The information in this section of the Curriculum Guide relates to the activities identified for
completion in Unit Three, Work Readiness. Included in this section are the following:
JA BizTown Staffing Model page 1
The teacher will use this Staffing Model to identify the appropriate number of
students who can be assigned daily to an individual business. This staffing
information is necessary to assign student jobs following the job application
process.
JA BizTown Job Descriptions page 6
The job descriptions are organized by business and are referenced in the
curriculum to introduce students and teachers to the jobs available within each
business. Students should have access to the job descriptions and the classified
ads prior to beginning the job application process and procedures (for example,
copy and post job descriptions and ads on the bulletin board or another classroom
display). Teachers may find the descriptions helpful when assigning students to
specific jobs.
JA BizTown Employment Letter page 23
The teacher may choose to use this document to inform students of their job
assignments.
JA BizTown Student Job Assignments page 25
The teacher will use this document to record the names of student participants
and their individual JA BizTown job assignments.
JA BizTown Classified Ads page 32
The classified ads provide students the opportunity to see what jobs are available
at JA BizTown. Students should have access to the classified ads prior to applying
for jobs.
Note to teachers: JA Staff can provide electronic files of all templates in this section for easier
use and customization.
JA BizTown
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Jobs
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JA BizTown
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Staffing Model
Directions: The JA of New Jersey staff will inform you of the businesses assigned to your
school/class.
Each student must be assigned to a business and a position. To do this:
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Locate your group size among the three categories found at the top of the model and only
assign the number of positions indicated in this category’s column.
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If your total student number requires you to go to the next group size (column), JA staff will
instruct you on how to distribute your remaining students throughout various JA BizTown
businesses.
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Contact a JA BizTown program staff person to request further guidance.
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Note: Place only one CEO and one CFO per business.
Small
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Medium
109
Large
155
Business Name and
Position
Salary
Range of Student
Numbers
Wells Fargo
6 minimum – 10
maximum
1
1
CEO
$9.00
1
1
CFO
$8.50
2
5
Teller
$8.00
1
2
Financial Manager
$8.00
1
2
Savings Officer
$8.00
1 1 1
Account
Representative
$8.00
BizBee News
5 minimum – 8 maximum
1
1
CEO/Editor
$9.00
1
1
CFO
$8.50
1 2 2
Reporter/
Meteorologist
$8.00
1
3
Ad Executive
$8.00
1
2
Photographer
$8.00
BiZNJ Radio
4 minimum – 7 maximum
1
1
CEO
$9.00
1
1
CFO
$8.50
1
2
Ad Executive
$8.00
0
2
Reporter
$8.00
1
2
DJ/Sound Engineer
$8.00
City Hall
7 minimum–10 maximum
1
2
Mayor
$9.00
1
2
Town Treasurer
$8.50
1
3
District Attorney
$8.00
0
2
City Councilmember
$8.00
1 1 2
Emergency
Management Director
$8.00
1 1 2
Real Estate Agent
$8.00
2
Small
77
Medium
109
Large
155
Business Name and
Position
Salary
Range of Student
Numbers
1
1
2
IRS Agent
$8.00
1
1
3
Police Officer
$8.00
0
1
1
Elections Commissioner
$8.00
0
1
1
Sustainability Director
$8.00
Community Assistance
Center
5 minimum – 7
maximum
1
1
1
Nonprofit Director
$9.00
1
1
1
CFO
$8.50
1
1
2
Grant Manager
$8.00
1
1
2
Sales Manager
$8.00
1
1
2
Fundraiser
$8.00
0
1
2
Events Manager
$8.00
0
1
2
Volunteer Coordinator
$8.00
UPS
4 minimum – 6
maximum
1
1
1
CEO
$9.00
1
1
1
CFO
$8.50
1
2
2
Sales Manager
$8.00
1
2
3
Carrier
$8.00
0
1
2
Stock Manager
$8.00
Chick-fil-a
4 minimum – 8
maximum
1
1
1
CEO
$9.00
1
1
1
CFO
$8.50
1 2 2 Store Manager $8.00
1 3 4 Team Member $8.00
0 1 2 Food Manager $8.00
0 1 2 Marketing Manager $8.00
0 1 2 Beverage Manager $8.00
Investors Bank
6 minimum – 10
maximum
1
1
1
CEO
$9.00
1
1
1
CFO
$8.50
2
3
5
Teller
$8.00
1
1
2
Financial Manager
$8.00
1
2
2
Savings Officer
$8.00
1
1
1
Accounts Representative
$8.00
3
Small
77
Medium
109
Large
155
Business Name and
Position
Salary
Range of Student
Numbers
Quest Diagnostics
4 minimum – 10
maximum
1
1
1
CEO
$9.00
1
1
1
CFO
$8.50
1 2 2
Community Wellness
Dir.
$8.00
1
2
4
Medical Technologist
$8.00
1 2 2
Community Wellness
Rep.
$8.00
1 2 2
Population Heath
Analyst
$8.00
MetLife Financial
Services
5 minimum – 6 maximum
1
1
1
CEO
$9.00
1
1
1
CFO
$8.50
1
1
2
Asset Manager
$8.00
1
1
2
Claims Adjuster
$8.00
1 1 2
Customer Service
Rep.
$8.00
1 1 2
Marketing Executive
$8.00
Maser Consulting
4 minimum – 6 maximum
1
1
1
CEO
$9.00
1
1
1
CFO
$8.50
1
1
2
Project Manager
$8.00
1
2
2
Surveyor
$8.00
1
1
2
Landscape Architect
$8.00
U-Design-It
7 minimum – 8 maximum
1
1
1
CEO
$9.00
1
1
1
CFO
$8.50
1
1
2
Sales Manager
$8.00
1
1
2
Designer
$8.00
1
1
2
Graphic Designer
$8.00
1 1 1
Customer Service
Specialist
$8.00
4
Small
77
Medium
109
Large
155
Business Name and
Position
Salary
Range of Student
Numbers
Phillips 66
4 minimum – 6 maximum
1
1
1
CEO
$9.00
1
1
1
CFO
$8.50
1
2
2
Logistics Engineer
$8.00
1
2
3
Refining Engineer
$8.00
0
1
2
Energy Educator
$8.00
Horizon Wellness
Center
4 minimum – 6 maximum
1
1
1
CEO
$9.00
1
1
1
CFO
$8.50
1 2 2
Health Care
Manager
$8.00
1 2 3
Health Care
Technician
$8.00
1 1 2
Receptionist
$8.00
1 1 2
Fitness Specialist
$8.00
1 1 2
Nutritionist
$8.00
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Wells Fargo Job Descriptions
CEO
1. Reviews specified loan applications and
accepts all correct ones
2. Signs all payroll checks.
3. Signs Lease Agreement for business
space.
