Program Associate, JWB Jewish Chaplains Council

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Program Associate, JWB Jewish Chaplains Council
JCC Association
520 8th Ave
#1204
New York, NY 10018

JWB Jewish Chaplains Council(r) (JWB) honors Jewish service members in the United States armed forces, safeguards their rights, fulfills their spiritual needs, and combats loneliness and isolation. JWB fosters and promotes meaningful Jewish life for Jewish personnel active in the U.S. military, their families, and tens of thousands of Jewish veterans. JWB endorses Jewish chaplains to the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs, augmenting their resources and advocating on matters of policy.

The Jewish Chaplains Council provides full support services to Jewish chaplains and administers ecclesiastical approval for chaplain candidates and Jewish lay leaders in the military and is the only organization that endorses chaplains from all streams of Judaism. For more information visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

The Program Associate reports to the JWB Director of Operations and plays an integral role in advancing JWB's strategic priorities through the implementation, growth, and promotion of the organization's signature initiatives. Working collaboratively with JWB staff, Jewish chaplains, Military Lay Leaders, JCC Association staff and JCC professionals, the Program Associate supports the development, execution, and evaluation of programs that strengthen Jewish life within the military community and expand JWB's reach throughout the JCC Movement.

• Supports the planning, implementation, and continuous advancement of JWB's signature initiatives, including Operation Summer Camp, JWB Passport, Gesher, JREP, Military Lay Leader support, and other signature programs.
• Coordinates program timelines, deliverables, participant communications, data collection, and reporting to ensure successful program execution.
• Monitors program outcomes and assist in evaluating effectiveness through participant feedback and data analysis.
• Identifies opportunities to strengthen existing programs and support the development of new initiatives that advance JWB's mission.

• Supports the recruitment, onboarding, certification, training, and ongoing engagement & support of JWB Lay Leaders (Jewish military personnel who volunteer to assist Jewish service members with their Jewish life needs).
• Fosters meaningful relationships with Military Lay Leaders, serving as a resource and helping ensure they have the tools and support needed to successfully serve Jewish military communities.
• Assists in developing educational resources, communications, and engagement opportunities that strengthen the Lay Leader network.

• Assists in developing and implementing communication strategies that highlight the impact of JWB's programs and services.
• Creates content for newsletters, social media, the JWB website, presentations, and other communications that effectively tell JWB's story to donors, partners, military families, JCCs, and other stakeholders.
• Collects and organizes stories, testimonials, photographs, and program outcomes that demonstrate program impact.
• Collaborates with JCC Association's Marketing and Communications team on shared initiatives and organizational priorities.

• Supports efforts to strengthen relationships with JCCs, military installations, chaplains, Lay Leaders, community organizations, and other partners.
• Assists with expanding awareness and participation in JWB programs throughout the JCC Movement.
• Represents JWB professionally in meetings, conferences, trainings, and other events as appropriate.