About Junior Achievement of 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 Regional Director is a senior leadership position responsible for the strategy, growth, quality, and sustainability of Junior Achievement programs and community engagement within an assigned region of Nevada. This role provides leadership and oversight for program implementation, volunteer and school engagement, staff development, regional board management, and community partnerships to ensure delivery of high-quality JA programs aligned with both regional priorities and the overall statewide strategic plan.
The Regional Director leads the execution of Junior Achievement’s mission within their assigned region and serves as the primary leader responsible for achieving regional performance goals. This position works closely with the President & CEO and statewide leadership to implement the organization’s statewide strategic direction at the regional level while providing input to inform broader organizational strategy.
The Regional Director serves as the primary liaison to the regional board and as a key spokesperson for Junior Achievement within their region.
Essential Functions
Regional Strategic Leadership and Program Oversight
Lead the planning, implementation, and expansion of Junior Achievement programs within the assigned Nevada region.
Develop and execute a regional strategic plan aligned with Junior Achievement of Nevada’s statewide strategic priorities.
Implement statewide initiatives and strategic directives within the region while ensuring responsiveness to local community needs.
Establish regional goals, benchmarks, and performance metrics that support statewide organizational targets.
Ensure programs are delivered with fidelity to JA program models and meet all quality, reporting, and compliance standards.
Monitor regional performance and provide regular reports, analysis, and recommendations to the President & CEO.
Develop and manage regional budgets in alignment with organizational financial goals.
Governance and Regional Board Relations
Serve as the primary staff liaison to the regional board of directors and its committees.
Support recruitment, onboarding, engagement, and stewardship of regional board members.
Provide leadership and guidance to the regional board in support of Junior Achievement’s mission and strategic priorities.
Implement statewide Board of Directors’ strategic direction within the region.
Partner with regional board members to support fundraising, volunteer development, and community engagement.
Prepare and present regular reports on regional progress, program outcomes, and strategic initiatives.
Community Engagement and Partnership Development
Serve as the primary external representative of Junior Achievement within the assigned region.
Develop and maintain strategic relationships with school districts, educators, corporate partners, volunteers, and community leaders.
Lead regional volunteer recruitment, retention, and recognition strategies.
Identify and support regional funding and partnership opportunities in collaboration with development leadership.
Represent Junior Achievement at regional events, meetings, and public engagements.
Volunteer and Education Program Leadership
Oversee volunteer recruitment, training, support, and recognition within the region.
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