Teen Engagement Manager

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The JCC East Bay is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. JCC East Bay policy prohibits unlawful discrimination in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. The JCC East Bay complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require particular accommodations during the application and interview process, please inform us of your needs so that we can provide accordingly.

Overview

The Teen Engagement Manager will report to the Director of Community Engagement. This part-time role will manage the administration, planning and production of the teen program at the JCC East Bay, as well as support the execution of various community engagement events. Due to the nature of these programs, many events take place on Sundays. Therefore, a flex schedule is accommodated.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment, enrollment, and retention for all teen program offerings including but not limited to JJE, the B’Mitzvah Way and other general offerings.

• Develop curriculum for JJE and lead sessions.

• Support a small group of teens for The B’Mitzvah Way program.

• Plan and implement a special transition program for 4th-5th graders in the Berkeley After school program.

• With the Berkeley After school team, assist in developing 1-2 specialized events for 4th and 5th grade students and their families.

• With the Director of Community Engagement, support ongoing teen parent engagement experiences.

• Cultivate meaningful relationships with tweens and teens throughout all programs.

• Identify opportunities to expand the reach and impact of JCC East Bay teen programs through collaboration with community partners.

• Purchase all food and supplies for teen programs.

• Support the professional development of Madrichim in their after school program work.

• Coordinate and plan retreats for teens and tweens with Wilderness Torah, ensuring alignment with JCC programs.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with content-based events and program coordination.

• Experience planning and executing small- and large-scale events.

• Experience working with different stakeholders including venues, non-profit partners, artists, speakers, vendors, etc.

• Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent experience.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some night and weekend events.

• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Strong customer and community service experience.

• Knowledge of the Jewish community, holidays, and traditions.

• Comfort working collaboratively as well as independently.

• Able to plan in advance, create timelines, and meet deadlines; skilled at managing multiple tasks simultaneously and working with quick turnarounds.

• Computer literacy with strong competency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite.

• Ability to look at the big picture and develop insightful, creative solutions.

Work Schedule and Compensation

This is a part-time rolehours/week). The salary for this position is $32.00 - $34.00 per hour. Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, vacation, sick pay, and holidays (including Jewish).

About the JCC East Bay

The JCC East Bay is a welcoming home for people of all ages and life stages. Inspired by Jewish values, culture, and tradition, we build interpersonal relationships, foster learning and curiosity, and offer accessible pathways to Jewish life. The JCC East Bay operates from five locations, including a full-service building in Berkeley and after school programs in Oakland.

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