Who We Are

You are reading this job description because somebody taught you how. You became somebody as a result. At Lit, we are building a world where everyone gets to be somebody.

Our mission is simple and ambitious: every kid, everywhere, is a reader.

The science of reading confirms it is possible. Possibility becomes reality when everyone responsible for teaching kids to read, from the superintendent setting the vision to the principal walking classrooms to the teacher delivering instruction every day, works from the same research-aligned playbook with the structures to sustain it long after any one program or partner is gone. That is what Lit builds: self-sustaining reading ecosystems that ensure every kid, everywhere, is a reader.

We partner with K–12 school systems to create reading ecosystems grounded in research and designed to live at the intersection of science and instructional equity. Our focus is intentional: we work with systems that serve students most often pushed to the margins — children of color and those from underserved communities — because they deserve nothing less than excellence.

To date, our work has impacted more than 80,000 students and 6,000 educators across 50 school systems in 23 states.

In 2025, we expanded into educational technology with Bloom, our first K–2 reading product. Bloom allows us to extend Lit’s system-level work into daily classroom practice so that more students experience strong foundational reading instruction every single day.

Find out more at wearelit.org.

If you believe every kid, everywhere, is a reader, we hope you will join us.

What You Will Do

Reporting to the Chief Program Officer (CPO) and working closely with our Managing Partners on the program team, the Senior Director of Business Development (SDBD) executes Lit’s business development strategy and drives Lit’s relationship-centered sales cycles with education systems and local philanthropic partners. Lit’s engagements often unfold over multiple months or years and require thoughtful cultivation of relationships, clear articulation of outcomes and expectations, and disciplined qualification of opportunities. This role sits at the intersection of strategy, storytelling, and execution.

The SDBD will: cultivate the two relationships most critical to Lit’s financial sustainability, school districts and local philanthropy; bring Lit’s story to life to open doors that allow our program team to do their best work with school and system leaders; partner with the CPO and CEO to implement Lit’s revenue strategy; and build the pipeline, turn prospects into partners, and ensure Lit has the resources it needs to reach every kid, everywhere.

Our ideal candidate is a collaborative and service-oriented sales leader who has navigated the full district sales cycle from cold outreach to signed contract, supplemented earned revenue with local philanthropic funding, and built a pipeline from the ground up in a growing organization.

Key Responsibilities

Drive School District Sales and Local Philanthropic Relationships

• Lead outreach and discovery with school district prospects
• Work closely with Managing Partners to design scopes of work and respond to RFPs that meet district needs while advancing Lit’s model and outcomes
• Move the sales process from first contact through signed contract with the support and involvement of the Managing Partners
• Tell Lit's story compellingly and authentically: in discovery calls, presentations, proposals, and donor conversations, bring the data, the heart, and the 'so what' together in a way that moves school system leaders and local funders to act
• Cultivate relationships with local philanthropic funders to support and supplement Lit's engagements with school districts
• Prepare the CEO for major philanthropic asks by developing materials and providing district and market context, so Lit puts its best foot forward on the largest opportunities
• Partner with Managing Partners on renewals, ensuring alignment between contracted engagements and on-the-ground program delivery
• Craft proposals and shepherd negotiations using Lit’s pricing models to ensure both fiscal sustainability and partner satisfaction, coordinating contract signing with Array Education

Execute Lit’s Business Development Strategy

• Implement outreach plans and a clear client journey for school district and local philanthropic prospects, translating the CPO and CEO’s direction into concrete action
• Segment and prioritize Lit’s prospect lists, identifying the school districts and local funders most likely to become long-term partners
• Qualify opportunities to ensure time and resources focus on engagements with strong alignment and potential for impact
• Manage Lit’s marketing presence, including collateral materials, content development, events, regional engagement, and impact reporting, in service of the program team's work with partners
• Submit RFPs/RFIs and secure placement on state and district-approved vendor lists to expand Lit’s market access
• Maintain the CRM to accurately reflect pipeline data, outreach history, and relationship status across all district and philanthropic prospects

