JLB Community Connector (57542)
About The Position
Jborhood LBC is Jewish Long Beach’s innovative, grassroots community engagement initiative. Modeled after the successful Jborhood program developed by J Dallas, Jborhood LBC builds authentic Jewish connection beyond institutional walls – over coffee, at the beach, in homes, and in everyday spaces where relationships naturally form. At the heart of Jborhood LBC are Community Connectors: Welcoming leaders who bring people together, foster belonging, and help individuals find meaningful entry points into Jewish life in Long Beach. Community Connectors are part-time employees who serve as trusted relationship-builders within a specific community or affinity group (e.g., young adults, interfaith families, empty nesters). Connectors will focus on cultivating relationships through regular gatherings and one-on-one connection. This role is ideal for individuals who are already embedded in their communities and enjoy hosting, connecting, and building relationships in organic, creative ways.
Requirements
- Natural connectors who enjoy bringing people together
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships
- Established ties to a specific community or network in Long Beach
- Ability to create welcoming, inclusive environments for individuals of diverse backgrounds
- Comfortable hosting informal gatherings in homes or community spaces
- Dependable, organized, and able to work independently within a structured framework
- Aligned with Jewish Long Beach’s values of openness, diversity, and belonging
Responsibilities
- Build and sustain authentic relationships within a defined community or affinity group (Jborhood)
- Personally welcome and connect individuals to one another in a respectful and inclusive manner.
- Plan and host relationship-centered gatherings (e.g., coffee meetups, beach picnics, Shabbat dinners, neighborhood walks)
- Maintain ongoing communication among participants using appropriate platforms (e.g., text threads, WhatsApp, social media groups, email)
- Foster a sense of belonging and continuity by encouraging peer-to-peer connection outside of formal gatherings
- Recruit participants and actively promote gatherings and opportunities through personal outreach, word-of-mouth, social media, and light-touch marketing
- Collaborate with Jewish Long Beach staff on messaging, branding guidelines, and use of organizational channels when needed
- Create inclusive, welcoming environments that reflect diverse Jewish identities and experiences
- Identify opportunities to connect participants to Jewish Long Beach programs, resources, and partner organizations when appropriate
- Participate in required training, supervision, and cohort meetings
- Track funds, hours worked, community feedback, and submit brief engagement summaries or data as requested
Benefits
- Initial onboarding and ongoing training in relational engagement and program planning
- Regular supervision and support from Jewish Long Beach staff
- Guidance on community outreach, communications, and use of digital tools and templates
- Participation in a Connector cohort for shared learning and collaboration
- Creative freedom to design and execute gatherings that engage and reflect the unique needs of their Jborhood.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
