Principal Responsibilities: To apply: Please submit all applications (resume and cover letter) to: and email ...@thehiretribe.com with any questions. The application deadline is October 23rd at 5pm EDT. 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. SUMMARY: A team player with a can-do attitude, 4Front's Diller 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 three 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 Coordinatorwill 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.
Minimum Qualifications: WHAT YOU WILL DO:
- Leadand manage the Diller Teen Fellowship, including but not limitedto:
- Managingthe marketing, recruitment, interviewing and selection process for 20participants in each annual cohort, supported by the 4Front team.
- Developingand leading scheduled workshops and retreats throughout the year inaccordance with the Diller mission, vision, and goals (includes but isnot limited to logistics, budget management, service-learning projects,and Israel Education).
- Planningand managing all logistics related to workshops and retreats,service-learning projects, Israel education and travel planning,including overseeing the local budget.
- Establishingstrong one on one relationships with each of the 20 participants
- Leadingthe selection process and provide mentorship for two Junior Staff
- Hiringand supervising a Program Intern for each programmatic year
- Designing,co-leading and supervising, in partnership with our Israeli counterpart,seminars in Baltimore & Israel.
- Participatingin ongoing curriculum development and program evaluation in coordinationwith Diller International staff.
- Participatingin local, national, and international conference calls and professionaldevelopment seminars.
- Managingthe Diller budget
- Supportthe engagement of Jewish teens in Baltimore, including but not limitedto:
- Advancingthe mission of 4Front to engage Jewish teens in the Baltimore communitythrough additional outreach, one-off events or guest facilitationopportunities.
- Co-staffing4Front teen signature programs when needed
- Assistingwith any all-hands-on-deck 4Front and JCC events
- Workingwith parents to help them understand and contribute to their teens'experience.
- Activeparticipation in national and international professional developmentthrough Diller International, as well as 4Front and JCC agency widetrainings, staff meetings, and special events.
- Performother duties as assigned.
WHO YOU ARE:
- Provensuccess developing personal connections with young people
- Bachelor'sDegree required
- 2-3years of relevant work experience
- Understandingof and appreciation for Israeli culture, preferably including extendedtime in Israel and at least a beginning-intermediate understanding ofIsraeli history, politics, and geography
- Familiaritywith Jewish concepts and values, calendar, and practices
- Experiencedeveloping and leading programming addressing Jewish identity development,youth leadership development, community service, and Israel education
- Experiencein experiential education, group facilitation, program development and/ormanagement
- Strongfacilitation, organization, and written/oral communication skills
- Excellentinterpersonal and relationship building skills
- Strongorganizational skills and the ability to complete multiple projectssimultaneously
- Abilityto collaborate in an international partnership
- Workswell in a team environment
- Availabilityto work evenings and weekends, including travel to Israel for 3 weeksduring the summer as well as additional travel during the year to avariety of conferences and trainings
What You Will Receive:
- CompetitiveSalary of $55,000-$60,000
- Benefit& Perks:The JCC offers a comprehensive benefits packageincluding generous time off and paid holidays,
- Health,dental and vision insurance, 401(k) employer match, FSA/HSA options, lifeinsurance, long term disability
- complimentarymembership to the Jewish Community Center, discounts on programs includingpreschool and summer camp, and wellbeing programming.
- Funand supportive work environment
- Multipleprofessional development opportunities
- Extensivetravel both domestic and abroad
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 needs.
Salary: $55,000 - $65,000
Agency Information: 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.JCC membership is like becoming a part of a family, everyone truly is welcome! Drop by and take a tour; you won't believe how many wonderful recreational, educational, social and cultural activities you will find here. There really is something for everyone! Members enjoy a wide variety of benefits including free group fitness classes and use of our Fitness Center, Aquatics Center, Parenting Center, Teen Center and Performing Arts Center. Special member rates save you money on many classes and events as well.