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Job Title: Workforce Development Program Specialist

Location: Coconut Creek, FL 33066
Schedule: M-F 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM. Some earlier morning, evening and weekend hours are sometimes required.

In-Office with 1 possible remote day/week depending on program schedule.
Position Type: Full-time

Why join Junior Achievement of South Florida?

Junior Achievement of South Florida (JA) 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 at JA.

JA provides real-world training in financial literacy including budgeting, spending, investing and the use of credit; offers cutting-edge skill-building opportunities that enable young people to explore meaningful, productive careers; teaches students how to start businesses; and introduces entrepreneurial values that strengthen workplaces. Last year, with the help of over 7,100 trained corporate and community volunteers, JA delivered over 20 various programs to almost 50,000 students in classrooms throughout Broward and south Palm Beach counties and at JA World Huizenga Center at the Lillian S. Wells Pavilion, a first-class facility housing JA BizTown and JA Finance Park.

For more information about Junior Achievement of South Florida, visit www.JASouthFlorida.org. Follow JA on social media @jasouthflorida.

What We Offer:

• Work Environment – Innovative and energetic culture!
  Growth Opportunities – Professional development assistance

Position Summary:

The Workforce Development Specialist will assist in facilitating the Junior Achievement’s workforce development programs for high school students. As a part of the Workforce Development team, they will assist in managing multiple high school programs and events each year.

Your broad responsibilities will include:

• Work with the team to recruit, retain, and ensure students’ success in the program.
• Assist in the implementation and presentation of curriculum and activities for students participating in JA’s Workforce Development programs such as teaching the JA Career Bound Curriculum
• Oversee and manage critical logistics for program days, communicating with host sites, organizing materials for the day, etc.
• Manage student assignments and deliverables, such as providing feedback on student Resumes, Case Challenge projects, etc.
• Communicate with students regarding participation and deliverables.
• Help prepare and support students before, during and after their internship experience.
• Assist with management of budgets and timelines.
• Bring ideas, add value during brainstorming, planning, implementing projects and solving problems.
• Identify potential program sponsors, help confirm donations and help ensure sponsors and partners receive proper recognition and benefits.
• Work with the team in recruiting, training, and recognizing volunteers.
• Support data collection and analysis to ensure the effectiveness of the program.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills & attributes to be a success in this role:

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years in educational program implementation, curriculum application, or related experience required.
• High skill level in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and Outlook.
• Must have a vehicle to travel to/from appointments, events, etc.
• Experience and comfort presenting curriculum to high school students.
• Highly organized, able to prioritize and maintain deadlines while managing multiple events.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written), as well as presentation skills.
• Must have facilitation experience.
• An effective team player who takes initiative.
• A strong customer orientation – can build rapport with people at all levels, both internal and external.
• You will be at your best under high pressure.
• Strong focus on attention to detail.

Along with the above, we would also expect you to:

Have a passion for JA's mission and eagerness to learn programs.

Embody all of JA's 10 core values:

• Commit to Growth: Embrace continuous learning and development to achieve personal and professional advancement.
• Deliver the Wow: Consistently exceed expectations and create remarkable experiences for customers, clients, and colleagues.
• Be bold, innovative, and creative: Foster a culture of daring exploration, original thinking, and imaginative problem-solving.
• Do it with passion: Approach tasks and challenges with enthusiasm, dedication, and a genuine love for what you do.
• Own your actions: Take responsibility for your decisions and outcomes and hold yourself accountable to high standards of integrity.
• Build awesome relationships: Cultivate strong, supportive connections with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders based on trust, respect, and collaboration.
• Bring fun & energy: Infuse positivity, enjoyment, and vitality into the workplace environment and interactions.
• Celebrate uniqueness: Value diversity in perspectives, backgrounds, and contributions, fostering an inclusive and supportive atmosphere.
• Drive and embrace change: Proactively seek opportunities for innovation and improvement, adapting positively to evolving circumstances and challenges.
• Be true, be you: Embrace authenticity, integrity, and honesty in all interactions, staying true to your values and identity.

Physical Requirements:

• Stand, sit, walk, see, adjust focus, talk, hear, bend, lift 15lbs occasionally.

Important Information:

Junior Achievement of South Florida participates in the federal government’s E-Verify program, which confirms employment authorization of all newly hired employees and most existing employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. For all new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification on or before the first day of work. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates. For up-to-date information on E-Verify, go to www.uscis.gov and click on 'E-Verify' located near the bottom of the page.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

JA provides real-world training in financial literacy, including budgeting, spending, investing, and the use of credit; offers cutting-edge skill-building opportunities that enable young people to explore meaningful, productive careers; teaches students how to start businesses; and introduces entrepreneurial values that strengthen workplaces. Last year, with the help of over 5,000 trained corporate and community volunteers, JA delivered various programs to almost 70,000 students in classrooms throughout Broward and South Palm Beach counties and at JA World Huizenga Center at the Lillian S. Wells Pavilion, a first-class facility housing JA BizTown and JA Finance Park. For more information about Junior Achievement of South Florida, visit www.JASouthFlorida.org. Follow JA on social media @jasouthflorida.

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If this sounds like the opportunity you have been looking for, we would be very interested in hearing from you.

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