Junior Achievement of Chicago · 19 hours ago
Program Manager
Chicago, IL, US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$47K/yr - $47K/yr
1+ years expJunior Achievement of Chicago is the world's largest non-profit economics education organization, dedicated to educating students about workforce readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy. They are seeking a Program Manager - Education to organize and support program volunteers, ensuring a quality learning experience for students in the Northern Suburbs and DuPage County.
AssociationEducationNon Profit
Responsibilities
Collaborate with the Program Team on expansion of programs JA of Chicago offers to include in-person and virtual delivery options
Assist schools to implement virtual JA programs, or teacher-led, in-person programs, whichever applicable to schools
Train and support program volunteers to deliver JA programs and learning experiences using a variety of delivery models and tools – in-person or virtual. Moderate program classes to ensure programs are delivered by volunteers / teachers with the utmost quality
Prepare accurate and current program reports
Update and maintain accurate information on program CRM system
Other duties as assigned
Assist Program Directors with school recruitment, volunteer recruitment, and networking/brand-awareness for JA programs
Assist Program Directors with all program-related Board Committees in carrying out their specific functions. Prepare material for Board and Committee meetings as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Computer knowledge in word processing and spreadsheet documents using MS Office
Ability to adapt to a virtual workspace using collaboration tools (i.e. SharePoint, MS Teams, Google Classroom)
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Comfortable with public speaking with proactive and convincing demeanor
Good presentation/tutoring skills
Lesson plan/curriculum knowledge
Virtual event facilitation skills
Self-starter and self-learner, able to work remotely with little supervision
Problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities; be self-motivated and highly organized
Candidate must have a valid driver's license and adequate vehicle transportation to perform the job duties of the position
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 pounds) and specific vision abilities include: close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust or focus
Preferred
At least 1 year of business experience preferred
Company
Junior Achievement of Chicago
Junior Achievement of Chicago is a non-profit organization that offers education and skill development activities to young people.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.01MKey Investors
The Community Foundation for McHenry County
2021-08-09Grant· $0.01M
Leadership Team
Tom Staab
President and CEO
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