Job Description

Job Description

Support Junior Achievement’s (JA) efforts to inspire young people to be financially literate, career ready, entrepreneurial, and believe in the power of their own potential. Join our Northern Colorado/Wyoming team to engage in a meaningful and rewarding career. This is a part-time position working in a flexible hybrid environment.

About JA-Rocky Mountain
JA-Rocky Mountain is part of the world’s largest organization dedicated to inspiring and preparing young people to succeed in a global economy. In partnership with schools, businesses, foundations, other non-profits, and individuals this regional operation provides programs to students Kindergarten through 12th grade and young adults up to age 25 in Northern Colorado and Wyoming. JA programs are implemented by volunteers and are provided to schools and students at no cost thanks to the generosity of volunteers and donors. For more information, visit www.JAColorado.org.

Position Description
Reporting to the District Senior Director for Northern Colorado & Wyoming, this position is responsible for managing all program requests and volunteer matching in order to effectively implement JA programs in Northern Colorado. The ideal candidate will be passionate about JA’s mission, and have the ability to develop and maintain relationships with individuals and organizations.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:
 Maintain communication with educators
 Manage all JA program registrations
 Manage volunteer registration system
 Enter classroom information into JA’s customer management system
 Send program confirmation emails to educators
 Send educator and volunteer connection emails
 Send JA In A Day confirmation emails
 Provide mid-way check-ins for traditional JA programs
 Manage program audits
 Participate in regularly scheduled program calls
 Assist with program kit orders and deliveries, volunteer trainings, and event logistics (JA Stock Market Challenge and JA Bowl-A-Thon)
 Provide help with other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
 Exceptional organization, multi-tasking, and time management skills
 Excellent customer service and relationship building skills
 Strong written and spoken communication skills
 Ability to communicate the effectiveness of JA programming
 Competency working with spreadsheets and data management systems
 Ability to manage details of projects, programs, and events
 Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting
 Goal-oriented and will thrive under pressure
 Self-motivated and self-directed
 Experience in program management, business sales, or related field
 Passion for JA’s mission demonstrated by volunteerism and/or previous work experience
 Ability to pass required background check

Terms of Employment:
The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

Compensation and Benefits:
 The hourly salary range for this position is $20.00-$24.00. The salary will be commensurate with skill level and applicable experience.
 Cell phone reimbursement
 A-Rocky Mountain offers a competitive benefits package including (but not limited to):
o A 403b retirement plan with employer match
o Pro rata paid time off for part-time employees
o Partial holiday benefits for part-time employees

Work Considerations for Part-Time Employment:
 This position is part-time and should not exceed 1,000 hours per year.
 This position aligns to the standard academic calendar, approximately August-May with reduced hours in the summer.
 The position entails 20-25 hrs/wk unless approved for additional hours.
 Hours are expected to occur between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00p.m.

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Careers@JAColorado.org. Please reference “Program Associate-Northern Colorado” in the subject line of your email.

Junior Achievement is committed to an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity. We encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply.

In all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

Company Description

JA-Rocky Mountain is part of the world’s largest organization dedicated to inspiring and preparing young people to succeed in a global economy. Through a dedicated volunteer network, JA-Rocky Mountain provides programs for students that focus on three key content areas: career readiness, entrepreneurship and financial responsibility. JA programs are free to Colorado and Wyoming schools thanks to the generous support of volunteers and donors. For more information, visit www.JAColorado.org.

Company Description

JA-Rocky Mountain is part of the world’s largest organization dedicated to inspiring and preparing young people to succeed in a global economy. Through a dedicated volunteer network, JA-Rocky Mountain provides programs for students that focus on three key content areas: career readiness, entrepreneurship and financial responsibility. JA programs are free to Colorado and Wyoming schools thanks to the generous support of volunteers and donors. For more information, visit www.JAColorado.org.