About the Organization:

Junior Achievement’s mission is to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in global economy. Our corporate and community volunteers deliver relevant, hands-on experiences that teach students in kindergarten through high school the basics of financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship. JA programs empower students to make a connection between what they learn in school and how that can be applied in the real world to own their economic success. Junior Achievement of Southwest New England serves seven Connecticut counties (excluding only Fairfield County).

This year, JA of Southwest New England plans to serve 33,000 students through virtual, hybrid, and in-person programs. JA of Southwest New England, with an office based in Hartford, has been recognized by JA USA for six consecutive years for financial stability, student growth, and overall management efficiency.

Position Description:

Reporting to the Director of Education, the Education Assistant will play an integral role in providing administrative support for the education department. The ideal candidate will be passionate about JA’s mission, detail oriented, display exceptional time management skills and have proven success working in an administrative role – preferably in a non-profit office. The candidate is required to be fully proficient in Microsoft Office and various non-profit databases.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain education database in BCRM, Excel tracking documents and electronic/hard copy files for educators and volunteers.
• Work with program staff to organize volunteer, teacher and school information, creating spreadsheets as needed for JA in a day and related programs
• Manage the ordering, intake and tracking of all curriculum materials and minimize excess inventory.
• Schedule education department meetings, scribe and distribute minutes and action items in timely manner
• Maintain and update policies and procedures manual
• Maintain department inventory, supplies, postage, and equipment
• Reorganize/repackage education materials as needed per specialized programming.
• Provide support to other departments as needed, including the CEO as necessary
• Other duties as required

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred plus 2-4 years’ experience working as a administrative assistant in a non-profit field. Experience in Education a plus.
• Strong relationship management and team building skills with the ability to work with a variety of constituents including educators and volunteers, both corporate and community based.
• Respect for and demonstrated adherence to strict confidentiality guidelines
• Proven experience, passion and commitment to providing superior customer service
• Keen attention to detail and proven ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
• Ability to multi-task and adapt in fast paced frequently changing environment
• Familiarity with databases and online curriculum platforms
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office, Google Suite, CrossKnowlege and experience with User Managements Systems and non-profit databases (i.e. BCRM, Raiser’s Edge, QGiv and First Giving)

How to Apply: Please email a cover letter and resume to William Stapell, WStapell@accountingresourcesinc.com.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $22.00 - $27.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Hartford, CT 06105