Sweet Readers: Job Openings!
Established in 2011, Sweet Readers is a 501(c)3 public charity based in Manhattan and Brookline, MA. We connect trained middle school students and isolated older adults and their care partners through immersive, facilitated multi session programs based in the arts.
The Sweet Readers mission is to empower young people, through training, transformative programs and communities of support to engage isolated adults (both with and without cognitive impairment) and catalyze eldercare excellence.
Every Sweet Reader is given a set of tools and a single goal – to discover the person. In the process they build new friendships as they bridge and build communities.
In 2015 we established the Sweet Readers Leadership Council for select high school students. Our Young Leaders’ mission is to build Sweet Readers communities and raise awareness about isolation and brain health as they become agents of change.
Sweet Readers has partnered with 24 schools (charter, public, Independent, urban, suburban and schools for students with learning differences), part of a network of over 200 schools, 11 major museums and a network of over 200 eldercare centers (hospitals, assisted and independent living centers and nursing homes). Our programs have served over 45,000 participants spanning four generations and bridging over 45 communities in three countries.
Manager of School Partnerships and Youth Empowerment (MSP)
Summary of Position
Sweet Readers is looking for a seasoned, proven manager to be responsible for developing and managing school partnerships, after-school programs, the Leadership Council and our emerging Sweet Readers College program.
MSP will interface between the Executive Director and collaborate with the growing SR team.
Duties & Essential Elements
1. Relationship development & management;
2. Curricula development & Training;
3. Program development, administration & tracking;
4. Impact evaluations & data communications;
5. Fundraising & media support.
Background/Education Required
- Candidates must have at least three years of post-college professional teaching experience, at the middle and/or high school level, preferably with a college or graduate level degree in education or a concentration in education.
- Experience in the arts, healthcare and/or science a plus.
- We are looking for a creative, organized thinker who enjoys working with people and isproficient with Microsoft Office, Office 360, Survey Monkey and the major social mediaplatforms.
- A love of travel and the ability to travel locally, regionally and internationally for training,pilots and site visits.
Scope/Timing
This is a full-time position with a start date immediately following a successful vetting process.
MSP could be based in either New York City or the Boston Area as the position will be a hybrid of remote and in person engagement.
If you would like to apply for this position, then please send your resume and cover letter to Sweet Readers at: careers@sweetreaders.org.
Eldercare Community Specialist (ECS)
Summary of Position
Sweet Readers is looking for a seasoned, eldercare specialist to be responsible for developing, maintaining and scaling our eldercare partnerships with nursing homes, assisted and independent living centers, hospitals and community centers and interfacing with our Program Director, Young Leaders and Geriatric Care Managers to best serve the eldercare needs and help our communities thrive.
This is a part time position (10-20 hrs/week) which can be done remotely with occasional in person visits in New York, NY and Brookline, MA. This position may also develop into a full time position.
Duties & Essential Elements
1. Relationship development & management;
2. Curricula development & training consultation;
3. Program development, administration & tracking;
4. Impact evaluations & data communications consultation; 5. Fundraising & media support.
Background/Education Required
- Candidates must have at least three years of post-college professional experience working the the elderly and eldercare centers.
- Candidates should have a college or graduate level degree in social work, with specific experience in creative aging.
- Experience in the arts, healthcare, youth education and/or science a plus.
- We are looking for a creative, organized thinker who enjoys working with people and isproficient with Microsoft Office, Office 360, Survey Monkey and the major social mediaplatforms.
- A love of travel and the ability to travel locally, regionally and internationally for training,pilots and site visits.
Scope/Timing
This is a part-time position with a start date immediately following a successful vetting process.
If you would like to apply for this position, then please send your resume and cover letter to Sweet Readers at: careers@sweetreaders.org.
Executive Assistant & Systems Specialist
Summary of Position
The Executive Assistant & Systems Specialist will be responsible for developing and maintaining efficient and integrated systems to support our expanding organization, including interfacing with a third party to establish and maintain an integrated CRM system to manage, track, analyze and report on donors, partners, stakeholders, vendors and accounting. The Executive Assistant & Systems Specialist will also interface with our Accountants and Legal team on administrative matters and be responsible for the management of the Sweet Readers office and web site.
