Sponsorships and Events Manager

Junior Achievement North (JA North) is a distinguished nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering students across Minnesota, North Dakota, and western Wisconsin. Focused on preparing the leaders of tomorrow, JA North fosters financial literacy, career exploration, and entrepreneurial mindsets through experiential learning programs. Their initiatives target K-12 students equitably, ensuring access to innovative educational experiences that connect classroom teachings to real-world applications. The organization actively partners with educators, businesses, and community groups to deliver impactful programming that inspires students and helps them reach their full potential. A core value of JA North is collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement, infusing these principles throughout the organization's culture and operations.

The Sponsorship & Events Manager role at JA North is a vital position within the Advancement department, reporting to the Director of Strategic Partnerships. This full-time, exempt role based in St. Paul, MN, offers a salary range of $56,000 to $66,000 annually. The manager is responsible for leading the systems, processes, and coordination efforts essential to donor engagement, corporate sponsorships, and event execution that support the organization’s flagship programs such as 3DE, JA BizTown, JA Finance Park, JA Dream Accelerator, and pop-up experiences. This role necessitates a high level of project management expertise to maintain and improve tracking systems that monitor sponsorships and program outcomes effectively.

In addition to systems oversight, the Sponsorship & Events Manager collaborates across multiple departments including Senior Leadership, Marketing, Program, and Advancement teams to plan and implement strategic donor engagement events. These events amplify relationships with existing supporters while attracting new partners crucial for funding sustainability. A major responsibility includes overseeing the production of stewardship materials that communicate the impact of donor contributions clearly and compellingly.

The manager also ensures the integrity and accuracy of the organization's fundraising database, which is pivotal for tracking individual and corporate giving activities and supporting the broader Advancement operations. Beyond these core functions, the role supports various Advancement initiatives and organizational priorities to drive JA North’s mission forward. The ideal candidate demonstrates excellent organizational skills, creativity, strong interpersonal communication, and proficiency with data management technologies. Experience in fundraising and event planning is preferred but not mandatory.

JA North champions a collaborative and inclusive work environment, seeking to hire diverse professionals committed to its mission. The organization encourages applications from individuals with a range of backgrounds and experiences, emphasizing values that align with equity and cultural competence. Furthermore, JA North supports employee work-life balance through comprehensive benefits including paid time off, paid volunteer time, holidays, and generous retirement contributions. Employees also benefit from health and dental coverage, life insurance, and disability options, enhancing the overall employment experience.

This role is essential for advancing JA North’s strategic goals and directly contributing to the educational impact on thousands of students. The Sponsorship & Events Manager will join a dynamic, mission-driven team dedicated to making a tangible difference in communities served by JA North.