Area Director

3DE National • Sarasota, FL

3d • $85,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Junior Achievement is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preparing young people for success in a global economy. Through experiential, career-connected learning, we equip students with the skills, confidence, and real-world exposure needed to thrive. Through a meaningful partnership with Sarasota County Schools, Junior Achievement of Tampa Bay is relaunching JA Sarasota to expand access to entrepreneurship, workforce readiness, and financial literacy programming. This work connects education to opportunity-empowering students to build sustainable futures and advance economic mobility across the region.
Junior Achievement of Tampa Bay, Inc. (JATB) empowers our youth with the knowledge, ability, and confidence to navigate their futures, drive our economy, and lead our community. We are looking for individuals who are passionate not only about our mission, but also about being part of the innovative and energetic culture. JATB delivers real-world experiential learning experiences and offers cutting-edge skill-building opportunities that enable young people to explore meaningful, productive careers, teach students how to start businesses, and introduce entrepreneurial values that strengthen workplaces.
The Area Director serves as the lead driver of growth, partnerships, and community impact for JA Sarasota. This role is responsible for advancing strategic priorities, building strong relationships across the community, and ensuring the successful delivery of JA programs. As the central leader for the Sarasota market, the Area Director will oversee fundraising, volunteer engagement, advisory board development, and program execution-ensuring the organization is positioned for long-term sustainability and expansion. The ideal candidate is a relationship-driven, strategic leader who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and is passionate about creating opportunities for young people.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in education, nonprofit management, or related field strongly preferred
• Experience in nonprofit development, education, workforce development, or related field
• Demonstrated success in fundraising, partnership development, and community engagement
• Experience leading programs, initiatives, or teams in a dynamic environment
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills
• Strategic thinking with the ability to execute and scale initiatives
• Strong financial and operational acumen
• Outstanding organizational and project management abilities.
• Proficient in the Use of Technology & Exceptional Written/Verbal Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Track record of building partnerships with school districts, boards, businesses, philanthropists, and community partners
• Exceptional communication, presentation, organization, and public speaking skills with experience adapting style based on the needs and perspectives of the audience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, E-Learning technologies, CRM systems, alumni databases, volunteer databases, etc.

Responsibilities

• Set and execute a bold vision that positions JA Sarasota as a leader in educational innovation and workforce development
• Lead strategic growth initiatives, aligning local programs with national and local JA priorities
• Recruit, develop, and retain a high-performing, mission-driven Advisory Board
• Lead revenue strategy, including cultivating corporate, philanthropic, and community partnerships
• Drive fundraising efforts, including major gifts, sponsorships, and events
• Manage budget planning, forecasting, and resource allocation to ensure sustainability
• Build and maintain strong relationships with schools, local businesses, philanthropic, and community stakeholders to provide necessary financial and volunteer support for 3DE, BizTown, and Finance Park.
• Support donor engagement, stewardship, and recognition.
• Plan and execute special events to advance fundraising, visibility, and impact
• Ensure exceptional delivery of JA Learning Experiences, leveraging data and best practices to optimize outcomes.
• Maintain compliance with organizational policies, standards, and local regulations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional JA Tampa Bay teams to implement initiatives effectively
• Lead and inspire a mission-driven local team of staff and volunteers, fostering innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director