Description

Are you a cause-orientated individual who enjoys working on behalf of children, helping them realize their potential and equipping them to succeed? Do you want a job that is meaningful, challenging, gratifying, and allows you the opportunity to impact tens of thousands of kids each year? Do you believe that, through education, we can break cycles of poverty and help children to own their future? Working for Junior Achievement is all that and more. Join us as we empower the future.

 Come join an amazing team of passionate, fun and collaborative people! For more than 60 years, Junior Achievement of Arizona has been shaping the future by giving youth the skills needed to succeed in work and life. We care about the work we do and the people we do it alongside. As a team, we go the extra mile and are committed to preparing students to succeed!

 We are looking for a new member of our team that has a natural ability to problem-solve, lead, and who works well within a team for our District Director of Southern Arizona position.  In this role, the ideal candidate will oversee JA operations in Southern Arizona to support the organization financially by meeting fundraising goals including prospecting for new donors, as well as stewarding and growing current donors for continued growth.

 Your attitude toward work, youth, your coworkers and the people you interact with is first-class and team-centric. Even in the most trying of times, you maintain a positive can-do attitude, and you don’t believe in the impossible. You’re flexible and understand that sometimes things can change rapidly. 

You have an exceptional ability to stay organized, maintain follow through, and can prioritize multi-level tasks in a fast-paced environment while dealing with internal and external interruptions. You’re able to see the big picture and think strategically, while making sure the day-to-day is still performing at optimal levels. You are goal-oriented with a proven fundraising track record. You are game to jump in and help whenever and however needed, even if it’s an undesirable task. When fires break out, everybody grabs a bucket, from the dogs (yes, we are a dog friendly office!) to our President!

 Primary Responsibilities

• 80% of your focus will be on delivering a revenue goal by prospecting new donors, retaining and growing current donors, and leveraging your network within the local community.
• You have an entrepreneurial, proactive mindset in impacting more students by growing our funding. 
• You will speak/represent JA in the community in various settings – e.g. Chambers of Commerce, networking events, at businesses, donors’ homes; requires a high level of comfort in a variety of social situations. Your networking skills are top notch. 
• Maintain a thorough understanding of JA Programs to be able to speak to the community and donors about them.
• Coordinate with department heads as a member of the state leadership team.
• Act as primary contact and spokesperson for JA in Southern Arizona.
• Oversee JA operations in Southern Arizona, coordinating with other JA team members.
• Work closely with the JA President on activities related to the Southern Board.

Requirements

• 5+ years equivalent experience.
• Proven success meeting large fundraising goals working through multiple donor partners with strong persuasion skills.
• Strong ability to think innovatively, critically and strategically. 
• Ability to communicate tactfully and directly while receptive to constructive feedback. 
• Financial and business acumen; strong oral/written communication. 
• Leadership and collaboration skills a must.
• Ability to work remotely with team members across the state.
• Strong computer literacy. 
• This position can be hybrid but will require onsite work at our Tucson office, across the Tucson community, and periodic trips to Phoenix.

Junior Achievement of Arizona Core Values

        Respect — inclusion and diversity

        Achievement — excellence and impact

        Innovative — continuous improvement, entrepreneurial, future-thinking, nimble 

        Service — stewardship, teamwork, caring — service to students, each other, volunteers, the community 

        Ethical — integrity and honesty

Visit our website at www.jaaz.org. All employees must meet employment requirements including being able to pass a background check and fingerprint clearance. Junior Achievement of Arizona, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.