District Director - Junior Achievement of the Michigan Great Lakes - HR Collaborative

Are you looking for a challenging yet fulfilling next step in your career? Do you want to continue honing your skills but in a more impactful and meaningful way? Whether you are the former or the latter, we have an amazing opportunity for you!

Junior Achievement (JA) is the nation's largest organization dedicated to giving young people the knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success, plan for their futures, and make smart academic and economic choices. JA's programs in the core content areas of work readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy ignite the spark in young people to experience and realize the opportunities and realities of work and life in the 21st century.

Junior Achievement of the Michigan Great Lakes (JAMGL) is searching for a District Director to lead the district of Junior Achievement of Southwest Michigan. As a District Director, you will oversee operations, manage staff members, and guide the delivery of JAMGL programming, ensuring organizational and financial objectives are achieved. You will work with a local, high-performing board while getting the support of a well-run regional nonprofit and the backing of national and global JA parents.

What you will do:

• Manage staff to ensure smooth operation of the JA office in Southwest Michigan, overseeing 2-4 additional team members
• Collaborate closely with the JAMGL Senior Vice President of Development, CEO, and Chief Education Officer to achieve organizational objectives
• Organize and execute fundraising events to meet financial goals, fostering goodwill and cultivating warm prospects. Develop marketing materials, secure event sponsors, and ensure participant satisfaction for future engagement
• Plan and implement annual fundraising campaigns, identifying prospects, securing contributions, and motivating volunteers for successful outcomes
• Research and cultivate relationships with corporate and foundation donors, managing grant processes, and stewarding contributions
• Promote Junior Achievement as a solution for Michigan’s Financial Literacy requirements, fostering partnerships with educators and businesses
• Collaborate with local colleges to recruit and secure college interns
• Identify prospective Advisory Board members and recruit event committee members
• Assist CEO and Senior Accountant in budget preparation and financial reporting
• Ensure accurate data entry and reporting processes are followed, including tracking prospects, solicitors, and funding history. Collect pledges in a timely manner and prepare accurate reports

What you bring:

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Proven fundraising or sales experience
• Strong interpersonal, motivational and management skills
• Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
• Ability to think strategically and see the big picture while ensuring excellence in daily operations
• Comfortable with representing the organization in a variety of settings and social situations and are confident in your networking, public speaking, and persuasion skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other software and databases and are eager to learn new technology
• Reliable transportation to travel between locations

What we offer:

• A passionate and dedicated team that enjoys what they do and always goes the extra mile
• A culture of collaboration and teamwork – one that celebrates successes and promotes supporting and helping each other
• Bowling events, lunches, movie nights, Sunday socials – fun, fun, fun!
• $65,000 salary plus incentive pay
• Paid vacation, holidays, sick days, and personal days
• 401K match
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Employer-paid life insurance

Are you ready to work with us and make a difference? Apply now!

Junior Achievement of the Michigan Great Lakes (JAMGL) is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.