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Program Manager

Program Manager

The Junior Achievement Program Manager is confident in relationship-building and their ability to secure in-person volunteers to teach the curriculum, lead program orientations and place volunteers in the classrooms of our local schools as well as provide support. This position maintains strong school/volunteer partnerships, increasing Junior Achievement awareness and continuing program expansion with local schools. This role requires maintaining accurate program records through database management.

Title: Program Manager
Area: JA of Chattanooga
Reports to: President
Status: Full-Time, Salaried

Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the day-to-day management and smooth operation of K-12 programs including traditional, “JA in a Day” whole-school (1/2-day programs-requires early morning commitment), after-school programs, and summer camp partnership programs
• Maintain and manage partnerships with schools, educators, investors and volunteers
• Work with Volunteer Coordinator partners, parents and colleges recruiting/retaining volunteers
• Comfortable with public speaking
• Lead volunteer curriculum orientations

Qualifications (required)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Business, Communications, Non-Profit Management or Equivalent Experience
• Knowledge of education community/organizations
• Experience in one or more of the following: sales, volunteer management, or marketing
• Self-starter with effective time management skills, ability to multi-task and adapt with frequently changing environment
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 40-50 lbs.
• Knowledge and experience in constituent relationship management database a plus

Application Process

Submit resume, cover letter, salary requirements and references to:
E-mail: careers.jachatt@ja.org
Review of resumes will begin immediately. Please include all requirements as incomplete requested information will not be considered.
Website: www.jachatt.org
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