Education Manager - Sheboygan

Junior Achievement of Sheboygan is seeking a part-time Education Manager to serve students and volunteers in the Sheboygan County Area. Plan and implement JA programming in Sheboygan County and the Village of Kiel, including developing and maintaining good educator and volunteer relationships. Highly visible position in the education and business community, offering the opportunity to add creativity, expertise, and fresh ideas to JA’s successful program offerings.

Title: Education Manager - Sheboygan

Area: Sheboygan

Reports to: Area Director, Sheboygan

Status: Part-Time, Hourly

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work with all Sheboygan County & the Village of Kiel schools (public, private and homeschool groups)
educators, volunteers, board members and businesses directly to sell programming and match
volunteers for program placement K-12; serving 6,000 students annually.
• Renew program commitments of schools by working with school administrators, educators,
parent/teacher groups and volunteers annually.
• Proficiency of JA program offerings.
• Market and secure new partnerships with businesses and schools. May include speaking at Lunch &
Learns, local clubs & organizations, etc.
• Ability to proactively match and puzzle fit your education requests with volunteers.
• Maintain accurate records in database. Verifying all information annually.
• Facilitate volunteer training (in-person and remote) to ensure all volunteers are trained to deliver JA
programming. Ensure all volunteers have completed proper paperwork prior to going into classrooms.
Background check as necessary.
• Assist volunteers and educators with pre & post testing for specific programs.
• Work with Area Director to ensure Sheboygan Area is reaching and/or exceeding goals.
• Collaborate with local non-profits and other organizations.
• Be the game master for the JA Titan & JA Stock Market Challenge Student Events (Dec & Mar)
annually.
• Assist with JA of Sheboygan Annual Fundraiser – Cheers for Achievement on the last Friday night in
April.
• Deliver classroom kits and program materials to Sheboygan County schools and businesses. Arrange
shipment, when necessary, from our Milwaukee campus.
• Other duties as assigned.

The above position description is not all inclusive and is not an implied contract of duties performed. It is a
general overview of position responsibilities.

Qualifications (required)

HS diploma required. Associate/Bachelor’s degree preferred. Experience in the field of program
management, non-profit work, and/or sales experience will be considered Excellent organizational,
interpersonal, and presentation skills. Strong communication and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in
computer skills (Microsoft Office) and data management (BCRM/Level Up). Capable of working
independently. Ability to prioritize tasks. Competency in or willingness to learn computer-based programs
(D2L, Titan and Stock Market Challenge simulations).. Prior event experience a plus. A strong social
connection to the Sheboygan County Area. Must have valid Wisconsin Driver’s License.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
This position currently has remote work model. This requirement may also include working outside of normal
business hours as required to support business needs.

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 lbs.), and specific vision abilities include: close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust or
focus.