Founded in 1854, the Baltimore Jewish Community Center (JCC) has evolved into an organization of vitality and diversity. In keeping with its Jewish values, the JCC is committed to enhancing the general welfare of the total community. If you are looking for a job where the work environment is both stimulating and supportive and the mission is focused on promoting and strengthening Jewish life and values, then the JCC could be the place for you.

Inspired by the work we do every day, the JCC is an organization centered by Jewish values and focused on creating meaningful experiences and opportunities to enrich, connect, and positively impact our community.

We pride ourselves on our inclusive and welcoming workplace and celebrate the diversity of our employees.

We value all members of our team in a supportive environment in which everyone is treated with appreciation and respect and positioned to do their best work every day.

SUMMARY:

Looking for a job that gives you the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of Jewish teens and prioritize your own professional growth and development as a Jewish educator? The Program Associate role is a unique position that develops creative, outside-the-box educators and empowers them to lead and grow our next generation of changemakers through a global fellowship and service-oriented teen opportunities. The Program Associate will spend the majority of their time on the Diller Teen Fellows program while also supporting additional Jewish teen programs and engagement, including leading a Teen Service Council.

ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW :

4Front is the Baltimore Jewish community’s comprehensive teen initiative, managed by the JCC of Greater Baltimore. Based on four pillars, advocate, innovate, educate, and collaborate, 4Front serves as a gathering place and open channel for Baltimore’s Jewish teens and the adults who care about them. Here, teens are encouraged to explore their Judaism in ways that are meaningful to them. Our organizational culture values innovation, creativity, and risk taking. We're looking for someone who can create transformative experiences for teens.

THE ROLE:

The Program Associate is part of the 4Front team. The Program Associate is responsible for engaging Baltimore’s Jewish 11th Graders in an innovative, inspiring year-long program, including recruitment, curriculum adaptation, mentoring, and leading monthly workshops, Shabbatons, and travel to Israel. The Baltimore Diller Teen Fellows program at 4Front is part of a global network of 32 communities, 16 in the Diaspora and 16 in Israel. The Fellowship focuses on the development of Jewish identity, leadership, and Israel-Diaspora connections, and Tikkun Olam.

This position includes tremendous opportunity for professional development through multiple growth-oriented opportunities throughout the year, including both national and international conferences annually. The Program Associate engages in Diller International’s immersive professional development seminars three times per year along with other Diller educators from across the U.S., Canada, South Africa, Australia, South America, Europe and Israel. This is in preparation for managing and leading seminars with the teen fellows, including our 3-week trip to Israel in the summer.

The Program Associate will also lead and facilitate 4Front’s Teen Service Council, a leadership opportunity for teens in 9th and 10th grade. Throughout the year, teens will engage in monthly workshops to build valuable, real-world skills and collaborate with peers to create meaningful opportunities for the teen community. Council members will learn about issues facing our Baltimore community and how Jewish values can inform action towards a more just world. With newly built skills, fellows will create four service days for the larger Baltimore teen community and share their knowledge to help others give back.

The Program Associate is an active member of the innovative 4Front team and is encouraged to think creatively about implementing a vision for more engaged Jewish teens throughout Jewish Baltimore.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Diller Teen Fellows responsibilities include :

• Develop and lead scheduled workshops and retreats throughout the year in accordance with the Diller mission, vision, and goals (includes but is not limited to logistics, budget management, service-learning projects, and Israel Education).
• Manage the marketing, recruitment, interviewing and selection process for 20 participants in each annual cohort, supported by the 4Front team.
• Plan and manage all logistics related to workshops and retreats, service-learning projects, Israel education and travel planning, including overseeing the local budget.
• Establish strong one on one relationships with each of the 20 participants
• Lead the selection process for two Junior Counselors and provide mentorship
• Hiring and supervising a Program Intern for each programmatic year
• Provide mentorship and guidance to the 20 Diller program participants
• Hire and supervise two Junior Counselors and a Program Intern
• Design, co-lead and supervise, in partnership with your Israeli counterpart, seminars in Baltimore & Israel.
• Participate in ongoing curriculum development and program evaluation in coordination with Diller International staff.
• Participate in local, national, and international conference calls and professional development seminars.
• Manage the Diller budget
  
  

Teen Service Council responsibilities include:

• Develop and lead monthly (1.5-2 hour) workshops to explore leadership, self-management, and Tikkun Olam (social action).
• Guide a cohort of teens to create four service days for the larger Baltimore teen community and share their knowledge to help others give back.
• Plan and manage logistics related to the four service days created by the Teen Service Council.
• Manage the program budget
  
  

Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Support the overall mission of 4Front to engage Jewish teens in the Baltimore community through additional outreach, one-off events or guest facilitation opportunities.
• Assist with any all-hands-on-deck 4Front and JCC events
• Attend and participate in professional development through 4Front’s E3 Network and JCC agency wide training, staff meetings, and special events.
• Work with parents to help them understand and contribute to their teens’ experience.
  
  

WHO YOU ARE:

• BA in Education, Psychology, Social Work, Jewish Studies, or related field.
• Proven success developing personal connections with young people.
• Understanding of and appreciation for Israeli culture, preferably including extended time in Israel and at least a beginning-intermediate understanding of Israeli history, politics, and geography.
• Familiarity with Jewish concepts and values, calendar, and practices.
• Strong facilitation and written/oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Ability to collaborate in an international partnership.
• Works well in a team environment.
• Availability to travel to Israel for 3 weeks during the summer as well as additional travel during the year to a variety of conferences and trainings.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends to accommodate the schedules of the teens participating in our programs.
  
  

PHYSICAL SKILLS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to spend time sitting and using a computer, laptop or phone. The employee may also be required to frequently be on their feet for periods of time.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

The work environment may be fast paced and requires high energy and interaction with others. The workspace may be noisy, at times.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and incumbent will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by supervisor or other management, as required.

The JCC reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the needs arise. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Salary (or Salary Range): $52-55,000

Benefit & Perks: The JCC offers a comprehensive benefits package including generous time off, paid holidays, health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) employer match, FSA/HSA options, life insurance, long term disability, complimentary membership to the Jewish Community Center, discounts on programs including preschool and summer camp, and wellbeing programming.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and incumbent will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by supervisor or other management, as required. The JCC reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the needs arise. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

The Jewish Community Center of Greater Baltimore is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In keeping with our Jewish values, we are dedicated to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, citizenship, veteran's status, physical or mental disability that does not prohibit the performance of essential job functions (with or without reasonable accommodation) or any other basis protected by federal, or applicable, state or local law. We welcome everyone interested in our mission to join us. If you require accommodation, please contact us and we will make every effort to meet your needs.

The Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore and its Agencies are equal opportunity employers, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, citizenship, veteran's status, physical or mental disability that does not prohibit the performance of essential job functions (with or without reasonable accommodation) or any other basis protected by federal, or applicable, state or local law.

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