Job Title: District Program Coordinator - Mankato

Reports to: Senior Manager – Southern MN Districts

Department: Districts

Location: Mankato MN area (remote)

FTE Status: Non-exempt flexible part-time, up to 25 hours per week

Scheduled hours will fall between 8:30 – 3 pm Monday thru Friday

Salary Range: $19 - $23


ABOUT JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT NORTH (JA North)

The team at Junior Achievement North is committed to keeping students at the center of our work and fostering a learning environment that helps them reach their full potential. We empower students to build financial skills, explore exciting career paths, and develop an entrepreneurial mindset, as they become the leaders of tomorrow.

Our team consists of individuals who are innovative, collaborative, and dedicated to fulfilling our mission. We are focused on equitably serving K-12 students across our entire region of Minnesota, North Dakota, and western Wisconsin. As we deliver programming, we inspire students, support educators, and partner with communities. Our model builds experiential learning opportunities for students so they can creatively explore how lessons in the classroom can translate to life outside of school.

Along with being an equal opportunity employer, JA North offers a collaborative environment. We are committed to hiring a diverse and multicultural staff and encourage applicants from under-represented backgrounds.

The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and have a passion for furthering our educational mission along with strong organizational and communication skills. The position will support JA North Educational Programs within the business and education communities. Due to the connections built with community personnel, the candidate needs to live in the Mankato MN region with some regional daytime travel required and occasional evening or weekend hours. This position allows for a flexible work schedule during the 8:30 am to 3 pm time frame Monday through Friday with a minimum 25 hours per week. Actual hours per week and schedule will be determined based on candidate qualifications and needs along with potential for flexible summer scheduling (i.e., minimal hours per week June through August).

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:


Manage, expand, and maintain JA programming (In-classroom, distance learning, and Capstone) within Mankato and surrounding area schools (Public, private schools, and charter schools) to achieve strategic plan goals.

Recruit schools and teachers to participate in K -12th grade JA North programs.

Recruit and manage volunteer engagement to ensure seamless classroom experience is achieved.

Support JA’s customer service plan to ensure quality of program delivery through effective communication, classroom monitoring, and evaluation.

Monitor curriculum distribution to schools and program reporting requirements to ensure proper verification of all programs.

Manage records and information related to school and volunteer activity.

Develop expertise in program delivery models.

Assist in delivery of JA programs as and where appropriate.

Assist with preparation and logistics of Regional and JA North high school competitions.

Supports the District Senior Manager in working with corporate, education, and community leaders to develop partners engagement and financial resources to ensure successful program implementation.

Works with District Senior Manager to coordinate, promote, and deliver special events and generate program funding (ensuring those events operate within budget).

Provide Junior Achievement program training and orientation for all new volunteers and educators, and as requested.

Carries out administrative processes; data management and reporting requirements pertaining to territory through paperwork, e-mail, and the web.

Attend trainings offered by JA North to continue striving for personal improvement.

Knowledge and commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Special assignments and projects as directed by District Senior Manager.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

Required:

Strong commitment to team and mission

One year business, sales, education, or non-profit experience

Proven ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks

Good interpersonal communication skills

Attention to accuracy and detail

Literacy in Microsoft Office Suite of products


Desired:

Experience working with Mankato area schools and business community

Project management experience, preferably with a not-for-profit organization

Strong sales skills

Experience using database software

COVID-19 vaccination strongly recommended

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to: sit, walk, occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, continually required to talk or hear, occasionally required to bend, lift, or climb, frequently required to lift and carry light weights (25-50 pounds), and specific vision abilities include: close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust or focus.

BACKGROUND CHECK: This position is subject to the successful completion of a background check / verification of educational credentials contained in resume.

This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This document does not create an employment contract implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” relationship. JA North is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the bases of race, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.

We encourage candidates with diverse experiences and backgrounds, Black, Indigenous and People of Color, LGBTQIA2S individuals, and unemployed persons to apply. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Junior Achievement North we are most interested finding the best candidate for the job and someone who is committed to our mission and values. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our qualifications described.

Summary of employee Benefits offered:

Junior Achievement North provided COVERAGE
100% cost being paid by Junior Achievement North - Short-term Disability

COMBINATION COVERAGE
The following benefits are offered to eligible staff members with Junior Achievement North contributing toward cost - 401k Retirement Plan with a generous Junior Achievement North contribution of 3%

AVAILABLE COVERAGE
The following benefits are offered to eligible staff members at their own cost.

Flexible Spending Account – Medical and Dependent Care
403b Retirement Plan
THE IMPORTANCE OF WORK/LIFE BALANCE
At Junior Achievement North, we recognize the importance of work/life balance for our staff members, and we offer the following programs to support your work/life balance.

Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
Paid Holidays
Two Paid Breaks:
1-week Fiscal Year End Break
2-week Calendar Year End Break
Flexible Fridays during the Summer Months
Technology Cost reimbursements