Operations Specialist

Junior Achievement-Rocky Mountain (JA-Rocky Mountain) delivers solutions that accelerate economic opportunity and mobility for students. By joining our team, you can help young people become “future ready” – equipping them to make informed education and career choices to reach their full economic potential as adults.

About JA-Rocky Mountain

JA-Rocky Mountain is part of the nation's largest organization dedicated to giving young people the knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success, plan for their future, and make smart academic and economic choices. In partnership with schools, businesses, foundations, community organizations, and individuals, this regional operation provides programs to young people in Colorado and Wyoming.
JA’s proven experiential programs are implemented by volunteers and focus on the core content areas of work readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy. Thanks to the generosity of volunteers and donors, JA programs are provided to schools and students at no cost. For more information, visit www.JARockyMountain.org.

About the Position

Reporting to the Senior Operations Manager, the Operations Specialist is responsible for the coordination of the rental of event/meeting space at our Free Enterprise Center, as well as administrative support across the organization. The successful candidate is exceptionally organized, collaborates well with all departments, and possesses outstanding communication skills. This is an in-office Monday - Friday position, primarily based out of the Greenwood Village location.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
•Coordinate the rental of event/meeting space at the JA Free Enterprise Center, which includes prospecting, conducting tours for potential customers, executing contracts, coordinating logistics, invoicing, etc.
•Provide on-site support during rentals, including some evenings and weekends.
•Collaborate with the Development team to build relationships with rental clients, identify potential interest in JA’s mission, and strengthen existing partnerships through rental engagement.
•Oversee facility operations related to rentals:
oMaintain and stock supplies
oCoordinate schedules with other building activities
oWork with vendors to ensure the building is fully operational
•Manage parking space sales during concerts at the neighboring Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre, including scheduling and logistics.
•Manage administrative logistics and tasks for JA Professional Development including scheduling, event logistics, updating the customer management system, managing the event software and certificate creation.
•Track expenses and manage budgets related to rentals and facility operations.
•Provide administrative support to the Development, Programs, and Operations teams, including data entry, scheduling, opening and sorting mail, preparing the daily gift acceptance log, generating and sending thank you letters, and placing office supply orders.
•Other duties as assigned

Requirements:
•Passion for JA’s mission
•At least two years of related work experience
•Exceptionally organized and detail-oriented, with ability to see tasks through to completion
•Strong writing, editing, and verbal communications skills
•Strong ability to connect with others and work collaboratively
•Ability and willingness to periodically work irregular schedules to support rentals
•Flexible and creative problem-solving skills
•Ability to identify and communicate opportunities for improved processes or procedures
•Strong time management skills and ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
•Self-motivated and self-directed
•Proficient with Microsoft Suite (Office, Word, Excel, Publisher and PowerPoint)
•Comfortable with database entry and general office needs
•Attend meetings and events outside of normal business hours

Physical/Other Expectations:
•Ability to occasionally move equipment (up to 50 lbs.)
•Ability to pass required background check
•Working in-person from our Greenwood Village office

Terms of Employment:
The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

Compensation and Benefits:
•This is a non-exempt position with an hourly range of $22-$26.
•JA-Rocky Mountain offers a competitive benefits package including (but not limited to):
oMedical, Vision, and Dental insurance
oA 403b retirement plan with employer match
oGenerous paid time off
oMore than 14 paid holidays
oCell phone reimbursement
oEmployer paid life insurance

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Careers@JARockyMountain.org by October 17, 2025. Please reference “Operations Specialist” in the subject line of your email.

Junior Achievement is committed to an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity. We encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply.

In all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.