Recreation & Community Programs Director

Mandel Jewish Community Center of Cleveland; Beachwood (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mandel Jewish Community Center of Cleveland in Beachwood, OH is seeking a Recreation & Community Programs Manager who will imagine, shape and expand the JCC’s recreation and community engagement offerings. This role focuses on creating meaningful, inclusive programs that bring people together in new and impactful ways, across age groups, with a Jewish lens and a growing fieldhouse in the works.

You will build micro-communities, test innovative ideas, and partner with staff across departments

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in recreation, community engagement, programs, camps, events or related fields.
• Ability to move ideas from concept to implementation.
• Experience leading staff, instructors, or volunteers.
• Strong organizational, communication and relationship-building skills.
• Genuine curiosity about people and building community.
• Flexible schedule including some evenings and weekends.
• CPR, AED and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain after hire.

Responsibilities

• Shape the vision for recreation and community engagement at Mandel JCC.
• Be present in the JCC community, building relationships and partnerships.
• Listen for interests and opportunities, test new programs and ideas.
• Develop and grow a diverse portfolio of year-round programs.
• Turn ideas into sustainable programs with design, scheduling, staffing, pricing and evaluation.
• Collaborate with marketing to promote programs and reach new audiences.
• Manage program logistics, budgets and revenue goals.
• Lead and develop staff, instructors and volunteers.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication

Relationship-building

Creative entrepreneurial mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent

CPR/AED/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain

Job description

The Mandel Jewish Community Center of Cleveland in Beachwood, OH is seeking a Recreation & Community Programs Manager who will imagine, shape and expand the JCC’s recreation and community engagement offerings. This role focuses on creating meaningful, inclusive programs that bring people together in new and impactful ways, across age groups, with a Jewish lens and a growing fieldhouse in the works.

You will build micro-communities, test innovative ideas, and partner with staff across departments