Education Manager

Junior Achievement of El Paso

El Paso (TX)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 84,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Junior Achievement of El Paso seeks an Education Manager to oversee programs focusing on volunteer management, educator relations, and quality standards. The role involves facilitating training, grant writing, and collaborating on fundraising initiatives, contributing to the mission of promoting financial literacy and entrepreneurship in students.

Qualifications

Excellent communication skills required in professional settings.
Bachelor's degree is preferred.
Experience in non-profit sector at least 2 years is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage JA programs with an emphasis on volunteer recruiting and training.
Develop and maintain relationships with educators.
Assist with grant administration and fundraising activities.

Skills

Communication

Volunteer Management

Fundraising

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Junior Achievement of El Paso provided pay range

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Base pay range

$42,000.00/yr - $84,000.00/yr

SUMMARY: The Education Manager will manage Junior Achievement (JA) programs with particular emphasis on volunteer recruiting, training, placement, support, and recognition. The Education Manager will facilitate volunteer and teacher activities, uphold quality standards for the organization, assure adherence to program models and program expansion, and develop and maintain good educator relationships at all levels. The Education Manager may also assist with grant administration, fundraising, and special events.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

·Implement programs according to the Strategic Plan.

·Develop and maintain educator relationships.

·Work with community boards in conjunction with JA President.

·Assure program quality through teacher and volunteer phone calls, classroom monitoring, and service.

·Provide feedback, program materials, and resources to volunteers and teachers.

·Organize and implement volunteer orientations.

·Identify, cultivate, and maintain regular contact with company representatives.

·Develop and implement recognition programs that are of interest and value to participants, including events, scholarships, awards, and gifts.

·Maintain a strong understanding of new and existing JA products.

·Handle general records and correspondence with volunteers and prospects, file class registration forms, communicate with marketing on volunteer needs, and coordinate procurement and delivery of all program materials.

·Assist all program related Board committees in carrying out their specific functions. Prepare materials for Board and Committee meetings.

·Provide assistance with grant administration, including grant writing and grant reporting.

·Provide assistance to President or other Board members in planning and executing special events and fundraising activities.

·Assist with other projects as needed, including event support on weeknights, weekends, and holidays.

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE:

·Position reports to: President

QUALIFICATIONS:

·Required Experience, Skills or Experience:

oExcellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to communicate effectively in professional and public settings

oBachelors Degree preferred

oDriver’s license, as well as reliable transportation

·Preferred Experience, Skills or Experience:

oAt least 2 years’ experience in non-profit sector

oExperience with grant writing or grant administration

oBachelor’s degree in related field

oBilingual (English and Spanish)

·Physical Requirements:

oContinually required to talk or hear

oFrequently required to sit and walk

oOccasionally required to reach with hands and arms,

oOccasionally required to bend, lift, or climb, lift and carry light weights (25-50 pounds)

oSpecific vision abilities include: close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust or focus.

oReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

TRAINING:

·Initial and on-going training provided by Junior Achievement USA and local entities

About Junior Achievement of El Paso: Junior Achievement is a registered 501(c)(3) organization, focusing on financial literacy, work and career readiness, and entrepreneurship for K-12 grade students. These lessons align with national/state educational standards and are delivered to millions of students across the country with the help of our education partners and volunteers from the local community. Junior Achievement of El Paso serves over 11,000 students in the greater El Paso, TX, region.

Junior Achievement is committed to ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) is at the center of everything we do. Junior Achievement is dedicated to providing a positive, enriching learning experience free of bias that promotes greater economic opportunity and equity. Junior Achievement welcomes employees, students, volunteers, educators, staff, and stakeholders, regardless of race, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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