Junior Achievement of Middle TN - Program Associate

Belmont University; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Junior Achievement of Middle TN is seeking a Program Associate (student employee) to support JA BizTown and JA Finance Park simulations, helping deliver engaging experiences for students and volunteers.

You will emcee on-site sessions, assist with understanding concepts, provide tech support, train volunteers, and ensure facilities are ready each morning while upholding JA standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working with children/teens.
• Strong problem solving.
• Excellent presentation/public speaking.
• Multitask in fast-paced environment.
• Flexible with time.
• Stand for long periods.
• Organized and detail oriented.
• Conversational Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Emcee JA BizTown/JA Finance Park simulations for 50–150 students/volunteers.
• Work with groups to ensure understanding of concepts.
• Provide tech support for simulation software and storefront tech.
• Create a positive experience for students, teachers, and volunteers.
• Assist with leading on-site volunteer training.
• Prepare and stock the facility each morning; reset for next day.
• Uphold quality standards (honesty, integrity, customer service).
• Other responsibilities as assigned.
• This role requires standing and walking for significant periods.

Skills

Public speaking

Problem solving

Multitasking

Time management

Organization

Detail oriented

Spanish helpful

Education

High school diploma

Belmont student

Job description

Junior Achievement of Middle TN - Program Associate

Junior Achievement of Middle TN - Program Associate

Employment Type Student Employee

Hourly Rate $18

Special Note: All students are required to read the BU Student Employment Policy prior to submitting an application. All Federal Work-Study students should read the program rules and regulations located at http://www.belmont.edu/sfs/employment/fws.html

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Program Associates supports the effective operation of the JA BizTownand JA Finance Park simulations, assuring quality and effectiveness of thestudents, teacher, and volunteer experience.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with conducting the JA BizTown and/or JA Finance Park simulations as assigned by the Director of Capstone Programs, including:
• Emcee the on-site simulation with natural stage present in front of large groups (50-150 students and volunteers);
• Work with smaller groups of students to ensure understanding of concepts;
• Provide technical support and trouble shoot common issues with simulation software and/or storefront technology;
• Create a positive experience for students, teachers, and volunteers in partnership with other JA staff.
• Assist with leading on-site volunteer training.
• Ensure the facility is adequately prepared and stocked for simulation each morning; reset the facility each day for the next day’s students.
• Uphold quality standards for the organization (i.e. honesty, integrity, excellent customer service.)
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Junior Achievement of Middle TN - Program Associate

Employment Type Student Employee Hourly Rate $18

Special Note: All students are required to read the BU Student Employment Policy prior to submitting an application. All Federal Work-Study students should read the program rules and regulations located at http://www.belmont.edu/sfs/employment/fws.html

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Program Associates supports the effective operation of the JA BizTownand JA Finance Park simulations, assuring quality and effectiveness of thestudents, teacher, and volunteer experience.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with conducting the JA BizTown and/or JA Finance Park simulations as assigned by the Director of Capstone Programs, including:
• Emcee the on-site simulation with natural stage present in front of large groups (50-150 students and volunteers);
• Work with smaller groups of students to ensure understanding of concepts;
• Provide technical support and trouble shoot common issues with simulation software and/or storefront technology;
• Create a positive experience for students, teachers, and volunteers in partnership with other JA staff.
• Assist with leading on-site volunteer training.
• Ensure the facility is adequately prepared and stocked for simulation each morning; reset the facility each day for the next day’s students.
• Uphold quality standards for the organization (i.e. honesty, integrity, excellent customer service.)
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

This role requires significant periods of standing and walking.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• Prior experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Prior experience working with children and/or teens.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Excellent presentation and public speaking skills.
• Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks in a fast paced, changing environment.
• Flexible with time.
• Able to be on feet for long periods of time.
• Organized and detail oriented.
• Conversational in Spanish preferred, but not required.

Don't meet every single requirement? At JAMT,we are dedicated to building a respectful, supportive and authentic workplace, so ifyou're excited about this role but your experience or qualifications don'talign perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourageyou to apply anyway. You may be the best candidate for this role or anotherwithin the organization.

This position is subject to the successful completion of a background check and verification ofinformation contained in resume.

Required Education Must be enrolled as a student at Belmont University.

Required Experience Prior experience in a fast-paced environment such as retail or customer service.Prior experience working with children.

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