Program Manager, Volunteers Services and NextGen Initiatives

Jewish Family and Children's Services • San Francisco, CA

8d • $36 - $38

About The Position

Under the direction of the Director of Community Outreach, the Program Manager plays a key role in raising the profile of JFCS in the community by building relationships with individuals and organizations and encouraging their involvement in JFCS. The Program Manager develops and manages community and volunteer initiatives that extend our services to those who need them and connects the community with JFCS. The Program Manager is instrumental in building and strengthening NextGen (20s to 40s) community in SF and the Peninsula, including working with Jewish young adults to foster engagement, participation and leadership in JFCS programs and events.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive) required
• Ability to work occasional evenings or weekends to support programs, events, or community engagement activities

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience in volunteer management or a related field of work, preferred
• Knowledge of Jewish traditions, holidays, and customs; knowledge of Jewish organizations in San Francisco, previous experience working in the Jewish community preferred
• Experience facilitating large groups and ability to inspire volunteers through group presentations
• Excellent networking and outreach skills and ability to clearly present program goals and to work collaboratively with diverse staff

Responsibilities

• Implements strategies for targeted outreach to engage both individuals and organizations with JFCS and to recruit volunteers, attracting a cadre of trained, motivated, and engaged volunteers to support JFCS' programs and clients
• Collaborates with other regional staff to develop new projects, programs, and experiences for engagement of the San Francisco community with JFCS, including programs focused on families, retirees, and young professionals
• Manages direct service volunteer programs in the San Francisco region engaging volunteers with senior and adult clients to provide meaningful volunteer opportunities. Engaging volunteers with food bank operations and delivery, Café by the Bay, Chicken Soupers, as Friendly visitors or Menches on the go, and other programs as developed
• Manages volunteer inquiries, and follows volunteer screening, orientation, and training procedures that prepare volunteers for the range of services they provide and effectively link volunteer service to Jewish values and traditions
• Leads the development and execution of dynamic JFCS NextGen program across regions, including initiatives such as NextGen Community Connection, the Young Adult Leadership Association, and the NextGen Community Council, while continuously innovating and expanding programming to engage and empower the next generation of leaders
• Oversees the JFCS NextGen Leadership Speakers Series, a new platform designed to engage and educate young adults in their 20s and 30s on critical issues within the Jewish community about leadership, fostering meaningful dialogue, and encouraging active involvement in shaping the future of the Jewish community

Benefits

• Employer 403(b) retirement match plus additional employer contribution (subject to eligibility)
• Cafeteria benefits plan that lets you customize coverage to fit your needs, with options like health insurance, FSAs, retirement plans, and wellness programs
• 16 holidays (10 federal and up to 6 Jewish holidays), annually
• 3 weeks of vacation and 2 weeks of sick leave, annually

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED