Description

As part of a collaborative team environment, the Program Manager will manage programs
in Fayette County. There will be a particular emphasis on school and volunteer recruitment and support while
adhering to the strategic plan and JA USA Implementation Standards. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic,
energetic, creative team player who thrives on building relationships while maintaining quality brand
experience. This position will direct all aspects of the Leadership Lexington Youth Program.54,0

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:     

Classroom Programming:

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of JA Classroom Programs including overseeing school and
  volunteer recruitment through regular communication with schools, educators, and volunteers, and other
  JA Program Managers.
• Work with President and Board of Directors to set strategic goals for classroom programming. Will capture
  program data, forecasts and corresponding reports as needed.
• In support of the strategic plan, the manager coordinates and delivers presentations to new school
  districts, schools, and prospective teachers, and renew commitments of constituents.
• Organize and implement volunteer orientations by identifying, cultivating, and maintaining regular contact
  with company connections and developing new ones.
• Deliver excellent brand experience of volunteers and teachers through outstanding customer service and
  excellent relationships, and teacher and volunteer communication.
• Identify, cultivate, and maintain strong relationships with educators, schools, and community partners.
• Maintain working knowledge of classroom programs and ability to deliver them when necessary.
• Assist with educational events such as Miss Business, Stock Market Challenge, JA Real Life, and others.
• Work with others to fulfill the class and student requirements for various grants ensure grant
  requirements are met by providing necessary documentation and evidence.
• Assist JA team with other programs and events, as needed.

Leadership Lexington Youth Program:

• Work with the President to develop and maintain the budget for Leadership Lexington Youth Program.
• Head the LLYP Steering Committee.
• Develop recruitment and registration strategies for upcoming LLYP class.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts for program through feedback from participants and committee
  members.
• Oversee all logistics of the LLYP events including communication with presenters and schools. 

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES:
Accountability

• Accepts responsibility for meeting assigned goals and metrics.
• Maintains composure in difficult situations and can shift quickly to objective, problem-solving behaviors to deliver results.
• Avoids excuses and blame-shifting. 
   

Active Engagement 

• Participates in projects, tasks, meetings and workplace interactions with positive enthusiasm.
• Demonstrates an obvious energy in performing the role.
   

Growth & Improvement 

• Actively seek opportunities to increase industry knowledge and become a subject matter expert in the field.
• Willing to accept stretch goals and challenging projects to gain valuable experience and continuously develop as a professional. 
   

Integrity & Trust 

• Earns the trust and confidence of coworkers and constituents through honest communication, ethical behavior and professionalism in all interactions.
• Admits mistakes, does not misrepresent self or information, and keeps confidences.
• Is dependable and known to be someone who will do what is promised. 

Requirements

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s degree in education or business administration or equivalent combination of education and experience; strong organizational and project management skills; excellent written, verbal, interpersonal and presentation skills; detail oriented; knowledge of various marketing platforms, including print, social, digital and email; basic experience with Microsoft tools; knowledge of database management systems; willingness to learn new software and programs; ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks and deadlines.  Ability to maintain confidentiality.