JA Mentor

About Junior Achievement of Georgia

Junior Achievement (JA) of Georgia’s mission is to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy. By bridging the business and education communities with hands-on experiential programs focused on business, entrepreneurship, civic responsibility, career-readiness, and financial literacy, JA aims to achieve the following overarching goals:

  • To motivate, engage and inspire students to recognize the value and relevance of education, and to make informed decisions about their own personal education and career pathways.

  • To equip students with the key career-readiness skills that will drive success in any environment, and to invigorate innovative, creative, and entrepreneurial thinking among our youth.

  • To develop a financially literate generation who understands key business principles and make responsible personal financial management decisions.

  • To increase student understanding and appreciation of their civic rights, roles and responsibilities.

JA of Georgia is the local affiliate of JA USA, the nations’ oldest and largest economic education organization with over 100 years of experience. The organization has office and program locations in Atlanta, Lawrenceville, Cumming, Dalton, Savannah, Augusta area and Morrow. More information can be found on our website, www.georgia.ja.org.

 

About JA Discovery Center Programs

Junior Achievement of Georgia is launching a new JA Delta Discovery Center of Clayton County, located in the redeveloped Southlake Mall. Each day ~200 students will participate in one of the immersive, real-world simulations after completing weeks of classroom curriculum.

  • JA BizTown (6th Grade): Students take on roles as citizens, consumers, and employees in a simulated economy, learning how businesses, government, and personal finance intersect.

  • JA Finance Park (7th Grade): Students receive a life scenario and must manage a budget, make financial decisions, and experience the challenges of balancing needs and wants.

  • JA Dream Accelerator: (8th Grade & High School): An interactive career exploration experience that empowers students to discover their strengths, explore career paths aligned with their interests, and create a personalized plan for their future. Guided by adults and inspired by real-world stories, students engage in hands-on activities and tailored curriculum that help them identify, refine, and pursue meaningful goals.

 

Primary Responsibilities

The JA Delta Discovery Center of Clayton County is a 33,000 sq. ft. facility that serves 17,000+ local students annually with authentic, relevant, and experiential financial capability programs that combine in-class curriculum with a capstone simulation. In addition, the JA Discovery Center serves as a hub of frequent business and community events in connection with the 200+ corporate partners that support JA throughout the state. This position is based in Morrow, GA.

 

Description

As a JA Mentor at the JA Delta Discovery Center of Clayton County, you take on a leadership role guiding groups of 5–12 middle school students or high school students through immersive simulations like JA BizTown, JA Finance Park, and JA Dream Accelerator. You may provide periodic support to the onsite JADC Experience team with program set-up and/or reset, etc. This role will also provide a high-level of customer service to all visitors (external guests, educators, school students, etc.).

JA Mentors are trained to facilitate engaging, real-life scenarios that teach financial literacy, career readiness, and community responsibility. You will also interact with a wide range of professionals, including educators, JA staff, and other adult role models.

 

Position Details

  • Pay: $15/hour

  • Location: JA Delta Discovery Center of Clayton County (Morrow, GA)

  • Schedule: Weekdays only, 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. | 5 – 6 hours/day

  • Commitment: minimum 3 days per week

  • Training: JA Mentors will be trained in advance of the simulations beginning: JA BizTown, JA Finance Park, JA Dream Accelerator

  • Other notes about job: Transportation not provided; must be able to stand for long periods of time; business professional attire; comfortable with general navigation/use of iPads and computers; work well in a fast-paced, team environment; passionate about working with middle and high school aged students; bring your own lunch daily (program schedule will not allow time to leave the premises for lunch).

 

Qualifications

  • Preferred Background: Passionate about working with students. Relevant experience engaging youth. Desire to empower and be a role model for middle and high school students.

  • Key Skills: Reliable, enthusiastic about working with middle and high school students, strong in communication, teamwork, and customer service.

  • Additional Preferred Skills: Able to perform and prioritize multiple tasks with attention to detail.

  • Requirements: Must pass a criminal background check and adhere to JA Conduct Standards.

 

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that individuals, namely women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At JA of Georgia, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and genuine workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be the best candidate for this role or another within the organization.

This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related duties required by their supervisor. This document does not create an employment contract implied or otherwise, other than an "at-will" relationship.