JCC Greater Boston
Jewish Teen Foundation of Greater Boston (JTFGB) Program Coordinator
JCC Greater Boston, Newton, Massachusetts, United States, 02165
Jewish Teen Foundation Of Greater Boston 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: 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, 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 include and are not limited to: Actively create a welcoming dynamic that contributes to an environment where diversity 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. Since opening its doors in 1983, JCC Greater Boston has been committed to creating a vibrant, inclusive, diverse community by nurturing meaningful, lasting relationships. 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.
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: 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, 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 include and are not limited to: Actively create a welcoming dynamic that contributes to an environment where diversity 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. Since opening its doors in 1983, JCC Greater Boston has been committed to creating a vibrant, inclusive, diverse community by nurturing meaningful, lasting relationships. 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.