Program Manager-Junior Achievement of North Florida

Description

Essential duties and responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Develop, maintain and expand programs within public, private, and charter schools and nonprofits to achieve strategic plan goals • Responsible for managing assigned high school programs—including JA Heroes—and for recruiting, coordinating, and supporting individual volunteers in designated schools and program areas. This role will be cross-trained to assist with K–5, middle school, and other high school programs as needed, working collaboratively with fellow program managers to ensure seamless program delivery. • Develop and implement plan for teacher and volunteer contacts including class visits, newsletters, phone contacts, teacher visits, meetings, teacher, and volunteer trainings. • Engage with Junior Achievement stakeholders by developing and maintaining positive relationships with teachers, volunteers, school staff and students • Assure program quality through phone calls, classroom monitoring, participant servicing, evaluation instruments and newsletters • Continually provide motivation, feedback, program materials and resources to volunteers and teachers and conduct training as needed • Develop and strengthen relationships with primarily corporate based volunteer sources that drive engagement and promote and increase volunteer participation in assigned programs; deliver recruiting presentations as needed. • Adhere to all program reporting requirements and alignment with implementation standards to ensure proper verification of all programs. • Ensure completion of general records and correspondence with educators, volunteers, and prospects. • Work cross-functionally with team members to meet volunteer needs and ensure procurement and delivery of all program and curriculum materials. • Attend and participate in JA’s special events and other meetings or events as needed • Other duties as assigned within the scope of position, based on experience and requirements

Qualifications

COMPETENCIES • Accountability: Acts with a clear sense of ownership; takes personal responsibility for decisions, actions, deliverables, and failures; establishes clear responsibilities and processes for monitoring work and measuring results. • Integrity and Ethics: Gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, authenticity, taking responsibility for own actions, and consistently telling the truth. • Interpersonal Communication: Chooses a communication behavior that is both appropriate and effective for a given situation; understands and manages own emotions, as well as recognizes and positively influences the emotions of others  • Results-Oriented: Plans, schedules, and organizes professional schedule to achieve goals within or ahead of established time frames • Teamwork and Collaboration: Successfully builds and maintains collaborative relationships to work effectively together as a team through shared responsibility, respect, and empathy to complete shared goals for a common good. WORKING CONDITIONS/EQUIPMENT USE • Work is performed indoors in a typical office environment - not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions. • Valid driver license with proof of insurance for business related travel • Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends • Must be able to lift up to fifteen (15) pounds • Frequent use of office machines to include telephone, computer, and printer • Remote work Fridays

Education and Experience

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE - REQUIRED • Must have enthusiasm for the JA mission and true commitment to helping students realize their potential • Bachelor’s Degree or higher in business, education or related field is required • Three years of experience in education is preferred. Will also consider candidates with similar length of experience with program or project management or a combination of both • Strong problem-solving skills • Driver’s License and vehicle to commute to external community meetings and schools • Public speaking experience and knowledge of the education and/or business community is preferred • Should be comfortable working closely in teams; this position will be working collaboratively as well as independently • The ideal candidate will be innovative and forward-thinking; have project management experience and/or experience with student programs • The individual will be knowledgeable about Jacksonville’s education landscape • Strong oral and written communication skills as well as computer literacy skills

Salary/Salary Range

55000

How to Apply

Email your resume to info@janfl.org by July 31, 2025.