Special Projects Coordinator

JCC Association of North America; West Nyack (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The JCC Association of North America is seeking a Special Projects Coordinator for the Bobbi & Barry Lewis Jewish Community Center in West Nyack, NY. You will oversee cultural, educational, and Jewish/Israeli events, ensuring programs meet member needs and align with the JCC brand.

Responsibilities include planning, budgeting, vendor coordination, outreach to the community and partner organizations, and creating promotional materials.

Qualifications

• Experience with event planning or cultural/Jewish programming.
• Ability to work nights and weekends on a regular basis.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and evaluate the programs and projects as assigned.
• Database management for all events.
• Sponsor coordination for all events.
• Manage logistics and flow for all events, including transportation and hotel accommodations when applicable.
• Develop and monitor budgets for all programs and events. Work with Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer on funding opportunities for programs and events.
• Outreach to the general community, synagogues and other community organizations.
• Develop collateral pieces utilizing the JCC brand for all events in coordination with Marketing Director.
• Purchase supplies, equipment, and food necessary for events.
• Write copy for emails, newsletters, and website.
• Work closely with chairpeople and lay committees on developing programs.

Skills

MS Office

Communication

Organization

Job description

Location and Job Title:

Special Projects Coordinator
Bobbi & Barry Lewis Jewish Community Center
450 West Nyack Road
West Nyack, NY 10994

Principal Responsibilities:

Job Summary: Under the supervision of the Chief Operating Officer, responsible for the management and coordination cultural, educational, and Jewish/Israeli events. The coordinator works to assure that (1) programming is fulfilling the current needs of our membership and community, (2) that program space is utilized efficiently and effectively and in collaboration with other agency/department programs and (3) the mission and brand of the JCC is fulfilled at all times.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Plan, implement, and evaluate the programs and projects as assigned.
2. Database management for all events.
3. Sponsor coordination for all events.
4. Manage logistics and flow for all events, including transportation and hotel accommodations when applicable.
5. Develop and monitor budgets for all programs and events. Work with Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer on finding funding opportunities for programs and events.
6. Outreach to the general community, synagogues and other community organizations.
7. Develop collateral pieces utilizing the JCC brand for all events in coordination with Marketing Director.
8. Purchase supplies, equipment, and food necessary for events.
9. Write copy for emails, newsletters, and website.
10. Work closely with chairpeople and lay committees on developing programs.

Responsibilities may be changed as the needs of the JCC change. This would be done with prior consultation with the Chief Operating Officer.

Specialized Skills and Competencies

1. In depth knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Publisher, Access).
2. Excellent communication and verbal skills.
3. Excellent organization skills, and the ability to move several projects forward at a time.

Minimum Qualifications:

Job Qualifications

Experience with event planning and/or cultural/Jewish programming required. Ability to work nights and weekends on a regular basis.

Salary:

$25,000 - $35,000

Agency Information:

Lewisjcc.org