Part Time Program Associate
Position Available: Part-time temporary ( September 2026 – June 2027)
Compensation & Benefits: Part-time (temporary) up to 25 hours per week / not eligible for benefits
Location: In-office only; not eligible for remote work
Work Hours: 8am to 2pm
About Junior Achievement of New Jersey
Junior Achievement of New Jersey’s purpose is to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy. Junior Achievement reaches almost 100,000 students annually in relevant, hands-on learning experiences that teach young people to manage their money, plan for their economic future, own their own businesses, and develop readiness for careers or college.
About the Position
JA is seeking organized and energetic associates to support the implementation of student field trips at our Education Center in Edison and offsite as needed. This role involves collaborating with the JA Education Team to assist with daily program operations and ensure that all experiences provide a high-quality, meaningful learning opportunity for students, volunteers, and educators.
This is a part-time temporary position with flexible scheduling from September 2026 to mid-June 2027, Monday-Friday, 8am – 2pm. Pay is $19.50 per hour.
Location: Edison, New Jersey
Key Accountabilities
· Administrative Duties – Assist with scheduling, printing, distributing, organizing, and collecting all simulation-related materials and documents.
· Volunteer Support – Welcome volunteers, keep them on schedule, answer questions, and provide support before, during, and after the simulation as needed.
· Student Support – Support students throughout the simulation, help manage behavior, answer questions, and ensure students complete required tasks and stay engaged in the experience.
· Technology Support – Troubleshoot common technology issues used during the simulations and notify appropriate staff when additional support is needed.
· Volunteer Training – Assist with or conduct volunteer training to prepare volunteers for the simulation experience and review expectations, roles, and procedures.
· Student Safety and Security – Assist with the orderly unloading and loading of buses upon arrival and departure, escort students into secure areas, and verify student numbers during arrival and dismissal.
· Customer Service – Provide a high level of customer service to all visitors, including volunteers, teachers, middle school students, and others who enter the Education Center.
· Additional Duties / Facility Maintenance – Help maintain a clean, safe, and organized simulation environment by monitoring and cleaning shared areas, including restrooms used by students and volunteers during the program. Restock supplies and report any facility needs as needed. Perform other duties as assigned to support the success of the simulation and the overall operations of the Education Center.
Skills and Experience:
- Passion for working with students, educators, and volunteers from diverse backgrounds.
- High level of professionalism, strong communication and public speaking skills, comfortable using a microphone.
- Patience, adaptability, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
- Proficiency in customer service includes problem-solving, decision-making, and troubleshooting, Work to resolve routine and unexpected challenges.
- Demonstrate an understanding of JA's mission, vision, and overall strategies; align own activities with organization's goals and strategies.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to: sit, walk, occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, continually required to talk or hear, occasionally required to bend, lift, or climb, frequently required to lift and carry weights (up to 30 pounds), and specific vision abilities include: close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust or focus.
This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed in this role. Employees are required to follow any other job duties required by their supervisor. This document does not create an employment contract, other than an “at-will” relationship.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $19.50 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
