Education Program Manager

About Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada

Junior Achievement’s learning experiences promote transferable skills and competencies students need to take advantage of economic opportunity and achieve economic mobility.

Our lessons use financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurial concepts to emphasize the importance of continuing education and training beyond high school, especially in high-growth, high-demand fields. At the same time, our experiential learning approach ensures students gain the critical and creative thinking, collaboration, communication, and technical literacy skills needed to become lifelong learners to navigate “what’s next” in our ever-changing world.

Position Summary

The Education Program Manager leads the delivery, quality, and continued growth of Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada's traditional K–12 programming. Reporting to the Director of Community Engagement, this position oversees program implementation and special events, supervises staff supporting traditional education programs, and builds strong relationships with educators, schools, districts, volunteers, and community partners.

The Education Program Manager ensures programs are delivered consistently with JA USA models and organizational quality standards while using feedback and program data to strengthen implementation and support continued participation and expansion. The position currently oversees programs including JA Our City, JA Our Region, JA More Than Money, JA It's My Future, JA Career Success, and JA Company Pop-Up, as well as events including JA Inspire and Swimming With The Big Fish (SWTBF).