Education Manager

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<div class="isg-job-description“>Junior Achievement of Wisconsin
position:  education Manager                       
Status:  Approximately 15-20 hours per week September – June with little to no hours in July & August.   
Work Environment: Remote
A POWERFUL PURPOSE:
At Junior Achievement, we believe in the boundless possibility of young people. A community connected education partner, Junior Achievement of Wisconsin’s purpose is to inspire and prepare young people to succeed. Junior Achievement reaches more than 100,000 Wisconsin students in K-12+ and delivers relevant, hands-on learning experiences in financial literacy, career readiness and entrepreneurship. Our vision is to ensure today’s students have greater economic opportunity and mobility.
 
Junior Achievement team members are known for their passion for the JA mission. Members of the team interact with business and education leaders, volunteers and philanthropists who support JA with their time, talent and treasure. Junior Achievement of Wisconsin offers a collaborative, inclusive work environment and the opportunity to impact the lives of young people in our community.
POSITION CONCEPT: 
The Education Manager is responsible for serving the teachers and volunteers in Portage and Wood Counties. This position offers the opportunity to plan and implement JA programming; including developing and maintaining educator relationships. Highly visible position in the education and business community, offering the opportunity to add creativity, expertise, and fresh ideas to JA’s program offerings. Ideal position for a highly motivated, high-energy professional who can meet goals and deadlines. Excellent customer service, time management, organization, communication, and presentation skills are required
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Work with schools, educators, volunteers and businesses directly for program placement
• Renew commitments of schools, educators, volunteers, and donors that are currently utilizing and supporting Junior Achievement programs
• Market and secure new partnerships with businesses, schools and youth organizations.
• Assure quality through monitoring and collection of participants and program information
• Increase public awareness of Junior Achievement in the education and business community through presentations and other outreach
• Ensure customer satisfaction and program quality through face-to-face, phone and electronic communication
• Provide efficient and personable service to program participants through prompt follow-through and organization
• Implement volunteer orientation and training
• Maintain accurate records
• Perform other duties as instructed by supervisor

The above position description is not all inclusive and is not an implied contract of duties performed. It is a general overview of position responsibilities.
 
EDUCATION/experience REQUIRED: HS diploma required. Associate/Bachelor’s degree preferred. Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and presentation skills. Strong communication and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in computer skills (Microsoft Office) and data management. Capable of working independently. Ability to prioritize tasks. Competency in or willingness to learn computer-based programs. Must have valid Wisconsin Driver’s License.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: This position currently has remote work model.  This requirement may also include working outside of normal business hours as required to support business needs.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to: sit, walk, occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, continually required to talk or hear, occasionally required to bend, lift, or climb, frequently required to lift and carry light weights (25-50 lbs.), and specific vision abilities include: close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust or focus.
 
MRA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

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