The Executive Assistant & Systems Specialist will interface between the Executive Director and third party platforms and collaborate with the growing SR team.
Background/Education Required
We are looking for a process, detail and solutions driven person for this position, someone with a creative, analytical mind who can, on the basis of present and forecasted needs, source and analyze technologies and systems, interface with a tech consultant and figure out how to best integrate and streamline the systems and user experience for the most meaningful reporting, seamless expansion and impactful results. This person should be adept at keeping track of details, working with new technologies, executing well and following up expeditiously.
At least three years of professional experience in accounting, CRM, technologies, office management and/or non- profit administration. Must be proficient with evaluation, scheduling and other integration, third party platforms. Proven experience in project management.
Scope/Timing
This is a part-time position (15-20 hours/week) with a start date immediately following a successful vetting process. While this is a hybrid position, we prefer a candidate located in the Boston Area.
If you would like to apply for this position, then please send your resume and cover letter to Sweet Readers at: careers@sweetreaders.org.
Social Media/Communications Consultant
Summary of Position
The Social Media/Communications Consultant will interface between the Program Director, Executive Director and Young Leaders and serve as a consultant on our Social Media Platforms, Podcast and Newsletter.
The Social Media/Communications Consultant will help our Young Leaders formulate and execute their Communications plans.
Scope/Timing
This is a part-time position with flexible hours – approximately 5 hours/week – an hourly compensation, with a start date immediately following a successful vetting process.
If you would like to apply for this position, then please send your resume and cover letter to Sweet Readers at: careers@sweetreaders.org.
Special Events Consultant
Summary of Position
The Special Events Consultant will interface between the Program Director, Executive Director and Young Leaders and serve as a consultant for our two annual events, including our 10th anniversary celebration.
The Special Events Consultant will help our Young Leaders formulate and execute their Special Events plans.
Scope/Timing
This is a part-time position with flexible hours – approximately 5 hours/week – an hourly compensation, with a start date immediately following a successful vetting process.
If you would like to apply for this position, then please send your resume and cover letter to Sweet Readers at: careers@sweetreaders.org.
VOLUNTEER POSITIONS:
Event Volunteer
We have two spring events and lots of volunteer positions! In April we run Community Action Afternoon and in June, our Insights & Appreciation Gathering. For more information and to get involved, please email: events@sweetreaders.org
Researcher
We are looking for an intern who can focus on industry research related to the arts & brain health, youth empowerment, creative aging and global statistics and trends. This person could be a high school, college or graduate student or a parent. Flexible hours and locations. For more information and to apply for this position, please email: research@sweetreaders.org
Writer
We are looking for writers to assist our Communications Specialist. We are interested in creative writers for our web site and newsletter and grant writers. This person could be a high school, college or graduate student or a parent. Flexible hours and locations. For more information and to apply for this position, please email: writers@sweetreaders.org
Photographer
We are looking for photographers to capture our programs in New York, Connecticut, Chicago, London and Toronto. If you enjoy photographing people and are good at photographing in doors, then this may be a good way to help out! This person could be a high school, college or graduate student or a parent. Flexible hours and locations. For more information and to apply for this position, please email: photographers@sweetreaders.org
Local Liaisons
Do you have 3-5 hours a week to help out? Then this could be a good option! Our Local Liaisons receive special training and the opportunity to participate directly in the program sessions.
Here’s what our Local Liaisons do:
- Send emails to participants 24 hours before each weekly program, reminding them of the program details,
- Stop by the program center early to ensure everything is in place,
- Observe the session and trouble shoot,
- Ensure everyone leaves the session safely,
- Report to Sweet Readers on the session details.
For more information or to become a Local Liaison, please email us at: liaisons@sweetreaders.org
Thank you for your interest in Sweet Readers!
