PLEASE REVIEW to learn more about JA BizTown® and JA Finance Park®:

Inspiring Boundless Possibilities at JA of Central Carolinas (youtube.com)

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ORGANIZATION SUMMARY:

Junior Achievement of Central Carolinas (JACC) empowers students to build financial health and make positive financial decisions that impact their future. Through JA’s experiential learning programs, students develop skills in financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and work readiness. Thanks to support from corporate and community partners, JA of Central Carolinas engaged more than 22,000 K-12 students across North and South Carolina last year.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Program Support Specialist is responsible for performing programmatic and administrative work supporting the day-to-day operating activities and facilitating JACC programs, such as JA BizTown®, JA Finance Park®, and Summer Camp. JA of Central Carolina’s signature programs combine an in-class curriculum with an onsite experiential simulation that applies real-world scenarios. This position is an integral part to the strategic priorities of JA of Central Carolinas for growth and expansion, while providing relevant learning experiences for students that align to state standards and teach the principles of entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and work and career readiness.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for dynamically facilitating JACC programs such as JA BizTown, JA Finance Park, and Summer Camp experience. This includes implementing documented procedures and processes to ensure program consistency.
• Prepare and organize the simulation environment by logging into computers and tablets, setting out paperwork and other supplies, etc.
• Welcome, train, and support volunteers who serve as role models for students.
• Exhibit showmanship and a natural stage presence in front of large groups and on a microphone.
• Coordinate the orderly unloading and loading of students into secure spaces from to and from buses.
• Confirm and verify student numbers continuously while on-site.
• Support the delivery of excellent programs through positive interactions with all participants – educators, volunteers, and students.
• Collect required program forms, surveys, and reports in a timely manner.
• Assist in executing projects and solving general program-related problems as assigned by management.
• Ensure all program technology is maintained and follow up on technical issues.
• Assist with inventory management of program supplies to contribute to overall expense control.
• Attend scheduled events and meetings, as requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong public speaking and presentation skills
• Strong people skills, with an ability to connect with teens and adults
• Experience and enthusiasm in working with youth
• Familiarity and comfort with technology, such as iPads, Google Chrome Books, Microsoft Office 365
• Knowledge of, and sensitivity to, issues prevalent in under-resourced communities
• Strong time management skills and ability to multitask and work collaboratively
• Self-motivated and self-directed
• Passion for JA’s mission
• Physical/Other

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

JA of Central Carolinas is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. JA prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, and local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Junior Achievement of Central Carolinas makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary