Position Overview:
Job Title: Director of Government and Corporate Relations
Location: Coconut Creek, FL 33066
Schedule: Hours will vary, up to 40 hours/week; M-F 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM.
Some evening and weekend hours are required.
Position Type: Full-time
This is an in-office position with some local travel required in Broward and southern Palm Beach counties, and occasional long-distance travel within Florida and to Washington, D.C.

WHY JOIN JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF SOUTH FLORIDA?

Junior Achievement of South Florida (JA) empowers our youth with the knowledge, ability, and confidence to navigate their futures, drive our economy and lead our community. We are looking for individuals who are passionate not only to our mission, but also about being part of the innovative and energetic culture at JA.
JA provides real-world training in financial literacy including budgeting, spending, investing and the use of credit; offers cutting-edge skill-building opportunities that enable young people to explore meaningful, productive careers; teaches students how to start businesses; and introduces entrepreneurial values that strengthen workplaces. Last year, with the help of over 7,100 trained corporate and community volunteers, JA delivered over 20 various programs to almost 50,000 students in classrooms throughout Broward and south Palm Beach counties and at JA World Huizenga Center at the Lillian S. Wells Pavilion, a first-class facility housing JA BizTown and JA Finance Park.
For more information about Junior Achievement of South Florida, visit www.JASouthFlorida.org. Follow JA on social media @jasouthflorida.

TO ACHIEVE SUCCESS, YOU WILL BE EXPECTED TO SHOWCASE THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Government Relations & Policy Advocacy – Deep understanding of legislative processes and ability to navigate and influence public policy in alignment with mission goals.
• Relationship Management – Skilled in cultivating long-term partnerships with community leaders, government officials, media, and funders.
• Revenue Generation – Proven ability to apply a solutions-focused relationship-building approach to identify partner needs, craft tailored value propositions, and close high-value funding or partnership agreements that advance organizational goals.
• Pipeline Management – Ability to use CRM and pipeline management tools to accurately track prospects and gift.
• Stewardship & “Customer” service: Ability and commitment to providing excellent experiences and services for donors and partners.
• Project Leadership – Cross-functional leadership and ability to inspire collaboration across departments.
• Strategic Communications & Brand Management – Exceptional ability to translate complex programs into compelling narratives that resonate with diverse audiences.
• Public Speaking & Executive Presence – Comfort representing the organization at high-profile events, with strong presentation, writing, and media relations skills.
• Systems Thinking & Integration – Ability to integrate advocacy, funding strategy, and innovative program design into a cohesive external affairs approach.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Prolonged periods of sitting, walking, driving, and occasionally required to reach, bend, lift, or climb.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.

YOUR ROLE AS DIRECTOR OF GOVERNMENT AND CORPORATE RELATIONS:

The Director of Government and Corporate Relations is responsible for cultivating and stewarding relationships with local, state, and federal government entities as well as corporate partners. This role ensures alignment between public sector priorities and the organization’s mission. It includes securing funding, influencing policy, generating awareness and identifying collaborative opportunities that advance JA’s mission and impact.