JobOpportunity:
Program Manager: Company Program and Camps
Full-time
JA South Western Ontariois a member of JA Canada and part of JA Worldwide (JA), the world’s largest not-for-profit organization dedicated to educating young people about business. Through the delivery of hands-on, blended learning in entrepreneurship, financial literacy and work readiness, JA empowers young people to grow their entrepreneurial ideas, hone their work skills, manage their earnings, and secure better lives for themselves, their families, and their communities.
Since 1963, schools in South Western Ontario have relied on JA to prepare young people for success in an ever-changing global economy. JA South Western Ontario is responsible for the geographic area including the counties of Essex, Chatham-Kent, Lambton, Elgin, Middlesex, Oxford, Huron, Perth, Bruce, Grey, Wellington, Waterloo, Brant, Hamilton, Haldimand-Norfolk, and Niagara.
The JA Program Manager: Company Program and Camps is responsible for the planning and execution of the JA Company Program and JA Camp StartUp (Summer Camps) throughout southwestern Ontario. This Program Manager’s job portfolio includes organizing both after-school and in-school JA Company Programs for high school students and Summer Camps for 8-13 year olds.
Primary Responsibilities
Company Program Management:Manage the recruitment, registration, and scheduling process for students, schools, and teachers for in-school and after-school JA Company Programs and variants (ex. CP Ideation Bootcamp). Match volunteers with programs as appropriate and act as a liaison between volunteers and other program stakeholders. Provide orientation and ongoing support to participants. Assist in establishing and monitoring program delivery goals and reporting. Manage program resource requirements, including space, materials and equipment. Oversee Company Program banking and financial systems as well as e-commerce platforms. Collaborate with local JA Program Managers to provide robust support for local Company Programs.
Summer Camp Management:Plan and coordinate JA summer camps. Support the hiring, onboarding, training, support and supervision of seasonal camp staff and volunteers. Communicate with parents. Manage camp resource requirements, including space, materials, equipment, etc. Collaborate with local JA Program Managers to provide robust support for local summer camps.
Volunteer Management:Support the volunteer recruitment, onboarding, and training process. Provide program-specific training and support to volunteers. Maintain professional working relationships with Company Program volunteers to support them and their students through the Company Program experience.
Additionaldutiesandresponsibilities:Maintain accurate records in line with organizational standards and objectives. Represent JA in the community in a positive and professional manner. Support community relations and brand awareness activities as assigned. Assist in identifying prospective new funding sources to ensure future program sustainability. Assist in organizing and executing other JA-organized events and activities as required.
Education/ Experience
- Relevant post-secondary education (ex. Business, Education, Communications, Arts) and/or experience is required.
- Experience in educational program, project, or event management is preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
- Experience with customer relationship management (CRM) systems, such as Salesforce, and/or learning management systems, such as Moodle, is considered an asset.
- Current driver’s license and access to a vehicle are required as some local travel may be required.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent group facilitation, team coordination, and organizational skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with a proven track record of working with diverse stakeholders.
- The ideal candidate will be innovative and forward-thinking with a passion for providing exceptional learning experiences for young people.
This full-time position (40.0 hours per week) is available immediately. This Program Manager will generally be expected to work regular hours, Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm. However, flexibility is required to support after-school/ evening programs and evening/weekend events, for which the Program Manager may adjust their schedule during the week to accommodate the time required outside of regular hours. The salary range for this position is $40,000-$50,000 annually. The position is based in London, Ontario and reports to the Director, Programs and Operations. On-site work at the London office will be required on a regular basis with some ability to work from home, provided the successful candidate has a suitable quiet environment from which to work, with a desk and reliable and secure internet access. Meetings at locations throughout the region may also be required. A laptop will be provided.
As JA South Western Ontario is a youth-serving organization, the successful candidate must undergo a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search.
JA South Western Ontario is committed to a diverse, inclusive, equitable and accessible environment where differences are valued and respected in all areas of our business. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. JA South Western Ontario will not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed (religion), sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, disability, age (18 and over), record of offenses for which a pardon has been granted, marital status (including same sex partners), family status, or any other grounds prohibited by the Ontario Human Rights Code.
Are you ready to contribute to JA’s mission of inspiring and preparing youth to succeed in a global economy? Please submit your cover letter and resume by email to kchafe@jaswo.org by January 31, 2025. The position will remain open until it is filled. We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.