Director, Global Growth

Director of Global Growth

Worldreader seeks a dynamic, mission-driven Director of Global Growth to lead the expansion of BookSmart as a national family reading solution in multiple countries across Africa and Latin America. The ideal candidate combines strategic business development skills with a deep understanding of education systems, early literacy, and digital transformation in emerging markets. Reporting to the CEO, the Director of Global Growth will be a part of Worldreader's Advancement team.

This is a full-time remote position based in the United States, with preference for Georgia, Maryland, Virginia, or DC.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Identify and secure country-level partnerships with ministries of education, health, ICT, and / or other public agencies to integrate BookSmart into national early literacy strategies.
• Develop and close multi-year government, CSR, and philanthropic agreements to fund large-scale deployments.
• Manage complex, multi-stakeholder negotiations involving policy, technology, and financing components.
• Support the CEO and Board in advancing Worldreader's strategic goal of reaching $1M by 2030.
• Develop tailored value propositions that demonstrate how BookSmart strengthens early literacy, improves school readiness, and boosts education system efficiency.
• Represent Worldreader at regional and global education and innovation forums.
• Partner with corporations to co-design national reading challenges and family engagement campaigns.
• Engage local NGOs, educators, and early childhood networks to drive adoption, inclusivity, and measurable use of BookSmart in homes.
• Collaborate with international funders to secure catalytic grants for new country launches, content localization, and innovation pilots.
• Work with internal teams to design localization, content, and implementation plans tailored to each country.
• Use evidence of BookSmart's proven results to strengthen the business case for national adoption.
• Translate outcomes and ROI data into compelling proposals and policy briefs that inspire action.
• Contribute to global and regional advocacy around early literacy, digital inclusion, and parental engagement in learning.

Desired Skills & Qualifications

Education & Experience

Physical & Travel Requirements

Salary

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

Benefits

We hire and invest in smart and tenacious people who are committed to our mission and a fun, inclusive work environment. Some of our key benefits include :

Worldreader is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from persons with disabilities, women, and other underrepresented applicants. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and can produce proof of authorization. Please submit your CV in English.