Program Associate

JCC Association of North America; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

JCC Association of North America seeks a Program Associate at the Moise Safra Center in New York. This key role involves planning and coordinating community programs, ensuring their successful execution, while adapting to the center's evolving needs.

Ideal candidates are creative, detail-oriented, and proactive team players. Responsibilities include managing program enrollment, conducting outreach, and analyzing outcomes to drive improvements.

Salary is competitive, ranging from $45,000 to $55,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage programs for enrollment and engagement success.
• Experience in developing and implementing programs and events.
• Strong communication skills with participants, instructors, and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Help coordinate and execute engaging events and initiatives.
• Collect and analyze program outcome data to measure success.
• Provide administrative office support to ensure department operations.

Skills

Project management skills

Creativity

Detail-oriented

Proactive

Community building

Job description

Location and Job Title:

Program Associate
Moise Safra Center
130 East 82nd Street
New York, NY 10028

Principal Responsibilities:

The Program Associate position is an opportunity for a highly motivated and organized professional with project management skills to work as part of a dynamic team. This individual will help the Programming Department turn the Moise Safra Center's programming vision to life through thoughtful planning, coordination, and execution of engaging events and initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a "can do" attitude, be creative, detail-oriented, proactive, and be able to adapt to the changing needs of the Moise Safra Center's members. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building community, creating meaningful experiences, and contributing ideas in a collaborative environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Manage programs on a semester basis to achieve enrollment, engagement, and program success goals
• Develop, coordinate, and implement new programs and events
• Perform data entry and maintain accurate program records and reporting
• Drive program recruitment and participant outreach to meet registration targets
• Provide hands‑on support before, during, and after programs and events to ensure smooth execution
• Coordinate operational details including scheduling, staffing support, supply preparation, and setup/breakdown
• Maintain clear and professional communication with participants, instructors, vendors, and internal departments
• Manage program supplies and assist with inventory organization
• Oversee program invoicing and ensure accurate financial tracking
• Collect, analyze, and evaluate program outcome data to measure success and improve future offerings
• Incorporate feedback and data‑driven insights into program planning and development
• Work collaboratively with team members to share ideas, strategies, and best practices
• Provide day‑to‑day administrative and office support to ensure efficient department operations
• Ensure all programs and events are executed professionally, efficiently, and in alignment with organizational standards
• Hours may vary depending on events and programs

Salary:

$45,000 - $55,000