Do you want to make a difference in the lives of LGBTQ+ families? This position offers a chance to make queer parents and their children, and gender non-conforming children, feel welcomed and valued as part of the Jewish community. This part-time position is perfect for someone with superb organizational and interpersonal skills, and who enjoys working in a collaborative setting. Experience working with families and being part of the queer community are essential ingredients together with familiarity with the Jewish community. Working with the LGBTQ+ Family Connector, your role is to implement in-person programs. Do you love meeting new people? Making connections with and between people and building community? Then this job is for you!
JCC Greater Boston is deeply committed to valuing and celebrating the uniqueness of each constituent. We welcome staff and participants from diverse backgrounds. While being proudly Jewish, we strive in every way to provide an open and welcoming setting for all, irrespective of personal practices, beliefs, or background. We are guided by JCC Greater Boston’s core values - Belonging, Joyfulness, Collaboration, and Transformation - which resonate with many who do not identify as Jewish.
Primary responsibilities include implementing all aspects of the program plan successfully including, but not limited to:
· On-site staffing of programs and activities, generally one weekend morning or afternoon/month.
· Vetting program spaces
· Ordering and transporting all program supplies
· Doing on-site registration
· Interacting with participants, getting to understand their needs and connecting them to one another
· Debrief with LGBTQ+ Family Connector and supervisor after each event
Standard staff expectations include and are not limited to:
· Actively create a welcoming dynamic that contributes to an environment where each individual is valued and respected
· Actively participate as an essential team member
· Support JCC Greater Boston's mission, vision, and values of belonging, joyfulness, collaboration, and transformation, including through role modeling
· Enthusiastically representing the organization, model excellence and achievement
· Attend JCCGB meetings and trainings as assigned
· Other duties as assigned
This is a great chance to join JCC Greater Boston's respected and valued, people-orientated workplace of diverse community services providers, which is rapidly growing!
JOB DETAILS: This is a limited part-time, up to 5 hours per week, non-exempt position. This position is remote other than when staffing programs. The JCC is a supportive and collaborative work environment and a starting pay rate of [$22.00 – $25.00] per hour. The pay rate offered will ultimately be determined by relevant qualifications, experience, and JCC's internal equity.
About JCC Greater Boston
Since opening its doors in 1983, JCC Greater Boston has been committed to creating a vibrant, inclusive, diverse community by nurturing meaningful, lasting relationships. Through our network of early learning centers, day camps, regional teen and family programs, health and wellness offerings, and adult arts and ideas classes, JCC Greater Boston provides highly valued connections, learning, and experiences for the Jewish community and friends.
JCC Greater Boston staff enjoy working in an innovative, friendly, and welcoming environment where their talents and contributions are appreciated. In our recent employee survey, staff rated their direct management and organizational alignment experiences close to 90% positive. If you want to upgrade your working experience and have a better work-life balance, we encourage you to explore becoming part of the JCC team!
The JCC is deeply committed to valuing and celebrating the uniqueness of each constituent. We welcome staff and participants from diverse backgrounds. While being proudly Jewish, we strive in every way to provide an open and welcoming setting for all, irrespective of personal practices, beliefs, or background. We are guided by JCC Greater Boston's core values: Belonging, Joyfulness, Collaboration, and Transformation, which we hope resonate with all.
To learn more about what makes JCC Greater Boston a wonderful place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.bostonjcc.org/careers/
JCC Greater Boston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or disability. In a continuing effort to maintain and enrich a diverse environment, we actively encourage applications from women and members of underrepresented groups.
Education and Experience:
Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Community Organization or related field, and 2 years’ experience in event planning or working with families. Must have strong computer and social media skills with fluency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel.
Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted at the JCC’s discretion to meet minimum criteria.
Skills and Abilities: Knowledge, familiarity and connections with the Boston queer community as it pertains to queer parents and/or to parents with gender questioning children.
· Exceptional interpersonal and active listening skills
· Strong organization and time management skills
· Strong attention to detail and maintaining high quality standards
· Ability to manage situations effectively and diplomatically; ability to adapt to evolving needs and circumstances
· A quick and eager learner who takes initiative
· Works well independently and with others, building/sustaining collaborative working relationships.
Physical Requirements: Able to lift and carry objects weighing 15-40 pounds (boxes of supplies, snacks etc.) Able to sit and kneel if needed. Having transportation is required to transport supplies etc to various locations. This position is remote other than when staffing programs.
Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted at the JCC’s discretion to meet minimum criteria.
ADA Statement: Individuals must possess these criteria for knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation and using some other combination of skills and abilities.
In addition to offering rewarding work and great career opportunities within our mission-driven, values-driven, and family-centric environment, JCC Greater Boston proudly offers employees the generous benefits listed below.
JCCGB Perks! Each employee is eligible for a free individual membership to JCC Greater Boston's top class fitness, recreation and wellness facility in Newton – offering virtual and in-person programs including indoor swimming, many fitness classes, and workout facilities, as well as discounts to many JCCGB events, classes, outdoor pool, and more! Complimentary individual membership includes:
· Use of the Fitness Center at Leventhal-Sidman
· Access to group fit classes, Arts & Culture adult programming at member rates,
· Discounts on a variety JCCGB's fitness/wellness programs and services
· Free wellness events!
Benefits are subject to review and change by the Organization, and plan documents are the primary determinant.
A Great Place to Work! JCC Greater Boston is consciously evolving as a great place to work! In our recent 2023 employee engagement survey, at least 88% of our staff gave us top ratings on:
· Supportive colleagues
· Team camaraderie
· How their managers treat them
· Individual autonomy
· Knowing what their work contributes to and how it impacts others
· Pride in working for the JCC
· Program and service quality
· Holding ourselves accountable
Our staff and leadership bring experience, excellence, and commitment to everything we offer and we are dedicated to a culture where all our employees may thrive. Our culture is built on our values, driven by our mission, and nurtured through the expert contributions of our professionals.
