Job Description
Under the direction of the Teen Engagement Manager, the Teen Experience and Engagement Coordinator oversees the Mandel JCC Teen Travel Programs and assists with daily programming. Duties encompass various aspects such as organizing teen social events, plan local, national, and international teen travel experiences, recruit and organize teens for travel programs. This person also serves a role in Camp Shalom during the summer. The position will involve national and international travel, and working hours typically include evenings and weekends.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Execute and oversee the day-to-day operations of the teen programs.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to teens, fostering their personal and leadership growth.
- Implement strategies to empower teens to take on leadership roles within the community.
- Incorporate Judaic content and values into teen programming.
- Lead and facilitate engaging and interactive sessions for teenagers, ensuring a safe and inclusive environment.
- Organize and coordinate events, workshops, and seminars for teens.
- Organize and coordinate social programming for teens including but not limited to week-night programs and winter break/spring break camp.
- Stay informed about best practices in youth development and leadership programming.
- Helps build community inside and outside the JCC through programming, staffing, and working with the parents.
- Serve as a strategic thinker in all areas of programming and know the trends in teen programming.
- Assist in collaboration between other departments, especially where there is age crossover.
- Evaluate program monthly to ensure the program is constantly changing and getting better.
- Plan and lead Teen Travel experiences both nationally and internationally and act as the point of contact for the Mandel JCC and partnering organizations.
- Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.
Position Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- 3+ years’ working within program development and working with teens 6th-12th grade.
- Experience supervising staff.
- Demonstrates excellent communication skills and sensitivity and comfort in engaging with all ages of people.
- Passionate about Judaism and Jewish communal life.
- Energized by kids.
- Excellent oral and written skills.
- Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and prioritize demands.
- Flexible, able to meet changing work needs and demands.
- Plans and utilizes time effectively with minimal supervision.
- Willingness to participate in ongoing professional development activities to enhance skills and keep current on new developments in the field.
- Must be able to work independently and follow through on assigned tasks.
- Must work the days and hours to perform all assigned responsibilities and tasks and be punctual and timely in meeting all performance requirements, including but not limited to, attendance standards and work deadlines.
- Ability to work collaboratively with entire agency staff members to form a positive, supportive team atmosphere, and maintain courteous and professional working relationships with members, vendors, and outside contacts of agency.
- Maintains adherence to all company policies and procedures, including agency safety requirements.
- Position requires frequent travel in the local area. Must have reliable transportation and a valid Florida Driver License.
Special Requirements And Physical Demands
- Ability to exert moderate physical efforts which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weights (up to 50lbs), bending, stooping, stretching, squatting and sitting;
- Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.
- Flexibility to work various schedules as needed.
WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN A JCC?
Jewish Community Centers are multi-service community agencies that provide a wide array of programs, courses, and activities for people of all ages. In addition to stimulating and rewarding work, you'll enjoy a friendly family-like atmosphere that values your mental and physical well-being. JCC employees can use the on-site fitness facilities and take part in all of the programs available. Competitive salaries and generous holiday, vacation, and healthcare plans underscore your importance to the JCC. In a recent survey of JCC employee satisfaction, more than 90 percent of professionals reported enjoying their jobs!
WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN US?
Culture
The Mandel JCC of the Palm Beaches is committed to a passionate, member and community-centric culture where team members are encouraged to contribute and collaborate leading to a highly engaged JCC family.
Opportunities for growth
Internal mobility is highly encouraged and fully supported.
Benefits (Full-Time Employees)
- Health Benefits
- Life, AD&D, Short Term Disability
- PTO: Vacation, Sick and Personal Days
- Voluntary Benefits: Pet Discount Program, Financial Wellness, Identity Theft Protection, Accident and Critical Illness
- Staff Discount on our Programs (FT and PT employees!)
COMMITTMENT TO INCLUSION
Our mission at the Mandel JCC of the Palm Beaches is to build community and enhance connection to Jewish life. We embrace employees, members and guests of any race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status or any other characteristic protected by Federal and State law. A non-discrimination clause concerning employment opportunity is incorporated in the Personnel Manual. The Mandel JCC of the Palm Beaches will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
