Summary
Description
Support Junior Achievement’s (JA) efforts to inspire young people to be financially literate, career ready, entrepreneurial, and believe in the power of their own potential. Join our Metro Denver team to engage in a meaningful and rewarding career with the work-life balance you’ve been looking for! This is a full-time position that works out of an office in Greenwood Village, CO.
About JA-Rocky Mountain
JA-Rocky Mountain is part of the world’s largest organization dedicated to inspiring and preparing young people to succeed in a global economy. In partnership with schools, businesses, foundations, other non-profits, and individuals this regional operation provides programs to students Kindergarten through 12th grade and young adults up to age 25 in the northern half of Colorado and Wyoming. JA programs are implemented by volunteers and are provided to schools and students at no cost thanks to the generosity of volunteers and donors. For more information, visit https://www.jarockymountain.org.
Position Description
Reporting to the Sr. Manager of Events, this position will coordinate logistics for the following annual fundraising events: JA Golf Invitational, Dinner and Silent Auction, JA Stock Market Challenge, and the Colorado Business Hall of Fame. The Events Specialist will also perform duties that support the development team, and the greater organization that leverage event coordination skills.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
• Coordinating various aspects of the events mentioned above, which include event logistics, working with vendors, tracking sales, attendee registration, and
invoicing
• Soliciting, packaging, and promoting silent auction items
• Collaborating with the Sr. Manager of Events, and the development team to develop and promote new sponsorship opportunities to generate additional
revenue
• Conducting research to identify companies, foundations, and/or individuals who may be interested in attending or sponsoring an event
• Researching and updating information about laurate nominees for Colorado Business Hall of Fame
• Collaborating with the communications team to create collateral and promote events through various outlets
• Staffing events
• Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
• Possess an authentic passion for JA’s mission
• At least two years related work experience
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to manage and prioritize various tasks
• Strong customer service skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, sales platforms, databases, and marketing software (such as Canva)
• Ability to work events throughout Metro Denver and Northern Colorado
• Some nights and weekends required
Terms of Employment:
The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.
BENEFITS
Compensation and Benefits:
• This is a non-exempt position with an hourly range of $22-$26.
• JA-Rocky Mountain offers a competitive benefits package including (but not limited to):
Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance
A 403b retirement plan with employer match
Generous paid time off
More than 14 paid holidays
Cell phone reimbursement
Employer paid life insurance
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Careers@JARockyMountain.org by February 28, 2025. Please reference “Event Specialist” in the subject line of your email.
Junior Achievement is committed to an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity. We encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply.
In all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law
