The Junior Achievement District Director will lead the Junior Achievement of the Upper Peninsula (JAUP) office, managing two additional staff. As part of the Junior Achievement of the Michigan Great Lakes (JAMGL) chapter, the JAUP District Director will create synergy and camaraderie with the local JA associates and the JA of the Michigan Great Lakes (JAMGL) staff. This position is responsible for raising annual revenue to meet the financial goals of JAUP, including organizing fundraising events with specific monetary goals. This position reports to the JAMGL staff leadership but has dotted line reporting responsibilities to the JAUP Board Chair. The position is based in the JAUP office currently in Ishpeming, MI.Attendance is required at all JAUP Board of Directors Meetings.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assures the financial stability of the Junior Achievement operation to support operational and strategic plans and sustainability of the organization; including the development and implementation of effective fundraising campaigns and other innovative approaches to raising funds; analysis of financial information; development of a budget and management of financial resources to meet all organizational objectives.
- Develops and implements strategic plans that assure the stability and growth of JA within the context of the internal and external market forces and regulations.
- Plans, organizes, and implements annual fundraising campaign and annual grant writing plan.
- Works with the JAUP Chair of the Board of Directors to recruit, orient, and encourage engagement of board members; manage effective regular meetings with the board including the development of the agenda and any reports and materials.
- Accurately projects staffing requirements; recruits, hires and trains associates; manages staff performance to assure achievement of all goals and objectives.
- Manages implementation of all programs and ensures programs are executed within JA USA acceptable standards to assure growth in student impact.
- Works to engage high schools in the district to utilize JA as their solution provider related to the Michigan personal finance graduation requirement.
- Prepares, gains board approval and implements a public awareness plan and acts as a representative with governmental, political, community, civic and industry groups.
- Assures that Junior Achievement of the Upper Peninsula operates in compliance with all requirements of the Operating Agreement and additional requirements established by the Board of Directors.
Other duties as requested by the Board of Directors of JAUP or JAMGL leadership.