Jewish Teen Foundation of Greater Boston (JTFGB) Program Coordinator

Join a team that’s reshaping the future. Under the direction of Director of Teen Programs, the Jewish Teen Foundation of Greater Boston (JTFGB) Program Coordinator will be responsible for execution of monthly workshops. The facilitator will be responsible for designing curriculum, maintaining active participation by participants throughout the year, developing stimulating and meaningful group experiences and evaluating each group session. Curriculum will focus on a grant-making learning experience through the lens of Jewish values.

The Jewish Teen Foundation of Greater Boston, hosted at JCC of Greater Boston, is a philanthropy experience for Jewish teens in grades 9-12 who live in Greater Boston. Through this program participants learn about Jewish giving, philanthropy and grant making. We seek an engaging and skilled facilitator to help implement monthly meetings during the academic year. The position is anticipated to average 10 hours per week throughout the school year (e.g. September to June) with group meetings taking place approximately monthly during that time, typically on Sundays. In the spring, site visits organized by the program coordinator will take place after school hours for one to two weeks.

JCC Greater Boston is deeply committed to valuing and celebrating the uniqueness of each constituent. We welcome staff and participants from diverse backgrounds. While being proudly Jewish, we strive in every way to provide an open and welcoming setting for all, irrespective of personal practices, beliefs, or background. We are guided by JCC Greater Boston’s core values - Belonging, Joyfulness, Collaboration, and Transformation - which resonate with many who do not identify as Jewish.

Primary responsibilities include, and are not limited to:

Program design and curriculum development:

• Design curriculum that introduces teens to a highly nuanced understanding of Jewish philanthropy, grant-making, and Jewish values.
• Design customized content around the group’s chosen guiding values.
• Design customized content around the group’s chosen issue areas (i.e. food insecurity, education access, mental health, and more).

Program facilitation and teen engagement:

• Support teens in every aspect of the grant making process, including designing a fundraising strategy, tracking donations and maintaining records, developing requests for proposal, reviewing applications, and awarding grants.
• Lead engaging and stimulating Sunday workshops for one or two groups of 10-20 teens.
• Maintain active participation and engagement from participants throughout the year.
• Manage relationships and communication with teen participants and their parents, creating touchpoints for connection and promoting further JCC engagement.
• Mentor and provide developmental feedback to teens to empower their leadership and organizational skills.

Program management & evaluation:

• Manage the logistics and communications for site visits to grant applicants.
• Track donations, maintain records, and manage relationships with grant applicants.
• Continually assess and modify programming to ensure stimulating and meaningful group experiences.
• Analyze program outcomes and implement or recommend improvements.
• Work collaboratively with the Director of Teen Programs on strategic planning and program execution.
• Support recruitment efforts and provide data for use in program fundraising.

Standard Staff Expectations: 

Standard staff expectations include and are not limited to: 

• Actively create a welcoming dynamic that contributes to an environment where each individual is valued, seen, and respected 
• Support JCC Greater Boston’s mission, vision, and values including through personal role modeling 
• Attend JCCGB meetings and trainings as assigned, and actively participate in and support the goals and initiatives of JCCGB and the department  
• Other activities as required

This is a great chance to join JCC Greater Boston's respected and valued, people-orientated workplace of diverse community services providers, which is rapidly growing! 

This is a temporary, limited part-time, +/- 10 hour per week, non-exempt position. Offering a great perks, a supportive work environment [with a hybrid work option], and a competitive starting pay rate of [$23.00 – $25.00] per hour.]

The pay rate offered will ultimately be determined by relevant qualifications, experience, and JCC's internal equity.

About JCC Greater Boston

Since opening its doors in 1983, JCC Greater Boston has been committed to creating a vibrant, inclusive, diverse community by nurturing meaningful, lasting relationships. Through our network of early learning centers, day camps, regional teen and family programs, health and wellness offerings, and adult arts and ideas classes, JCC Greater Boston provides highly valued connections, learning, and experiences for the Jewish community and friends.

