Program Coordinator, Jewish Engagement

LOCATION

DOROT is headquartered on the Upper West Side of Manhattan and the team works on a hybrid schedule. The Program Coordinator will be expected to work in the office a minimum of two (2) days a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and as needed based on program needs.

Founded in 1976, DOROT (“generations” in Hebrew) facilitatesa dynamic partnership between older adults, volunteers, and professionals through programs designed to combat social isolation and loneliness and bring the generations together. DOROT is dedicated to enhancing the lives of older adultstohelp them live more independentlyasvaluedcommunity members. Compassion andcommitmentto excellence are hallmarks of DOROT’s programs and staff. The agency is a recognized innovative leader in mobilizing volunteers and infusing social work into its service delivery model.

Our programs are conducted onsite, in the home, remotely and in the community.

DOROT’s Intergenerational Program Engagement Department (IPE) operates the agency’s multi-faceted intergenerational program model for families and youth in grades K-12, engaging over 2,500+ youth volunteers annually in meaningful connections with older adults. These programs bridge the generational divide and promote greater understanding and respect between generations. Each of our programs brings the generations together to share stories and perspectives, learn and create together and value each other’s contributions.

Reporting to the Director of Intergenerational Program Engagement, the Program Coordinator is a multi-functional position that performs a combination of programmatic, educational, and administrative responsibilities for DOROT’s Jewish Intergenerational program offerings. The person in this role becomes deeply versed in DOROT’s pedagogy for fostering meaningful intergenerational relationships that nurtures Jewish pride and communal connection. Central to the role is facilitating DOROT group programming and supporting partner organizations in creating identity-forming experiences for adults and youth across generations.

The ideal candidate is a passionate experiential Jewish educator who brings their innovative, creative design thinking to inspire enthusiasm and curiosity among program participants.

• Community Grants:
  An opportunity for Jewish organizations to develop or bolster an intergenerational initiative, supported with DOROT funding, guidance, and materials.
• B-Mitzvah
  
  Experience:
  
  A seven-session service program for B-Mitzvah-aged youth and older adults, to engage inspired discussions and fun activities centered on Jewish values and community building, held twice annually.
• Anita K. Hirsch Jewish Summer Teen Internship: A selective, four-week program in which high school students join a diverse group of socially conscious Jewish peers to build vital connections with older adults and develop leadership skills.
• School Partnership Programs: DOROT clubs and events held in schools with a Jewish lens.

Be an integral member of the Intergenerational Program Engagement team, contributing to program design and implementation that integrates DOROT’s pedagogic core values into all intergenerational activities.

• Serve as lead facilitator for all in-person programs, engaging cohorts of youth and older adults in a range of program offerings.
• Plan, execute, and foster the growth and success of DOROT’s Jewish educational programming. This includes but is not limited to:
  • Managing program logistics and constituent communications including partnerships with schools and synagogues, parent emails, and older adult phone calls.
  • Administering tracking systems for applications, registrations, and program attendance.
  • Organizing and leading monthly orientations and informational sessions for teens, organizations, and older adults interested in our programs.
  • Reviewing feedback forms, addressing participant questions, and collaborating with staff to resolve concerns.
  • Implementing recruitment strategies for two programs:
    Community Grants and B-Mitzvah Experience in addition to updating…