4. Collects and records business deposits.
5. Supervises employees and business
operations.
6. Prepares and gives a speech at the
Closing Town Meeting.
CFO
1. Inputs employee payroll information.
2. Prints and distributes employee payroll
checks.
3. Pays all business bills
4. Signs business checks if CEO is
unavailable.
5. Assists with other business duties (time
permitting) when other employees are on
break.
TELLER
1. Greets customers as they open personal
credit union accounts.
2. Processes paychecks and accepts
personal deposits.
3. Disburses to customers a maximum of $2
cash per pay period.
4. Enters customers’ personal account
transactions into the credit union
computer system.
5. Assists Financial Manager when
necessary.
6. Counts and reports total amount of cash
in cash drawer at end of day.
FINANCIAL MANAGER
1. Distributes cash to tellers.
2. Completes the Bank Charter
3. Delivers deposit bags to all businesses
throughout the day or when necessary.
4. Files business checks and all paperwork
given to him/her by the CEO.
SAVINGS OFFICER
1.
Visits each JA BizTown business to record
the number of employees in each
business.
2. Greets customers as they come to open
personal savings accounts.
3. Visits businesses to open personal
savings accounts of those citizens who
did not open one during their break.
4. Gives each customer a Certificate of
Savings to indicate that a deposit to
savings has been made.
5. Prepares savings report to be given at
the Closing Town Meeting.
ACCOUNT
REPRESENTATIVE
1. Distribute debit cards.
2. Create posters to distribute to customers
who opened up a savings account.
3. Assists with business operations
throughout the day.
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Investors Bank Job Descriptions
CEO
1. Reviews specified loan applications and
accepts all correct ones
2. Signs all payroll checks.
3. Signs Lease Agreement for
business space.
4. Collects and records business deposits.
5. Supervises employees and
business operations.
6. Prepares and gives a speech at the
Closing Town Meeting.
CFO
1. Inputs employee payroll information.
2. Prints and distributes employee payroll
checks.
3. Pays all business bills
4. Signs business checks if CEO is
unavailable.
5. Assists with other business duties (time
permitting) when other employees are on
break.
TELLER
1. Greets customers as they open personal
bank accounts.
2. Processes paychecks and accepts
personal deposits.
3. Disburses to customers a maximum of
$2 cash per pay period.
4. Enters customers’ personal account
transactions into the bank computer
system.
5. Assists Financial Manager when
necessary.
6. Counts and reports total amount of cash
in cash drawer at end of day.
FINANCIAL MANAGER
1. Distributes cash to tellers.
2. Completes the Bank Charter
3. Delivers deposit bags to all businesses
throughout the day or when necessary.
4. Files business checks and all paperwork
given to him/her by the CEO.
SAVINGS OFFICER
1. Visits each JA BizTown business to
record the number of employees in each
business.
2. Greets customers as they come to open
personal savings accounts.
3. Visits businesses to open personal
savings accounts of those citizens who
did not open one during their break.
4. Gives each customer a Certificate of
Savings to indicate that a deposit to
savings has been made.
5. Prepares savings report to be given
at the Closing Town Meeting.
ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE
1. Distribute debit cards.
2. Create posters to distribute to customers
who opened up a savings account.
3. Assists with business operations
throughout the day.
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BizBee News Job Descriptions
CEO/EDITOR
1. Signs Lease Agreement for business
space.
2. Signs all business payroll checks.
3. Prepares and gives speech at Opening
Town Meeting.
4. Assists with all business duties when
employees are on break.
5. Finalizes layout of the
advertisements, articles, surveys, etc.
for each page of the newspaper.
6. Assures that the newspaper is
completed and ready to sell at correct
break time.
7. Types responses to “Letters to the
Editor” if applicable.
CFO
1. Applies for a business loan.
2. Inputs employee payroll information.
3. Prints and distributes employee
payroll checks.
4. Pays all business bills.
5. Makes business deposits at a
bank.
6. Pays off business loan
7. Signs business checks if CEO
is unavailable.
8. Assists other BizBee news employees
with collating and selling the newspaper
if other tasks are completed.
AD EXECUTIVE
1. Collects advertisements from each JA
BizTown business.
2. Types and designs business
advertisements on the computer.
3. Sends businesses a bill for their
newspaper ad.
4. Assists other BizBee news employees
with collating and selling of the
newspaper.
PHOTOGRAPHER
1. Photographs JA BizTown officials
and events.
2. Visits each business and photographs
all employees.
3. Sells BizBee Newspaper subscriptions.
4. Returns camera to JA staff to upload
photos
5. Assists other BizBee news employees
with collating and selling of the
newspaper.
REPORTER/METEOROLOGIST
1. Conducts interviews and surveys to be published in the newspaper.
2. Writes news articles and stories.
3. Types written copy into newspaper template for publication.
4. Writes weather report for BizBee News and BiZNJ Radio.
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Maser Consulting Job Descriptions
CEO
1. Signs Lease Agreement for business
space.
2. Signs all business payroll checks.
3. Makes business operational decisions.
4. Prepares and gives speech at the
Opening Town Meeting.
5. Assists with all business duties when
employees are on break.
6. Works with employees to determine
prices of products.
CFO
1. Applies for a business loan.
2. Inputs employee payroll information.
3. Prints and distributes employee payroll
checks.
4. Makes business deposits at the bank.
5. Pays off business loan.
6. Signs business checks if CEO is
unavailable.
PROJECT MANAGER
1. Prepare Maser Consulting Project
Contract for various businesses.
2. Work with Landscape Architect to sell
different business plans to businesses.
3. Evaluate the work of the Landscape
Architect once completed using the
Maser Consulting Project Evaluation
Sheet.
4. Collect maps with completed
measurements from Surveyor at end of
the day.
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
1. Check inventory and brainstorm
business plans.
2. Work with Project Managers to sell
different business plans to businesses.
3. Once Maser Consulting Project Contract
is completed and signed, begin working
on the project.
