J-Family Ambassador - Community Builder

Pozez Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia•Fairfax, VA

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

Our J-Family Ambassadors (JFAs) build authentic relationships, create new, barrier-free Jewish experiences, expand communities, and share relevant Jewish content with families raising Jewish children under the age of 6. JFAs support the Ambassador program through regular correspondence with their constituency, face-to-face gatherings, small-scale outreach, and community events. As a JFA, you will help new parents meet and connect with other Jewish families in Northern Virginia and access relevant and meaningful experiences. Our JFAs also work in coordination with and support of the Growing Jewish Families program and the broader Community Impact and Engagement department. This is an exciting opportunity to work directly with our community and have a significant impact on the experience of families across Northern Virginia. The Pozez Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia, located in Fairfax, Virginia, is a nonprofit social service organization that builds community and enriches lives. The Pozez JCC is a community connector, offering a variety of programs and services on its main campus, online, and throughout Northern Virginia through its many partnerships. Quality programs and experiences, based on Jewish values, include early childhood education, after-school and day camps, social programs for families raising young children, health and aquatics activities, adult learning and cultural programs, inclusion and disabilities services, community impact through volunteerism, and more. Programs are open to people of all ages and backgrounds.

Requirements

Knowledge of Jewish traditions, holidays, and customs.
Knowledge about (or willingness to learn about) local offerings for parents with children ages 0 to 6, both within and outside of the Jewish community.
Basic knowledge of the Great Falls, Reston, Herndon, Sterling, and Ashburn communities.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite, web-based applications, and social media.
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to travel to various locations throughout the Great Falls to Ashburn area, which may or may not be accessible by public transportation.
Ability to lift, carry, and transport program materials as needed.
Access to a computer and internet.
Must live in or immediately adjacent to the Great Falls to Ashburn area.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Salesforce, Zoom, and Google Docs (preferred, but not required).
Experience in leading children's programming (preferred, but not required).
Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Work in person at the Pozez JCC a minimum of 2 to 3 hours per week for programming, training, and collaboration.
Contact new families with children under the age of six to explain program goals and assess their interests and needs.
Meet informally with new parents over coffee to build relationships, share information on available programs and resources, and deliver J-Baby bags to new families.
Plan, organize, and facilitate regular events throughout the Great Falls to Ashburn corridor at family-friendly venues, in-home settings, or at the Pozez JCC.
Coordinate and lead approximately two to three programs per month, including weekend events, especially on Sundays.
Manage logistics, marketing, and development of events with JCC staff support.
Build and strengthen relationships with constituents through ongoing communication.
Develop and cultivate new marketing opportunities to expand participation in JFA programs.
Contribute social media content, promote family events on social media, and participate in online conversations with topics of interest to new parents.
Serve as a concierge to cross-promote local Jewish community programs and partner organization offerings.
Maintain accurate records and complete various brief surveys to provide snapshots of how local families are engaging in the Jewish community.
Participate in regular trainings and conference calls to learn and share best practices with other Ambassadors.
Ongoing monitoring of social media sites to learn what is already being offered for parents with young children locally, sharing observations at meetings and training sessions.
Collaborate with all Pozez JCC staff and build a collaborative team environment within Growing Jewish Families and other JCC departments.
Cover programs for other JFAs as needed.
Attend PJ Library meetings and other general meetings as required.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed, required, or assigned.