USY Program Coordinator (Part-Time) – Greater Los Angeles Area

USCJ; New York (NY); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

USCJ is seeking a part-time USY Program Coordinator to engage Jewish teens in meaningful programming. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in Jewish education and leadership, with responsibilities including grassroots organizing and developing teen engagement strategies in the Greater Los Angeles area.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience in immersive Jewish education.
• Significant knowledge of teenagers and experiential Jewish education.
• Passion for Judaism and social action.

Responsibilities

• Develop engagement plans to recruit Jewish teens for programs.
• Build relationships with local professional and Conservative congregations.
• Plan logistical needs for events and programs.

Skills

Leadership Development

Community Engagement

Relationship Building

Program Development

Organizational Skills

Education

4-year Bachelor's degree

Job description

USY enables Jewish teens to create meaningful Jewish experiences. For 73 years, USY has equipped young Jews with the skills, values and confidence essential to become strong leaders in their religious and secular communities.

USY offers Jewish experiences that support and connect youth as they navigate the joys and challenges of growing up. Through Jewish education and shared experiences, youth discover their passions, realize their potential and find their place in a lifelong supportive community.

USY ensures safe spaces for teen participants to broaden their horizons by exploring, sharing, listening, challenging, empathizing, supporting and thriving in order to pave the way for the next generation of Jewish youth.

USY empowers teens to build relationships that elevate leadership skills that make an impact and a sense of belonging to the Jewish People and Israel, along with a commitment to inspired Jewish living through meaningful and fun experiences rooted in Conservative Judaism’s approach to experiential learning, spiritual expression and social responsibility.

Through year-round programming, immersive experiences, domestic and international opportunities and connections, USY inspires teens to share a deep sense of pride and love for their Jewish identity.

The Department of USY oversees all USY programming, communications, and strategy. The department manages all aspects of the planning and preparation of USY events that occur throughout the year, across North America. Members of the department are responsible for facilitating engagement with Jewish youth at regional, national, and virtual levels.

A key pillar of USY’s growth strategy is narrowing the focus of our staff to concentrate on a single metropolitan area with significant capacity for a vibrant community of Jewish teens and pre-teens.

The USY Program Coordinator (Part-Time) – Greater Los Angeles Area will develop an engagement plan powered by USY to recruit teens to attend existing community and international programs, while developing unique USY experiences for this community. The Program Coordinator will work directly with the local congregations to build their teen engagement programs, while establishing the USY brand outside the walls of congregations to expand USY’s reach beyond the traditional USY chapter.

Key Responsibilities:

The position reports to the USY Director of Community Based Engagement with secondary supervision by the Senior Director of Teen Engagement.

• Grassroots Organizing and Leadership Development for USY: Using a community organized based-model, the USY Program Coordinator (Part-Time) will work to maximize touchpoints of Jewish engagement with Jewish teens and youth in grades 3-12. The focus will be on engaging middle school and high school students in the Greater Los Angeles area.
• Teen Engagement Capacity Building With Conservative Synagogues: All Conservative synagogues have different teen engagement structures, and the USY Program Coordinator (Part-Time) will be responsible for developing an action plan for best serving each based on a needs assessment.
• Community Relationships: The USY Program Coordinator (Part-Time) will represent USY within the greater Jewish community and build relationships and partnership opportunities with local professionals, Conservative congregations and other Jewish organizations.
  • This includes helping local synagogue professionals connect to each other through regular individual and group meetings as well as helping them with their own growth and development.
• Serve as a participant of the USY Staff Team: The USY Program Coordinator (Part-Time) will be working alongside members of the USY Team, and will attend regular staff meetings with key staff and USYers, as well as staff in-person USY programs on a community and international level.
• Develop and meet with teen leaders in a local community board- Work to develop a teen leadership board in the local area that will work in conjunction with teen leadership boards in other areas of PSWR.
• Plan all logistical and programmatic needs with the assistance of the USY Director of Business Operations and the Director of Community Based Engagement.
• Recruit Jewish teens to attend local and international USY programs.
• Be the main point of contact for programs and other initiatives to parents, teens, synagogues.

*This list is not exhaustive. May take on additional responsibilities as needed and/or assigned by Manager.

Job Requirements:

• 3 or more years of relevant work experience in immersive Jewish education, whether as a camp counselor, youth group advisor, Birthright staff member, Hillel engagement position, etc.
• A 4-year Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• Must be able to design and implement up to three (3) full weekend conventions per year
• Must have significant knowledge of teenagers, teen engagement, and experiential Jewish education
• Must have a passion for Judaism, social action, Israel, and overall Jewish engagement
• A background in and knowledge of USY is preferred
• Experience building relationships and partnership opportunities with local professionals, local Conservative congregations and other Jewish organizations is preferred
• Familiarity and comfort with the principles of Conservative Judaism is preferred
• Knowledge of mental health, safety, and well-being for teens is preferred

Location:

While the majority of the USY Program Coordinator (Part-Time)’s responsibilities will be carried out remotely, they must be based within the Greater Los Angeles area

Even though this position is remote, it requires regular synagogue and school visits, and attendance at community and local programs as needed

Travel:

Schedule:

Part-time hours, approximately 10-15 hours per week

Some evenings and weekends required, almost all of which are known far in advance