Director, Teen Leadership & Engagement

Director, Teen Leadership and Engagement

Salary: $80,000

Sid Jacobson JCC (SJJCC) is seeking an energetic, relationship-driven leader to help grow teen leadership and engagement throughout Long Island's vibrant Jewish community.

Reporting to the Managing Director, Children and Families and working closely with the Managing Director, Jewish Life and RCFI, you'll build authentic relationships with teens and their families while leading initiatives that strengthen Jewish identity, develop leadership, deepen connections to Israel, and foster a strong sense of community.

You'll play a key role in launching the Omer Neutra Leadership Academy, lead SJJCC's partnership with BBYO, and help grow Project Israel and Project Understanding. Together, these initiatives represent some of SJJCC's most significant investments in Jewish teens and the future of our community.

This is a hands-on, collaborative role for someone who enjoys working with young people, brings positive energy, likes being out in the community, and thrives in a fast-paced environment where every day is different.

Because many programs take place after school, this position includes regular evenings and occasional weekends. We believe in flexibility and work with our team to balance schedules when those commitments arise. This is primarily an on-site role because the relationships you build with teens, families, and the community are central to your success.

What Success Looks Like

You'll know you're succeeding when

• Teens want to come back and bring their friends.

• Families see SJJCC as a place where their teens belong.

• BBYO continues to grow and thrive within our community.

• The Omer Neutra Leadership Academy becomes a meaningful leadership opportunity for Jewish teens.

• Project Israel and Project Understanding continue to engage and inspire participants.

• New ideas become lasting traditions.

Build Relationships

Relationships are at the heart of this role.

You'll spend your time getting to know teens, earning their trust, encouraging their involvement, and creating a community where they feel welcomed, supported, and excited to participate. You'll also build strong relationships with families, schools, synagogues, BBYO, community partners, and colleagues across SJJCC.

• Build authentic relationships with teens and become a trusted mentor and resource.

• Recruit and retain teens by creating experiences they genuinely want to be part of.

• Build strong partnerships with families, schools, synagogues, BBYO, and community organizations.

• Foster an inclusive community where teens feel connected, valued, and encouraged to grow.

Lead Signature Initiatives

Working closely with the Managing Director of Jewish Life and Israel, you'll lead several of SJJCC's signature Jewish teen initiatives.

Omer Neutra Leadership Academy

Partner closely with the Managing Director of Jewish Life and RCFI to launch and grow the Omer Neutra Leadership Academy.

Help bring the Academy's vision to life through thoughtful planning, relationship-building, and exceptional execution.

Work closely with the Omer Neutra family and community partners to support the Academy's continued growth.

BBYO

Lead SJJCC's partnership with BBYO and serve as the primary liaison with BBYO professionals.

Work collaboratively to strengthen local chapters, increase participation, develop teen leaders, and connect BBYO with SJJCC's broader Jewish teen leadership and engagement efforts.

Build strong relationships with BBYO teens, families, and volunteer advisors.

Project Israel & Project Understanding

Partner with the Managing Director of Jewish Life and Israel to lead and grow Project Israel and Project Understanding.

Create experiences that deepen teens' connections to Israel, Jewish identity, leadership, and interfaith understanding.

Create Great Experiences

Develop leadership, educational, social, volunteer, and service opportunities that reflect the interests of today's teens.

Look for new ideas, partnerships, and opportunities that strengthen Jewish teen leadership and engagement.

Create pathways that encourage teens to stay involved throughout middle and high school.

Work closely with the Teen Services Coordinator to ensure programs are organized, welcoming, and well executed.

The Right Person

You don't need to have held this exact title before. We're looking for someone who:

Naturally connects with middle and high school students and builds genuine relationships.

Brings energy, creativity, initiative, and a positive attitude.

Wants to build something, not simply maintain it.

Thrives in a fast-paced environment and can balance multiple priorities.

Enjoys working with teens, families, schools, community partners, and colleagues across SJJCC.

Is a collaborative team player who isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves.

Has a passion for Jewish life and helping teens build lasting connections to their community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.

• Experience working with teens through camps, youth organizations, schools, synagogues, JCCs, Hillel, BBYO, or…