Coordinator, Family Programs & Events - JCC Greater Boston

JCC Greater Boston is seeking a motivated and passionate Coordinator of Family Programs & Events to join our team. In this role, you will work closely with the families in the Greater Boston area, providing support, resources, and opportunities for meaningful engagement within the community. As a Coordinator of Family Programs & Events you will play a vital role in fostering strong connections and creating a sense of belonging for families with young children. This role is highly valued within our organization.

This is a part-time, 10-hour-a-week hybrid position based in Greater Boston. The starting hourly salary is $23.05 - $25.50 per hour and will be commensurate with experience.

The Coordinator of Family Programs & Events is responsible for two key components: conducting virtual visits with new parents as part of the Welcome Baby program and creating and implementing a variety of in-person programs for families with children 0-6 years old in communities throughout Greater Boston.  The Family Programs and Events Coordinator supports the success of these events through needs assessments, innovative program planning, program design, stakeholder communications, logistical support, and staffing on the day of the event. This position is part of the Family Engagement & Jewish Life team, committed to making a difference in families’ lives by providing joyful, meaningful, and non-judgmental experiences for families seeking a Jewish connection.

If you are a dedicated and compassionate professional committed to family engagement and community building, we encourage you to apply today and join us in our unwavering commitment to these values!

Responsibilities

• Creating and implementing a variety of fun, enriching events and supporting the success of those events
• Conduct needs assessment on a cyclical basis
• Partner on collaborative strategic planning across the family engagement team offerings
• Perform program/event planning and execution
• Requires transporting event/program supplies, including folding wagons and dollies
• Initiate activities to promote events, programs, and activities successfully
• Coordinating on-site staffing for events and programs
• Building relationships with local constituents and program partners, both Jewish and secular
• Manage day-to-day program and event expenses within the allotted budget
• Initiate timely processing of invoices and payment of expenses
• Contact parents who have registered for a Welcome Baby visit; conduct the visit; send follow-up emails and resources and any responses to questions raised during the visit
• Transfer all visit information to summary spreadsheets
• Maintain accurate records and data
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Education and Experience: This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 2+ years’ experience in a related field. The candidate must also have strong computer skills, including social media literacy, and proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and videoconferencing technologies such as Zoom.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted at the JCC’s discretion to meet minimum criteria.

• Must have a valid Massachusetts driver’s license and be able to pass our standard MVR check.  

Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge and familiarity with the needs of families with young children, with a creative ability to translate ideas, feedback, and data into innovative and meaningful experiences that meet the needs of families. Knowledge and familiarity with Jewish communities in Greater Boston, Jewish holidays, values, and culture.

• Able to design programs that integrate Jewish values to create compelling and joyful experiences
• Outstanding project management skills from design to implementation, managing deadlines with great attention to detail and maintaining high-quality standards.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with parents as well as professionals
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to multitask and manage situations effectively and diplomatically; ability to adapt to evolving needs and circumstances.
• Must be a self-starter who takes the initiative.
• Superb interpersonal and active listening skills
• Works well independently and with others, building/sustaining collaborative working relationships.
• Ability to build strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• Must be open to families from a range of backgrounds and Jewish experiences

Physical Requirements:  Able to work well in a busy, dynamic, and sometimes noisy environment involving multiple tasks and priorities. Must have access to an appropriate, private space to conduct virtual visits with new parents. Able to lift, carry, and transport objects weighing up to 30 pounds. Work is often standard deskwork, performed in a standard office environment with no extreme conditions.

This is a hybrid position requiring in-person time in our Newton, MA office and onsite programs in a variety of Greater Boston Communities. The work includes weekend hours (typically 3 hours/event; 2 events/month).

ADA Statement: Individuals must possess these 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 using some other combination of skills and abilities.

Organization Information

Since opening its doors in 1983, JCC Greater Boston has been committed to its mission of creating a vibrant, inclusive, and diverse community by nurturing meaningful and 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 experiences in direct management and organizational alignment close to 90% positive. If you are interested in upgrading your working experience and/or having 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 proudly Jewish, we strive 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.

Benefits

Perks!

Eligible for complimentary Individual JCC membership, which includes:  

• Use of the Fitness Center at Leventhal-Sidman
• Access to group fit classes, Arts & Culture adult programming at member rates,
• Membership discounts off of other programs and services

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 committed to a culture where all our employees can thrive.

Our culture is built on our values, driven by our mission, and nurtured through the expert contributions of our professionals.