Public Programs Coordinator

Jewish Community Center of San Francisco•San Francisco, CA

2d•$30 - $32•Hybrid

About The Position

The Public Programs Coordinator supports opportunities to engage a vibrant Jewish community as part of the JCCSF’s Roots & Culture Department. The role advances projects and partnerships related to Jewish holidays, rituals, cultural arts, Tikkun HaOlam (social action), Shabbat, Israel programming, staff gatherings, and cross-departmental initiatives. The Coordinator handles administrative duties and creates, plans, facilitates, and staffs programs that vary in scale and format, from festivals with 500+ attendees and concerts to meals, intimate gatherings, and drop-in activities. The role supports the B’vakasha Initiative, which offers welcoming spaces at the JCCSF for community groups and nonprofit organizations to meet and gather. The Coordinator helps ensure a smooth experience for community partners from inquiry through event completion. The role also coordinates daily operations of the Torah and Chuppah Lending Library, including customer service, instructional materials, and community engagement.

Requirements

At least 3 years of hands-on experience planning and coordinating events.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field, such as Jewish Studies, Education, Cultural Studies, Nonprofit Management, Museum Studies, Communications, or Arts Administration.
Ability to design and facilitate hands-on cultural arts programming celebrating Jewish life for diverse, intergenerational audiences.
Experience serving as lead staff person for public-facing programs.
Knowledge of Jewish culture and holidays, including awareness of the diversity within Jewish culture, past and present.
Availability to work weekends and evenings according to program schedules, including some Jewish holidays (typically Shabbat, the first day of Rosh Hashanah, and the first night of Passover; excluding Yom Kippur). Holiday requirements may change as programming evolves.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to juggle projects, set priorities, and manage short- and long-term timelines.
Clear and effective communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 Office software and experience with calendar and database software.
Ability to work in an environment that honors diverse opinions, Jewish pluralism, multiculturalism, and intergenerational approaches.
Valid driver’s license and clean Motor Vehicle Record.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Salesforce and DocuSign.
Experience leading Jewish rituals, such as Shehechianu, Shabbat blessings, and Hanukkah candle-lighting (excluding prayer services and Passover seder), or ability to learn.
Knowledge of contemporary Jewish music, art, and culture.

Responsibilities

Design and coordinate community-driven programs, Jewish holiday celebrations, rituals, and civic engagement initiatives for people of all ages, backgrounds, and affinity groups.
Develop creative, educational, and experiential content for Jewish cultural programming and service learning, incorporating diverse and inclusive perspectives.
Research, cultivate relationships, and collaborate with artists, musicians, chefs, educators, local businesses, and community organizations to develop programs and hands-on experiences.
Coordinate community service projects, donation drives, and other opportunities for community engagement.
Represent the JCCSF at onsite and offsite partner and community events, building relationships, exploring collaboration, staying informed about local programming, and supporting event planning and logistics.
Lead staff at activations and events, make real-time operational decisions, and represent the JCCSF to community members, partners, and vendors.
Occasionally staff other JCCSF programs.
Manage event planning and execution, including space needs, production logistics, staffing, security, scheduling, space use, and guest experience.
Coordinate with internal teams on event needs and prepare run-of-show documents, space layouts, and traffic-flow plans.
Manage vendor relationships and logistics and serve as a resource for colleagues on event-related vendors.
Ensure events, vendors, and partners comply with applicable safety, health, food, alcohol, and JCCSF policies.
Source, purchase, organize, and maintain event supplies and materials.
Drive the JCCSF van to transport event materials and supplies as needed.
Carry out B’vakasha Initiative responsibilities under the direction of the Jewish Life & Community Engagement Manager.
Monitor B’vakasha Initiative emails and coordinate space requests after approval by the Jewish Life & Community Engagement Manager.
Coordinate event logistics across departments, including room reservations, space requirements, scheduling, attendance, and production needs.
Manage rental agreements, including collecting required information, certificates of insurance, fees, and signatures.
Maintain event records and documentation, including Salesforce, calendars, tracking spreadsheets, event summaries, floor plans, and signage.
Serve as the primary point of contact for community partners, provide timely communication, and conduct post-event follow-up, including thank-you emails and surveys.
Provide onsite support for community events as needed.
Coordinate Torah and chuppah loans, including contracts, inventory, and borrowing logistics, under the direction of the Jewish Life & Community Engagement Manager.
Support instructional materials in collaboration with Jewish educators.
Provide email and onsite customer service to community members and partner organizations.
Research and build relationships to expand the Torah and Chuppah Lending Library project's impact.