Program Manager

Junior Achievement of Chicago•Chicago, IL

39d•$0 - $48,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Junior Achievement of Chicago is seeking a Program Manager to join their team. This role focuses on community involvement and youth education advocacy, working with the education community and organizing people and tasks to create a positive experience for students. The Program Manager will train program volunteers to execute JA classes and moderate program events to ensure a quality learning experience. The geographical area for this position is outreach for programs in the City of Chicago North, including areas from North Avenue 1600 North to O’Hare Chicago city limits. The position is full-time, exempt, with an annual salary of $48,000 plus benefits and a target incentive opportunity of 5% of salary. The role reports to the Program Director and is based at the Chicago West Loop headquarters, offering remote and flexible scheduling options with a 37.5-hour work week (8:30 am – 5:00 pm).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
At least 1 year of business experience preferred.
Computer knowledge in word processing and spreadsheet documents using MS Office.
Ability to adapt to a virtual workspace using collaboration tools (i.e. SharePoint, MS Teams, Google Classroom.)
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Comfortable with public speaking with proactive and convincing demeanor.
Good presentation/tutoring skills.
Lesson plan/curriculum knowledge.
Virtual event facilitation skills.
Self-starter and self-learner, able to work remotely with little supervision.
Problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities; be self-motivated and highly organized.
Candidate must have a valid driver’s license and adequate vehicle transportation to perform the job duties of the position.
Frequently required to sit, walk, occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, continually required to talk or hear, occasionally required to bend, lift or climb, frequently required to lift and carry light weights (25-50 pounds).
Specific vision abilities include: close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust or focus.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Program Team on expansion of programs JA of Chicago offers to include in-person and virtual delivery options.
Assist schools to implement virtual JA programs, or teacher-led, in-person programs, whichever applicable to schools.
Train and support program volunteers to deliver JA programs and learning experiences using a variety of delivery models and tools – in-person or virtual. Moderate program classes to ensure programs are delivered by volunteers / teachers with the utmost quality.
Prepare accurate and current program reports.
Update and maintain accurate information on program CRM system.
Other duties as assigned.
Assist Program Directors with school recruitment, volunteer recruitment, and networking/brand-awareness for JA programs.
Assist Program Directors with all program-related Board Committees in carrying out their specific functions. Prepare material for Board and Committee meetings as needed.