ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW
As a center for Jewish philanthropy, the Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund (the Federation) mobilizes assets to support the most pressing issues of our time, while building and sustaining thriving Jewish communities in the Bay Area, Israel and beyond for generations to come. We inspire personal and collaborative philanthropy, and facilitate grantmaking, impact lending, and advocacy to make the world a better place.
With our work guided by Jewish values, the Federation operates as a community foundation, partnering with individuals and families to implement their charitable visions as well as to connect and strengthen the Jewish non-profit sector. In 2022, the Federation granted and loaned more than $245 million, making it the single largest funder of Jewish causes in the state of California.
The Federation is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual with a variety of skill sets who wants to join a team working to build a new model of 21st century and next generation Federation engagement.
DILLER ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW
Diller Teen Fellows is an immersive experiential education program for 11th graders designed to inspire and promote Jewish engagement and leadership among Jewish youth. This international program began in San Francisco 25years ago and has since expanded to include 32 communities across the United States, Canada, South Africa, Australia, the United Kingdom, Argentina, and Israel. The program is sponsored by the Helen Diller Family Foundation and the Federation.
DILLER PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Over the course of the yearlong Fellowship, Diller Teen Fellows focus on:
- Jewish identity development
- Leadership skills development
- Israel exploration and connection
- Community impact and tikkun olam (repairing the world)
Each year, 20 Bay Area teens are selected to participate in the program in parallel with 20 Diller Teen Fellows in the Upper Galilee region of Israel. Fellows participate in an experience that includes:
- Immersive workshops (up to 13 Sundays each year)
- Three weekend retreats/Shabbatonim
- A weeklong Bay Area visit by 20 Israeli teens from the Upper Galilee to build partnership and connection and learn about the local Jewish community
- An Israel Summer Seminar bringing international and Israeli teens together for an intensive immersive experience.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Program Coordinator serves as the primary facilitator, educator, mentor, and guide to the 20 teens in each Diller cohort as they participate in a year of Jewish and general identity exploration, reflection on their leadership strengths and growth areas, their relationship to Jewish community and Israel, and their ability to create ripples of good through tikkun olam This role will engage participating teens through full-group workshops and Shabbatonim, as well as in small group and 1:1 meetings with each teen, focused on relationship development and mentoring. The Program Coordinator’s primary role is to help each teen explore their relationship to Jewish life and community, as well as deepening their own sense of being a leader and serving as a force for good. The Program Coordinator will also guide teens towards gaining new insight and skills. This is a chance to form an educational and mentorship relationship with teens at a crucial time in the formation of their Jewish identity, at a difficult time in the world.
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This position includes tremendous opportunity for professional development through multiple growth-oriented opportunities throughout the year, including both national and international conferences run by Diller International annually. The Program Coordinator will be part of a global network of Coordinators, and will participate in Diller International’s immersive professional development seminars along with other Diller educators from across the U.S., Canada, South Africa, Australia, Argentina, The U.K., and Israel. This is in preparation for managing and leading seminars with Fellows, and to help develop professional growth.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Facilitation and Education
- Guide, educate, coach, and mentor 20 program participants and two Junior Counselors to make the most of their experience as individuals, as a cohort, as partners with the Upper Galilee cohort, and as members of the global Diller Teen Fellows community.
- Develop and lead scheduled workshops and retreats throughout the year, based on Diller- provided content, adapted to meet the unique needs of the local program participants.
- Facilitate already existing, and develop new experiential learning content to help teens explore and expand their Jewish identity and engagement, leadership consciousness and capacity, understanding of and relationship to Israel, and tikkun olam/community impact.
Event Coordination
- Plan and manage all logistics related to workshops, retreats, travel planning, etc.
- Responsible for the health and safety of teen participants and staff during workshops, weekend retreats, and the Israel trip in conjunction with Diller and Federation Leadership.
Program Administration
- Maximize program reach, collaboration, and impact with local Jewish community and teen organizations.
- Develop trusting relationships with parents/guardians of Fellows, and serve as their main point of contact through the program year
- Manage the marketing, recruitment, interviewing, and selection of 20 participants each year.
- Collaborate with the Upper Galilee Coordinator to ensure both groups are working in parallel and partnership.
- Participate in ongoing in-person and virtual professional development programming.
- Work with parents to help them understand and contribute to their teens’ experience.
- Manage program budget.
QUALIFICATIONS SKILLS, ABILITIES
- Leadership and development of experiential education or programming for teens, in areas including of Jewish identity, youth leadership, community service, and Israel education.
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
- Track record of success in direct engagement and mentoring of teens.
- Sophisticated knowledge of Jewish issues and educational skills, and ability to utilize for successful engagement of teens, parents/adults, and partner agency professionals.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks with accuracy, attention to detail, and confidentiality.
- Availability for domestic and international travel, including to Israel.
- Team player with the capacity to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and across departments.
- Flexibility and interest in working cross-culturally.
- Working knowledge of Jewish community and tradition, and Bay Area/North American Jewish life.
- Understanding of and appreciation for Israeli culture, and basic Hebrew knowledge.
- Administrative and logistics planning and execution skills.
- Strong Microsoft Office and Google Drive knowledge and skills.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s Degree required. Preferred in Education, Psychology, Social Work, Jewish Studies, or related field.
- Master’s Degree in related field is a plus.
- 3+ year relevant experience
EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES
The Federation views equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging as the pathway to achieving inclusive excellence and fostering a company culture where everyone can thrive. We strive to create a community that draws upon the widest possible talent pool to unify excellence and diversity while fully embracing individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values. The Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund is an equal opportunity employer