Strengthen Revenue Performance

• Analyze pipeline data on an ongoing basis, including conversion rates, deal flow, and forecast accuracy, to surface patterns and sharpen how Lit pursues and prioritizes opportunities
• Build and present accurate sales and fundraising forecasts to the CPO and CEO, with clear recommendations for where to focus energy and resources
• Monitor market trends, district budget cycles, and funder priorities to surface emerging opportunities and keep Lit’s outreach timely and relevant
• Refine data processes with the operations team to give the organization reliable visibility into pipeline health and revenue trajectory

In short, you will ensure that our program team has the partners, resources, and pipeline they need to reach every kid with the gift of reading, and that Lit can sustain and grow the mission to get there.

Who This Role Is For

You would be a great match for this role if you are a:

Professional with 6+ years of work experience in business development, sales, or fundraising, ideally in K-12 education or education services, with a track record of closing relationships and hitting revenue goals.

Exceptional Storyteller: Whether you are on a discovery call with a superintendent, presenting to a local foundation, or crafting a proposal, you know how to make Lit's work land. You translate data and program details into a narrative that connects to what school systems and local funders care most about. You are as compelling in writing as you are in person.

School Systems Insider: You understand how districts make decisions, including budget cycles, politics, and procurement processes. You know how to earn trust with district leaders because you understand their world.

Collaborative by Nature: You work well with others and bring people in rather than going in alone. You believe that your job is to tap others, and you see that as a sign of strength, not a gap in your own capabilities. You are as invested in setting up your colleagues for success as you are in your own wins.

Relationship Builder: You maintain and cultivate meaningful relationships across K-12 education and local philanthropy. Partners and funders trust you not just because you are skilled, but because you are genuine.

Executor with Range: You are most energized when you are moving things forward. You shift seamlessly from a high-stakes pitch to updating the CRM to drafting a proposal, and you bring attention to detail and follow-through to everything you touch.

Analytically Curious: You use data to understand what is working and what is not. You can read a pipeline report, spot a trend, and translate it into a concrete next step.

It would be a plus if you have:

• Experience navigating district procurement processes and vendor approval
• Experience cultivating philanthropic relationships with local or regional
• Technical experience with Customer Relationship Management platforms, including

You are someone who shares our values

• Be cosmically Change things in ways that benefit all people, so everyone feels a sense of “somebodyness.”
• Stay constantly Ask “how might we?” when solving challenges.
• Pursue excellence over Move people toward outcomes rather than following a process that won’t get them there.
• Do hard things in a human Choose courage over comfort, especially when it’s difficult.
• Invest in our collective Get your hands dirty; when confronted with a challenge or work to be done, you say, “How might we…” or “How can I help?”

Travel: Travel is part of the job. It’s how we stay close to our partners, collaborate as a team, and do the work that matters. The SDBD should expect to travel up to 40% of the year.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation. This is a full-time, exempt position with a hiring salary range of $152,000 to $191,500, depending on experience and geographic location. The full range for this role is $152,000 to $240,000, and compensation grows over time with tenure and cost-of-living adjustments.

We think a lot about pay equity at Lit. Our compensation offers are grounded in our research-backed, equity-based salary band system. We place new hires at the 50th percentile of the external talent market, adjusted for geographic cost of living and tenure in role. Our commitment to non-negotiable pay ensures that all teammates are compensated equitably, based on role, location, and experience.

Benefits. Full-time employees receive competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage, short- and long-term disability benefits, life insurance, and parental leave. We also offer a generous PTO policy, a full holiday calendar, and an employer-sponsored 401(k) with a 4% annual match.

Perks. Because we believe in taking care of the people who do this work: paid rest days after travel, wellness stipends, home office support, professional learning funds, and a community that shows up for each other.

