JA BizTown & JA Finance Park Program Coodinator

Do you love working with children, helping them realize their potential and equipping them to succeed? Do you want a job that is meaningful, challenging, gratifying, and allows you the opportunity toimpacttens of thousands of kids each year?

Working for Junior Achievement is all that and more. Join us as we accelerate economic opportunity for youth.

Come join an amazing team of passionate people! For nearly 70 years, Junior Achievement has been shaping the future by giving youth the skills needed to succeed in work and life. We care about the work we do and the people we do it alongside. As a team, we go the extra mile and are committed to preparing our students to succeed!

We are looking for a new member of our team that has a natural ability to problem-solve, lead, andworkswell within a team. You’ll work part-time in our experiential JA Biz Town and JA Finance Park programs, guiding students through our experiential simulations where they spend a day-in-the-life running our student-sized town and economy.

We’llwant you to think big,we’llwant you to think small,and sometimes we’lljust want you to do it.

Some days are a breeze, some days a little harder; every day you and your teammates will be changing lives.

• Your attitude toward work, your co-workers and the people you come in contact with through our programs are first class.
  
  Even inthe most trying of times, youmaintaina positive attitude, and youdon’tbelieve in impossible.
• Computer literacy is a MUST ,you willbe requiredtotroubleshoot basic technology.
• MUST be comfortable speaking in front of small and large groups, with or without a microphone. Can you project your voice and take charge when needed?
• You are game to jump in and help whenever and however needed. When fires break out, everybody grabs abucket,from the dogs (yes, we have dogs visiting our office!) to our President!
• Ability to perform and prioritize multi-level tasks in a fast-paced environment while dealing with constant interruptions from students and volunteers.
• You are willing to step up and lead when necessary. You can adapt, problem-solveand adjust .
• Coinciding with the school year and day,you’llwork 2-3 days/week (M-F; 7.5-hour shifts). Daily start times vary from 7:15 am to 10:15 am.
• Help to manage day-to-day operations of the program, including program paperwork and evaluations.
• Manage inventory responsibilities in JA Biz Town or JA Finance Park, including restocking supplies which may require you to climb a ladder.
• Ability to work closely with children
• Team oriented. We allsucceedtogether!
• Detail oriented, knowing that each part is important to the big picture/experience.
• Ability to be onfeetfor long periods of time andlift upto 40 lbs.
• Due to our work with children, all employees must pass a background check.