Job opportunities with Reading Force
“Only 17% of parents of kids aged 9-11 read aloud to their children…
…yet 83% of kids aged 6-17 say being read to is something they either loved or like a lot.”
Kids & Family Reading Report, Scholastic, 2015
Reading Force, the charity that connects the military community through shared-reading, has two new posts to offer. Both reflect the charity’s growth and embedded position within the military community at all stages: serving; veteran; reservist; injured and military families, including those separated by divorce or relationship breakdown.
Senior Ambassador. This senior role will oversee the delivery of Reading Force across UK military communities, families, and associated organisations, with a primary focus on outreach in England. This role plays a central part in expanding engagement, supporting regional ambassadors, and contributing to the reach of the charity. View job description
Book and Social Media Coordinator. This is a dual role which will: implement the despatch of books and Reading Force resources to those who register to participate, matching resources to children’s ages, despatch resources to supporting welfare organisations and settings, keep and maintain accurate records; will coordinate activity across the Reading Force social media platforms and work with the wider team on social media content. View job description
To be considered for either of these positions please apply online to info@readingforce.org.uk sending a single page letter explaining why you are the best candidate and an accompanying CV (no more than two pages). The closing date for applications is midnight on Friday 26th September. Interviews will be held online. For the Book and Social Media Coordinator on Tuesday 7th October, and for the Senior Ambassador on Thursday 9th October.
…yet 83% of kids aged 6-17 say being read to is something they either loved or like a lot.”
Kids & Family Reading Report, Scholastic, 2015