Lit operates under the umbrella of Array Education, a nonprofit start-up studio dedicated to building enduring, equity-driven solutions to our most pressing education challenges. Array Education is an equal opportunity employer.

College Access Manager at Array Education - Cooperman College Scholars

Location: In Office, Newark, NJ

*On-Site Summer Academy residential program in South Jersey during a three week period in July & August.

Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $68,000 - $75,000 and a competitive benefits package, including subsidized health insurance (medical, dental), disability insurance, 401(k) match, unlimited sick time, 17 holidays, and 15 PTO days. 

Program Description

Cooperman College Scholars is a scholarship program that supports academically talented, highly motivated students with financial need from Essex County, New Jersey, to attain a four-year college degree. Cooperman College Scholars identifies students whose experiences exemplify leadership, integrity and perseverance to succeed and helps them gain admission to and graduate from competitive colleges and universities across the U.S. The program’s framework is based on the recognition that while funding for college is important, it’s not enough. Cooperman College Scholars provides 4-year college scholarships along with solid support systems that help Scholars overcome obstacles to earn a college degree and launch successful professional careers.

Position Summary

Cooperman College Scholars is seeking a College Access Program Manager to facilitate the college coaching and processes necessary to help Scholars identify, apply to and enroll in competitive colleges and universities. Under the Associate Director of Scholarships & Pre-College Advising, you will develop and document knowledge of the college admissions landscape in order to guide Scholars in their High School Senior year to develop strong college lists and corresponding competitive applications. The College Access Program Manager will develop relationships with Colleges and Universities, help to coordinate college visits, and manage other processes vital to the success of college applications such as determining SAT/ACT prep needs, management of writing coaches for personal statements and supplemental essays, supporting financial aid appeals, and comprehensive tracking of college applications and statuses.

What You Bring

• Confidence and strong knowledge of the college application landscape or a genuine enthusiasm to build actionable expertise in this area.
• Joy in connecting with young people! This role is a coach - someone who can build trust, actively listen,  and feel comfortable providing guidance and critical feedback.
• A deep commitment to educational access for all young people!  We’re building a new approach to college access and we need teammates who are excited to help!
• A love of data and spreadsheets! We believe data tells a story that helps to guide students to the best path forward. You are not just proficient with spreadsheets, but intuitively rely on them to keep track of information and discover interesting trends.
• A love of collaboration: You enjoy working alongside your teammates to find creative solutions to complicated challenges in a fast-paced, adaptive, hands-on environment.

Job Responsibilities

Under the Supervision of the Associate Director of Scholarships & Pre-College Advising and informed by the Associate Director of Data Analytics and Insights, the College Access Manager will help to: 

• Facilitate the college application and decision process for 80+ high school Scholars through development of college lists, conducting one-on-one or group coaching and decision meetings, and reviewing financial aid packages
• Conduct conversations and occasional workshops with Scholars to help them understand the college landscape, select a best fit college, and understand the financial viability of enrollment.
• Collect and enter college prep program data in order to make real time adjustments to  program operations and ensure data-driven results. 
• Review Scholar data regularly to track student progress, determine where additional counseling or intervention may be required, and support continual improvement in the coaching process
• Manage the college prep communication calendar making sure all messages are sent in an accurate and timely manner with follow-up where needed.
• Build and steward relationships with College Admissions Counselors via admission representative visits, conferences, counselor sessions, and direct outreach
• Track Scholar application activity and outcomes to understand where they ultimately enrolled in college, ensuring deposits are submitted by the national May 1st deadline.
• Co-manage in a 3-week summer academy to manage outcomes, facilitate curriculum, and build knowledge of Scholars.
• Liaise with Summer Academy Staff and professors to ensure consistency in outcomes on curricula and assigned tasks. 
• Build and facilitate student workshops on college application strategies and manage Scholars to identified deadlines
• Coordinate College Admission Representative visits to the Cooperman College Scholars Offices and Scholar visits to selected College Campuses
• Document and transition key information to ensure a smooth handoff to the College Success team

