What you'll be responsible for:Are you passionate about helping low-income populations in your community? EZRA Multi Service Center is a community-based service center that provides emergency services to seniors, people with mental illness, people with disabilities, people living with chronic illness, parents and children, people who are homeless, and other people in need. In this position, you will staff our restaurant-style Cafe three times per week and support healthy holistic workshops and programs for our participants including planning, outreach, and facilitation. You will also recruit, train, and schedule volunteers, ensuring smooth operations and help us manage our online presence. The salary range for this role is $40,000-$45,000.Weekly Schedule: Sunday: 9am-12:30pmMonday: 10:30am-7:30pmTuesday: 9am-7:30pmWednesday: 9am-5pmThursday: 9am-6pmWhat you'll be doing:
- JUF Uptown Cafe
- Participate in all tasks required to run JUF Uptown Cafe three times per week, including set-up, volunteer orientation, and Cafe management as assigned by the Health & Nutrition Manager.
- Establish relationships with Cafe clients to assess interest in and recruit participation for group programming.
- Assess client healthcare and food needs and implement solutions, including filling pantry bags, leading seasonal walking groups, etc.
- Assist in running monthly community building programs, theme nights, or other related programs.
- Edit and publish materials, including a monthly newsletter, monthly calendar, and weekly flyers. Take the lead on program outreach and attendance by making flyers, discussing events in Cafe, and making reminder calls.
- Participate in department program planning and management.
- Obtain food service certificate once hired for the position.
- Health Advantage
- Assistance in the Healthy Advantage program planning, outreach, and facilitation.
- Assistance in data entry for team and agency programs.
- Update website and social media for upcoming events.
- Assist in all aspects of Dental Van services, including budget meetings, scheduling appointments, reminder calls, and preparation for agency and clients.
- Volunteer Coordination
- Recruit, maintain, train, and schedule volunteers and maintain record-keeping on volunteer activity.
- Develop and expand EZRA's volunteer opportunities, coordinating with JUF TOV Volunteer Network as appropriate.
- Other Duties
- Actively participate in meetings.
- Support JUF Campaign and mandatory campaign-related activities on an ongoing basis.
What you need to succeed:
- 1-3 years' experience in social service or related direct service field.
- Bachelor's degree (in communications, social work or related field) is strongly preferred, but not required.
- Interest in working for an agency with an urban Jewish social justice agenda.
- Must have knowledge of social media best practices.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to quickly learn other software systems. Knowledge of Canva and Mailchimp is a plus.
- Ability to work in a calm and collected manner.
- Strong attention to detail, time management skills, and a high level of accuracy in data entry and reporting.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to communicate with a broad range of individuals.
- Empathy and sensitivity in working with low-income populations.
- Ability to operate standard office equipment (e.g., phone, computer), sit, stand, bend, twist and/or walk on a frequent basis, and physical stamina to be mobile for long periods.
- Ability to network with volunteers, congregations, community organizations, and other Jewish entities.
What you'll love about us:At JUF, you can be part of one of the largest non-profit social welfare institutions in Illinois. We provide food, refuge, healthcare, education, emergency assistance, and essential services to 500,000 Chicagoans of all faiths and millions of Jews around the world. We take pride in our mission and in having a work culture that fosters a sense of belonging and feels rewarding, supportive, and inclusive. We offer generous benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) match, professional training, tuition reimbursement, paid family leave, up to 22 days of paid time off (starting with 15), up to 11 sick days (starting with 7), and up to 21 paid holidays. Job Category: Union Eligible