Program Coordintor, Leadership and Belonging

Jewish Federation of San Diego • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

Jewish Federation of San Diego is seeking a highly organized Program Coordinator to support programs that build Jewish leadership and belonging across the community. The role provides administrative, logistical, and program support for leadership development and community-building work, including leadership cohorts, belonging initiatives, and micro-communities such as Mosaic and Kesher. Key operational tasks include scheduling, logistics, registration, communications, data management, and follow-up.

This is a flexible, team-first position. Assignments may shift according to Federation priorities, and the role also supports other programs, departments, and organization-wide needs as assigned. Program strategy and design are led by the Senior Manager, Community Planning. Candidates with deeper experience may be hired at the Program Manager level, with greater independence in running programs end to end.

Requirements

• For the Program Coordinator level: 1 to 3 years of experience in program coordination, event logistics, or administrative support; nonprofit experience is preferred.
• For the Program Manager level: 3 to 5 years of progressively responsible experience in program or project management, including running programs end to end.
• Exceptional attention to detail and reliable follow-through.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple programs and deadlines.
• Experience with Salesforce or a comparable CRM, and comfort keeping data clean and current.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams, Excel, and Word) and online registration tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and a welcoming, service-minded presence.
• Ability to work independently, ask good questions, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Team-first attitude and comfort with a wide variety of tasks and shifting assignments.
• Bachelor's degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to stand and move about for extended periods during programs and events.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to travel locally to program sites; valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Availability for some evening and weekend work.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Jewish life, customs, and holidays.
• Nonprofit experience in program coordination, event logistics, or administrative support.
• Bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative, logistical, and program support for leadership development and community-building work.
• Support leadership cohorts, belonging initiatives, and micro-communities such as Mosaic and Kesher.
• Coordinate scheduling, logistics, registration, communications, data, and follow-up for programs.
• Support other programs, departments, and organization-wide needs as assigned.
• At the Program Manager level, run programs end to end with greater independence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level