Program Associate, East Bay
Program Associate, East Bay
Are you passionate about inspiring young people to dream big and plan for their future? Do you thrive in mission-driven environments and love working with volunteers, schools, and community partners? Are you looking for a flexible, part-time role where your work makes a meaningful impact? If so, we’d love to meet you! This part-time position will assist in program implementation in East Bay (Alameda and Contra Costa Counties) with particular emphasis on volunteer and educator training, support, and recognition. The Program Associate must maintain the organization’s high standard of quality, ensure adherence to Junior Achievement’s program implementation standards, and develop and maintain positive relationships with educators and community partners.
Impact
We are one of nearly 100 Junior Achievement markets in the U.S. and part of the global family of Junior Achievement Worldwide, giving incredible opportunities for long-term growth within our organization. Our mission is to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy. JA NorCal is headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area and operates in 26 counties throughout the state. Through our network of education partners, JA NorCal provides relevant, hands-on learning experiences that teach young people to manage their money, plan for their economic future, run their own businesses, and develop readiness for careers and college.
Primary Responsibilities:
This part-time position will assist in program implementation in East Bay (Alameda and Contra Costa Counties) with particular emphasis on volunteer and educator training, support, and recognition. The Program Associate must maintain the organization’s high standard of quality, ensure adherence to Junior Achievement’s program implementation standards, and develop and maintain positive relationships with
educators and community partners.
The Program Associate will be organized and detail-oriented and will strive to provide high-quality work and meet deadlines while building effective relationships with colleagues. The Program Associate will possess a friendly, professional demeanor, a positive attitude, and the ability to work independently. The Program Associate will work up to 25 hours per week. Occasionally, additional hours may be required on a
temporary basis.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Develop and build relationships with local education partners (Oakland) to promote JA program opportunities(phone, in-person meetings, e-mail outreach, tabling, delivering virtual presentations).
• Recruit volunteers in the community and with local corporate partners by attending networking events, lunch and learns, email outreach etc.
• Organize and implement effective volunteer & educator orientations and training, in accordance with JA USA and JA NorCal standards.
• Develop and maintain relationships with corporate, community and non-profit partners.
• Work collaboratively with other departments to ensure timely event follow-up and community partner recognition.
• Develop and maintain a strong understanding of new and existing JA curricula, programs and resources.
• Maintain general records and correspondence with volunteers, file class registration forms, communicate with marketing on volunteer needs, and supervise procurement and delivery of all program materials.
• Gather and accurately record program participation data.
• Support general program duties and other duties as assigned.
Additional Responsibilities:
• Support assessment of program quality and impact through educator, volunteer, and student surveys.
• Assist with local student recruitment (e.g. JA Company Program)
• Assist other JA programs as required, including occasional event support on weeknights, weekends, and holidays.
Qualifications (required)
Qualifications:
• Passion for JA’s mission and a strong commitment to equity and educational access.
• Positive, solutions-oriented, and collaborative mindset with strong communication skills.
• The ability to build trust and effectively engage with students, families, and partners from historically marginalized communities.
• Self-starter with strong organizational skills, able to prioritize.
• Creative, problem-solver with a goal-oriented approach, and strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Zoom, and virtual collaboration tools.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• High school diploma required.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to: sit, walk; occasionally required to reach with hands and arms;
continually required to talk or hear; occasionally required to bend, lift, or climb; frequently required to lift and carry light weights (25-50 pounds.) Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust or focus.
Qualifications (desired)
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with BIPOC communities, youth development, or workforce programs.
• Familiarity with the California K–12 education system.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus
Application Process
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