Reach Out and Read Western Iowa Program Manager

• Build and maintain strong relationships with medical providers and clinic staff to support high-fidelity implementation of the Reach Out and Read model.
• Conduct regular in-person check-ins to assess model adherence, identify strengths and barriers, and develop action plans for continuous quality improvement.
• Guide new clinics through the application and onboarding process, and partner with clinic teams to enhance parent/caregiver engagement.
• Support local and statewide efforts to integrate Reach Out and Read within early learning and family support systems, and represent the organization at community meetings.

This role directly supports the expansion of Reach Out and Read's evidence-based program, which increases early literacy and language development for children from birth to 5, particularly those from low-income families, helping to close the opportunity gap.

• 2–5 years of professional experience in social work, health care, early education, literacy, parenting support, or a related field preferred.
• Experience supporting program implementation, continuous quality improvement, or professional development within health care, education, or family-serving systems.
• Proficiency with electronic communication and productivity tools, including databases, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and ability to work independently and as a team member.

Salary starts at $67,800. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan with match, paid time off, and mileage reimbursement.

Reach Out and Read gives young children a foundation for success by integrating books and shared reading into pediatric well-child visits, reaching 4.6 million children annually across the U.S., with a goal to double its impact by 2030.