[Hiring] Florida Partner Landscape Study Consultant @Room to Read

Role Description

Room to Read seeks an independent consultant to analyze Florida's early literacy ecosystem and recommend where and how the organization should build partnerships and expand its work. The consultant will conduct desk research, map organizations and initiatives, interview selected stakeholders, assess gaps and opportunities, and deliver a practical partner engagement plan.

This is a fixed-fee, deliverable-based consultancy expected to require 16 weeks. The consultant will determine the detailed methodology, workplan, and level of effort needed to complete the assignment. Exact start and end dates will be confirmed in the contract.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting landscape analyses, environmental scans, or comparable independent research using document review, online research, data analysis, and stakeholder interviews.
• Knowledge of early literacy, family literacy, school readiness, K-3 education, book access, or related initiatives.
• Knowledge of Florida's education and literacy landscape, gained through residence or substantial professional experience in the state.
• Experience identifying and assessing nonprofits, educational institutions, libraries, government agencies, funders, and community partners.
• Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative information and turn it into clear findings and practical recommendations.
• Strong project management and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and deliver high-quality reports and presentations on schedule.

Requirements

• Applicants should propose the methodology they believe will best achieve the assignment's purpose.
• The approach is expected to include the following activities:
• Review relevant reports, research, datasets, policy documents, strategic plans, annual reports, and other public information.
• Conduct an environmental scan of organizations, agencies, educational institutions, libraries, funders, networks, and community groups involved in literacy.
• Conduct interviews with a targeted number of literacy leaders, educators, funders, library representatives, and community partners.
• Map organizations, initiatives, relationships, geographic reach, and areas of focus.
• Assess potential partners using clear criteria, including mission alignment, program relevance, reach, capacity, and potential role.
• Identify promising practices and models that could inform Room to Read's work in Florida.
• Analyze unmet needs, service and geographic gaps, ecosystem dynamics, and opportunities for Room to Read to add value.

Benefits

• Final Florida Literacy Partner Landscape Analysis report, including an executive summary, findings, and actionable recommendations.
• Searchable partner database, including a prioritized list of organizations for future engagement.
• Partner ecosystem map showing sectors, geographic coverage, relationships, and areas of focus.
• Strategic Partner Engagement Plan, including recommended sequencing and next steps.
• Presentation of findings and recommendations to the Room to Read project team.

Application Requirements

• Apply through the Room to Read careers page by October 14, 2026. The application should include:
• Technical proposal of no more than five pages: Describe your proposed approach, methodology, data sources, workplan, milestones, level of effort, and fixed fee.
• CV: Include a current CV showing your relevant experience.
• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.