Experiential Learning Center Manager – JA BizTown

As an Experiential Learning Center Manager of JA BizTown your role is to facilitate and lead daily operations of JA BizTown simulations and volunteer training associated with JA BizTown. Act as a primary resource to students, volunteers, and educators.

Title: Experiential Learning Center Manager – JA BizTown

Area: Junior Achievement of Central Iowa

Reports to: Director of Experiential Learning Centers

Leads: JA BizTown Simulation Specialist

Status: Part-Time, Hourly

Impact

We believe in the boundless potential of young people, relevant and experiential learning, and the power of partnership. Our mission is to empower Central Iowa students with an entrepreneurial mindset, financial capability, and a foundation for career success, enabling them to create a bright and fulfilling future. Through our volunteer network, we connect business and school communities to deliver relevant, inspiring, and standards-aligned educational experiences for K-12th-grade students. Our 501(c)3 non-profit is supported annually by our partners who see Junior Achievement youth as the talent pipeline that will advance companies, communities, and the economy.

Primary Responsibilities:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Communicate with educators to ensure they understand expectations for simulation day and complete the required curriculum and simulation verification forms prior to their scheduled visit
-Organize and coordinate curriculum material pick-up for participating schools with the Director of Experiential Learning Centers
-Manage simulation day efficiently and effectively when volunteers and students are present by leading the simulation process on the microphone
-Manage JA BizTown simulations by following morning set-up guidelines before volunteers arrive and afternoon cleaning and re-set procedures once students leave
-Maintain overall instructional excellence of the program for all stakeholders (educators, students and volunteers)
-Coordinate, lead, and facilitate morning volunteer training and check-in
-Monitor inventory of simulation materials/forms
-Store and charge all iPads after each simulation
-Supervise and mentor the JA BizTown Simulation Specialist team, including managing daily communication and addressing operational issues as they arise
-Manage and maintain the scheduling of the Simulation Staff while coordinating with the ELC Manager- JA Finance Park to ensure adequate coverage of all ELC’s, including approving time off requests and arranging coverage for call-ins
-Communicate key operational information clearly and promptly to ensure team alignment and readiness
-Stay current with JA USA program updates by regularly attending required webinars or reviewing recorded sessions to ensure the most up-to-date knowledge in JA BizTown
-Provide hands-on training and guidance to new Simulation Specialists once onboarding is complete to ensure readiness and consistency
-Ensure facility safety protocols are maintained
-Understand how to troubleshoot computer issues and/or reach out to IT for assistance
-Lead JA BizTown Summer Camp sessions
-Anticipate and communicate potential problems, questions/concerns, etc.
-Assist with JA Special Events: JA Stock Market Challenge, JA Golf Classic, JA Appreciation Event, and JA Bowl-A-Thon as needed
-Other duties as assigned
The above position description is not all-inclusive and is not an implied contract of duties performed. It is a general overview of position responsibilities.

Qualifications (required)

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
-Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
-Strong interpersonal and oral presentation skills
-Detail-oriented, proactive, organized and demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment
-Strong computer skills and ability to troubleshoot technology issues

Qualifications (desired)

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:
-Degree in Education

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
--The physical demands are representative of a typical office work environment and must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Additionally, the person in this role will be required to occasionally lift or carry 25-50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

-Junior Achievement is committed to an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity. We encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. In all aspects of the employment process, we provide opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.