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3+ years of experience working with young people in an educational or mentoring capacity.
• Strong ability to coach, motivate, and inspire young people to achieve ambitious goals
• Proficiency  in Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel, and experience with CRM Databases such as Salesforce
• Strong attention to detail and aptitude for working with data
• Experience coaching college admission and/or financial aid is a plus
• Willingness to maintain a flexible work schedule, working evenings and pre-selected weekends as needed in order to accommodate the scheduling needs of Scholars and support one off events

Contract Instructor for Summer 2026 and SY26-27

Prelude is seeking a part-time Instructor (Contract role) to support our high school internship programs. We are a remote team serving students in a growing number of cities. We are seeking a part-time instructor who can support hybrid instruction for St. Louis-based cohorts. 

Role start date: Early May 2026 
Role Type: Contract
Location: ~50% remote, ~50% in-person in St. Louis, MO
Reporting to: Managing Director, Programs

About Prelude

Prelude partners with high schools and employers to create work-based learning experiences that help students develop the skills, experiences, and networks to pursue upwardly-mobile careers. Our mission is to accelerate students into purpose-filled lives that lead to economic freedom. 

Our Learn and Earn Internship Program provides high school students with year-long, paid internships at leading employers. These internships give students the opportunity to develop professional skills, gain meaningful work experience, and explore career pathways. Students begin their internship in the summer with a 1–2 week onboarding called Induction (view a sample intern induction schedule here). In the fall, interns are assigned to a team and work in their internship roles 6–10 hours per week for the duration of the school year. 

In parallel to their internship, students take an academic Intern Seminar course, delivered by a Prelude instructor. Intern Seminar is designed to equip students with key professional skills such as communication, time management, teamwork, and problem-solving. This course provides a supportive learning environment where students can reflect on their internship experiences, receive feedback, and build confidence in their professional abilities.

Contract Role Overview

As Prelude grows to support students at a growing number of internship sites in SY26-27, we’re seeking a dedicated Instructor to support summer Induction and school year Intern Seminar instruction. This role involves a mix of in-person and virtual instruction, as well as supporting student development throughout the year.

Timeline & Commitment

Qualifications

The right candidate for this position possesses the following skills and experiences: 

• Exceptional classroom instructor in both in-person and virtual settings
• Experience in student support for high school-aged student population 
• Experience teaching content related to career-readiness and/or professional skills development for 16–18 year old students in urban, lower-income communities 
• Experience maintaining strong partnerships; experience with a diverse stakeholders across sectors (education, corporate, and/or healthcare) is a plus
• Familiarity with Canvas or other LMS platforms, Zoom, Google Drive, and other remote collaboration tools

Compensation 

The consultant will track hours and invoice on a monthly basis. The hourly rate for this role is $65–90 per hour, commensurate with experience.

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This role is ideal for someone who believes in bridging education and career success for young people. If you’re passionate about preparing students for the workforce and can commit to seasonal in-person instruction and year-round virtual support, we’d love to hear from you! 

We encourage candidates to apply by April 1, 2026. 

Prelude Lead Instructor, Internship Programs

Prelude is seeking a full-time Lead Instructor, Internship Programs to support our growing Learn & Earn internship programs for high school students. We are a remote team that delivers a mix of in-person and virtual coursework to students in seven cities.

Role start date: May 2026

Employment type: Full-time

Location: Hybrid, including in-person instruction in Camden, NJ

Reporting to: Managing Director, Programs

About Prelude

Prelude partners with high schools and companies to create work-based learning experiences that help students develop the skills, experiences, and networks to pursue upwardly-mobile careers. Our mission is to accelerate students into purpose-filled lives that lead to economic freedom. 

Our Learn and Earn Internship Program provides high school students with year-long, paid internships at leading companies. These internships give students meaningful work experience while helping them build professional skills and explore career pathways. 

