M²: The Institute for Experiential Jewish Education’s mission is promoting a proud and inspired community of Jewish educators who possess the personal and professional capacities to help learners find meaning and relevance in Jewish life. We run a broad range of training programs for educators and educational consulting services for organizations. The educators and clients we support are primarily in North America, though M2 has a growing presence in Israel and Europe. With offices in New York, Chicago and Israel, we are a nimble, cutting edge and incredibly warm team that is guided by our five organizational values: Generosity, humility, rigor, innovation, and integrity.

BACKGROUND

This position will primarily support one of M2’s newest initiatives, Values in Action (VIA).  Values in Action provides both virtual and in-person training to experiential Jewish educators, equipping them with a values-based facilitation approach to help their learners contend with today’s challenges, including increased antisemitism, climate change and the loneliness epidemic, etc. Over a two-year period, M2 plans to train over 1,000 educators in the VIA approach.  In addition, M2 holds several other types of educator gatherings each year, including the Senior Educators Cohort, Community Cohorts, Research Fellowships and the 18×18 gathering; this position would play a supporting role for several of these engagements as well.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Program Coordinator reports to the Program Director of Values in Action. The Program Coordinator will support all facets of Values in Action course planning, delivery and communications (60% time) as well as provide programmatic support for designated cohort programs and initiatives run by the larger organization (40% time). The Program Coordinator role encompasses both program operations as well as communications/editorial support in service of delivering seamless, high end curated virtual and in-person experiences and ongoing learning for Jewish educators.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Programmatic support:

• Create and manage the systems for recruitment, onboarding and ongoing communications for course participants, ensuring a welcoming, seamless and impactful experience.
• Provide teaching assistance and tech support for virtual programs and gatherings (i.e. managing Zoom features like breakout groups, screen and/or audio sharing, tracking attendance, session recording, and engaging with the chat function) and on-site support for one or multi-day seminars.
• Manage relationships with vendors to ensure that travel, accommodations for lodging, catering, and printed supplies are planned seamlessly.
• Manage inventory of programmatic supplies by tracking quantities, ordering, compiling, preparing and shipping all materials as needed.
• Expertly plan and coordinate program logistics, by preparing supplies and learning materials with attention to detail and visual aesthetics, so as to present learning environments – both virtual and in-person – with integrity and intentionality.

Communications support:

• Manage participant communications from an e-newsletter platform (i.e. Campaign Monitor) and/or other relevant platforms (Salesforce, etc.)
• Provide editorial support for the VIA website and VIA e-newsletter
• Adapt and edit digital assets for course promotion (i.e. e-flyers, designed social media cards)

General M2 Support

• Provide internal support, as needed, with M2 operations platforms including Campaign Monitor, Salesforce, Form Assembly, Monday.com, Canva, and/or any other relevant technologies
• Manage VIA corporate credit card tracking and reporting
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties and additional light administrative office duties as needed
• Ability to travel for in-person courses, cohort programs and gatherings as well as other team retreats/meetings up to 4 weeks per year, ranging from 1-day site visits to 5 day immersive programs.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of two years of experience in a similar role that encompasses customer service, project management, and/or event coordination. Experience in a nonprofit or mission-driven organization strongly preferred.
• A skilled writer and communicator with solid client-facing skills: a positive attitude, welcoming demeanor, professionalism and tact
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with an ability to support multiple projects simultaneously with accuracy and timeliness.
• A high comfort level adapting to new technologies, with an advantage to those familiar with Salesforce, Monday.com and Canva.
• Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to navigate complex and changing environments
• Is excited and able to travel and be fully immersed in multi-day seminars

WHAT M² OFFERS

• Salary range between $60,000-$66,000 USD annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Strong benefits package including generous paid time off policy plus Jewish and nationally observed holidays, professional development package, and additional perks
• An atmosphere that is guided by values, integrity, and passion
• A nimble, cutting edge and warm working environment
• A team of professionals seeking to learn, grow, share and effect real change
• Office based in Evanston 3 days/week and remote 2 days. (specific days tbd)