JCC Greater Boston staff enjoy working in an innovative, friendly, and welcoming environment where their talents and contributions are appreciated. In our recent employee survey, staff rated their direct management and organizational alignment experiences close to 90% positive. If you want to upgrade your working experience and have a better work-life balance, we encourage you to explore becoming part of the JCC team!

The JCC is deeply committed to valuing and celebrating the uniqueness of each constituent. We welcome staff and participants from diverse backgrounds. While being proudly Jewish, we strive in every way to provide an open and welcoming setting for all, irrespective of personal practices, beliefs, or background. We are guided by JCC Greater Boston's core values: Belonging, Joyfulness, Collaboration, and Transformation, which we hope resonate with all.

To learn more about what makes JCC Greater Boston a wonderful place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.bostonjcc.org/careers/

JCC Greater Boston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or disability. In a continuing effort to maintain and enrich a diverse environment, we actively encourage applications from women and members of underrepresented groups.

Education and Experience:

Requires an undergraduate degree in relevant field of study, such as education, Jewish studies, business, nonprofit management. Graduate degree preferred. 1-2 years professional and/or volunteer experience in teen engagement or experience with curriculum design and facilitating learning activities with teens.

Note: To meet any posted degree requirement, the degree noted within your application must be from an accredited college or university.

Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted at the JCC’s discretion to meet this minimum hiring criteria.

Skills and Abilities:  

·       Must have strong computer skills: social media literacy, proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.

·       Knowledge of Jewish culture, values, and local Jewish community.

·       Demonstrated ability to mentor and empower teens to develop their leadership and organizational skills.

·       Strong facilitation and communication skills, particularly with teens.

·       Strong interpersonal skills.

·       Proven ability to facilitate group decision-making.

·       Team player, ability to work effectively with a variety of professionals, participants, parents, and community partners.

·       Ability to prioritize and multitask.

·       Ability to work with sensitive information with complete confidentiality.

·       Self-directed and available to work in person one Sunday per month and limited weekday hours.

Physical Requirements: This position is a hybrid position as certain tasks may be performed remotely throughout the month, and in-person presence is required approximately one Sunday per month for program facilitation, and on other dates as required.This position primarily involves standard deskwork and computer/iPhone usage; work is performed remotely or in an office environment with no extreme conditions. Must be able to sit or stand for prolonged periods. Occasional lifting of up to 10 lbs. (e.g., office supplies, small packages, etc.). Must be able to work in person at the JCC approximately one Sunday per month, and attend in-person site visits at other times to visit potential grant recipient locations throughout Greater Boston.

ADA Statement: Individuals must possess these criteria for knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation and using some other combination of skills and abilities.

In addition to offering competitive wages, rewarding work and great career opportunities within a supportive environment, this position offers statutory such Mass Sick time.

JCCGB Perks! Each employee is eligible for a free individual membership to JCC Greater Boston's top class fitness, recreation and wellness facility in Newton – offering virtual and in-person programs including indoor swimming, many fitness classes, and workout facilities, as well as discounts to many JCCGB events, classes, outdoor pool, and more! Complimentary individual membership includes: 

·       Use of the Fitness Center at Leventhal-Sidman

·       Access to group fit classes, Arts & Culture adult programming at member rates,

·       Discounts on a variety JCCGB's fitness/wellness programs and services

·       Free wellness events!

Benefits are subject to review and change by the Organization, and plan documents are the primary determinant.

A Great Place to Work! JCC Greater Boston is consciously evolving as a great place to work! In our recent 2023 employee engagement survey, at least 88% of our staff gave us top ratings on:

·       Supportive colleagues

·       Team camaraderie

·       How their managers treat them

·       Individual autonomy

·       Knowing what their work contributes to and how it impacts others

·       Pride in working for the JCC

·       Program and service quality

·       Holding ourselves accountable    

Our staff and leadership bring experience, excellence, and commitment to everything we offer and we are dedicated to a culture where all our employees may thrive. Our culture is built on our values, driven by our mission, and nurtured through the expert contributions of our professionals.