Family Experiences Senior Associate

The Opportunity

The Macks Jewish Connection Network (The Network), an agency of The Associated, is seeking a dynamic, relationship-driven professional to serve as Family Experiences Senior Associate. This role is ideal for a creative connector and strategic program planner who is passionate about Jewish life and building community.

As a key member of our Families Raising Children team, the Senior Associate will be the lead contact for PJ Library in Baltimore. In this forward-facing position, the Senior Associate will work directly with families raising Jewish children throughout Baltimore and the surrounding counties. This role is both internal and community-facing—serving as a spokesperson for PJ Library and The Network and helping to shape vibrant, welcoming, and accessible Jewish experiences for families raising children across the region.

This is a full-time hybrid position based in Baltimore, with some evening and weekend responsibilities required.

What You’ll Do

• Contribute ideas and insights to support The Network’s strategy for engaging families raising Jewish children
• Build and maintain relationships with parents and caregivers, particularly those not yet actively connected to Jewish community life, and track individual engagement through contact reports and follow-up
• Plan and lead inclusive, family-friendly Jewish programs—including Tot Shabbats, school holiday events, experiences for PJ Our Way subscribers (ages 8–12), and parent groups—and manage all aspects of program logistics, communications, and participant follow-up
• Create and manage a parent advisory committee to inform and support program development
• Serve as the primary liaison to the PJ Library national office, including reporting, grants, and participation in national cohorts
• Cultivate and maintain strong partnerships with local Jewish institutions, including early childhood programs, summer camps, and synagogues.
• Contribute to family-facing communications, including newsletters and social media
• Support agency-wide events and serve as back-up for other family and community programs as needed

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 5–8 years of relevant professional experience in program planning, community engagement, or a related field
• Proven ability to build relationships with adults raising children and provide high-quality customer service
• Experience planning and implementing programs for children and families
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage logistics, budgets, and follow-up
• Comfort working both independently and collaboratively with colleagues, volunteers, and lay leaders
• Experience educating children and/or adults about Jewish holidays, values, and traditions in informal settings
• Knowledge of the Jewish community in Baltimore and an understanding of the diverse experiences of today’s Jewish families
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel; experience with CRM systems and a willingness to learn new technologies

Compensation & Benefits
Salary Range: $58,000-$63,000; salary commensurate with experience.

The Network, an agency of The Associated offers a work environment that supports professional development and collaboration. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, 401(k) employer match, life insurance, Long Term Disability (LTD), Flexible Spending Plan, and a complimentary membership to the Jewish Community Center. We make work/life balance a priority offering generous vacation/sick time and paid parental leave.

Application Process

Electronic submissions are preferred.

This job ad is not intended to be all-inclusive, but to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed.

The Associated is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In keeping with our Jewish values, The Associated supports a thriving Baltimore that celebrates diversity and appreciates the unique combination of gender, race, age, religion and ethnicity, sexual orientation, intellectual and physical disabilities, and special qualities that each resident adds to the fabric of life in Baltimore. We welcome everyone interested in our mission to join us. If you require accommodations, please contact us, and we will make every effort to meet your needs.