Jewish Family Ambassador Lead

Why this role matters:

Our J Family Ambassadors (JFAs) build authentic relationships create new barrier-free Jewish experiences expand communities and impart relevant Jewish content to families with Jewish children under the age of 6. JFAs support the Ambassador program via regular correspondence with their constituency face-to-face gatherings and small-scale outreach and events. The JFA Lead provides additional internal support for the Ambassador program.

Our JFAs also work in coordination with and support of the Family Engagement department. This is an exciting opportunity to work directly with our community and have a significant impact on the experience of program participants.

This is a part-time position scheduled for 15 to 20 hours a week.

Core Responsibilities:

• Work in person at the Bender JCC a minimum of 5 hours per day two days per week (MondayFriday).
• Facilitate Parenting Center classes as needed.
• Coordinate and lead approximately two to three weekend programs per month.
• Contact new families with children under the age of six to explain program goals and assess their interests and needs.
• Plan organize and facilitate regular events throughout Montgomery County at family-friendly venues or in-home settings.
• Manage logistics marketing budget and development of events.
• Build and strengthen relationships with constituents through ongoing communication.
• Develop and cultivate new marketing opportunities to expand participation in JFA programs.
• Maintain accurate records and track workflow using the Salesforce database.
• Serve as a concierge to cross-promote local Jewish community programs.
• Participate in regular trainings and conference calls to learn and share best practices with other JFA ambassadors.
• Collaborate with all JCC staff.
• Build and foster a collaborative team environment within the Family Engagement team and other JCC departments.
• Cover programs for other JFAs as needed.
• Attend PJ Library meetings and other general meetings as required.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed required or assigned.

About the Bender JCC:

The Bender Jewish Community Center in Rockville Maryland is a premier community center at the heart of Jewish life in Montgomery County operating a full-scale health and fitness center pre-school day camp and variety of education and arts programs.

We create a welcoming and inclusive environment connecting the people of our Jewish community with each other Israel and the broader community. We inspire individuals of all ages and backgrounds to enhance their social physical intellectual and spiritual well-being through programs of excellence rooted in Jewish values.

Qualifications

You are:

• A self-starter. You are not afraid of ambiguity. You understand that it is your job to create the clarity you seek and you relish making order out of chaos.
• Collaborative. You enjoy learning from and with talented colleagues and are excited to be part of the success of the Bender JCC.
• Savvy and Intuitive. You are adept at communicating ideas to a range of stakeholders and you know that different settings often require different methods and tools. You understand when confidentiality is necessary and are able to maintain it.
• Passionate about the work. You are motivated by the mission of the Bender JCC and you have a deep connection and desire for this work to exist in the world.
• Innovative and grounded. You love trying new things and devising creative solutions to persistent problems. Most importantly you know how to make it happen.
• You believe that diversity is a strength. You account for the value of diversity in every aspect of your work and you understand the nuances of diversity that shape the experiences of members and guests.
• Organized. You are able to handle multiple tasks and show a high level of attention to detail in your work.
• Flexible. Youre comfortable with change in your work environment and schedule.

You should have:

• Ability to lift carry and transport program materials as needed.
• Ability to travel to various locations which may or may not be accessible by public transportation.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings weekends and holidays.
• Basic knowledge of Montgomery County and its communities.
• Knowledge of Jewish traditions holidays and customs.
• Knowledge about local offerings for parents with 0-6 year olds both within and outside of the Jewish community.
• Bachelors degree.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite web-based applications and social media.
• Experience in Salesforce Zoom and google docs (preferred but not required).
• Experience in leading childrens programming (preferred but not required).
• Access to a computer and internet.

Our core values are

• Welcoming and inclusive(Hachnassat Orchim) We open our doors to everyone and strive to create an inclusive and accommodating environment for people of different backgrounds abilities and means.
• Respect(Kavod) We seek to create a town square where our community can be exposed to diverse viewpoints and grapple with difficult issues in a respectful and civil manner.
• Jewish Peoplehood(Klal Yisrael) We create connections to the people history culture and land of Israel and with the Jewish people as a whole welcoming all Jewish traditions and backgrounds.
• Community(Kehilla) We facilitate relationship building and a sense of belonging to create communities across all stages of life.
• Working together(Byachad) We partner and collaborate with Jewish and secular organizations to build a stronger community.
• Wellness(Shmirat HaNefesh vHaGuf) We promote the well-being and fitness of every person.
• Spirit(Ruach) We infuse spirit and fun into our activities and programs.

Additional Information

This is a part-time non-exempt position with an hourly rate of $23 per hour. Youll also receive an individual membership to the Bender JCC including complete access to the entire fitness facility and pools.

Research shows that women and underrepresented groups apply to jobs only if they feel that they meet 100% of the qualifications. If this role sounds interesting to you we encourage you to apply! The Bender JCC is committed to building a diverse team that draws on the strengths of people with a variety of identities backgrounds perspectives and skills.

Please submit a resume and cover letter with your application.