Experiential Learning Center Coordinator
Junior Achievement (JA) is the world's largest organization dedicated to giving young people the knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success. Through hands-on, experiential learning, JA inspires and prepares students to succeed in work and life by helping them build financial literacy, career readiness, and entrepreneurial skills. At Junior Achievement of Lincoln, students participate in engaging programs that connect classroom learning with real-world experiences. By partnering with educators, volunteers, and local businesses, we empower thousands of students each year to imagine brighter futures and confidently pursue their goals. This hands-on role is responsible for facilitating daily Biztown simulations, engaging students in interactive learning experiences, and ensuring all program operations run smoothly while guiding middle school students through immersive, hands-on economic and career readiness simulations. The ideal candidate enjoys working with youth, is comfortable speaking in front of large groups, and thrives in a fast-paced educational environment. This is a part-time position that requires flexibility in scheduling. Workdays and hours will vary based on school participation and simulation scheduling throughout the school year. Candidates must be available to adjust their schedules to meet program needs.
Primary Responsibilities:
The Program Facilitator is responsible for leading and managing daily simulation experiences for up to 100 students, delivering a consistent, high-quality, and engaging learning environment throughout the school year. This role serves as the lead presenter, confidently addressing large groups and guiding students through interactive, hands-on activities that reinforce financial literacy, career readiness, and entrepreneurship concepts. The Program Facilitator coordinates daily schedules and logistics to ensure successful program delivery, troubleshoots simulation software, tablets, and other technology as needed, and assists with tracking and maintaining program inventory, including educational materials, props, and equipment. Responsibilities also include preparing, organizing, and resetting all simulation resources before and after each session while collaborating closely with staff, volunteers, and community partners to ensure every program runs smoothly and provides an exceptional experience for students.
Qualifications (required)
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years of experience working with youth in educational, nonprofit, recreation, or related settings and a passion for creating engaging learning experiences. They should possess strong public speaking, presentation, and communication skills, with the ability to confidently engage large groups of students and provide exceptional customer service to teachers, volunteers, and community partners. Excellent organizational and time-management skills are essential, along with the ability to adapt quickly, solve problems, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should also have experience providing basic technical support and troubleshooting technology issues and be willing to maintain a flexible schedule to accommodate school calendars and program needs.
Qualifications (desired)
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. 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 lbs.), and specific vision abilities include: close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust or focus.
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