4Front Teen Engagement and Program Associate

Want to make a difference in the lives of Jewish teens in Baltimore How about working with an innovative fun and mission-driven team 4Front is a great place to work!The Teen Engagement and Program Associate is a unique position that develops creative passionate youth engagement professionals and empowers them to lead and grow our next generation of changemakers through dynamic leadership programs and relational OVERVIEW:4Front is the Baltimore Jewish communitys comprehensive teen initiative funded by the Associated Jewish Federation of Baltimore and managed by the JCC of Greater Baltimore. Based on four pillars advocate innovate educate and collaborate 4Front serves as a hub for Baltimores Jewish teens and the adults who care about them. Here teens are encouraged to explore their Judaism in ways that are meaningful to them. Our organizational culture values innovation creativity and risk taking. Were looking for someone to join our engagement team and create transformative experiences for JCC of Greater Baltimore is an organization centered on Jewish values and focused on creating meaningful experiences and opportunities to enrich connect and positively impact our community. We pride ourselves on our inclusive and welcoming workplace and celebrate the diversity of our SUMMARY: The 4Front Teen Engagement and Program Associate is an energetic relationship-driven professional with a collaborative spirit and a proactive can-do attitude. This role helps to advance a vision for more engaged Jewish teens throughout Jewish professional will lead two impactful cohort-based teen programs from start to finish with content focusing on relational engagement social entrepreneurship Jewish identity and leadership development. These high-level leadership programs help teens explore who they are and what they care about while connecting to Judaism and one addition to leading cohort-programs the Teen Engagement and Program Association will help expand 4Fronts engagement platform using their personable nature to build authentic relationships with Jewish teens throughout Baltimore. This role also supports additional teen programs and events led by 4Front the JCC and other teen serving organizations meeting teens where they 4Fronts work centers around teens our hours often reflect their schedules and frequently includes evenings and YOU WILL DO:Plan and implement engaging and impactful teen programs from start to finish:Peer Leadership Fellows - A 9-month cohort-based teen leadership program for high school 10th and 11th grade students including a weekend shabbaton (Shabbat retreat) Social Innovation Fellowship- A 6-month cohort-based teen entrepreneurship program for high school freshman to seniors including an overnight travel experience J Camps Counselor-In Training: A 8-week CIT program for rising 9th and 10th graders over the summer Program implementation includes but is not limited to:Program Facilitation: plan lead and facilitate all program content in workshops and retreats throughout the year in alignment with the goals of each program and existing program outlines Recruitment: Manage marketing recruitment interviewing and selection process for teen participants in each annual cohort supported by the 4Front : Plan and manage all logistics related to workshops retreats and trips including planning the NYC Overnight trip for the Social Innovation Fellowship and day-trips for J Camps CITsRelationship management: Build strong individual relationships with participants foster positive group dynamics and establish effective relationships with parents Communication: Maintain timely professional and clear communication with participants and parents Partnerships: Maintain relationships with strategic curricular partners connected to each programBudgeting: Manage program budgetsStaff Management: Supervise junior staff and program assistants (when applicable) for each program Support the engagement of Jewish teens in Baltimore including but not limited to: Advancing the mission of 4Front to engage Jewish teens in the Baltimore community through outreach one-off events or guest facilitation opportunities. Attending and supporting 4Front teen programs and events as needed Assisting with any all-hands-on-deck 4Front and JCC eventsRepresenting 4Front at community-wide programs and eventsSupporting Baltimore JCC MaccabiParticipate in 4Front and JCC agency-wide trainings and staff meetings and special eventsPerform other duties as YOU ARE:BA in Education Psychology Social Work Jewish Studies Entrepreneurship or related fieldFamiliarity with Jewish concepts and values calendar and practicesProven success developing personal connections with young people and/or peersStrong interpersonal and relationship building skills particularly a strong understanding of teen behaviors and dynamics Strong organizational written and oral communication skillsAbility to plan organize and execute programsExperience in program facilitationWorks well in a team environmentProven success in a leadership positionPHYSICAL SKILLS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:This position is an engagement position that is on-site in person at the Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCC in Owings Mills Maryland. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to spend time sitting and using a computer laptop or phone. The employee may also be required to frequently be on their feet for periods of employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 work environment may be fast paced and requires high energy and interaction with others. The workspace may be noisy at AND BENEFITS:Salary (or Salary Range): $50000-$55000Benefit & Perks: The JCC offers a comprehensive benefits package including generous time off paid holidays health dental and vision insurance 401(k) employer match FSA/HSA options life insurance long term disability complimentary membership to the Jewish Community Center discounts on programs including preschool and summer camp and wellbeing programming. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and incumbent will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by supervisor or other management as required. The JCC reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the needs arise. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. The Jewish Community Center of Greater Baltimore is proud to be an equal opportunity keeping with our Jewish values we are dedicated to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment on the basis of race religion color sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age marital status citizenship veterans status physical or mental disability that does not prohibit the performance of essential job functions (with or without reasonable accommodation) or any other basis protected by federal or applicable state or local law. We welcome everyone interested in our mission to join us. If you require accommodation please contact us and we will make every effort to meet your needs.