Reading Room Program Coordinator
Carson Scholars Fund, Inc.
Full-time Position
Non-Exempt
Job Description
The Carson Scholars Fund, Inc., founded in 1994 by Dr. Benjamin Carson and his wife, Candy, is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to elevating academic achievement and fostering positive literacy cultures in schools. The Carson Scholars Fund supports two primary initiatives:
- Carson Scholars Program – Recognizes students who excel academically and demonstrate strong community service with $1,000 college scholarships.
- Ben Carson Reading Project – Funds schools to create inviting reading rooms that inspire a love of independent, leisure reading.
Carson Scholar alumni and recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
Role Overview
The Carson Scholars Fund is seeking a dynamic and creative individual to join our team as a Reading Room Program Coordinator. This role is essential to the growth and success of the Ben Carson Reading Project. The coordinator will work closely with the Reading Room Director at our Towson, Maryland office to manage program operations and implement innovative ideas that drive expansion.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate all aspects of the Reading Room Project including identifying potential reading room school partners and growth opportunities.
- Oversee reading room development from inception to completion.
- Manage orders, track expenses, and maintain accurate financial records.
- Assist with program activities and Carson Scholars Fund events.
- Collaborate with reading room team to set program goals, monitor progress, and analyze performance data.
- Track, record, and compile program performance data. Analyze program results and present findings to management.
- Research and implement creative strategies to enhance program impact.
- Prepare and ship basic packages and maintain inventory of reading room supplies.
- Support communications efforts, including newsletters, brochures, social media, and website content.
- Support the reading room director with all communications including newsletters, brochures and research support, social media, website content.
Qualifications, Education, and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Proficient using Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Basic accounting and data management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong customer service orientation.
- Event planning experience is a plus.
Compensation and Benefits: Compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Statement of Non-Discrimination: The Carson Scholars Fund does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, nationality, or ethnicity.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all functions, physical demands and skills required of personnel so classified.
Candidates should submit a letter of interest, salary requirements, and current resume to:
Katie Coleman, Executive Director, kcoleman@carsonscholars.org
