Education Manager

Join an innovative team working together to accelerate economic mobility and opportunity in underserved communities in Massachusetts. JA of Greater Boston (JA) offers a flexible working schedule, benefits including a 401k match, FSA account contribution, medical expense reimbursements, partial cell phone, internet, and car maintenance reimbursements, and the potential for an annual bonus. Traditionally, we are off the week between Christmas and New Year’s and have a flexible summer schedule.

Position Description

JA of Greater Boston (JA) seeks an Education Manager. The two primary functions of this role are to lead and continue to enhance JA’s flagship program, the Afterschool JA Company Program, which requires recruiting high school students from JA’s impact communities, recruiting and training a diverse group of mentors, and organizing and executing program events. The second function will support the Director, Alumni Success in preparing our alumni with the education, mentorship, and opportunities necessary to be successful in their future careers. A successful candidate will possess strong relationship management skills, a strong work ethic both alone and with a team, and the ability to create, implement, and promote new programs and opportunities to students and various stakeholders. This position works closely with the Education and Development teams.

This is a full-time hybrid position during the academic year and when programs are happening in the summer. The Education Manager will be supplied with a laptop, and additional equipment to be able to work remotely comfortably. Must have reliable internet and transportation. Shared office space and a conference room(s) are available at JA’s Innovation Center @ RSM at 80 City Square in the Charlestown neighborhood of Boston.

Primary Responsibilities

• 80% Manage Afterschool JA Company Program
  • Recruit host locations, as needed, for the program
  • Recruit student participants representing JA’s impact areas (currently Boston, Chelsea, Lawrence, Lowell, Lynn, Quincy, and Somerville)
  • Recruit a diverse group of volunteers (both in ethnicity and career cluster) to act as mentors for JA Company programs
  • Ensure pre- and post-surveys are completed for all students, and post-surveys for mentors
  • Develop a calendar of meetings and events for the program
  • Plan JA Company program events including, but not limited to, the JA Seed Funding Competition, the JA Company Expo at the JAGB Board Meeting, and the JA Company Pitch Competition
  • Enhance the JACP curriculum through the creation of additional content, particularly around business savvy and innovative product development
  • Encourage and support JA Company programs in applying to our JA USA national competition, JA FutureBound
  • Attend and participate in JA’s special events, board meetings, and other meetings or events
• 20% Support the JA Career Pathway for Alumni
  • Support student recruitment and program implementation of JA alumni programming
  • Collaborate with the Development team to engage corporate volunteers
  • Ensure post-surveys are completed and feedback compiled for all alumni programming and events

Skills and Qualifications

• Must have an entrepreneurial mindset, open to learning new things, and willing to envision and propose new methods to perform tasks that support innovative and entrepreneurial experiences
• Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills; keen attention to detail and diligent follow-through a must
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse internal and external stakeholders, as well as independently
• Success in coordinating, managing, problem-solving, and executing programs and projects
• Ability to work well in a highly collaborative team environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher)
• Knowledge and experience with a CRM system, preferably Blackbaud (e.g. Raiser’s Edge); familiarity with Asana a plus
• Ability to work independently and virtually effectively
• Bi-lingual a plus, specifically Spanish

About Junior Achievement

Incorporated in Boston in 1950 as a regional JA organization, Junior Achievement of Greater Boston seeks to accelerate economic mobility and opportunity for youth in key impact communities (currently Boston, Chelsea, Lawrence, Lowell, Lynn, Quincy and Somerville) by creating middle school to career pathways, igniting youth entrepreneurship, and preparing financially savvy youth. Junior Achievement of Greater Boston is education for what’s next. As a strategic partner working in collaboration with educators, employers, investors, leaders, and the communities they serve, we are dedicated to helping students achieve academically today and economically tomorrow. As a leader in experiential learning operating on a national scale with over 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. Learn more at www.greaterboston.ja.org.

Corporate Culture Statement

We hire the best people, not just the best talent. We work together as one team to deliver our mission. We treat each other with respect, communicate clearly, value diverse opinions, and challenge the status quo on our quest for continuous improvement. We value our people and offer them competitive compensation/benefits, schedule flexibility, and purposeful professional/personal development opportunities. We treat all our stakeholders as important contributors to our ultimate goal of delivering on our mission to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy. JA provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants. We do not discriminate against any individual or group of individuals on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status. We encourage applications from candidates who can complement our diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion work by offering unique perspectives and understanding of issues impacting groups that have been traditionally under-represented in the field.

The above position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related duties required by their supervisor. This document does not create an employment contract implied or otherwise, other than an "at-will" relationship.

401k match

FSA contribution

Medical expense reimbursements

Typically off the week between Christmas Day and New Year's Day

Bilingual, especially Spanish preferred