Students begin their internship in the summer with a 1–2 week onboarding program called Induction (sample induction schedule here). In the fall, interns are assigned to a team and work in their internship roles 6-10 hours per week for the duration of the school year. 

In parallel to their internship, students take an academic Intern Seminar course, delivered by Prelude. Intern Seminar is designed to equip students with key professional skills such as communication, time management, teamwork, and problem-solving. This course provides a supportive learning environment where students can reflect on their internship experiences, receive feedback, and build confidence in their professional abilities.

Role Overview

As Prelude expands to support students at a growing number of internship sites, we’re seeking an Senior Instructional Lead to support instruction, program operations, partnership management, and the continuous improvement of our programs. This role involves a mix of in-person and virtual instruction, along with ongoing coaching and support for students throughout the school year.

This is a hybrid role with required availability for in-person instruction (~75% in-person in August for Intern Induction and ~10% in-person throughout the school year). Preference will be given to candidates within commuting distance to Camden, NJ, where most in-person instruction will occur for this role. There may be opportunities for travel to Prelude’s other sites. 

As our team grows, we anticipate this role will grow with it—offering opportunities to take on greater responsibility, shape new initiatives, and expand leadership over time.

Responsibilities

Instruction & Curriculum (65%): 

• Lead in-person summer induction sessions on-site at corporate partners
• Facilitate virtual induction sessions
• Lead weekly virtual Intern Seminar cohorts (3–6 one-hour class sessions per week on a fixed schedule during the school day) 
• Conduct weekly prep for instruction
• Provide ongoing coaching and support for assigned cohorts to ensure students succeed in their internship placements
• Evaluate student work and manage grading for assigned cohorts
• Maintain and manage course assignments in the LMS (Canvas) 
• Update existing curriculum and design new lessons (for example, to prepare students for evolving skills related to AI literacy) 

Program Management (35%): 

• Serve as representative of the Prelude team, liaising with high schools and corporate partners on a weekly basis 
• Work with employer and school partners to plan key events (e.g., induction and end-of-semester capstone presentations), coordinating event goals, schedules, invitations, and execution
• Maintain, improve, and launch new systems and structures - for example related to student recruitment, stakeholder feedback, student outcomes, and alumni engagement—that help our organization grow with quality
• Collect data on student growth and stakeholders satisfaction; work with Managing Director, Programs to reflect on data and continuously improve the program impact

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to improving student growth and achievement through excellent instruction grounded in culturally responsive teaching
• History of embodying our values, which inform our work and drive our organization's culture
• At least 5 years of teaching experience in in-person and virtual settings
  • Exceptional instructional skills, with ability to adapt to different contexts and student groups
  • Commitment to student outcomes and experience providing 1:1 and cohort-level student support for high school-aged student population 
  • Experience teaching content related to career-readiness and/or professional skills development for 16–18 year old students in urban, lower-income communities 
  • Familiarity with Canvas or other LMS platforms, Zoom, Google Drive, and other remote collaboration tools
• At least 2 years of experience maintaining strong partnerships; experience with a diverse stakeholders across sectors (education, corporate)
  • Ability to navigate complex situations with a customer-service mindset, playing an intermediary role between organizations and individuals with a variety of communication styles
  • Strong interpersonal skills including professionalism, conscientiousness, a growth mindset, and the ability to problem-solve, learn quickly, and adapt in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in corporate, healthcare, or skilled trades setting; and/or willingness to become a subject-matter expert in entry-level role progression for these industries
• Interest in financial literacy and/or AI literacy for high school-aged population; and/or willingness to become a subject-matter expert in these areas
• Experience in additional program operations functions such as data analysis, alumni outcomes tracking, social media engagement, deploying tech tools, and partnership development; and/or interest in developing professional skills in these areas

Compensation 

Prelude is a program of Array Education, Inc, a 501c3 nonprofit organization. Array Education offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, parental leave and 401(k) benefits. The salary range for this full-time, remote role is $75,000–$85,000, commensurate with experience. 

