Career Opportunities

POSITION SUMMARY
This position supports the smooth implementation of JA ELC programs with an emphasis on JA Finance Park and JA Dream Accelerator. The ELC full-time coordinator ensures that the day-to-day activities in the learning labs are running effectively and in an efficient way.

COMPENSATION RANGE: $20 - $22 per hour

POSITION CLASS: Full Time, Non-Exempt, Benefits Available

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead Finance Park and/or Dream Accelerators simulations 3-4 days per week
• Curate and sustain positive experiences for students, teachers and volunteers
• Compete daily checklist and delegate to other program staff as needed to ensure that all required tasks are completed before students arrive, during program simulations and during clean-up and lab reset
• Lead volunteer orientations and support volunteers throughout the program experience
• Be the primary point of contact for teachers, staff, and volunteers during simulations
• Develop a deep understanding of JA Finance Park and JA Dream Accelerator shops, activities and behind-the-scenes structure of the experience
• Identify opportunities for simulation experience enhancements regarding diverse student's needs, tech needs, updates to simulation and the physical space
• Solve common issues that arise during simulations, including navigating technology issues
• Collaborate with the JA Programs team to meet programmatic and organizational goals
• Be cross trained and support BizTown, Mobile Finance Park and Mobile Dream Accelerator as needed
• Other tasks as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working with ethnically diverse populations
• Experience working with youth
• Skilled in verbal and written conversations
• Strong organizational/planning skills
• Computer literacy
• Some Metro travel.  A Driver’s License is required

POSITION SUMMARY
The Southern Minnesota Relationship Manager role is a full-time position that helps manage and grow critical community relationships with the goal of developing strong program partnerships, fundraising opportunities, and corporate employee engagement. This is a multi-faceted position that will help expand the JA footprint in Southern MN while simultaneously working to generate funding for JA programs and engage new or emerging partners (as identified by the Director of Minnesota Operations) in volunteerism, events, and employee giving. The Relationship Manager is a skilled relationship builder and steward of community partnerships and has experience establishing new partnerships. The ideal candidate will be deeply engaged in many communities throughout Southern MN. The Relationship Manager is a member of the Regional Operations team, reporting to the Director of Minnesota Operations.

COMPENSATION RANGE: $45,000 - $65,000

POSITION CLASS: Full Time, Non-Exempt, Benefits Available

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, cultivate, and solicit both emerging and established funding partners, as identified by Director of Minnesota Operations
• Actively engage with and manage a portfolio of funding and programmatic prospects, including cultivation, solicitation, closing of gifts, and stewardship
• Work closely with Director of Minnesota Operations to ensure a comprehensive corporate development strategy is implemented to achieve superior customer service while exceeding funding and program goals
• Promote employee engagement with corporate partners through volunteerism, special events, and employee giving
• Create and deliver funding/sponsorship proposals and event solicitations
• Support Southern MN by creating and sharing corporate and individual appeal letters
• Work with Southern MN team to help lead promote and deliver special events and generate program funding while tracking expenses
• Steward corporate relationships and gifts generated, ensuring fulfillment of funding objectives of partners assigned by Director of Minnesota Operations
• Support Experiential Learning programming efforts throughout Southern MN region by building relationships with Southern MN community and volunteers
• Work with team to meet the program support needs of satellites and school districts outlined in MOUs throughout Southern Minnesota
• Knowledge and commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Special assignments and programs support as assigned by Director of Minnesota Operations
• Some daytime regional travel required

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3-5 years of corporate fundraising, business development, or equivalent experience
• Ability to successfully cultivate and solicit corporate gifts
• Track record of achieving goals
• Possess exceptional relationship building and influencing skills, as well as strong communications skills
• Committed to quality and integrity and the ability to work with cross-functional teams and to foster teamwork by exhibiting JA North’s value-based behaviors
• Strong commitment to team and mission
• Ability to prioritize, manage and work on multiple projects
• Literacy in Microsoft Office Suite products

POSITION SUMMARY
The Program Partnership Manager role is a full-time position that acts as a project manager to help manage and grow relationships with local schools and community partners with the goal of increasing participation in JA Programs. This position will work with the VP of Programs to further those goals for Junior Achievement North.  This manager is a skilled relationship builder that is immersed in the community, and has a working knowledge and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The role will be a steward of school and community partnerships and has experience within schools. This includes, but is not limited to, engaging community and educators who are from historically marginalized and excluded communities.

COMPENSATION RANGE: $48,000 - $60,000

POSITION CLASS: Full Time, Non-Exempt, Benefits Available

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage relationships and programmatic needs with assigned local school districts including but limited to, Minneapolis Public Schools and St. Paul Public Schools
• Prospect new school districts and community partners for program participation
• Develop and deliver presentations to community organizations and schools when appropriate
• Prepare and distribute educational kits to schools
• Support teachers by tracking program kits and invoices, sharing volunteer videos, and collecting unused kits at the end of the school year
• Be the primary point of contact for the Hudson, WI Satellite Board of Directors and attend meetings as needed
• Develop and maintain a firm understanding of JA USA programs including all updates and changes
• Stay knowledgeable about and hold a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Support daily on-site and mobile learning simulations as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree OR equivalent experience
• Working knowledge of school systems
• Possess exceptional relationship building and influencing skills, as well as strong communications skills
• Committed to quality and integrity with the ability to work with cross-functional teams to foster teamwork by exhibiting JA North’s value-based behaviors
• Strong commitment to team and mission
• Ability to prioritize, manage, and work on multiple projects
• Literacy in Microsoft Office Suite products

POSITION SUMMARY
Junior Achievement North is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, relationship-centered, and mission-driven individual to serve as our Executive Assistant. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about both building meaningful donor engagement opportunities and supporting executive leadership.

