Program Coordinator

JOB TITLE:                Program Coordinator

REPORTS TO:           Director of Center for Jewish Living and Selma and Lawrence Ruben Center for 20s + 30s 

FLSA STATUS:         Non- Exempt

POSITION OVERVIEW:

To support and implement the programming for young adults in their 20s + 30s, by executing programs and events, and cultivating relationships. Responsible for logistics, coordination, and production for events; collaborating with other JCC programmers and with staff at other Jewish organizations where appropriate; engaging with constituents at events, on the phone, through email, and online social networks. 

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implement and coordinate the logistics for programs for people in their 20s + 30s including:

o Shabbat dinners and holiday parties

o Programs to enrich Jewish identity (discussions, text study, etc.)

o JSport: Co-ed Social Sports League for 20s + 30s

o Collaboration with other JCC Programs, such as Fitness, Cooking, Yoga, Meditation, Arts, Film, etc. 

• Engage Birthright Israel alumni in JCC programs and events after their trip.

o Works in partnership with Taglit Birthright Israel to host participants for pre-trip orientations. 

o Help organize JCC Birthright Israel trips

o Manage all related budgetary/ logistical components

o Maintain Birthright alumni database.

• Liaise with the Lay Leadership Board of 20s + 30s

o Coordinate and manage volunteers to plan events and assist in general program planning.

• Work collaboratively with Marketing.
• Create and monitor annual program budgets with Center Director.
• Maintain internal database of programs and constituents.
• Interface with the internal departments, like finance and registration.
• Support Center Director with other tasks as assigned.

SKILLS & RESPONSIBILITIES REQUIRED:

• The ideal candidate is highly organized with strong interpersonal skills. Both a self-starter and a good team player.
• Willing to ‘roll up their sleeves’ and participate in all tasks and duties associated with various programs, and events including: pre-program set up, post-program. Tidying, and ensuring the program runs smoothly from start to finish.
• Knowledge of and connection to Jewish tradition, values and practice is strongly preferred for this position.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• 3+ years related work experience
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Understanding of and identification with not-for-profit community center
• Flexible schedule needed as most events occur in the evening and weekends.

To apply, please send cover letter and resume to recruitment@mmjccm.org

Salary: $50,000

Diversity is a core value of The Marlene Meyerson JCC of Manhattan.  We believe the power of diversity enriches all of us by exposing us to a range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design and deliver solutions.