Program Coordinator

COMPANY SUMMARY:
Junior Achievement: Empowering young people to own their economic success®
Junior Achievement of Oregon & SW Washington (JA) is a nonprofit youth organization whose core purpose is to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy.

Junior Achievement will reach over 45,000 students this year with relevant, hands-on learning experiences that teach young people to manage their money, plan for their economic future, own their own businesses, and develop readiness for careers or college.
Junior Achievement associates are known for their passion for the JA mission that brings together business and education to work with students in kindergarten through high school so they are empowered to own their economic success.

Members of the JA team interact with community leaders who support JA with their time, treasure, and talent.

Junior Achievement of Oregon & SW Washington offers a collaborative, inclusive work environment and the opportunity to impact the lives of young people in our community.
JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT’S COMMITMENT TO EQUITABLE EDUCATION:
Junior Achievement inspires and prepares young people for success through hands-on programs that promote work readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy.

Our organization is committed to continuing to expand outreach to priority youth throughout Oregon and SW Washington, and we are committed to improve cultural responsiveness in our outreach.

Junior Achievement seeks staff, volunteers and board members who bring a unique perspective due to their personal and/or professional background as we continue our work to reach more students who are from low-income families, students in rural areas, young people of color, and historically and currently marginalized youth in high-needs schools.

More information can be found at http://jaorswwa.org.
POSITION CONCEPT:
The Program Coordinator will operate within established procedures and guidelines to assist the Education department by providing administrative support in areas related to programs and other projects as needed.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide program support including class confirmations, volunteer confirmations, new volunteer training, volunteer/teacher startups, and service calls.
Ensures accuracy and efficiency in inputting information in a BCRM database and excel spreadsheets.
Manage Google sites, analytics and other web based resources.
Order, coordinate tracking, distribution, and inventory of program materials.
Greet visitors and answer phones as needed; provide customer service and support.
Maintains security by monitoring building admittance sign in.
Provide phone and email communication to volunteers, teachers, and community members.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Other projects as required.
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCED REQUIRED:
Associates degree or equivalent experience.
High-level of comfort, literacy, efficiency and enjoyment in data entry work.
Interpersonal and organization planning skills.
Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Self-motivation in a fast-paced environment.
Spanish speaking (bilingual) is preferred but not 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: walk, bend, sit, reach with hands and arms, continually required to talk or hear, frequently required to lift and carry medium weights (25-50 pounds), and specific vision abilities include: close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust or focus.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
Junior Achievement of Oregon & SW Washington is an equal opportunity employer.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.
TO APPLY:
Send resume with cover letter to:
Barbara Smith
Senior Vice President of Operations
Junior Achievement of Oregon & SW Washington
7830 SE Foster Road
Portland OR, 97206
This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

Employees will be required to follow any other job-related duties required by their supervisor.

This document does not create an employment contract implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” relationship.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

COVID-19 considerations:
We are following CDC Guidelines for COVID 19.

Application Question(s):
Do you have experience with Google sites?
Education:
Associate (Preferred)
Language:
Spanish (Preferred)
Work Location: One location