JA EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING MANAGER

About the role

Are you passionate about education and eager to make a tangible impact on students' lives? Junior Achievement of Central Illinois is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic JA Experiential Learning Manager to lead our innovative JA BizTown and JA Finance Park programs. In this full-time role, you'll manage program logistics, train and support volunteers and teachers, and deliver engaging, high-energy simulations that inspire and educate students. If you have a knack for organization, a flair for presentation, and a commitment to excellence, we want you on our team! Join us in shaping the future of young minds.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the implementation of the JA BizTown, JA Finance Park, JA Take Stock in Your Future and JA Titan curriculum for elementary, middle or high school students in partner school districts is executed according to established school district Memorandums of Understanding.
• Manage program calendars for JA Experiential Learning and ensure capacity is being fully utilized, proactively addressing any scheduling or resource conflicts.
• Effectively communicate program requirements to educators and school administrators.
• Serve as contact to coordinate all logistics with schools for their simulation or competition days and to set appropriate expectations, ensuring they are met.
• Facilitate onsite volunteer training and provide guidance throughout the simulation to 20-40 volunteers.
• Help them coach students by applying their personal experiences within the simulation.
• Emcee the onsite simulation (approx. 3.5 hours) in front of 130+ (students/volunteers) Monday – Friday on scheduled dates.
• Must exhibit showmanship and a natural stage presence in front of large groups and on a microphone.
• Design and execute a best-in-class learning experience during student JA BizTown and JA Finance Park simulations at school preferred locations, aligning simulations with curriculum learning objectives and creating authentic application opportunities.
• Manage onsite engagement of up to 150 students per day by facilitating daily activities, coordinating daily simulation schedule, and managing other logistics to ensure completion of simulation.
• Deliver a consistent, high-quality, high-energy experience every simulation or competition day of each program year.
• Maintain accurate records for student/class registrations and ensure data is documented