Simulation Specialist – Experiential Learning

The Simulation Specialists facilitate and assist with the daily operations of JA BizTown and/or JA Finance Park. Assist in educator and volunteer training associated with JA BizTown and JA Finance Park. Act as a resource to students, volunteers, and educators.

Title: Simulation Specialist – Experiential Learning

Area: Junior Achievement of Central Iowa

Reports to: Director of Experiential Learning Centers

Status: Part-Time, Hourly

Impact

About Junior Achievement of Central Iowa® (JA)

Junior Achievement is education for what’s next. As a strategic partner collaborating with educators, employers, investors, leaders, and the communities they serve, we are dedicated to helping students achieve academically today and economically tomorrow. As a local leader in experiential learning backed by a national network and a century of experience, we are driving toward lasting change. This means ensuring a generation of students has the transferable skills and competencies needed to navigate a rapidly changing world. By delivering career-connected learning, we are invested in accelerating economic mobility through education. By helping students become confident, capable, and connected today, we can ensure they have access to opportunity-filled futures tomorrow. Junior Achievement of Central Iowa reaches more than 43,000 students annually across 200 schools and is part of JA USA, which serves 4.6 million students annually across nearly 100 U.S. markets. Learn more at www.jacentraliowa.org.

TEAM VALUES

The below five values are the guiding characteristics that define our organization’s culture.

POSITIVE ENERGY: Exhibits enthusiasm about the JA Mission when talking to staff and others. Displays a “can-do” attitude, is level-headed, and effectively responds to shifting priorities, change, challenges, and setbacks.

INTEGRITY: Demonstrates sound ethical behavior that builds confidence and trust of coworkers and external constituents, and other business contacts. Operates without hidden agendas and always accepts responsibility for own actions. Emphasizes the importance of accuracy in all work products.

EXCELLENCE: Focuses on continuously improving the way work is done. Understands that the status quo often means “falling behind.” Strives for “customer delight” when delivering value to various JA stakeholders.

TEAM PLAYER: Respects perspectives and talents of each staff member and all constituents. Collaborates with others to achieve team and overall organizational priorities; involves others to prevent and solve conflict; shares risk and recognition.

FLEXIBILITY: Effectively responds to shifting priorities, change, challenges, and setbacks; makes an effort to accommodate personal styles and needs.

Primary Responsibilities:

Manage simulation day efficiently and effectively when volunteers and students are present by helping to lead simulation processes on the microphone
Prepare for simulation by following the morning set-up guidelines and afternoon cleaning and reset procedures

Facilitate morning volunteer training and check-in

Consistent hours on feet, moving around, and helping volunteers and students during the simulation

Maintain overall instructional excellence of the program for all stakeholders (educators, students & volunteers)

Understand how to troubleshoot computer issues as well as store and charge devices.

Assist Manager as needed with the JA BizTown and/or JA Finance Park software by setting up daily simulations and running reports

Monitor inventory of simulation materials and forms. Inform the manager of supply needs and help restock simulation materials

Communicate with Manager to recognize potential problems, questions/concerns, etc.

Assist with JA BizTown Summer Camp sessions

Other duties and projects as assigned, including special event support

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 (desired)

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

Associate’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
Strong interpersonal and oral presentation skills
Detail oriented and organizational skills
Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment
Positive attitude and computer literacy skill

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands are representative of a typical office work environment and must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Additionally, the person in this role will be required to lift or carry 25-50 pounds occasionally. 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.

Application Process

APPLY ONLINE ON INDEED:

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