Peer Leadership Fellows Coordinator

Jobtailor; Newton Centre (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

JCC Greater Boston seeks a proactive program coordinator to coordinate and lead training for the Peer Leadership Fellows Wellness Cohort, support planning, and foster engagement with teens and families.

The role emphasizes relationship building, data collection, recruitment, scheduling, and collaboration with partners. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience with teens or in mental health education, with strong project management and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; education, psychology, social work, Jewish studies, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience working with teens or in mental health education.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for criteria at the organization's discretion.
• Knowledge of teens' needs and ability to translate feedback into meaningful experiences.
• Experience designing programs integrating Jewish values into joyful experiences.
• Strong project management, organization, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead training and facilitation for the Peer Leadership Fellows Wellness Cohort.
• Conduct bi-weekly Fellow check-ins for support, mentorship, planning, and evaluation.
• Support Fellows' program planning and completion of deliverables.
• Communicate with Fellows, families, and community partners.
• Schedule and administer make-up opportunities.

Skills

Project management

Program design

Teen engagement

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Scheduling

Facilitation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Email communication

Social media management

Content calendars

Photo management

Job description

• Coordinate and lead training and facilitation for the Peer Leadership Fellows Wellness Cohort
• Conduct bi-weekly Fellow check-ins for support, mentorship, planning, and evaluation
• Support Fellows' program planning and completion of deliverables
• Communicate with Fellows, families, and community partners
• Schedule and administer make-up opportunities
• Facilitate relationship-building within the Wellness Cohort and with the Engagement Cohort
• Coordinate PLF training seminars, gatherings, schedules, and communal programming
• Update curriculum with the Assistant Director of Teen Engagement
• Secure and coordinate meeting spaces
• Coordinate weekly communications to Fellows by email, social media, and group text
• Maintain records of Fellows' work, attendance, and feedback
• Manage spring recruitment, applications, and interviews
• Provide monthly strategic updates on programming and data collection
• Administer content calendars and share Fellows' work and programming across web, blog, social, and partner channels
• Provide #MeetTheFellowsMonday content
• Manage Fellows' blog posts and content for JewishBostonTeens.com
• Photograph cohort programming and members for the JCC photo library and social channels
• Develop and strengthen partnerships with community teen-serving colleagues
• Identify opportunities for connection and synergy with the Peer Engagement cohort
• Meet quarterly with the Director of Teen Programs for reflection and evaluation
• Meet monthly with the PLF team
• Participate in CJP Teen Education and Engagement Network programming, BeWell Resiliency Roundtable, and relevant professional development
• Create a welcoming environment and support JCC Greater Boston's mission, values, goals, and initiatives

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required; education, psychology, social work, Jewish studies, or related field preferred
• 3+ years of proven experience working with teens or in mental health education
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for the minimum hiring criteria at JCC's discretion
• Knowledge of and familiarity with teens' needs
• Creative ability to translate ideas, feedback, and data into innovative, meaningful experiences
• Record of designing programs integrating Jewish values into compelling, joyful experiences
• Outstanding project management skills from design through implementation
• Ability to manage deadlines with attention to detail and maintain high quality standards
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to multitask and manage situations effectively and diplomatically
• Ability to adapt to evolving needs and circumstances
• Self-starter who takes initiative
• Superb interpersonal and active listening skills
• Successful experience working independently and collaboratively
• Ability to build and sustain collaborative working relationships
• Commitment to building strong relationships with varied stakeholders
• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods
• Ability to work in a busy, dynamic, sometimes noisy environment involving multiple tasks and priorities
• Ability to occasionally lift 10–25 lbs.
• Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong project management skills and the ability to design and implement programs that integrate Jewish values while effectively engaging with teens and community partners. Exhibits excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills to foster collaborative relationships and support the mission of JCC Greater Boston.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Project Management
• Program Design
• Teen Engagement
• Interpersonal Skills
• Organizational Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Program Design
• Data Collection
• Curriculum Development
• Content Management
• Mentorship
• Evaluation
• Recruitment
• Scheduling
• Facilitation
• Training Coordination

Soft Skills

• Active Listening
• Creativity
• Multitasking
• Adaptability
• Initiative

Industry Keywords

• Jewish Studies
• Mental Health Education
• Teen Development
• Community Engagement
• Stakeholder Relationship Building

Tools & Technologies

• Email Communication
• Social Media Management
• Content Calendars
• Photo Management