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Program Manager

Program Manager

We’re hiring! This part-time (24 hours per week) position will be an integral part of JA of North Central Ohio, responsible for JA Program Coordination in our Western District, which includes Ashland, Crawford, and Richland counties.

Title: Program Manager
Area: JA of North Central Ohio counties
Reports to: Senior Director of Programs
Status: Part-Time, Hourly
Hourly Wage: $20 - $25

Primary Responsibilities:

PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIES
· Develop program goals & strategies at the district level throughout the Western Territory.
· Develop and maintain administrator and educator relationships in the Western Territory.
· Recruit program volunteers to satisfy implementation recommendations.
· Organize and implement volunteer orientations and trainings.
· Assure program quality through teacher and volunteer phone calls, classroom monitoring, and service.
· Ensure that JA program implementation standards are followed through all programs delivered in the Western District.
· Provide feedback, support, program materials, and resources to volunteers and teachers.
· Work with Western District Director of Development to create wholistic engagement strategies for new and prospective partner organizations.
· Maintain strong understanding of new and existing curriculum and delivery methods as well as Ohio Department of Education correlations.
· Oversee general records and correspondence with volunteers and prospects, file class registration information, communicate with marketing on volunteer needs, and supervise procurement and delivery of all program materials.
· Monitor curriculum distribution to schools and program reporting requirements to ensure proper verification of all programs.
· Manage and maintain records in JA’s CRM about all information relating to school, class and volunteer activity.
· Develop and maintain relationships with assigned legislators to increase awareness of Junior Achievement’s work in your district and conduct at least two meetings per year with each assigned legislator or their staff.
· As asked be management participate in the annual Advocacy Day at the state capital, including legislative meeting preparation, coordinating with colleagues, and engaging in meetings with public officials and lawmakers.
· Maintain awareness of policy developments that may impact Junior Achievement’s mission. Provide regular updates to leadership and contribute to the organization’s advocacy strategy as needed.

DEVELOPMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
· Coordinate community outreach activities with Director of Development- Western District (WD) and other WD program managers within assigned territory (attending networking and community events, etc.)
· Through the active efforts of program coordination, work with the Director of Development- Western District and make introductions to new individuals, businesses and organizations that can lead to future new volunteers, special event participation and/or financial support for JANCO.
· Other duties as defined by supervisor.

Qualifications (required)

· Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
· Computer literacy a must
· Strong oral/written communication skills
· Knowledge of the education community and organizations

Application Process

Send a cover letter and resume to Denice Schafer (Denice.Schafer@ja.org) for consideration.

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