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 3DE School Director collaborates with the local 3DE Product Team, teachers, and the school's 3DE administrator to implement the 3DE instructional model with fidelity at designated schools. As part of this team, you will be helping to lead transformation within the schools, building for long-term sustainability, and helping to integrate 3DE into the overall vision of the schools. This role requires someone with a strong operational mindset, able to manage and monitor multiple projects. As part of this collaborative team, you will support the schools in establishing the critical structures and systems needed for 3DE model success, including establishing effective PLCs, gathering data to monitor implementation fidelity and student development outcomes, building a positive student and teacher culture, and coordinating experiences that allow students to positively engage with external business professionals. Within this role, you will cultivate and develop student and teacher leaders, promoting an inclusive culture of engagement and achievement, and developing a strong foundation for success.

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. Not a remote position.

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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.