Associate of Education Initiatives

Associate of Educational Programs

House of SpeakEasy | New York, NY

House of SpeakEasy is grounded in the belief that the ability to read and write enables a person to know their rights, be confident in their identity, and engage boldly and empathetically with the world around them. Since 2015, our SpeakTogether program has brought acclaimed writers into New York City public high schools and libraries—connecting students directly with authors for rigorous creative writing programs, providing mentoring opportunities, and ensuring books are freely available.

House of SpeakEasy seeks a full-time Associate of Educational Programs to support and help grow our educational partnerships and student-facing programs. Reporting to the Manager of Educational Initiatives, this role is central to fostering literacy, critical thinking, and storytelling skills among young people across New York City.

Key Responsibilities:

• Run our in-school programming, coordinating with authors and partners to produce workshops and author events
• Help collect and track feedback from students and teachers
• Maintain calendars, records, and program communications
• Support reporting, evaluation, and program documentation
• Support grants administration
• Support Bookmobile events

Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Comfort working with educators, students, and authors
• Demonstrated commitment to creating opportunity through education
• 1–3 years of experience in education, youth programming, nonprofit administration, or cultural production
• Passion for literature, storytelling, and equity in education
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment

Employment Details:

Location: NYC-based (in schools, at events, and at our midtown office))

Schedule: Full-time (40 hrs/week)

Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience + benefits and performance-based bonus

Apply: Please email annie.kiyonaga@houseofspeakeasy.org with your resume and cover letter.

Application due date: June 12, 2026

Benefits:

• Flexible Time Off Policy – We trust our team to take the time they need to rest and recharge. Staff are encouraged to take 15 days off annually, in addition to a week-long office closure during the winter holidays and recognized federal and state holidays.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, and vision plans available.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) – Eligible employer for federal student loan forgiveness programs.
• Mission-Driven Work Environment – Join a collaborative, compassionate team providing critical literacy support to New York City high schoolers.