Job Summary: The Financial Literacy Program Manager oversees Junior Achievement’s high school and young adult financial literacy programming in Northeast Ohio, focused primarily on JA Stock Market Challenge and full-semester courses aligned with the State of Ohio’s financial literacy mandate. This role will serve Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, and Lorain Counties.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead JA Stock Market Challenge program, including recruitment of volunteers to deliver JA Take Stock in Your Future program to high school students, and running at least two annual competitions.
• Create financial literacy programming for young adults (typically ages 18-25) to promote financial wellness.
• Strengthen partnerships with high school educators and administrators to retain current Stock Market Challenge partners.
• Strengthen current and develop new partnerships with banking institutions and other organizations in the community to recruit volunteers for programs and identify opportunities to
deliver JA programs.
• Work with area school districts interested in using JA’s full-semester financial literacy program curriculum to help them meet the State of Ohio’s financial literacy mandate.
Qualifications and Requirements:
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• Strong organizational, presentation, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated passion for youth development, especially in financial literacy.
• Experience in running successful events, with experience in running student events preferred.
Reporting Structure:
Reports directly to the Director of Classroom Programs Location: Based in Cleveland, Ohio, serving Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, and Lorain Counties. This position isa hybrid position with in-school and off-site programs, as well as in-office time for collaboration and planning with Program Team.
Salary Range and Benefits: $45,000-$55,000 salary, with a generous benefit package including health and direct employer 401(k) contribution.
About Junior Achievement of Greater Cleveland: JAGC is a nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring and preparing young people to succeed. Our vision is to create a world where young people, ages 5-25,develop the skillset and mindset to build thriving communities. JAGC is part of JA Worldwide, one of the world’s largest and well-respected NGOs, and is one of 99 JA Areas throughout the United States. One of our core beliefs is the power of partnership and mentorship to transform the lives of young people,
preparing them for the world of work, be entrepreneurially minded, and be financial confident. For more about JAGC, please visit https://cleveland.ja.org/
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.
Equal Opportunity Statement: We are committed to diversity and equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