4. Once completed, notify the Project
Manager to get your work evaluated.
SURVEYOR
1. Read through ADA compliance guide.
2. Brainstorm and write a script to talk to CEOS of business who you believe are not
ADA compliant.
3. Once BizTown is open, go to each business and determine whether the business
is ADA compliant.
4. Work with Sustainability Director from City Hall and get measurements of JA
BizTown using a surveying tool. This will be used by Maser Consulting’s Project
Manager and Landscape Architect for future client projects.
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BiZNJ Radio Job Descriptions
CEO
1. Signs Lease Agreement for business
space.
2. Learns to operate sound equipment.
3. Substitutes for the DJ when he/she is on
break (if necessary).
4. Supervises employees and oversees all
business operations.
5. Signs all business payroll checks.
6. Writes an editorial and reads it on the air
during the day.
7. Assists with all business duties when
employees are on break.
CFO
1. Applies for a business loan
2. Inputs employee payroll information.
3. Prints and distributes employee payroll
checks.
4. Pays all business bills.
5. Makes business deposits at the bank.
6. Signs business checks if CEO is
unavailable.
AD EXECUTIVE
1. Collects Ads from each JA BizTown
business.
2. Reviews and edits Ads to be read on the
air.
3. Forwards Ads to the DJ for scheduling and
reading.
4. Sends a bill to all businesses for their
radio ad.
5. Accepts song requests and shout-outs and
enters purchases in the POS computer.
6. Gives song requests to the DJ to be read.
REPORTER
1. Interviews JA BizTown citizens for news
stories.
2. Writes news stories using the reporter
guidelines.
3. Forwards news articles to CEO for
review and approval.
4. Forwards approved news stories to DJ to
be read on air.
5. Works in close partnership with the Ad
Executive, assisting as needed.
6. Accepts song requests and shout-outs
and enters purchases in the POS
computer. Gives song requests to the DJ
to be read.
DJ/SOUND ENGINEER
1.
Learns to operate sound equipment.
2.
Selects music for airtime.
3.
Completes scheduling of on-air Broadcast Log.
4.
Receives all song requests and shout-outs and plays the requests on the air.
5.
Presents clearly and slowly all news items, Ads, announcements, weather and the day’s
schedule when on the air.
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Quest Diagnostics Job Descriptions
CEO
1. Signs Lease Agreement for
business space.
2. Supervises employees and
oversees all business operations.
3. Signs all business payroll
checks.
4. Prepares and gives speech at the
Opening Town Meeting.
5. Assists with all business duties
when employees are on break.
6. Speak to other businesses about
Quest.
CFO
1. Applies for a business loan.
2. Inputs employee payroll information.
3. Prints and distributes employee payroll
checks.
4. Pays all business bills.
5. Makes business deposits at the bank.
6. Pays off business loan.
7. Signs business checks if CEO is
unavailable.
COMMUNITY HEALTH
DIRECTOR
1. Teach other businesses about how
they can lead healthy lives.
2. Speak to customers about wellness
and encourage them to fill out a
wellness survey for a chance to win
a prize at the end of the day.
3. Speak to customers about heart
health and the effects stress can
have on your body.
4. Assist customers who would like to
purchase retail items.
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST
1. Use a microscope to look at samples
and help citizens who are suffering
from illnesses.
2. Work with the Horizon Wellness
Center to help sick citizens become
healthy.
3. Confidentially share test results with
customers.
4. Assist with product sales and making
stress balls as needed.
POPULATION HEALTH ANALYST
1. Analyze and research wellness within BizTown.
2. Will review survey responses and identify the “Healthiest Biztown Business”
or person.
3. They will point out other common factors (Average number of hours being
active by the class, most common food eaten).
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City Hall Job Descriptions
MAYOR
1.
Signs Lease Agreement for business
space.
2.
Oversees all City Hall operations.
3.
Signs all City Hall payroll checks.
4.
Prepares and gives speeches at
Town Meetings.
5.
Collects the JA BizTown census
and posts it in City Hall
6.
Supervises JA BizTown voting.
7.
Coordinates citizen and business
recognition process and reports results
at Town Meetings.
8.
Signs off on the City Councilmember’s
law.
TOWN TREASURER
1.
Applies for a business loan
2.
Inputs City Hall employee payroll
information.
3.
Prints and distributes City Hall
employee payroll checks.
4.
Makes City Hall deposits at the bank.
5.
Pays off business loan.
6.
Signs City Hall checks if Mayor is
unavailable.
7.
Assists with management of JA
BizTown voting if necessary.
CITY COUNCILMEMBER
1. Prepares a speech for the Opening
Town Meeting.
2. Creates a new law.
3. Walks around JA BizTown to speak to
citizens and get their signatures in
support of the new law.
4. Writes a short Radio ad about their law.
5. Assists colleagues with anything they
may need help with.
DISTRICT ATTORNEY
1. Verifies 501(c)3 status of JA BizTown “not
for profit” business.
2. Hears any contested tickets from citizens
and decides how to settle.
3. Reviews all documents that are sent
from businesses throughout the day.
REAL ESTATE AGENT
1. Prepares a Lease Agreement for
each business.
2. Collects and stores the “For Lease”
signs.
3. Goes to each business and has the
CEO sign their Lease Agreement.
4. Completes a Property Appraisal for each
JA BizTown business.
5. Collects business lease payments.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
DIRECTOR
1. Oversees safe operation of JA BizTown
and monitors regularly to verify safety
requirements are being met.
2. Delivers safety equipment to businesses
that require it.
3. Prepares and delivers Emergency Exit
procedures to each JA BizTown business.
4. Performs a Safety Audit on select
businesses.
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City Hall (cont.)
IRS AGENT
1. Prepares and sends
business property tax bills.
2. Collects property taxes.
POLICE OFFICER
1. Creates laws that BizTown citizens
must follow
2. Enforces laws by giving warnings
and tickets
3. Brings any contested tickets to the
District Attorney for judgement
ELECTION COMISSIONER
1. Sets up the voting booth.
2. Create posters on the
importance of voting.
3. Write a speech to read to
each business on why they
should vote.
4. Work with Mayor to get
voting results at end of the
day.
SUSTAINABILITY DIRECTOR
1. Prepare surveying tool for
when Maser Consulting’s
Surveyor comes by.
