Position Title: Community Program Coordinator

Organization: Jewish Family Service of San Diego

Department: Center for Jewish Well Being

Position Type: Full-Time (37.5+ hours/week), Non-Exempt

Work Setting: Onsite & Remote Programs

Reports To: Executive Director, Center for Jewish Wellbeing

Pay Range: $25.00 - $27.00/hourly

Total Compensation:

In addition to standard pay, compensation for this position includes:

• Comprehensive, low-cost healthcare coverage for employees
• Generous employer 401(k) contributions
• Employer-covered life insurance

Time Away from Work:

Being able to take time away from work is critical in bringing your best self to work. Time off benefits for this position include:

• Paid vacation time and sick leave
• 15 paid holidays, including Federal and Jewish holidays (as long as the holiday lands on a normal scheduled work day), and floating holidays
• 2 Wellness Days to be taken any time during the year to support employees’ mental wellness

Position Overview:

Throughout Jewish Family Service’s 107-year history, our Jewish heart and soul have given us the guidance and expertise to provide critical services to the Jewish community including the older adults, single parents, Holocaust Survivors, and Jewish individuals and families during their most challenging times. We have also supported individuals, families, and communities with their individual and collective wellbeing. In this role, you can use your people skills and outreach experience to make a meaningful difference in your community and help change lives across San Diego.

The Center for Jewish Wellbeing Program Coordinator plays an integral role on the team by implementing, and managing comprehensive wellbeing programs and initiatives aimed at supporting and improving mental and emotional wellbeing of participants. The coordinator will help design, lead implementation of, and evaluate mission-aligned programs for diverse stakeholders across multiple age groups and backgrounds (e.g., youth, young adults, families, and older adults). This role requires a strong commitment to health equity, community engagement, cultural competence, and achieving measurable outcomes as defined by funding sources. This position reports directly to the Executive Director and works closely with program staff across the agency.

Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Commitment to the mission and values of Jewish Family Service.

Knowledge of Jewish Culture and Experience and Jewish Community

• Design, create, and lead a diverse range of evidence-based wellbeing programs (e.g., yoga, mental health workshops, intergenerational fitness, etc.) to ensure they are culturally relevant for all participants. Integrate current research and the latest trends in health and wellbeing to ensure the program remains innovative and effective
• Oversee the logistics, scheduling, and delivery of all wellbeing activities, including on-site events, webinars, classes, and community partnership programs
• Build and support emotional resilience and connection across Jewish San Diego by developing and distributing engaging promotional materials and website content to maximize awareness and participation in all programs
• Assist with CJW-hosted community and staff education events, including Jewish learning

Expand Key Services and Sense of Community & Belonging

• Support and contribute to the outreach strategy for the Center for Jewish Wellbeing at JFS to raise awareness in both the Jewish and secular San Diego community about JFS’s unique commitment to and strengths in serving the Jewish community, while serving the greater community
• Coordinate and/or deliver presentations within the community to educate about our services, as well as opportunities to support our work through volunteerism, philanthropy, and advocacy
• Establish and maintain robust working relationships with external mission-aligned organizations, community leaders, schools, and faith-based groups to maximize program reach and referrals
• Proactively address barriers to participation (financial, cultural, physical, linguistic) to ensure equitable access across the entire service area and demographic spectrum
• Work collaboratively with Volunteer Engagement, Marketing, Development, and Program staff to ensure consistent messaging and coordinated efforts across the agency
• Track and report the impact of outreach and community engagement efforts proactively partnering with organizations to coordinate action, leverage resources, and build the infrastructure for collective impact

Client and Administrative Support

• Collaborate with and manage relationships with external vendors, assist in preparing and managing the wellbeing program budget, ensuring cost-effective use of resources
• Facilitate programs and participants' engagement through a compassionate and person-center trauma-informed framework
• Monitor, track, and analyze program effectiveness using participation rates of engagement and surveys. Prepare comprehensive quarterly and annual reports for leadership/stakeholders on program impact, return on investment (ROI), and recommendations for future enhancements
• Maintain accurate and confidential records of program participation and outcomes, adhering to all privacy and HIPAA confidentiality regulations
• Answer CJW phone calls and respond to requests for information from callers, connecting with Resource Navigators or Director as appropriate
• Assist with additional projects, as requested

Skills/Experience/Abilities That Are a Must-Have:

• Bachelor’s degree or 5 years of related experience in health promotion, public health, nutrition, or related field
• 2-3 years’ experience in customer service coordinating and managing wellness programs in professional and community settings
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively in teams, including internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and remain on schedule towards goals; Strong time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks
• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills to not only carry out instructions but also anticipate the next steps and needs
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Availability to work at scheduled weekend and/or evening events, as needed
• Must have own reliable vehicle and automobile insurance

Other Duties:

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Important Notice:

Incomplete submissions will not be considered. Please, no phone calls. Please, principals only. Please, local candidates only (relocation is not provided).

About Jewish Family Service of San Diego
Jewish Family Service of San Diego is a client-centered, impact-driven organization working to build a stronger, more resilient community. For over 100 years, Jewish Family Service has been a trusted resource for the entire community, offering an array of services that are always life-changing, and often life-saving. At Jewish Family Service, we believe our employees are the backbone of our Agency. We strive to ensure that each employee is treated with dignity and respect. Our goal is your success. Come work at JFS and be our partner in Moving Forward Together. To learn more about JFS, please visit jfssd.org.

*Jewish Family Service is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.