Pj Library Program Coordinator/Community Engagement

Jewish Family And Community Svc•Jacksonville, FL

About The Position

The PJ Library Coordinator is responsible for creating, implementing, and promoting PJ Library programming. This role involves planning and executing engagement activities to support PJ Library, an award-winning Jewish family and community engagement program for children from newborns to eight years old. The coordinator will work to establish and maintain relationships with PJ Library families and implement programs throughout the year for families raising children with a Jewish connection.

Requirements

Bachelors degree
Proven experience as program coordinator or relevant position
Knowledge of program management and development procedures
Knowledge of budgeting, bookkeeping and reporting
Excellent time-management and organizational skills
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
Detail-oriented and efficient
Clear a Level II background screening.
Clear a reference check (professional and personal).
Clear a local background check from Duval County and the County in which you reside.
Clear a drug screen.
Provide a copy of copy of all degrees to your first day of employment.
Clear a Motor Vehicles Records check.
Provide proof of, and maintain a minimum personal auto bodily injury liability insurance.
Clear an E-Verify check to substantiate that the successful candidate meets the Department of Homeland Security authorization requirements to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

Build and sustain meaningful relationships with PJ Library families.
Design and implement engaging monthly programs and other opportunities to share Jewish values and foster connection among families.
Provide administrative support for local PJ Library book subscriptions in coordination with the national office.
Assist in the planning and execution of larger community events that include young families.
Develop outreach strategies to connect with and welcome new families into the PJ Library community.
Produce and manage a monthly newsletter and other communications to keep families informed and engaged.
Oversee social media and other marketing efforts to promote PJ Library books, events, and initiatives.
Foster collaboration with community partners to enhance program reach and impact, including an event partnering with each synagogue/Jewish agency twice a year and partner in non-Jewish spaces as well.
Ensure compliance with all grant and reporting requirements from the Harold Grinspoon Foundation, JFCS and other key funders.
Complete other duties as required.