The Executive Assistant will divide their time between two key areas of responsibility. As a member of the Development team, they will ensure high quality engagement and stewardship for individual donors and prospects by working to grow annual giving, cultivating new and increased gifts, and stewarding long-term donor engagement. In this capacity, the Executive Assistant will collaborate closely with the VP of Development to implement donor-centered strategies, manage a portfolio of mid-level donors, assist with donor prospecting, and support fundraising campaigns and events.

Simultaneously, the role will serve as the Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Operating Officer (COO), providing high-level administrative support to ensure efficient operations and time management. This includes scheduling and calendar management, preparing meeting materials, coordinating travel, supporting board relations, and assisting with strategic communications.

COMPENSATION RANGE: $55,000 - $78,000

POSITION CLASS: Full Time, Exempt, Benefits Eligible

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Executive Assistant:

• Provide proactive administrative support to the CEO and COO including calendar management, meeting scheduling, and travel coordination
• Prepare materials, agendas, and minutes for key meetings including leadership team meetings and board meetings
• Serve as a liaison between the CEO/COO and internal and external stakeholders with professionalism and confidentiality
• Support coordination and logistics for the Board of Directors and board committees including scheduling, communications, and material preparation
• Manage executive correspondence and assist with drafting communications and presentations
• Anticipate needs and help prioritize tasks to ensure alignment with strategic goals
• Assist with project coordination and follow-up on action items as directed by the CEO and COO
• Contribute to building a positive, efficient, and people-centered office culture through strong communication and thoughtful support

Individual Giving:

• Manage and grow a portfolio of mid-level individual donors and prospects, with a focus on annual gifts, consistent stewardship, and long-term engagement
• Develop and implement relational cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies
• Coordinate fundraising campaigns including annual giving, giving days, events, and special appeals
• Partner with the Development team to segment, personalize, and execute donor communications
• Plan and execute small donor events and engagement opportunities
• Support the donor acknowledgment process through drafting and proofing thank you letters
• Use the CRM system to track donor interactions, manage tasks, and ensure accurate reporting
• Conduct prospect research and support leadership in donor outreach
• Collaborate with colleagues across departments to align donor strategies with organizational goals and stories of impact

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in customer service and knowledge of best practices
• Experience in administrative support in an office setting
• Exhibit polite and professional communication via phone, email and mail
• Interpersonal savvy to deal with high level donors and other key external contacts
• Reliable self-starter; ability to anticipate next steps; proactively take actions necessary to produce results
• Accuracy/detail orientation
• Ability to contribute to a positive organizational culture
• Build trust internally and externally, and discretion to handle confidential information
• Must possess strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize multiple assignments, think ahead, meet deadlines, and work effectively under pressure
• Display an understanding of individual giving strategies and relational fundraising
• Strong writing skills to partner with marketing colleagues on donor communications
• Desire to work with donor data to ensure donor communications are consistent and strategic
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office environment and with databases
• A team player who seeks out and is respectful of colleagues by listening and working to understand their perspectives, incorporating their needs into solutions, communicating progress or challenges quickly and substantively, and engaging discussion when trade-offs are necessary

POSITION SUMMARY
This position is a unique blend of responsibilities supporting both the Programs and Regional areas of Junior Achievement North. The primary focus is serving as the main point of contact for our Satellite Programs across the region, ensuring these regional engagements are aligned with the mission, standards, and expectations of JA North.

In addition, this position supports JA North’s Mobile Experiential Learning Programs, including JA Finance Park Mobile and Dream Accelerator Mobile. These programs bring real-world learning experiences to students across greater Minnesota and North Dakota. The role includes logistical coordination, onsite program delivery, and close collaboration with staff and partners to ensure high-quality, impactful learning experiences in mobile settings.

COMPENSATION RANGE: $22 - $24 per hour

POSITION CLASS: Full Time, Non-Exempt, Benefits Available

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Satellite Program Support

• Support and maintain partnership agreement details with Satellite Advisory Boards
• Primary contact for Satellite program contacts
• Manage tools/resources used to capture and track class information for each Satellite community
• Support and track program kit order and shipment processes
• Provide guidance, direction, and resources to Advisory Board members to use when communicating with educators and volunteers
• Pull monthly financial tie-out reports and update Satellite area financial records
• Data entry – class record management
• Schedule Satellite Board check-in meetings

Mobile Experiential Learning Support

• Support the delivery of Mobile Experiential Learning programs across the region, including transporting and setting up mobile units at partner sites
• Create a positive, engaging experience for students, educators, and volunteers during real-world simulation events in partnership with JA North staff
• Provide excellent customer service to all stakeholders, helping to build strong relationships that support continued partnerships with schools and educators
• Assist with planning, logistics, and on-site facilitation of Mobile Learning program visits
• Implement tools and materials to equip volunteers and students with the information needed to navigate their experience effectively
• Set up, reset, and maintain the mobile experiential learning spaces before and after each visit, ensuring smooth transitions between locations
• Gain and apply knowledge of program operations, mobile logistics, software systems, and equipment used in the simulations
• Collaborate with the team to create and deliver summer programs that utilize the mobile units
• Participate in additional projects as needed to support Mobile Learning and JA North initiatives

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to drive mobile unit
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and take initiatives when the need arises
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to deal with a diverse type of people
• Good work ethic, a flexible and non-judgmental approach to people
• Strong communication skills that include absorbing, sharing, and understanding information and communicating details (whether written or verbal) in multiple different outlets
• Computer literacy with iPads, Google apps, and Microsoft Office Suite, with the ability to set up existing programs
• Ability to support tech during event set-ups
• Strong attention to detail
• Knowledge and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Ability to contribute to a positive organizational culture
• An active driver’s license is required for this role