2. Read through the following:
ADA Compliance Knowledge
Guide and Recycling by the
Numbers.
3. Create a 5 minute speech on
the importance of recycling.
4. Using your 5 minute speech,
visit each business and have
a conversation about
recycling.
5. Work with the Surveyor to
complete the measurements
on the map.
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Chick-fil-A Job Descriptions
CEO
1. Signs Lease Agreement for business
space.
2. Signs all business payroll checks.
3. Makes business operational decisions.
4. Prepares and gives speech at Opening
Town Meeting.
5. Assists with all business duties when
employees are on break.
6. Works with employees to determine
pricing of food, drink and any special
promotions if directed to do so by the
JA BizTown staff.
CFO
1. Applies for a business loan.
2. Inputs employee payroll information.
3. Prints and distributes employee payroll
checks.
4. Pays all business bills.
5. Makes business deposits at the bank.
6. Pay off business loan.
7. Signs business checks if CEO is unavailable.
TEAM MEMBER
1. Sets up equipment and organizes food
items for sale.
2. Educates customers on the
importance of drinking water
3. Assists to keep equipment and work
area clean.
4. Takes customer orders, receives
payment and delivers food/beverage
items to customers.
5. Informs customers about the Using
Nutrition Guides.
6. Counts collected cash payments and
forwards to CFO for deposit.
STORE MANAGER
1. Assists Food Manager to set up the sales
area in preparation for customers.
2. Works with Food Manager to keep equipment
and serving areas clean throughout the day.
3. Prepares (sets up chairs, tables, etc.) lunch
area if necessary.
4. During lunchtime, monitors eating area for
clean and safe conditions (no slick areas
where falls might occur, for example).
5. Uses available cleaning products to clean up
spills and other occurrences that affect
safety.
6. Notifies volunteer and JA Staff members of
any spills and/or safety issues that may
develop in the dining area.
FOOD MANAGER
1. Get box of chips from JA Staff at
the beginning of the day.
2. Work with team to set prices of
chips.
3. If chips run out, go to JA Staff to
ask for more (only after lunch).
4. Assist customers with
transactions throughout the day.
BEVERAGE MANAGER
1. Get case of water from JA Staff at the
beginning of the day.
2. Work with team to set prices of bottled
water.
3. If water runs out, go to JA Staff to ask
for more (only after lunch).
4. Assist customers with transactions
throughout the day.
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NONPROFIT DIRECTOR
1. Obtains the population count from the
Mayor in City Hall.
2. Signs Lease Agreement for business
space.
3. Signs all business payroll checks.
4. Assists Sales Manager in setting prices
for items to be sold.
5. Sets the daily fundraising goal based on
today’s student population.
6. Works with the Grant Manager to select
a worthwhile community project to
support.
7. Reports total citizen philanthropic giving
at the Closing Town Meeting.
CFO
1. Applies for a business loan.
2. Inputs employee payroll information.
3. Prints and distributes employee payroll checks.
4. Sends bills to every business for philanthropy.
5. Pays all business bills.
6. Makes business deposits at the bank.
7. Pays off business loan.
8. Signs business checks if CEO is unavailable.
GRANT MANAGER
1. Works with the team to select a
worthwhile community project to be
supported with grant funds.
2. Delivers a nonprofit donation container
to each business and collects the
Philanthropy Pledge Sheet.
3. Assists Sales Manager to set prices for
items to be sold.
4. Collects individual donation containers
at end of day and totals the amount
collected. (The Non-Profit Director will
need this amount to include in the
Closing Town Meeting speech.)
5. Assists Sales Manager with retail sales
and accepts payments if necessary
SALES MANAGER
1. Works with Nonprofit Director and Grant
Manager to set prices for products to be sold.
2. Tags all items to be sold.
3. Prepares product displays.
4. Assists customers with purchases and accepts
payments.
5. Forwards collected payment checks to CFO for
deposit.
Community Assistance Center Job Descriptions
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EVENTS MANAGER
1. Create an event for the non-profit
of choice.
2. Work with Volunteer Coordinator to
figure out the logistics of the
community service event.
3. Create posters to raise awareness
and let citizens know about this
event.
4. Host the event sometime during
the day.
VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR
1. Create an event for the non-profit of
choice.
2. Work with Events Manager to figure out
the logistics of the community service
event.
3. Create posters to raise awareness and get
citizens to sign up to volunteer.
4. Manager volunteer sign ups and ensure
that the volunteers are having a good time.
5. Host the event sometime during the day.
FUNDRAISER
1. Meets with team to determine fundraising goal.
2. Visits each business with Grant Manager to educate citizens on the importance of donating.
3. Encourages businesses to solicit individual donations.
4. Creates marketing materials to increase awareness on the selected community project.
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U-Design-It Job Descriptions
CEO
1. Signs Lease Agreement for business space.
2. Signs all business payroll checks.
3. Make business operational decisions.
4. Prepares and gives speech at the Opening
Town Meeting.
5. Assists with all business duties when
employees are on break.
6. Works with employees to determine prices of
products.
CFO
1. Applies for a business loan.
2. Inputs employee payroll information.
3. Prints and distributes employee payroll
checks.
4. Pays all business bills.
5. Makes business deposits at the bank.
6. Pays off business loan.
7. Signs business checks if CEO is unavailable.
SALES MANAGER
1. Works with CEO to determine product prices.
2. Prepares sales area with product display.
3. Greets customers, assists them with sales,
and accepts payment checks for sale of
products.
4. Forwards payment checks to CFO for
deposit.
5. Assists in preparing posters and fliers for
product advertising.
Graphic Designer
1. Speak to businesses about what
advertisements they would like.
2. Create custom business signs for
businesses.
3. Assist Sales Manager with selling retail
items.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
SPECIALIST
1. Meets with business CEOs to determine what
type of marketing materials they would like to
purchase.
2. Works with the Designer and Graphic
Designer to produce business signs using the
businesses slogan or catch phrase.
3. Delivers products to CEOs and checks with
them on satisfaction.
4. Assists Sales Manager in greeting customers
and assisting with sales.
DESIGNER
1. Works with CEO to determine product prices.
2. Create and sell business cards to customers.
3. Maintain the display of retail items so
customers are drawn to your business.
4. Help your colleagues with any additional
responsibilities.
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MetLife Financial Services Job Descriptions
CEO
1. Prepares and gives speech at the
Opening Town Meeting.
