To apply: Please submit all applications (resume and cover letter) to:
https://apply.thehiretribe.com and email [email protected] with any questions.
Looking for a job that gives you the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of Jewish teens and prioritize your own professional growth and development as a Jewish professional? The Program Coordinator is a unique position that develops creative, outside-the-box educators and empowers them to lead and grow our next generation of changemakers through a dynamic fellowship that’s part of a global network.
ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW:
Inspired by the work we do every day, the JCC is an organization centered by Jewish values and focused on creating meaningful experiences and opportunities to enrich, connect, and positively impact our community. We pride ourselves on our inclusive and welcoming workplace and celebrate the diversity of our employees. We value all members of our team in a supportive environment in which everyone is treated with appreciation and respect and positioned to do their best work every day.
4Front is the Baltimore Jewish community’s comprehensive teen initiative, managed by the JCC of Greater Baltimore. Based on four pillars- advocate, innovate, educate, and collaborate- 4Front serves as a gathering place and open channel for Baltimore’s Jewish teens and the adults who care about them. Here, teens are encouraged to explore their Judaism in ways that are meaningful to them. Our organizational culture values innovation, creativity, and risk taking. We're looking for someone who can create transformative experiences for teens.
SUMMARY:
A team player with a can-do attitude, 4Front’s Program Coordinator helps to implement a vision for more engaged Jewish teens throughout Jewish Baltimore, serving as a passionate facilitator and leader of Jewish teen programming. This professional will plan and implement engaging and impactful teen programs from start to finish, with content focusing on leadership, Jewish identity, Israel, and advocacy.
The core component of this position is leading the Baltimore Diller Teen Fellows program. Diller Teen Fellows is a prestigious leadership program for teens in 11th grade and spearheads the development of Jewish youth leadership founded on a unique model of Jewish pluralism, Jewish Peoplehood, and Israel-Diaspora partnership. Diller Teen Fellows is an international program with 32 participating communities around the world, supported by the Helen Diller Family Foundation. This position includes tremendous opportunity for professional development through multiple growth-oriented opportunities throughout the year, including both national and international conferences annually. The Program Coordinator engages in Diller International’s immersive professional development seminars four times per year along with other Diller educators from across the U.S., Canada, South Africa, Australia, South America, Europe and Israel. This is in preparation for managing and leading seminars with the teen fellows, including our 3-week trip to Israel in the summer.
Additionally, as a member of the innovative 4Front team, the Diller Coordinator will also assist in supporting 4Front’s mission to enhance Jewish teen engagement in Baltimore through additional program planning and facilitation. The Program Coordinator will spend 80% of their time on the Diller Fellowship and the other 20% of their time on other 4Front responsibilities and advancing the mission of 4Front.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead and manage the Diller Teen Fellowship, including but not limited to:
- Managing the marketing, recruitment, interviewing and selection process for 20 participants in each annual cohort, supported by the 4Front team.
- Developing and leading scheduled workshops and retreats throughout the year in accordance with the Diller mission, vision, and goals (includes but is not limited to logistics, budget management, service-learning projects, and Israel Education).
- Planning and managing all logistics related to workshops and retreats, service-learning projects, Israel education and travel planning, including overseeing the local budget.
- Establishing strong one on one relationships with each of the 20 participants
- Leading the selection process and provide mentorship for two Junior Staff
- Hiring and supervising a Program Intern for each programmatic year
- Designing, co-leading and supervising, in partnership with our Israeli counterpart, seminars in Baltimore & Israel.
- Participating in ongoing curriculum development and program evaluation in coordination with Diller International staff.
- Participating in local, national, and international conference calls and professional development seminars.
- Managing the Diller budget
- Support the engagement of Jewish teens in Baltimore, including but not limited to:
- Advancing the mission of 4Front to engage Jewish teens in the Baltimore community through additional outreach, one-off events or guest facilitation opportunities.
- Co-staffing 4Front teen signature programs when needed
- Assisting with any all-hands-on-deck 4Front and JCC events
- Working with parents to help them understand and contribute to their teens’ experience.
- Active participation in national and international professional development through Diller International, as well as 4Front and JCC agency wide trainings, staff meetings, and special events.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Proven success developing personal connections with young people
- Bachelor’s Degree required
- 2-3 years of relevant work experience
- Understanding of and appreciation for Israeli culture, preferably including extended time in Israel and at least a beginning-intermediate understanding of Israeli history, politics, and geography
- Familiarity with Jewish concepts and values, calendar, and practices
- Experience developing and leading programming addressing Jewish identity development, youth leadership development, community service, and Israel education
- Experience in experiential education, group facilitation, program development and/or management
- Strong facilitation, organization, and written/oral communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to complete multiple projects simultaneously
- Ability to collaborate in an international partnership
- Works well in a team environment
- Availability to work evenings and weekends, including travel to Israel for 3 weeks during the summer as well as additional travel during the year to a variety of conferences and trainings
What You Will Receive
- Competitive Salary of $60,000-$64,000
- Benefit & Perks: The JCC offers a comprehensive benefits package including generous time off and paid holidays
- Health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) employer match, FSA/HSA options, life insurance, long term disability
- Complimentary membership to the Jewish Community Center, discounts on programs including preschool and summer camp, and wellbeing programming
- Fun and supportive work environment
- Multiple professional development opportunities
- Extensive travel both domestic and abroad
To apply: Please submit all applications (resume and cover letter) to:
https://apply.thehiretribe.com and email [email protected] with any questions.
PHYSICAL SKILLS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to spend time sitting and using a computer, laptop or phone. The employee may also be required to frequently be on their feet for periods of time.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
The work environment may be fast paced and requires high energy and interaction with others. The workspace may be noisy, at times.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and the incumbent will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by supervisor or other management, as required. The JCC reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the needs arise. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
The Jewish Community Center of Greater Baltimore is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In keeping with our Jewish values, we are dedicated to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, citizenship, veteran's status, physical or mental disability that does not prohibit the performance of essential job functions (with or without reasonable accommodation) or any other basis protected by federal, or applicable, state or local law. We welcome everyone interested in our mission to join us. If you require accommodation, please contact us and we will make every effort to meet your nee