Career and Technical Education Program Manager
Description:
Job Description
Benefits:
Flexible schedule
Opportunity for advancement
Inspire Futures. Build Careers. Change Lives.
Reports to: Director, JA Workforce Development & CTE
Location: Chesterfield, MO (In Person)
Why This Role Matters
As the JA CTE Program Manager, you will be at the heart of helping our communitys middle and high school students see whats possible for their futures. Every day, your work connects educators, volunteers, and industry professionals with students who are exploring careers, discovering their strengths, and envisioning paths they may never have considered before.
Through impactful programming like JA Trades, youll help students build confidence, career awareness, and real-world skills, strengthening our regional workforce and empowering the next generation.
Position Summary
The JA CTE (Career and Technical Education) Program Manager brings programs to life by managing daily operations and relationships that make high-quality, career-connected learning possible. This role blends organization, relationship-building, and passion for education with two key areas of focus:
Recruiting, training, and supporting educators, volunteers, and community stakeholders to impact middle and high school students
Delivering engaging, hands-on JA Trades experiences for studentsYoull ensure programs run smoothly, data is captured with care, and every student, educator, and volunteer feels supported and inspired.
What Youll Do
Deliver Exceptional Programs
Ensure every in-school classroom experience and visit day meets JAs high standards for quality, consistency, and impact.
Coordinate logistics and scheduling across multiple delivery formats.
Monitor classrooms and events to support strong learning experiences and quick issue resolution.
Provide responsive, customer-focused support to educators, volunteers, and partners.Build and Energize Relationships
Lead recruitment and retention of educators, volunteers, and community/business partners.
Facilitate engaging in-person and virtual orientations and trainings.
Use JASTLs stewardship model to deepen relationships and create positive, lasting experiences.Bring JA Trades to Life
Coordinate on-site and mobile (JA Trades on Tour) experiences.
Recruit, schedule, and support volunteers as they guide students through hands-on learning stations.
Welcome students, manage check-in, troubleshoot simulations, and ensure stations are fully prepared.
Facilitate the Introduction to JA Trades, setting the tone for a powerful day of learning.
Support students throughout the day to ensure an exciting, smooth, and memorable experience.
Help reset for the next group of students.
Contribute ideas and updates to curriculum materials and facilitator guides.Track Impact and Drive Improvement
Maintain accurate program and participant data in the CRM.
Collect and analyze outcomes, testimonials, and metrics.
Share insights for team meetings and organizational learning.
Use data to continuously improve student and stakeholder experiences.Support Growth and Partnerships
Strengthen and expand programs through meaningful partnerships with schools, districts, youth organizations, and businesses.
Help extend JAs reach so more students can access career exploration opportunities.
What You Bring
Required
Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in education, project management, volunteer coordination, sales, or nonprofit development.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
A passion for supporting students and educators.Preferred
Experience managing nonprofit or education-based programs.
Familiarity with the grades 612 education system.
Join Us
This role is more than program management. Its about opening doors for students, strengthening our community, and helping young people discover their potential.
How to Apply
Send your resume and cover letter to:
Sue Beers-Anthes
Director, JA Workforce Development & CTE at
Part-time