Youth Program Facilitator - Financial Literacy JAWA

Have fun working with kids during the best field trip of the year! As a Program Facilitator you will support students as they learn key career readiness and financial literacy skills while having fun in one of our two miniature towns; BizTown and Finance Park located in Auburn, Washington.

The Program Facilitator is responsible for ensuring participating students and teachers have a successful and engaging experience during their JA simulation. The Program Facilitator works directly with students, teachers, and volunteers. This position is a key member of the Programs team, helping students learn and thrive during their onsite experience in the JA Education Center in Auburn, WA. Successful candidates will have the ability to quickly become expert facilitators for the Finance Park, BizTown, and Stock Market challenge programs, including the ability to learn and facilitate new programs in the future. Facilitators will work cohesively as a team, with the ability to take on and rotate through each of the key facilitation roles within the different programs. This position is part-time nonexempt, with flexible schedule to follow seasonal school calendar. Typical hours will fall between 8:00 AM -3:00 PM Monday to Friday with flexible scheduling.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate Capstone simulations – including BizTown, Finance Park, Stock Market Challenge and new JAWA programs
• Facilitate all parts of day-of program logistics, including:
• Directing group participation for the day’s program
• Volunteer training and support
• Student and educator support
• Park set-up, clean-up, and inventory
• Capstone warehouse organization and cleaning
• Simulation and iPad set-up, etc.

Required Skills

• Public speaking, presentation, and group management– student groups can be up to 150 students
• Demonstrated classroom experience
• Demonstrated success with youth group facilitation or transferable skills demonstrating ability to quickly master dynamic facilitation skills
• Ability to recognize group dynamics and student needs and effectively adapt and quickly pivot facilitation approach in delivery of information as needed
• Exceptional customer service commitment and people skills
• Understanding of youth development and working with young people of various ages
• Commitment to creating an exceptional experience for students, educators, partners, and volunteers
• Positive and upbeat attitude
• Collaborative team member
• Organized
• Detail oriented
• Patient

COMPANY SUMMARY:

Junior Achievement of Washington’s purpose is to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy. Junior Achievement of Washington reaches thousands of students each year with relevant, hands-on learning experiences that teach young people to manage their money, plan for their economic future, own their businesses, and develop readiness for careers or college.

Junior Achievement of Washington associates are known for their passion for the 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 team interact with community leaders who support Junior Achievement of Washington with their time, treasure, and talent. Junior Achievement of Washington offers a collaborative, inclusive work environment and the opportunity to impact the lives of young people in our community.

JAWA is committed to social justice. We are committed to educating in a way that dismantles inequality, racism, and oppression and sparks honest conversations in our communities. The future that we envision and for which we prepare our students cannot exist unless we become catalysts for change and advocates for promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in all facets of our work.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $18.68 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $19