Career Opportunities

POSITION SUMMARY
The Director of Volunteer & Community Engagement will oversee the overall volunteer strategy and implementation of volunteer processes at JA North. This position supports the Development and Program departments by leading the Volunteerism team that prospects, recruits, and supports all volunteers for JA North educational experiences. This position supervises and supports the organization and coordination of the volunteer experience. This includes pre, during, and post experiences–with a particular focus on volunteer stewardship and retention. The Director of Volunteer & Community Engagement will work closely with the Chief Operations Officer on the organization volunteer vision and strategy, and will help support a culture of volunteer engagement across the organization and in our community and region. Overall, this position will create resources and strategies to increase volunteer participation, retention, and engagement.

SALARY RANGE: $60,000 - $80,000

POSITION CLASS: Full Time, Exempt, Benefits Available

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work closely with the senior team to set and implement a visionary and compelling approach to JA North volunteer strategy.

• Lead the full volunteer team in implementation of our volunteer strategy including prospecting, recruiting, supporting, stewarding, and retaining our volunteers.

• Responsible for meeting aggressive goals for volunteer recruitment that keep pace with our growing programmatic volunteer needs.

• Grow and cultivate relationships with key groups that provide volunteers including, but not limited to, businesses and corporations, higher education institutions, K-12 school staff and families of students, and individual volunteers.

• Manage and grow a diverse portfolio of key partners that provide volunteers for JA Programming, with a particular focus on high-level corporate partners.

• Work with the Chief Operating Officer to support JA North Partnerships/Volunteer board committee. 

• Create a strategy for JA North to collaborate with other volunteer-focused organizations to elevate and invigorate volunteerism in our community.

• Partner with JA North Events Manager and the volunteer team to lead in the organization and hosting of volunteer appreciation events and recognition programs.

• Possess knowledge of and commitment to diversity and inclusion.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Director of Volunteer & Community Engagement supervises two Volunteer Managers and works closely with our Development Operations, Communications & Marketing, Fundraising, and Program teams. A data management team supports this position.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years of demonstrated success managing partner relationships that include volunteer recruitment and stewardship programs.

• Possess exceptional relationship building and influencing skills, as well as strong communications skills.   

• Committed to quality and integrity with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

• Strong commitment to team and mission. 

• Literacy in Microsoft Office suite. 

• Volunteer database experience. 

• Proven ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks and projects. 

• Proficient computer skills, especially Microsoft Teams.

POSITION SUMMARY
The Director of School Partnerships is a leading member of the local 3DE implementation team responsible for school partner strategic support and the effective implementation of the 3DE model in partnership with school leadership. This role requires a solutions-minded approach, utilizing established systems and processes as well as creating new, more efficient and partner-friendly processes to improve the school-based teams experience. This position provides support for the broader 3DE team within Junior Achievement North and provides consistent feedback and support; ensuring resources are available for model fidelity. 

The Director of School Partnerships supports the local 3DE team in achieving operational targets, building positive school culture, and aligning strategic priorities. As a key member of the local 3DE leadership team, the Director of School Partnership uses data and feedback to build the 3DE model within our school partners with high fidelity and efficacy. The Director of School Partnership, in collaboration with the Director of Strategic Partnerships, serves as a thought partner for the Vice President of Innovation and 3DE School Directors, providing support to proactively address challenges and strengthen local relationships.

SALARY RANGE: $60,000 - $80,000

POSITION CLASS: Full Time, Exempt, Benefits Available. Hired by 3DE by Junior Achievement but employed locally at Harding High School in Saint Paul. 60% On-site.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and support the local school-based implementation team as they collaborate with community partners
  and school administrations to nurture collaborative learning communities.
• Consistently identify opportunities
  to improve processes and resources for the betterment of the school, students, and 3DE team.
• Support the development of the overall strategic vision for the 3DE local market, including a 4-year vision for the development of 3DE students in mastering the core competencies and preparing for their post-secondary opportunities.
• Work with school teams to develop processes to seamlessly integrate community engagement in school
  operations, ensuring all school staff have a well-organized and supported experience
  delivering the 3DE model. 
• Serve as a liaison between the schools and JA leadership, ensuring critical
  infrastructure supports effective implementation. 
• Work collaboratively and creatively with local 3DE implementation staff, and company representatives to plan and support in-school culminating events, coaching days, and successful case launches.
• Monitor quality assurance data to inform planning and continuous improvement of the 3DE model.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Leadership Experience: A minimum of 3-5 years experience in educational and non-profit leadership (direct experience in teaching or school administration preferred) including leading diverse teams, strategic planning, and partnership development.  

• Data-Driven Decision Making: Experience using data to inform strategic planning and decision-making. 

• Relationship Building: Proven track record of successful relationship building and management with a variety of stakeholders.

• Fundraising: Demonstrated ability to prospect and bring new funding partners into an organization.

• Time Management: Experience organizing multiple projects and competing priorities while effectively managing time.

ABOUT 3DE BY JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT
3DE by Junior Achievement is a non-profit organization dedicated to transforming high school education. 3DE is the newest innovation from JA created to transform high school education. 3DE was designed and is implemented in partnership with school districts to make high school more relevant, experiential, and connected to the real world through project-based learning, case methodology, and competency development. Our goal is to prepare students for the demands of tomorrow’s economy, providing them with the experiences and skills to build a choice-filled life.

3DE CORE COMPETENCIES

• Cultural Agility: Ability to assess situations and environmental norms to develop savvy strategies. 
• Effective Collaboration: Ability to influence and generate cooperation to achieve collective goals. Proven ability to collaborate with senior management and lead through influence. Experience in managing change and building teams. 
• Engaging Communication: Ability to effectively transfer thoughts and information to influence progress. Strong communication, presentation, and public speaking skills. Ability to adapt a communication style based on audience needs and perspectives.
• Creativity & Innovation: Ability to develop new methods and approaches for success. 
• Self-Direction: Ability to set priorities and execute with integrity and initiative. 
• Critical & Analytical Thinking: Ability to use logic, research, data, and intuition to solve complex problems. Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to find effective solutions and troubleshoot school-based issues as they arise.