driven organizations that are making a significant impact in the world of reading and literacy.
First Book
First Book provides new books and educational resources to children from low-income families, ensuring that all kids have access to quality books. They have distributed over 200 million books and educational resources to programs and schools serving children in need.
Roles they hire for: Program Managers, Fundraising Coordinators, Communications Specialists, Data Analysts, and Community Engagement Managers.
Website: https://www.firstbook.org
Career Page: https://www.firstbook.org/careers
Reading Is Fundamental (RIF)
Reading Is Fundamental is one of the largest literacy nonprofits in the U.S., focusing on inspiring a passion for reading among children. They provide free books and literacy resources to kids across the nation.
Roles they hire for: Education Program Managers, Volunteer Coordinators, Marketing Specialists, Development Officers, and Digital Content Managers.
Website: https://www.rif.org
Career Page: https://www.rif.org/about-us/careers
Little Free Library
Little Free Library inspires a love of reading, builds community, and sparks creativity by fostering neighborhood book exchanges around the world. With over 100,000 libraries worldwide, they have become a global literacy movement.
Roles they hire for: Program Coordinators, Community Engagement Specialists, Marketing and Communications Managers, Volunteer Managers, and Operations Assistants.
Website: https://littlefreelibrary.org
Career Page: https://littlefreelibrary.org/about/work-with-us/
Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library
The Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library is committed to providing access to books, resources, and literacy programs to the community. They offer various services, from early literacy programs to adult education and digital literacy.
Roles they hire for: Librarians, Library Assistants, Youth Services Coordinators, Program Managers, IT Support Specialists, and Community Outreach Coordinators.
Website: https://www.cincinnatilibrary.org
Career Page: https://chpl.org/about/working-at-the-library/
Books for Africa
Books for Africa is dedicated to ending the book famine in Africa. They are the largest shipper of donated text and library books to the African continent, providing over 54 million books to 55 countries since 1988.
Roles they hire for: Logistics Coordinators, Development Officers, Program Managers, Volunteer Coordinators, and Communications Specialists.
ProLiteracy
ProLiteracy is the world’s largest organization of adult literacy programs, working to build a more literate society by advocating for adult education and providing educational resources to instructors and learners.
Roles they hire for: Literacy Program Managers, Instructional Designers, Grant Writers, Research Analysts, and Membership Coordinators.
Website: https://www.proliteracy.org
Career Page: https://www.proliteracy.org/careers/
Reach Out and Read
Reach Out and Read integrates reading aloud into pediatric care, providing books and encouraging families to read together from birth. They reach 4.5 million children annually with a special focus on underserved communities.
Roles they hire for: Program Coordinators, Development Officers, Communications Managers, Pediatric Literacy Specialists, and Volunteer Coordinators.
Website: https://www.reachoutandread.org
Career Page: https://www.reachoutandread.org/who-we-are/careers
St. Charles City-County Library
The St. Charles City-County Library provides access to books, educational resources, and literacy programs to residents of St. Charles County, Missouri. They offer a variety of programs for readers of all ages, from children’s storytimes to adult book clubs.
Roles they hire for: Librarians, Youth Services Coordinators, Program Specialists, Customer Service Representatives, and IT Support Specialists.
Website: https://www.stchlibrary.org/
Career Page: https://www.stchlibrary.org/join-our-team
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library mails free, high-quality books to children from birth until they begin school, regardless of their family’s income. Since its inception in 1995, the program has gifted over 160 million books.
Roles they hire for: Program Managers, Community Engagement Specialists, Fundraising Coordinators, Marketing and Communications Officers, and Administrative Assistants.
Website: https://imaginationlibrary.com
Career Page: https://imaginationlibrary.com/meet-our-team/
These organizations are at the forefront of promoting reading and literacy across the country and the world. Whether you’re looking to volunteer, donate, or start a career in literacy advocacy, National Read a Book Day is the perfect time to get involved. Let’s make reading accessible to everyone and ensure that the love of books is passed on to future generations.
Happy National Read a Book Day! Let’s work together to spread the joy of reading far and wide.
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