Part-time Program Coordinator

This position is essential for the success of Junior Achievement Learning Experiences for South Carolina students. As part of a collaborative team environment, this role supports the daily functions of the program team. This role is a great fit for candidates that have project coordination or detailed experience in managing multiple projects at one time. The position has a statewide focus and is part time (approximately 20hrs a week) with remote work and some travel.

Title: Part-time Program Coordinator

Area:

Status: Part-Time, Hourly

Impact

- 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:

- Coordinate Classroom Based and Experiential Learning Programs statewide for students, by working with educators and volunteers to prepare for successful Learning Experiences.

- Effectively communicate and manage relationships with schools and educators to provide information about JA Learning Experiences.

- Assist the Program Team with Classroom Based and Experiential Learning Programs as needed.

- Assist and conduct Volunteer and Educator training as needed.

- Recruit volunteers, solicit feedback, manage recognition efforts and maintain compliance documentation.

- Maintain records by data entry of all learning experiences including but not limited to educators, schools and volunteers, ensure quality data.

Qualifications (required)

- Act as a team player by appropriately involving others in decisions and plans that affect the Program Team. 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 genuine interest and relate 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 able to lift 50 pounds.

- Requires the ability to travel 25% of the time, in the state as needed.