2. Signs Lease Agreement for business
space.
3. Signs all business payroll checks.
4. Works closely with the Customer Service
Representative to learn his/her job; fills in
for the Customer Service Representative
when he/she is on break.
5. Holds a drawing (assisted by the
Customer Service Representative) at the
Closing Town Meeting allowing one lucky
winner to win a special prize.
6. Supervises employees and business
operations.
CFO
1. Applies for a business loan.
2. Inputs employee payroll information.
3. Prints and distributes employee payroll
checks.
4. Pays all business bills.
5. Makes business deposits at the bank.
6. Pays off business loan.
7. Signs business checks if CEO is
unavailable.
CLAIMS ADJUSTER
1. Prepares and delivers an Employee
Disability Plan Enrollment Form to each
business CEO.
2. Reviews and approves/disapproves
property Insurance Claim Forms.
3. Determines the amount of settlement due
for approved property claims.
4. Prepares and mails all Claim Settlement
Letters.
ASSET MANAGER
1. Visits each JA BizTown business to
assess the value of the business’s
contents.
2. Prepares and delivers Property
Insurance Policies to all
businesses.
3. Collects payments from each business
for employee disability plans and
property insurance.
4. Forwards all collected payments to CFO
for deposit.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE
1. Answers questions (for all JA BizTown
citizens who visit during the day) regarding
types of insurance offered by MetLife
Financial Services.
2. Facilitates the distribution of an Insurance
Knowledge Survey to each JA BizTown
citizen who visits MetLife.
3. Holds a drawing (assisted by the MetLife
Financial Services CEO) at the Closing
Town Meeting allowing one lucky winner to
win a special prize.
4. Assists customers and accepts payment
checks as they visit MetLife to purchase items.
Forwards all customers’ payment checks to the
CFO for deposit into the bank.
MARKETING EXECUTIVE
1. Create posters for the products that
you will be selling.
2. Figure out ways to get citizens to
complete the Insurance Knowledge
Survey.
3. Assist the Customer Service
Representative with processing
transactions throughout the day.
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UPS Job Descriptions
CEO
1. Signs Lease Agreement for business
space.
2. Signs all business payroll checks.
3. Prepares and gives a speech at the
Opening Town Meeting.
4. Works with employees to determine
prices of products to be sold.
5. Assists with all business duties when
employees are on break.
6. Supervises employees and oversees all
business operations.
CFO
1. Applies for a business loan.
2. Inputs employee payroll information.
3. Prints and distributes employee payroll
checks.
4. Sends all businesses a bill for supplies.
5. Pays all business bills.
6. Makes business deposits at the bank.
7. Pays off the business loan.
8. Signs business checks if CEO is
unavailable.
CARRIER
1. Works with CEO & Sales Manager to set
prices of products.
2. Delivers supply bins to businesses.
3. Delivers all business payroll checks.
4. Forwards collected payment checks to
CFO for deposit.
5. Collects mail from the central postal box
and each business.
6. Delivers processed mail to businesses
and individuals in JA BizTown.
7. Assists Sales Manager (when available)
to greet customers and sell products.
SALES MANAGER
1. Works with CEO to set prices of
products.
2. Assists customers with purchases and
accepts payment checks.
3. Assists customers with stamp
purchases and accepts payments.
4. Forwards all collected payment checks
and cash to CFO for deposit.
STOCK MANAGER
1. Get all inventory for the morning of the day from JA Staff. This is all the retail
items the entire JA BizTown will be using!
2. If businesses run out of stock, replenish their items.
3. Constantly make sure you have enough inventory at UPS. If you run out, go
talk to JA Staff.
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Phillips 66 Job Descriptions
CEO
1. Signs Lease Agreement for business
space.
2. Signs all business payroll checks.
3. Make all business operational decisions.
4. Prepares and gives speech at Opening
Town Meeting.
5. Assists with all business duties when
employees are on break.
CFO
1. Applies for business loan.
2. Inputs employee payroll information.
3. Prints and distributes employee payroll
checks.
4. Pays all business bills,
5. Makes business deposits at the bank.
6. Pays off business loan.
7. Signs business checks if CEO is
unavailable.
LOGISTICS ENGINEER
1. Reads all utility meters and records
usage.
2. Sends all businesses a Utility Bill.
3. Makes sure all businesses have paid
their Utility Bill.
REFINING ENGINEER
1. Completes Permit Application
2. Delivers Diesel, Natural Gas, and
Gasoline to all businesses to fulfil their
energy needs.
3. Works with Logistics Engineer to
ensure each JA BizTown business has
the correct amount and type of energy.
ENERGY EDUCATOR
1. Read through the Bayway Refinery Activity Book.
2. Highlight any facts that stood out to you.
3. Create posters to educate JA BizTown citizens’ different energy products
Phillips 66 is providing to JA BizTown.
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Horizon Wellness Center Job Descriptions
CEO
1. Signs Lease Agreement for business
space.
2. Signs all business payroll checks.
3. Set prices for any items which will be
sold during the day.
4. Prepares and gives speech at the
Opening Town Meeting.
5. Assists with all business duties when
employees are on break.
6. Supervises employees and oversees
business operations.
CFO
1. Applies for business loan.
2. Inputs employee payroll information.
3. Prints and distributes employee payroll
checks.
4. Sends all businesses a bill for
healthcare.
5. Pays all business bills.
6. Makes business deposits at the bank.
7. Pays off business loan.
8. Signs business checks if CEO is
unavailable.
HEALTH CARE
TECHNICIAN
1. Learns how to operate health care
equipment.
2. Works with the CEO to set prices for
any items which will be sold during the
day.
3. Using the health equipment, assists
citizens to complete their Health
Assessment.
4. Gives completed Health Assessment
Form to customers and collects their
completed Health Assessment Survey
before they leave.
5. Assists customers as they come in to
purchase items.
6. Forwards all collected payments to
CFO for deposit.
HEALTH CARE
MANAGER
1. Learns how to operate health care
equipment.
2. Works with the CEO to set prices for
any items which will be sold during the
day.
3. Distributes to business CEOs Health
Care Vouchers for all JA BizTown
employees.
4. Greets citizens and accepts Health
Care Vouchers as they “sign in” and
send them to the Health Care
Technician for their Health Assessment.
5. Assists customers as they come in to
purchase items.
