Experiential Learning Coordinator

POSITION TITLE: Experiential Learning Coordinator

Reports to: Manager, Biz Town Experiential Labs

Department: Programs, Biz Town

Location: St. Paul MN

FTE Status: Non-exempt Part-time, hours per agreement

Compensation Range: $22.00– 24.00 per hour

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.

This position will support students as they learn how to become young entrepreneurs, customers, business leaders and learn about personal finances. As a Coordinator in JA Biz Town and JA Finance Park, the position will help kids bring learning to life in a real-world environment. This aspect of the role will occur three days a week during the school year. The hours are subject to change based on availability during the summer months.

• JA Biz Town has Coordinators working alongside young students and volunteers in a fast-paced, fun experiential learning lab.
• Coordinators may also support JA Finance Park, which hosts older students for an immersive discussion and activity-based dive into personal budgeting and money management.

• Create a positive experience for students, teachers, and volunteers in partnership with JA North staff during the real-world simulations.
• Provide high quality customer service and support to all stakeholders that contributes to renewing commitments from existing schools and educators involved in the program.
• Implement tools to provide the needed information to volunteers and students during their day in the town or park.
• Set up and reset the Learning labs after each school visit.
• Gain and apply knowledge and understanding of the program operations, software systems and equipment.
• Other projects as required.

• We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting young people.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and take initiative when the need arises.
• Experience working with ethnically diverse populations.
• Good work ethic, a flexible and non-judgmental approach to people
• Strong communication skills that include absorbing, sharing, and understanding information and communicating details (whether written or verbal) in multiple different outlets.
• Computer literacy with iPads, Google apps and Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Ability to contribute to a positive organizational culture.

• An educational/instructional background
• Fluency in Spanish, Hmong, or Somali language
• Business and/or entrepreneurial experience

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:…