Experiential Learning Manager

This position is essential for the success of JA’s Experiential Learning Program, JA BizTown. JA BizTown is an immersive, Junior Achievement-run educational program for 4th-6th grade students that combines in-class, curriculum-based learning with a day-long visit to a simulated, fully interactive town. As part of a collaborative team environment, this role assures the quality and effectiveness of the student, teacher, and volunteer experience. This role is a great fit for candidates that have project management and community engagement experience as well as dynamic presentation and classroom management skills. The position has a statewide focus and is full time with a competitive salary, bonus potential, and comprehensive benefit package!

Title: Experiential Learning Manager

Area:

Status: Full-Time, Salaried

Impact

JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT VALUES:
Belief in the boundless potential of young people
Commitment to the principles of market-based economics and entrepreneurship
Passion for what we do and honesty, integrity and excellence in how we do it
Respect for the talents, creativity, perspectives and backgrounds of all individuals
Belief in the power of partnership and collaboration
Conviction in the education and motivational impact of relevant, hands-on learning

Primary Responsibilities:

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES & ACTIVITIES:
Create a positive Experiential Learning environment for students, teachers and volunteers. Gain and apply knowledge and understanding of the Experiential Learning operations, software and equipment.
Manage relationships with volunteers and teachers. Recruit volunteers, conduct trainings, solicit feedback, manage recognition efforts and maintain compliance documentation.
Effective communication with school district representatives to provide information and resolve inquiries related to Experiential Learning implementation and execution.
Work within and maintain budget goals.
Maintain records for student/class registrations and ensure quality data.
Requires state travel wide overnight stays for implementation and execution of Experiential Learning simulation. Approximately 80 nights on the road.

Qualifications (required)

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:
Act as a team player by appropriately involving others in decisions and plans that affect them. Regularly invites and builds on the ideas and input of colleagues and work groups.
Consistently make sound decisions on everyday issues. Demonstrate a drive to work towards resolving routine and unexpected problems with innovative and alternative solutions.
Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of audiences and demonstrate capacity to actively listen. Connect with others by taking a genuine interest and relating in an open, respectful and friendly manner.
Inspire and energize others to action to further Junior Achievement’s mission by clarifying the purpose and impact.
Identify and anticipate the expectations and needs of various Junior Achievement stakeholders.
Ability to manage data appropriately and efficiently. Proven proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products, specifically, Word, Excel and Outlook.
Must be comfortable lifting 50lbs and driving a cargo van