JA Finance Park Facilitator

Position Title: JA Finance Park Facilitator Department: Education Reports To: Senior Manager, JA Finance Park - Fairfax County Salary Range:$47,000 - $49,000 Be a Part of Something Bigger! Are you looking for work that inspires you? At JA of Greater Washington, we know what matters. We’re motivated by our mission – teaching young people how to succeed in a global economy – and we wake up every day inspired to serve more than 40,000 students in the Washington, D.C. area. But a career at JA of Greater Washington is about more than our mission and programs. Here, you’ll find opportunities to learn and grow into new skills and responsibilities. You’ll find teammates that quickly turn into friends. You’ll find mentors that care, and help you reach new heights. And you’ll find the resources, flexibility, and support to live your life to the fullest outside of work, whether that means investing in your family, your education, your hobbies, or your wellbeing. Join JA, and join us in a career that matters. Position Concept JA Finance Park is an innovation in experiential education designed to prepare students for life and work in the real world. Students learn and practice how to make informed decisions for lifelong success by aligning the realities of life – and personal choices – with financial stability; connecting education and career decisions with income expectations, and experiencing first-hand what it takes to make it in the JA Finance Park budgeting simulation. JA Finance Park Fairfax County typically serves 15,000 students and engages 2,000 volunteers to guide students through the budgeting simulation. The Facilitator, JA Finance Park Fairfax County supports facility-based operations, the execution of the JA Finance Park learning experience, and serves as the secondary site-lead for the facility safety and security for all constituents, including staff, students, volunteers, teachers, and guests. This JA Finance Park Facilitator position is a member of the Experiential Learning Centers Operations team supporting facility-based learning experiences across the region ensuring constituents are supported, prepared and motivated to bring financial literacy to Middle and High school students in our area on a daily basis. The JA Finance Park Facilitator reports directly to the Senior Manager, JA Finance Park and will work with the rest of the Experiential Learning Centers Operations Team to ensure all aspects of the simulation are ready for the volunteers, school staff and students. This role will work with the school staff who come to the site to ensure they feel supported and prepared for their day at the Finance Park. The JA Finance Park Facilitator will be a part of the implementation of the JA Finance Park program from set-up to break-down and will support the regional and national sharing of best practices. Organizational Requirements Have ability to pass a federal background check, and to be permitted to work in the presence of children, prior to the first day of employment. Must reside in the Greater Washington region before the position start date Implements the JA Finance Park® simulation during school visits. Work directly with the school staff during their visit to JA Finance Park and relay expectations and necessary program information Interact with students to support them through their JA Finance Park simulation experience Collect daily student, teacher, and volunteer testimonials Ensure the collection of volunteer photos Cross-train in all necessary roles of the program in order to fill-in when needed Prepare the facility for school and external visits, as well as external events at JA Finance Park Assist with the maintenance of the facility in between school and external visits and various external events Communicate with appropriate staff on all needs for program materials, volunteer, teacher and visitor support Assist with the maintenance of inventory for curriculum, product materials, and supplies Assist in appropriate correspondence, communications, and follow-up, as needed Support and assist with external events at the Finance Park Complete necessary data entry of the Finance Park program Complete all necessary tasks required to ensure longevity of program and building Professional Skills/Abilities Required 2+ years’ experience working with secondary school-aged students Excellent interpersonal skills and a customer-service mindset Ability to be flexible with hours Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Excellent organization and time management skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to organize and prioritize work Incumbents must be able to pass a federal background check and be able to work in the presence of children prior to the first day of employment Incumbents must be able to be in constant motion for up to 5 hours at a time. Preferred Experience in the Guest Services industry Experience with a CRM database Education and Experience Required Associates Degree or equivalent experience Preferred Bachelor’s Degree Physical Requirements Must be in constant motion for up to 5 hours at a time. Ability to lift 25 pounds Must be able to reach with hands and arms Must be able to talk and hear Ability to squat occasionally Ability to sit for a prolonged period of time to complete data entry Working with the students visiting the JA Finance Park means higher noise levels while the students work to complete the simulation. This position is located on a school campus and is not in JA’s main office. 100% company paid medical/dental/vision coverage/group life insurance for employee 401(K) plan in which JAGW contributes 3% of an employee’s pay after employee has worked at least two months. Paid Parental Leave offered to full-time employees who have been with JAGW for at least a year. Employees may be granted up to 16 hours of paid volunteer activity leave per calendar year. Generous paid time off program in which the benefits increase along with your tenure with the organization Observe all federal holidays during the calendar year. In addition, JAGW observes December 25 - December 31 as a paid holiday. JAGW is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, disability, sex, age, ethnic or national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or presentation, pregnancy, genetics, veteran status or any other status protected by state or federal law. Other Duties This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. 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