6. Forwards all payment checks to the
CFO for deposit to the Credit Union.
RECEPTIONIST
1. Create sign-up sheets to
promote the Fitness
Specialist’s and Nutritionist’s
events.
2. Greet customers as they come
to Horizon.
FITNESS SPECIALIST
1. Create fitness class for JA
BizTown citizens.
2. Host fitness class.
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3. Sign-up customers for classes
hosted by the Fitness Specialist
and Nutritionist.
4. Bring customers to their
classes.
NUTRITIONIST
1. Create a nutrition lecture for JA
BizTown citizens.
2. Host a nutrition lecture.
Note: the nutrition lecture will be
based on information materials
provided by JA BizTown.
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Employment Letter
(Date)
Dear (
Citizen name),
Thank you for applying for a job at JA BizTown. After reviewing your application which
describes your strengths and skills, we are happy to offer you a position in
as the .
(Business) (Position)
We hope you will accept this position and do your personal best during your visit to JA
BizTown. Please report to your business on . Your salary will
will be $ each pay period.
Please continue to learn about check writing, business costs and operations, and the
many other economic concepts your teacher is introducing to you. Be sure you prepare
all the necessary business paperwork before your visit to JA BizTown.
We appreciate your interest in JA BizTown and look forward to working with you soon.
Sincerely yours,
JA BizTown
Human Resources Department
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Student Assignments
Directions: Using the JA BizTown Staffing Model on pages 2-5 as a guide, identify your school’s group size. Record the
assigned student employee’s name next to the business positions listed below. Keep in mind that you may not be
assigning every job, depending on the group size you selected from the Staffing Model. (Assign students only to those
positions marked with an “X” for your group size.)
Wells Fargo
S
M
L
Student Name
CEO
X
X
X
CFO
X
X
X
Teller #1
X
X
X
Teller #2
X
X
X
Teller #3
X
X
Teller #4
X
Teller # 5
X
Financial Manager #1
X
X
X
Financial Manager #2
X
Savings Officer #1
X
X
X
Savings Officer #2
X
X
Account Representative #1
X
X X
BizBee News
S
M
L
CEO/Editor
X
X
X
CFO
X
X
X
Reporter/Meteorologist #1
X
X
X
Reporter/Meteorologist #2
X
X
Ad Executive #1
X
X
X
Ad Executive #2
X
X
Ad Executive #3
X
Photographer #1
X
X
X
Photographer #2
X
BiZNJ Radio
S
M
L
CEO
X
X
X
CFO
X
X
X
Ad Executive #1
X
X
X
Ad Executive #2
X
Reporter #1
X
X
Reporter #2
X
DJ/Sound Engineer #1
X
X
X
DJ/Sound Engineer #2
X
X
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City Hall
S
M
L
Student Name
Mayor
X
X
X
Mayor #2
X
Town Treasurer
X
X
X
Town Treasurer #2
X
District Attorney #1
X
X
X
District Attorney #2
X
District Attorney #3
X
City Councilmember
X
X
City Councilmember #2
X
Emergency Management Director #1
X
X
X
Emergency Management Director #2
X
Real Estate Agent
X
X
X
Real Estate Agent #2
X
IRS Agent
X
X
X
IRS Agent #2
X
Police Officer
X
X
X
Police Officer #2
X
Police Officer #3
X
Election Commissioner #1
X X
X
Sustainability Director #1
X X
X
Community Assistance Center
S
M
L
Nonprofit Director
X
X
X
CFO
X
X
X
Grant Manager #1
X
X
X
Grant Manager #2
X
Sales Manager #1
X
X
X
Sales Manager #2
X
Fundraiser
X
X
X
Fundraiser #2
X
Volunteer Coordinator #1
X
Volunteer Coordinator #2
X X
Events Manager #1
X
Events Manager #2
X X
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UPS
S
M
L
Student Name
CEO
X
X
X
CFO
X
X
X
Carrier #1
X
X
X
Carrier #2
X
X
Sales Manager #1
X
X
X
Sales Manager #2
X
X
Stock Manager #1
X X
Stock Manager #2
X
Chick-fil-A
S
M
L
CEO
X
X
X
CFO
X
X
X
Team Member #1
X
X
X
Team Member #2
X
X
Team Member #3
X
X
Team Member #4
X
Store Manager #1
X
X
X
Store Manager #2
X
X
Food Manager #1
X
Food Manager #2
X X
Beverage Manager #1
X
Beverage Manager #2
X X
Marketing Manager #1
X
Marketing Manager #2
X X
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Investors Bank
S
M
L
Student Name
CEO
X
X
X
CFO
X
X
X
Teller #1
X
X
X
Teller #2
X
X
X
Teller #3
X
X
Teller #4
X
Financial Manager #1
X
X
X
Financial Manager #2
X
Savings Officer #1
X
X
X
Savings Officer #2
X
X
Account Representative #1
X
X X
Quest Diagnostics
S
M
L
CEO
X
X
X
CFO
X
X
X
Community Health Director #1
X
X
X
Community Health Director #2
X
X
Medical Technologist #1
X
X
X
Medical Technologist #2
X
X
Medical Technologist #3
X
Medical Technologist #4
X
Population Health Analyst
X
X
X
Population Health Analyst #2
X X
MetLife Financial Services
S
M
L
CEO
X
X
X
CFO
X
X
X
Customer Service Rep. #1
X
X
X
Customer Service Rep. #2
X
Claims Adjuster
X
X
X
Claims Adjuster #2
X
Asset Manager
X
X
X
Asset Manager #2
X
Marketing Executive #1
X X X
Marketing Executive #2
X
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Maser Consulting
S
M
L
Student Name
CEO
X
X
X
CFO
X
X
X
Project Manager #1
X
X
X
Project Manager #2
X
Surveyor #1
X
X
X
Surveyor #2
X
X
Landscape Architect #1
X
X
X
Landscape Architect #2
X
U-Design-It
S
M
L
CEO
X
X
X
CFO
X
X
X
Sales Manager #1
X
X
X
Sales Manager #2
X
Graphic Designer #1
X
X
X
Graphic Designer #2
X
X
Designer #1
X
X
X
Designer #2
X
Customer Service Specialist
X
X
X
Phillips 66
S
M
L
CEO
X
X
X
CFO
X
X
X
Logistics Engineer #1
X
X
X
Logistics Engineer #2
X
X
Refining Engineer #1
X
X
X
Refining Engineer #2
X
X
Refining Engineer #3
X
Energy Educator #1
X X
Energy Educator #2
X
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Horizon Wellness Center
S
M
L
CEO
X
X
X
CFO
X
X
X
Health Care Manager #1
X
X
X
Health Care Manager #2
X
X
Health Care Technician #1
X
X
X
Health Care Technician #2
X
X
Health Care Technician #3
X
Receptionist #1
X
X X
Receptionist #2
X
Fitness Specialist #1
X
X X
Fitness Specialist #2
X
Nutritionist #1
X
X X
Nutritionist #2
X
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Note: Advertisements have been accepted on the promise that the jobs offered
will be filled on the basis of merit and ability, without discrimination because of
race, color, creed, sex, religion, or national origin, in compliance with federal,
state, and local laws.
