PJ Library® Parent Connector (Part-Time, Flexible Hours, Remote)
Remote
USD 27-27 / hour
Posted 6+ months ago
Are you a natural connector/organizer of your friends and family? Do you have an excitement for bringing people together and a passion for building community through people-to-people connections? We are now actively looking for PJ Library Parent Connectors, to inspire and nurture the growth of Jewish families with young children. The ideal candidate will be a warm and committed organizer/planner, naturally enthusiastic about connecting people and families around shared interests, and invested in personal growth through Jewish learning and connecting regularly with other PJ Library families in the Greater Seattle Area.A Parent Connector is: Someone who lives in the PJ Library Seattle catchment area and is a PJ Library parent; a passionate ambassador for PJ Library; excited to meet, welcome, and get to know parents raising Jewish children; an excellent communicator and listener; passionate about Jewish life; interested in facilitating new opportunities for peers to meet; self-motivated; familiar with online communication outlets; able to work independently and as part of a team; knowledgeable about local parent resources; understanding and respectful of different levels of Jewish connection.Compensation/Hours/Work Format: $27.00/hour; flexible hours per week, up to 20 hours per month (additional hours with approval); flexible hours may include evenings and weekends; remote working and in-person for events; flexible budget for coffee dates and event materials (with approval by the PJ Library Program Manager).Responsibilities: Support families participating in PJ Library Get Together Grants; create and implement at least one gathering per month (e.g., playground meetups, playgroups, holiday-themed events, partner events, library story time, home-hosted series, parents’ night); deepen connections through meetings, calls, emails, and social media; participate in orientation and bi-monthly supervision calls; attend quarterly all-connector sessions; share PJ Library sign-up information; maintain participant contact info; submit monthly reports; support larger PJ Library programs as needed.Position requirements: Available to work a flexible schedule including weekends; represent PJ Library Seattle professionally; must be able to provide own transportation to events.How to Apply: Set up a 15–20 minute Zoom call with PJ Library Program Manager Rachel Zell. Be prepared to respond to prompts about your excitement for the role, how you would bring families together with a limited budget, and experiences you will draw on to build community. Please send your resume to jobs@jewishinseattle.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.