Program Coordinator
To ensure smooth operation of the Junior Achievement educational programs in Southwest Michigan by developing and maintaining positive working relationships with volunteers, businesses, teachers, and school personnel.
Impact
Three-time Noble Peace Prize nominee, Junior Achievement (JA) is the nation's largest nonprofit organization dedicated to giving young people the knowledge and skills they need to plan for their futures and make smart academic and economic choices before graduating high school. JA's programs, available for K-12th graders, focus on career readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy for work and life in the 21st century.
Ultimately, we envision a world where young people have the skill set and mindset to build thriving communities. We do this by connecting the business community with our local schools, providing volunteer delivered programs both in the classroom and onsite at our facility.
We are embarking on an exciting journey with the establishment of a new state-of-the-art Free Enterprise Center, serving a vast region across 50 counties in the Western half of Michigan. To support this growth, we are seeking multiple positions to be filled in various locations who will play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless operation of promoting and providing our educational programs.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Support educators in implementing Michigan's personal finance graduation requirements
- Renew commitments of veteran consultants through effective communication and scheduling
- Recruit and place new volunteers by cultivating relationships with individuals, businesses, and civic organizations
- Establish partnerships with local agencies and national JA partners for volunteer support
- Introduce JA programs to new schools and facilitate staff orientation
- Collaborate with high schools to provide JA programming that fulfills financial literacy graduation requirements
- Assist in promoting volunteer opportunities through various channels and partnerships
- Ensure all volunteers receive necessary training and support
- Maintain accurate records in our database management system
- Provide timely support to educators, volunteers, and liaisons
- Collect and assist in processing class registrations and documentation
- Contribute to the planning and execution of educational events
- Collaborate with the district direct and assist in funding initiatives
- Participate in advisory board meetings and provide necessary documentation
- Plan and execute volunteer recognition and retention events as needed
- Attend scheduled meetings and events as required
Qualifications (required)
- Bachelor's degree in business or education preferred
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Excellent presentation and salesmanship skills
- Ability to stay organized and plan effectively
- Proficient problem-solving abilities
- Computer literacy, including database query design and execution
- Reliable transportation to travel between locations
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