JA Workforce and CTE Manager, Part-time

Primary Responsibilities:

Primary Responsibilities
Program Quality and Delivery
• Ensure program quality and integrity through clear stakeholder communication, classroom/visit-day monitoring, timely updates, and use of evaluation tools.
• Oversee logistics and scheduling for multiple delivery models.
• Provide a high level of customer-focused program delivery and support.

Educator, Volunteer, and Stakeholder Engagement
• Strategize, lead, and execute recruitment and retention efforts of educators, volunteers, and community/business partners.
• Provide in-person and/or virtual orientation and training for all stakeholder groups.
• Adhere to the JASTL stewardship model to increase retention and stakeholder satisfaction.

JA Trades Operations (On-Site and On Tour)
• Assist in coordinating all logistics for JA Trades implementation and visit days.
• Assist in recruiting, scheduling, and support volunteers to facilitate stations during visit days.
• Assist with check-in, resolving simulation-related issues, and ensure station readiness.
• Facilitate the Introduction to JA Trades session at the start of visit days.
• Provide guidance and support to visiting students to ensure a positive experience.
• Collaborate with district managers before, during, and after JA Trades on Tour events; assist with end-of-day clean-up and preparation for the next visit.
• Contribute to curriculum development and updates to facilitator guides.

Data Management, Evaluation and Reporting
• Perform timely and accurate data entry for all program-related information; manage and maintain constituent records in the current database/CRM.
• Collect, analyze, and report program data, testimonials, and progress metrics for team meetings, grant proposals, and organizational reporting.
• Use insights from data to recommend continuous improvement actions.

Growth and Partnerships
• Promote program growth and expansion through strong retention strategies and partnerships with school districts, youth-serving organizations, and community/business stakeholders.

Behavioral Competencies
Accountability
• Accepts responsibility for goals and deliverables; maintains professionalism under pressure and shifts quickly to objective, problem-solving behaviors.
• Demonstrates adaptability when working independently or collaboratively.

Active Engagement
• Participates in projects, tasks, and meetings with visible enthusiasm and energy; serves as an engaged, proactive department member.

Growth and Improvement
• Actively seeks opportunities to deepen industry knowledge and strengthen subject-matter expertise.
• Embraces stretch goals and challenging projects to drive continuous development.

Junior Achievement Teamwork
• Contributes to team deadlines and engages effectively to achieve shared goals.
• Maintains an approachable demeanor that promotes effective communication and positive relationships.
• Willingly pitches in to help teammates even outside normal responsibilities and navigates difficult interactions without escalating tension.

Qualifications (required)

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in education, project management, volunteer coordination, sales, and/or nonprofit development.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple projects and deadlines.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and motivated; demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse groups.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.

Qualifications (desired)

• Nonprofit program management experience.
• Familiarity with the 6–12 system.

Application Process