Wells Fargo
CEO: Need honest individual
with organizational skills and a
good business sense. Will
approve business loans,
process deposits, and be
responsible for the Credit
Union’s money supply. Will
speak at Town Hall meeting
CFO: A sharp mathematician is
needed to handle numerous
payroll and business
transactions.
Teller: We are seeking
candidates with a working
knowledge of computers and the
ability to work independently.
Pleasant attitude toward the
public is a requirement.
Accuracy a must!
Financial Manager: This
leadership position requires
working well with others
and using organizational
skills to assist the CEO and
tellers.
Savings Officer: Are you
interested in helping JA BizTown
citizens open their savings
accounts? If so, this is the job
for you. Will speak at Town Hall
meeting. Apply today.
Account Representative: Do
you have a knack for
organization? If so, this job is for
you! You will be organizing and
distributing debit cards and
assisting the bank with any other
clerical tasks. Your skills are
definitely needed in successful
operations of Wells Fargo!
U-Design-It
CEO: Strong communication
and leadership skills needed for
this key leadership role in our
business. Will speak at Town
Hall meeting.
CFO: Organized person needed
to process payroll checks and
keep business records at a busy
manufacturing location.
Sales Manager: Need someone
responsible for product sales
and communicating advertising
to JA BizTown businesses and
individual customers.
Graphics Designer: If you have
good communication skills, and
plenty of creativity, you might be
the one we are looking for to
meet with clients and design
store front signs.
Designer: Use your creativity in
a fun and fast-paced work
environment. You will produce
and personalize a variety of
products for customers.
Customer Service Specialist:
Need individual willing to walk to
deliver products created by
Designer and Graphic designer.
People skills needed to assist
with purchasing supplies. Apply
today!
Community
Assistance Center
Nonprofit Director:
Responsibilities include
fundraising for worthwhile
community projects. High
energy and confidence are traits
we are looking for. Will speak at
Town Hall meeting.
CFO: We are looking for
someone who has good
organizational skills and can
handle both finances for our
organization and donations from
the community.
Grant Manager: We are looking
for an outgoing person to
manage our fundraising
projects. If you have a passion
for helping others, we want to
talk to you today.
Sales Manager: If you are a
team player and love to work
with the public, this may be the
job for you. This position
requires daily interaction with
customers and handling money.
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Fundraiser: Like helping
people? Join us by creating
fundraisers and educate people
on good causes.
Events Manager: We are
looking for someone who is
creative and enjoys hosting
events. This job is for someone
who loves coordinating and
talking to people!
Volunteer Coordinator: Do you
love volunteering and getting
people to volunteer? If so, this
job is for you. Sign up today.
MetLife Financial
Services
CEO: Individual needed to keep
our new office running
efficiently. Supervisory
experience is preferred. Will
speak at Town Hall meeting.
CFO: Looking for an individual
who can multi-task. Payroll,
paying business expenses, and
billing are among the
responsibilities of the CFO.
Asset Manager: If you enjoy
helping people, we need you.
Work with customers as they
learn about investing for their
future.
Claims Adjuster: We are
seeking an organized and
hardworking person to process
business insurance policies and
investigate claims. Apply today.
Customer Service
Representative: We are looking
for someone who enjoys talking
to customers and likes selling
products. If this sounds like you,
we would love to have you.
Marketing Executive: Do you
like creating posters and being
creative? There is a job for you
here at MetLife. We are looking
for someone to assist the
Customer Service
Representative in promoting
products!
City Hall
Mayor: Successful candidate
will possess a professional
attitude and a desire to work
with the public. Effective writing
and public speaking skills are
necessary. Responsibilities
include overseeing the town
census and voting. Will speak
and facilitate Town Hall meeting
Town Treasurer: Need
individual with good math and
organizational skills. The person
we hire will handle multiple City
Hall financial transactions.
District Attorney: Seeking an
honest individual who is detail-
oriented to review many legal
documents for completion and
accuracy.
City Councilmember: If you are
a hardworking individual, you
may be able to create a new law
for Biztown. Work with citizens
and the Mayor to pass a new
law. Will speak at Town Hall
meeting.
Real Estate Agent: We are
looking for an outgoing,
organized individual who can
interact with all local businesses.
Billing and collection of lease
payments
Emergency Management
Director: If you can handle
responsibility and stay calm
under pressure, you may be the
person we are looking for. Help
us assure that citizens and
businesses are prepared for the
unexpected and assure
everyone’s safety.
IRS Agent: Looking for an
individual proficient at math to
handle the business and
personal taxes for BizTown.
Apply today!
Police Officer: Have good
judgement? BizTown is looking
for someone to enforce laws
and protect its citizens.
Elections Commissioner:
Interested in politics? Be the
person to remind citizens to vote
today and organize the voting
booth.
Sustainability Director: This
job is someone who cares about
the Earth – and wants to let your
fellow citizens know that. This
person will promote recycling
and ensure BizTown is ADA
compliant. Sounds like you?
Apply today.
BizBee News
CEO/Editor: Ambitious person
who works well under pressure
is needed. Good writing and
time management skills are
critical qualifications. Will speak
at Town Hall meeting.
CFO: Honest person needed to
write payroll checks and keep
business records for a very busy
newspaper.
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Reporter/Meteroologist: Need
a highly motivated and
observant person who is willing
to interview citizens and write
articles for the BizBee News.
May need to monitor weather
equipment.
Ad Executive: Hardworking
individual needed to sell ads,
collect payments, and type copy
into computer for all business
advertisements.
