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Career Opportunities

Do you love working on behalf of children, fostering their growth and development? Do you want a job that is challenging, gratifying, and allows you the opportunity to impact tens of thousands of youth each year? Focusing on our three Pillars of Student Success: Entrepreneurship, Work Readiness and Financial Literacy, JA staff enjoy a culture of mutual respect and co-worker camaraderie.

Development Specialist

This critical position is a relationship builder who provides the community with opportunities to impact local students. As part of a collaborative team environment, the Development Specialist plays a key role in advancing Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa’s mission to inspire and prepare young people to succeed. This position is responsible for cultivating meaningful relationships with corporate, foundation, and individual donors; identifying and securing new funding opportunities; and leading corporate sponsorship and fundraising initiatives to strengthen awareness and support for JA’s programs. The Development Specialist also provides leadership for key fundraising campaigns and collaborates across departments to promote impact stories and community partnerships. This is a full-time, regional fundraising position with competitive wages, benefits, and bonus potential. Great for candidates looking to enter the non-profit industry.

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