Volunteer Manager - JA Finance Park

Responsible for the annual recruitment and stewardship of all JA Finance Park volunteers. The focus of this position will be to work closely with corporations, organizations, and individuals to provide volunteers while maintaining relationships with these volunteers and partnerships for retention. A key measure of success will be the ability to secure and retain corporate and individual volunteers to support the program execution and growth of JA Finance Park.

Title: Volunteer Manager - JA Finance Park

Area: JA of Central Iowa

Reports to: Senior Manager – Experiential Learning Centers

Status: Part-Time, Hourly

Hourly Wage: $22 - $25

Impact

ABOUT JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT (JA) of CENTRAL IOWA:

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 so that they can create a bright and fulfilling future. Through our volunteer network, we connect business and school communities to deliver relevant, inspiring, and standard-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.

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.

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

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.

Primary Responsibilities:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

-Build corporate and individual volunteer relationships

-Recruit, coordinate, and communicate with all necessary JA Finance Park volunteers prior to the simulation

-Greet JA Finance Park volunteers on the day of the simulation and show them around the facility as necessary (where they can leave their personal belongings, eat lunch, restrooms, etc.)

-Use data to drive strategy by utilizing CRM database as a volunteer recruiting tool

-Cultivate and steward relationships with volunteer coordinators and deliver best-in-class experience for the volunteers to ensure renewed and increased investment in the programs

-Attend Emerging Leaders Board committee meetings as needed to promote volunteer opportunities

-Communicate with Experiential Learning Center Manager – JA Finance Park regularly on volunteer status

-Meet regularly with Senior Manager – Experiential Learning Centers to align work with strategic goals and priorities of the organization

-Communicate with Senior Manager of Experiential Learning Centers to recognize potential problems, questions/concerns, etc.

-Assist with other Experiential Learning Center volunteerism

-Assist with Summer Camp and JA Special Events 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 or equivalent experience
-Experience in volunteer recruitment
-Strong interpersonal and presentation skills
-Detail oriented and proactive
-Competitive and results-driven
-Excellent oral and written communication, facilitation, and organizational skills
-Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment
-Positive and optimistic attitude
-Computer literacy including Microsoft Office

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.