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This role is ideal for someone who believes in bridging education and career success for young people. If you’re passionate about preparing students for the workforce and can commit to seasonal in-person instruction and year-round virtual support, we’d love to hear from you! 

We encourage candidates to apply by April 1, 2026. 

Position: Educator Training & Professional Development Facilitator 
Location: Virtual (100% remote with occasional travel)
Type: Part-Time, Consulting Position

OVERVIEW OF NXU

A nonprofit initiative, nXu (short for nexus) offers a purpose, durable skills, and wellbeing solution.  Our six offerings–which can be selected individually or as a package–include: (1) program review; (2) direct experiential programming for students and educators & AI career exploration tools; (3) student wellbeing screener; (4) CASEL-approved, NACE-aligned K-12 purpose, durable skills, and wellbeing curriculum along with tailored implementation support model, (5) professional development offerings; and (6) assessment system that measures growth in durable skills.

OVERVIEW OF ROLE

nXu is seeking a highly skilled, part-time Educator Training & Professional Development Facilitator to facilitate (both virtually & in-person) nXu’s educator training & professional development programming for diverse groups of adult learners in a range of settings. 

The right person for this role will possess a deep understanding of the K-12 education space, most specifically with leading and coaching educators, and a familiarity with SEL content & instruction.  This role requires exceptional facilitation, interpersonal and communication skills. 

This is a fast-paced, virtual position with occasional travel.  This person will report to Yutaka Tamura, Executive Director of nXu, and will work closely with other members of the nXu team.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitate (both virtually and in-person) nXu’s educator training and professional development programming for diverse groups of adult learners in a wide-range of settings including, but not limited to, K-12 schools, community organizations, and nonprofit organizations.
• Internalize nXu’s content and programmatic offerings so as to generate confidence in nXu and its curriculum, as well as in the educators themselves to be able to deliver the content to their students;
• Possess a deep understanding of schools, educators, instruction & durable skill development content, to be able to respond real-time to educator questions;
• Create an inclusive environment with emotional safety for session participants, attune to the importance of equity & inclusion given the wide range of schools and educators with whom we are working; 
• Work with nXu team members to develop and update technical assistance tools (activities, worksheets, planning tools, etc.) focused on supporting core trainings & PD sessions; and
• In collaboration with other nXu team members, support the process of iterating on PD sessions & training content to ensure maximum efficacy.

QUALIFICATIONS

The right candidate for this position would possess the following skills, traits, and experiences:

• Exceptional facilitation, interpersonal, and communication skills; 
• Effective virtual facilitation skills, which include:
• High energy
• Effective use of frequent and numerous engagement strategies
• Rapid instructional & facilitation decision-making
• Effective use of multiple community & culture-building strategies
• Ability to maximize engagement and participation of 25+ educators
• The ability to create an inclusive and equitable program culture for all program participants;
• Familiarity with the middle & high school classroom experience and teaching strategies needed for strong student outcomes, as well as an understanding of the professional learning needs of educators in this environment;
• A strong understanding of Adult Learning Theory and how best to communicate with and facilitate professional development to adult learners;
• Extensive experience in designing, implementing, and evaluating training, facilitation, and dialogue for varied groups, including adults, educators, and community members.

Candidates for this position must have:  

• 5+ years of experience in K-12 professional learning;
• Belief in nXu’s mission and a passion for helping young people and professionals explore, articulate and pursue their purpose in life;
• The ability to receive and implement feedback and coaching; 
• Familiarity with Zoom and other remote learning tools & platforms; 
• Comfort in working with a remote team, often independently; 
• A bachelor’s degree; and 
• Current authorization to work in the United States secured by the first day of employment.

COMPENSATION

nXu offers competitive compensation for this consulting role.  

nXu provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees.

Questions? Please email careers@nxueducation.org