Simulation Specialist (Gwinnett)

About Junior Achievement of Georgia

Junior Achievement of Georgia’s (JA) 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 105 years of experience. The organization has office and program locations in Atlanta, Lawrenceville, Cumming, Dalton, Savannah, Evans, and Morrow.

 

Position Description

The Simulation Specialist plays a critical role as part of the JA Discovery Center Experience Team. The main responsibilities are supporting the simulation managers on program set-up, facilitation, and clean-up. The simulation specialist facilitates valuable discussions with teachers, engages middle school students in simulation activities, and successfully helps the students navigate through JA BizTown and/or JA Finance Park. This role will provide a high level of customer service to all visitors (volunteers, teachers, middle school students, etc.). The JA Discovery Center focuses on teamwork to support one another through a high level of communication and collaboration.

 

Looking For Individuals Who:

  • Want to empower and be a role model for middle school students in the state of Georgia

  • Can commit to three or more weekdays (Monday – Friday) per week

  • Have availability each day from 8:00am - 4:00pm 

  • Have a high degree of reliability and adaptability

  • Work well in a fast-paced, team environment 

  • Can be on their feet for long periods of time

  • Are comfortable with public speaking.

 

Qualifications: Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree, and/or relevant work experience

  • Facilitation, coaching, and presentation experience is necessary; computer literacy a must

  • Demonstrated collaboration and strong communication skills

  • Ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail

  • Must be a self-starter who enjoys providing exceptional customer-focused service and building mutually beneficial networks of supporters

 

Core Competencies

  • Influence Others: Provide sound rationale for recommendations; Generate enthusiasm for ideas by tapping into shared values; Promote own positions and ideas with confidence and enthusiasm even in the face of resistance.

  • Build Relationships: Adjust interpersonal style to a variety of people and situations; Cultivate networks with people across a variety of functions within and outside the organization.

  • Support Business Strategy: Demonstrate an understanding of JA's mission, vision, and overall strategies; align own activities with organization's goals and strategies.

  • Drive for Results: Consistently achieve work objectives; Readily put in time and effort required to achieve goals; Work to resolve routine and unexpected problems

  • Demonstrate Adaptability & Resourcefulness: Overcome obstacles and constraints without becoming discouraged; Maintain a positive outlook and sense of humor in difficult situations.

  • Make Sound Decisions: Identify novel solutions to old problems; Come up with new ways of looking at problems, processes, or solutions; Define reasonable alternatives; Focus on important information without getting bogged down in unnecessary detail.

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.

 

Salary

$15/hr.

 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.