JA Workforce Coaching Manager

Are you passionate about inspiring youth to succeed? Do you love working with volunteers and community partners to bring engaging mentoring and learning experiences to youth ages 16-25? Do you want to work in a flexible environment with colleagues who understand that sometimes life happens between 9 am-5pm? If you answered yes to any of those questions, we have an amazing opportunity for you to be part of a global mission to inspire the next generation of leaders and put them on the path to thriving careers and greater economic success.

Title: JA Workforce Coaching Manager

Area: Hybrid (Bay Area)

Reports to: VP of Education

Status: Full-Time, Hourly

Hourly Wage: $26 - $31

Impact

We are one of over 100 Junior Achievement chapters in the U.S. and we are part of the global family of Junior Achievement Worldwide, giving incredible opportunity for long-term growth within our organization. Our mission is to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy, and we partner with tons of really cool companies to connect mentors with youth who have questions about their future. JA NorCal operates in the greater San Francisco Bay Area, Central Coast, and Central Valley.

About JA Workforce Coaching: Our JA Workforce Coaching Program is designed to empower young adults by providing personalized career guidance and skill development through a structured, research-based approach. Participants engage in one-on-one, virtual coaching sessions, supplemented by digital resources and interactive modules, to develop transferable skills, build a professional portfolio, and create actionable career plans. Volunteer coaches, trained through a comprehensive, self-paced curriculum, support participants in navigating complex career decisions and achieving their goals. This program emphasizes continuous reflection and adaptation, ensuring participants are well-prepared to succeed in the dynamic and ever-changing modern workforce.

Primary Responsibilities:

Stakeholder Engagement:
• Collaborate with community partners, employers, schools, and funders to recruit and register participants and volunteer coaches and secure work and educational experiences
• Continually support partnering organizations to maximize enrollment, retention and workplace success.
• Represent JA NorCal at community events, meetings, and conferences to promote the JA Workforce Coaching Program

Grant Compliance and Reporting:
• Ensure program activities align with the goals and requirements set forth by the
U.S. Department of Labor.
• Prepare and submit timely, accurate reports on program progress, outcomes, and financial expenditures.
• Maintain comprehensive records and documentation to support grant audits and evaluations.

Program Development and Improvement:
• Assist in orienting all constituents to program platforms.
• Work with the Junior Achievement USA team to develop and refine curriculum and coaching.
• In collaboration with program partners, identify and address any barriers to participant success. Provide continual support to partners.
• Provide ongoing support & training for volunteers, coaches, and employers.
• Attend JA USA DOL Collaborative Meeting and Training

Budget and Financial Management:
• Monitor expenditures to ensure the program operates within budget constraints.

Data Collection and Analysis:
• Ensure the collection of participants and other data required for the program.
• Oversee the collection of program data to track participant progress, program outcomes, and impact

Additional Responsibilities:
• Attend in-person programs and events to welcome volunteers, students, and participants and recognize educators or JA NorCal Partners.
• Other projects as required, including occasional event support on weeknights, weekends, and holidays.
• Support general program duties and other duties as assigned by your manager.

Qualifications (required)

• Passion for JA’s Mission and Commitment to Equity
• Positivity, optimism, and a solutions-oriented mindset
• Commitment to healthy and professional communication to form trusting relationships, to collaborate, offer feedback and guidance, and to motivate and inspire others.

• Commitment to working with at-risk students and families from historically marginalized communities that have been systemically underserved.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Extreme flexibility, strong work ethic and an entrepreneurial spirit to accommodate joining a growing and constantly improving team.
• Self-starter, comfortable in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Ability to self-direct and prioritize competing goals and to initiate process improvements.
• Goal-oriented, with strong initiative and creative problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills: ability to work with a wide range of people including teachers, counselors, parents, students, and administration teams
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Knowledge of Zoom, MS Teams and other virtual communication platforms.
• Driver’s License and reliable transportation.

Qualifications (desired)

• Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, business administration, or a related field
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in program management, community development, Career development, or a related area.
• Experience working with BIPOC Communities
• Experience in Youth Development and/or Workforce Development
• Experience with Blackbaud or another CRM, including report generation.
• Knowledge of California K-12 education system
• Bi-lingual ability (Spanish/English) preferred.