SF Program Coordinator, Jewish Baby Network

AGENCY OVERVIEW:

Jewish Family and Children's Services (JFCS) has served the San Francisco Bay Area for 175 years. We offer world-class services to support individuals and families across all stages of life, including adoption, mental health, senior care, disability services, financial assistance, Holocaust education, and youth development. Our mission and work are rooted in Jewish values, and we serve people of all faiths and backgrounds.

The Jewish Baby Network (JBN) program connects expecting parents and families with young children through numerous networking events and celebrations, offering wide-ranging support and resources for integrating Jewish traditions into family life.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Director of Jewish Baby Network, the Jewish Baby Network Program Coordinator is responsible for providing a range of services and programs to families with little ones and delivering high quality Jewish values-based social and educational experiences in partnership with local Jewish organizations.

Jewish Baby Network provides young families with the knowledge, skills, experience and community resources they need to integrate into their local Jewish community. The Coordinator is responsible for planning and implementing programs in accordance with current best practices in the area of positive family development, and is responsive to changing needs of the community and the environment, adapting programs as needed.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• Pay Rate: $39 - $41.50 per hour (depending on experience)
• Employment Type: non-exempt, part-time with no benefits
• Flexible working schedule/hours; 15 hours per week
• Be part of a financially stable nonprofit with a long and rich history
• Make positive differences in the lives of thousands of individuals and families we serve each year

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Deepens relationships with local Jewish organizations to provide programs for young families in San Francisco
• Works closely with the Jewish Baby Network Marketing Manager to create outreach materials/social media content for Jewish Baby Network programs
• Implements a range of relevant and meaningful programmatic opportunities that strengthen young families connections to each other and the wider community
• Staffs 2 in-person weekend events per month in San Francisco
• In collaboration with team members, works to develop and deliver program content in accordance with program standards
• Organizes and coordinates all aspects of programs, including planning activities, working with local Jewish organizations as appropriate, managing program logistics, and following up to ensure smooth operations

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent experience
• Minimum of three years’ experience working in the field of Jewish education or related field
• Experience facilitating small and large groups, both in person and in virtual settings, possesses networking and outreach skills and ability to work collaboratively with diverse staff
• Knowledge of Jewish values, traditions, holidays, and customs; knowledge of Jewish organizations in the area preferred
• Ability to work weekends and evenings
• Ability to do basic song leading and circle time
• Ability to reliably travel to programmatic locations, schools and facilities within the region. If operating a vehicle, a current Driver’s License and proof of motor vehicle liability insurance is required
• Excellent technical and computer skills including Word, Excel, and Zoom and ability to effectively use social media and the Internet

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, including minorities, women, veterans, and disabled individuals. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status. JFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.