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We believe that financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and career readiness are essential to helping young people succeed. Through the efforts of our dedicated staff, supportive corporate partners, and passionate volunteers, we offer opportunities for youth to develop critical life skills and prepare for their futures.
If you believe in the boundless potential of young people, enjoy working with volunteers, and want to be part of a friendly and collaborative team, consider starting your career with Junior Achievement. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, disability, age, veteran status, genetic condition, or medical condition.
Below is a list of open positions.
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If you believe your skill set and experience match, please send your resume to careers.columbus@ja.org.
Title: Program Instructor – JA BizTown & JA Finance Park
Area: Junior Achievement of Central Ohio Learning Center of Columbus (Columbus, OH) or Junior Achievement of Central Ohio Learning Center of Newark (Newark, OH)
Status: Part-Time, Hourly
Hourly Wage: $18 an hour
Junior Achievement of Central Ohio is seeking part-time program instructors to guide 5th & 8th grade students through JA BizTown & JA Finance Park, exciting learning experiences where students get to be adults for the day and run a mini-city simulation or budget and spend for themselves. Program Instructors work with volunteers, educators, and students ensuring that the simulation operates monthly and students achieve a sense of accomplishment.
Primary Responsibilities:
-Assist with the daily operations of the JA BizTown and JA Finance Park simulations.
-Ensure that the simulation space and all materials for students and volunteers are prepared and ready prior to student arrival.
-Provide daily support to the JA BizTown and/or JA Finance Park
-Assists Program Managers and/or Director with printing, distributing and collecting materials
-Assist with Training Volunteers, supporting volunteers during the simulation, answering volunteer questions
-Proactively facilitate positive student learning experiences, monitor, support and help manage student behavior to ensure students complete all necessary tasks.
-Troubleshoot common issues with technology used in the simulations.
-Assist with the orderly unloading and loading of buses upon arrival and departure, escort students into secure space, verify student numbers on arrival and departure.
-Provide the highest level of customer service to all visitors (volunteers, teachers, students, etc.).
-Assist with responsibilities at reception desk, as needed
TEAMWORK! – Look for opportunities to support teammates and ask for support when needed to ensure that a high level of quality is maintained across all areas through communication and collaboration.
Qualifications (required)
-Experience in a child friendly environment working with school aged students
-Ability to create strategies to balance multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting
-Works well in a team environment
-Computer skills
-Proficiency in customer service including problem-solving, decision-making, troubleshooting and communication skills
-Oral and written communication skills
-Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and the Google Suite of applications, including Google Sites.
-Should possess outstanding presence, self-confidence, enthusiasm, and be comfortable engaging with all levels of stakeholders
Qualifications (desired)
-Bachelor’s Degree (preferred, not required) in Business, Communication, Education, or related field