Photographer: Looking for a
responsible person to handle a
company camera and take
quality photos of JA BizTown
events, officials, and citizens.
Investors Bank
CEO: Need honest individual
with organizational skills and a
good business sense. Will
approve business loans,
process deposits, and be
responsible for the Credit
Union’s money supply. Will
speak at Town Hall meeting
CFO: A sharp mathematician is
needed to handle numerous
payroll and business
transactions.
Teller: We are seeking
candidates with a working
knowledge of computers and the
ability to work independently.
Pleasant attitude toward the
public is a requirement.
Accuracy a must!
Financial Manager: This
leadership position requires
working well with others and
using organizational skills to
assist the CEO and tellers.
Savings Officer: Are you
interested in helping JA BizTown
citizens open their savings
accounts? If so, this is the job
for you. Will speak at Town Hall
meeting. Apply today.
Account Representative: Do
you have a knack for
organization? If so, this job is for
you! You will be organizing and
distributing debit cards and
assisting the bank with any other
clerical tasks. Your skills are
definitely needed in successful
operations of Investors Bank!
Maser Consulting
CEO: We are looking for an
outgoing candidate who enjoys
working with the public and can
manage a high-energy staff. Will
speak at Town Hall meeting.
Call us today!
CFO: Our organization seeks a
hands-on, results-oriented
person to manage expenses.
Computer experience would be
helpful.
Project Manager: We are
looking for a self-starter who can
manage multiple projects at the
same time. Detail-oriented skills
are necessary.
Surveyor: Are you interested in
construction and making sure
businesses are made for
everyone? Learn about ADA
Compliance and take
measurements of JA BizTown
as the Surveyor. Apply today!
Landscape Architect: We are
seeking a creative individual
who can make JA BizTown look
beautiful with trees and various
plants. If you enjoy designing
the outdoors, this job is for you!
Quest Diagnostics
CEO: We are looking for an
outgoing candidate who enjoys
working with the public and can
manage a high-energy staff. Will
speak at Town Hall meeting.
Call us today!
CFO: If you are results-oriented
we want to talk with you about
managing our company’s
expenses. Computer experience
is helpful but not required.
Medical Technologist: Use a
microscope to look at samples
and help citizens who are
suffering from illnesses. Work
with the Horizon Wellness
Center to help sick citizens
become healthy. Confidentially
share test results with
customers. Assist with product
sales and making stress balls as
needed.
Community Health Director:
Teach other businesses about
how they can lead healthy lives.
Teach customers how to make
stress balls. Speak to customers
about heart health and the
effects stress can have on your
body. Assist customers who
would like to purchase retail
items.
Population Health Analyst:
Looking for someone with
analytical skills to look over
surveys and find common
factors. Will report these results
to BizTown.
BiZNJ Radio
CEO: We are seeking an
energetic, hard-working
individual to manage BIZNJ
Radio. Public speaking and
writing experience is helpful. Will
speak at Town Hall meeting.
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CFO: Dedicated and detail-
oriented individual is needed to
process payroll and pay radio
business expenses.
DJ/Sound Engineer: Need an
imaginative, quick thinker with a
strong voice. Must be able to
operate sound equipment and
make broadcast decisions
quickly.
Reporter: Energetic person is
needed to locate hot news items
for reporting to the local JA
BizTown listening audience.
Good writing skills are also
required.
Ad Executive: Hardworking
person sought to sell on-air ads
and collect ad payments. This
person will work with the public
accepting requests and
dedications.
Chick-fil-A
CEO: Are you looking for an
opportunity to work in a popular
restaurant while supervising an
energetic crew? This position
provides great potential for a
motivated, career-oriented
individual. Will speak at Town
Hall meeting.
CFO: We will offer pleasant
working conditions and a good
salary for the applicant who can
handle financial quickly and
accurately.
Team Member: We are looking
for dependable and safety-
conscious individuals to manage
our restaurant’s food and
beverage services and raise
awareness about healthy food
choices.
Store Manager: Courteous,
dependable person is needed
immediately to manage our
restaurant space and
equipment.
Food Manager: Responsible
and strategic thinker needed to
manage the chips at Chick-fil-A.
Apply today!
Beverage Manager:
Responsible and strategic
thinker needed to manage the
water at Chick-fil-A. Apply today!
UPS
CEO: We are hiring an
energetic, hard-working
individual to manage our full-
service delivery outlet and
supply warehouse. Will speak at
Town Hall meeting.
CFO: Someone is needed to
manage the books and write
payroll checks. Computer
experience is a plus
Carrier: Looking for an
organized individual to collect,
process and deliver mail for JA
BizTown. Must be able to walk
long distances.
Sales Manager: Conscientious
person needed to assist
customers and handle sales of
postage and business supplies.
Stock Manager: Seeking a
organized individual who can
keep track and deliver inventory
to various businesses. Apply
today!
Phillips 66
CEO: If you are looking for a job
with lots of responsibility and the
chance to gain management
experience, we have the job for
you. The qualified person will be
organized, dependable, and
able to lead a team of
employees. Will speak at Town
Hall meeting.
CFO: The utility company seeks
a person who is organized and
not afraid of hard work to
manage our business finances.
Logistics Engineer: We are
looking to hire an individual to
complete utility applications,
read meters, and perform
energy audits for our customers.
Refinery Engineer: If you would
like to work in a field of thinking
of new BIG ideas and helping
others, apply now!
Energy Educator: Seeking
someone who enjoys teaching
other new things in a creative
way. Sounds like you?
Horizon Wellness
Center
CEO: Seeking a person who is
interested in helping others and
capable of managing a health-
care facility.
CFO: Prepare payroll checks
and manage the books for a
growing business. Apply today.
Health Care Manager:
Energetic, organized person is
needed to maintain health
records and share health trend
data.
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Health Care Technician:
Caring person is needed to work
directly with patients and
customers by providing
demonstrations and
information on physical activities
for a healthy lifestyle.
Receptionist: Seeking an
organized person that can keep
track of multiple events. Apply
today.
Nutritionist: Do you like eating
healthy and teaching others?
Host a nutrition lecture here at
Horizon Wellness Center. We
look forward to hearing from
you!
Fitness Specialist: Do you like
to play sports or go to the gym?
If so, host a workout class here
at Horizon Wellness Center.
Your application await