Volunteer Engagement Coordinator at Junior Achievement

OVERVIEW

**APPLICANTS FOR THIS POSITION MUST QUALIFY FOR FEDERAL OR STATE WORK STUDY**

This position is off-campus and student employees must provide their own transportation to the site.

 

JOB TITLE: Volunteer Engagement Coordinator at Junior Achievement

PAY RATE: $20.00/hour

REPORTS TO:  Volunteer Manager

Shifts: Non-exempt temporary part-time, work-study hours per agreement during hours of operation M-FR 8-5

LOCATION(S): 1745 University Ave W, St Paul, MN 55104

 

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 Volunteer Engagement department by helping manage the volunteers who support JA North educational experiences.  This position, in coordination with the Volunteer Engagement Team, supports the pre, during and post onsite experience of volunteers, as well as volunteer stewardship and recruitment materials, Volunteer Hub data entry, communication and surveys.  In addition, this position will provide support to staff for building and maintaining volunteer engagement. 

 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support welcoming and check in process for onsite volunteer experiences.
• Support front desk, welcoming and signing in visitors, answering phones, and accepting deliveries.
• Support managing records and information relating to school and volunteer activities.
• Ensure the volunteer experience is positive.
• Data entry and admin duties as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong interpersonal skills, work ethic and a flexible and non-judgmental approach toward diverse populations.
• Excellent organizational skills, including attention to detail, time management and ability to act effectively and think creatively.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency in word processing, database management and spreadsheet applications.
• Exhibit polite and professional communication via phone, email and mail.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and take initiatives when the need arises.
• Ability to contribute to a positive organizational culture.

 

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.

 

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.

 

 

 

Summary of Employee Benefits offered:

Junior Achievement North provided COVERAGE:The following benefits are offered with 100% cost being paid by Junior Achievement North:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays