Teen Community Collaborator

JCC Association of North America; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Merage JCC of Orange County in Irvine, CA seeks a Teen Community Collaborator to engage Jewish teens year-round through Merage JCC, BBYO, and community partnerships. The role builds programs grounded in Jewish values and fosters a connected, safe, empowered teen culture.

You will manage BBYO in OC, develop leadership opportunities, and lead calendar-driven activities with 300–500 teens, including Global Shabbat and JTeens Day of Service.

Qualifications

• Build strong relationships with teens, families, advisors, alumni and community partners to deepen engagement opportunities, and Jewish community.
• Develop and execute effective communications and recruitment strategies--including digital and social media, direct outreach, and peer-to-peer engagement--to drive measurable growth in teen participation.
• Coordinate with congregational and Jewish agency partners and BBYO to execute annual community-wide programs (Global Shabbat, JTeens Day of Service, and the yearly Chai Tide program)
• Develop teen leadership teams to coordinate the events
• Oversee the planning, recruitment, and execution of all events
• Engage 300-500 teens in J and collaborative programs
• Coordinate with Jewish agency partners on recruitment and planning

Responsibilities

• Engage Jewish teens year-round through Merage JCC, BBYO, and community partnerships.
• Create opportunities grounded in Jewish values to help teens feel connected, safe, heard, and empowered.
• Manage Orange County BBYO and build teen communities with a robust calendar of programs and leadership opportunities.
• Develop and lead relationships with teens and parents; plan outreach and recruitment.
• Coordinate with BBYO and partners to execute annual programs such as Global Shabbat and JTeens Day of Service.
• Lead teen leadership teams and oversee event planning and execution for 300–500 teens.
• Travel with teens, communicate with families, ensure teen safety.

Job description

Location and Job Title:

Teen Community Collaborator
Merage JCC of Orange County
One Federation Way
Suite 200
Irvine, CA 92603

Principal Responsibilities:

The Teen Community Collaborator position engages Jewish teens year-round through the Merage JCC, BBYO, and community partnerships. This position creates meaningful opportunities and experiences grounded in Jewish values, fostering a culture where teens feel connected, safe, heard, and empowered.

The Teen Community Collaborator engages teens in Merage JCC programs and annual initiatives, including JCC Global Teens, JCC Maccabi, and Young Philanthropists, while developing new opportunities that connect Jewish teens throughout Orange County. The role also manages Orange County BBYO, building teen communities and chapters and developing a robust calendar of programs and leadership opportunities. Key responsibilities include building relationships with teens and parents, community collaboration, communications, outreach, and recruitment.

>> Currently slotted as a 32 hours per week position

Minimum Qualifications:

Communications and community collaboration

• Build strong relationships with teens, families, advisors, alumni and community partners to deepen engagement opportunities, and Jewish community.
• Develop and execute effective communications and recruitment strategies--including digital and social media, direct outreach, and peer-to-peer engagement--to drive measurable growth in teen participation.
• Coordinate with congregational and Jewish agency partners and BBYO to execute annual community-wide programs (Global Shabbat, JTeens Day of Service, and the yearly Chai Tide program)
  • Develop teen leadership teams to coordinate the events
  • Oversee the planning, recruitment, and execution of all events
  • Engage 300-500 teens in J and collaborative programs
  • Coordinate with Jewish agency partners on recruitment and planning
    

Merage JCC programming

• JCC Maccabi
  • Work with the Maccabi Delegation Team, led by Senior Director of Fitness, to serve as a Delegation Head managing the group of teens traveling to the JCC Maccabi Games
  • Market program to recruit a growing number of teens
  • Ensure all administrative tasks are complete including registrations and travel arrangements
  • Travel with teens, communicating with families and ensuring the safety of the teens
• Young Philanthropists
  • Recruit teens to participate in an annual philanthropic program
  • Work with the Center for Jewish Life to deliver learning opportunities about giving and nonprofits
• JCC Global Teens
  • Develop a teen leadership program with an emphasis on Jewish Peoplehood - temporarily on hold
  • Market program to recruit growing number of teens
  • Travel with teens, communicating with families and ensuring the safety of the teens

BBYO in OC

• Serve as BBYO's Orange County City Director and a member of the Pacific Western Region staff team
• Support and grow local BBYO chapters throughout Orange County through membership recruitment, leadership development, and chapter support
• Coach and mentor teen leaders as they plan programs, build community, and lead their peers
• Lead the planning, recruitment, and execution of Orange County BBYO programs and city-wide events
• Support regional BBYO programs and experiences as the Orange County staff representative.

Salary:

$65,000 - $75,000

Agency Information:

We invite you to connect with community and friends at the Merage JCC. Our extraordinary facility, with its breathtaking views, includes a health and fitness complex, preschool and toddler care, teen center, gymnasium with two full-sized basketball courts, swimming pool, senior center, adult education rooms, a professional-style theater and auditorium with banquet facilities, kosher caf? and Holocaust memorial garden. Our programs and services celebrate family, foster health and well-being, embrace tradition, create friendships, and expand cultural horizons all in a safe, positive, friendly and inviting environment.