ELC Coordinator, Finance Park/Dream Accelerator

Junior Achievement North is seeking a full-time ELC Coordinator for Finance Park/Dream Accelerator in St Paul, MN. The role involves leading simulations, ensuring effective daily operations, supporting volunteers, and enhancing student experiences. Candidates should have experience with diverse populations and youth, along with strong organizational skills. The position emphasizes collaboration and aims to inspire students while providing a supportive environment.
POSITION TITLE: ELC Coordinator, Finance park/dream accelerator

Reports to: Senior Manager, Finance Park and Dream Accelerator

Department: Programs

Location: Metro

FTE Status: Full-time, non-exempt, benefits available (see below)

Compensation Range: $20-22 per hour

ABOUT JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT NORTH (JA North)

The team at Junior Achievement North is committed to keeping students at the center of our work and helping them reach their full potential. We prepare students to become the leaders of tomorrow by building financial skills, exploring exciting career paths, and developing an entrepreneurial mindset. Our model builds experiential learning opportunities for students so they can creatively explore how lessons in the classroom can translate to life outside of school. We are focused on equitably serving K-12 students across our entire region of Minnesota, North Dakota, and western Wisconsin. As we deliver programming, we inspire students, support educators, and partner with business and community organizations.

Our team consists of innovative, collaborative, and dedicated individuals committed to our mission. Together, we prioritize relationships, act with integrity, embrace change, and continually improve. We deepen impact across our entire region by supporting our colleagues and prioritizing our students. We're looking for engaging professionals to join this growing and dynamic team!

Along with being an equal opportunity employer, JA North offers a collaborative environment. We aspire to hire a diverse and multicultural staff and encourage applicants from under-represented backgrounds.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position supports the smooth implementation of JA ELC programs with an emphasis on JA Finance Park and JA Dream Accelerator. The ELC full-time coordinator ensures that the day-to-day activities in the learning labs are running effectively and in an efficient way.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Lead Finance Park and/or Dream Accelerators simulations 3-4 days per week.
• Curate and sustain positive experiences for students, teachers and volunteers.
• Compete daily checklist and delegate to other program staff as needed to ensure that all required tasks are completed before students arrive, during program simulations and during clean-up and lab reset.
• Lead volunteer orientations and support volunteers throughout the program experience.
• Be the primary point of contact for teachers, staff, and volunteers during simulations.
• Develop a deep understanding of JA Finance Park and JA Dream Accelerator shops, activities and behind-the-scenes structure of the experience.
• Identify opportunities for simulation experience enhancements regarding diverse student's needs, tech needs, updates to simulation and the physical space.
• Solve common issues that arise during simulations, including navigating technology issues.
• Collaborate with the JA Programs team to meet programmatic and organizational goals.
• Be cross trained and support BizTown, Mobile Finance Park and Mobile Dream Accelerator as needed.
• Other tasks as assigned.

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

· Experience working with ethnically diverse populations.

· Experience working with youth.

· Skilled in verbal and written conversations.

· Strong organizational/planning skills.

· Computer literacy.

- Some Metro travel. A Driver’s License is 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 accommodations 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), and specific vision abilities include: close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust or focus.

BACKGROUND CHECK: This position is subject to the successful completion of a background check / verification of educational credentials contained in resume.

This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This document does not create an employment contract implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” relationship.

We encourage candidates with diverse experiences and backgrounds, Black, Indigenous and People of Color, LGBTQIA2+ individuals, and unemployed persons to apply. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Junior Achievement North we aspire to find the best candidate for the job and someone who is committed to our mission and values. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our qualifications described.

Summary of Employee Benefits offered:

Junior Achievement North provided COVERAGE:
The following benefits are offered with 100% cost being paid by Junior Achievement North:
• Employee Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Family and Medical Leave

COMBINATION COVERAGE:
The following benefits are offered to eligible staff members with Junior Achievement North contributing toward cost.
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan with a generous Junior Achievement North contribution of 3%

AVAILABLE COVERAGE:
The following benefits are offered to eligible staff members at their own cost.
• Flexible Spending Account – Medical and Dependent Care
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Dependent Life Insurance
• Long-term Disability
• 403b Retirement Plan

THE IMPORTANCE OF WORK/LIFE BALANCE:
At Junior Achievement North, we recognize the importance of work/life balance for our staff members, and we offer the following programs to support your work/life balance.
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Two Paid Breaks:
• 1-week Fiscal Year End Break
• 2-week Calendar Year End Break
• Flexible Fridays during the Summer Months
• Technology Cost reimbursements

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Saint Paul, MN 55104