Youth Coordinator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• BA or BS required.
• The Teen Program Coordinator and BBYO City Director will need to show leadership, be able to resolve conflicts, excel in event planning, perform strategic thinking and have knowledge of Jewish religious practices and Jewish life.
• A valid driver’s license is required.

Nice To Haves

• Teen and/or BBYO experience preferred
• Experience planning and facilitating Jewish youth programming preferred
• Experience leading teens preferred

Responsibilities

• Create programming for teens that is focused on Israel education, combating antisemitism, community service, college readiness and social connections.
• Develop, oversee and implement the JCamps Summer Counselor in Training (CIT) program and work during the summer as part of our JCamps leadership team.
• Inspire and support teens by creating leadership development opportunities and serving as a Jewish role model/experiential educator.
• Recruit, supervise, train, and develop volunteer advisors for the BBG and AZA chapters in Columbus.
• Oversee all aspects of the local programs and work with the Columbus chapter boards, advisors, parents and other community stakeholders.
• Assist Columbus chapters in implementing BBYO movement wide initiatives.
• Partner with other Jewish agencies in the community and participate in their programming that is relative to the teen population.
• Coordinate city-wide events where all Columbus chapters work together to plan and implement a program.
• Communicate with parents and families to keep them informed about local and regional events as well as BBYO summer domestic and travel opportunities.
• Participate in professional development and other programmatic pieces that will add meaning to the local BBYO program.
• Monitor and oversee local budget.
• Help build a pipeline of middle school students that are ready to join BBYO in 8th grade.
• Communicate with community stakeholders with quarterly updates about Columbus BBYO.
• Serve as a staff member at all KIO Regional conventions.
• Promote BBYO in and around the community.
• Work closely with the Regional Director.
• All other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The Jewish Community Center of Greater Columbus is a human service agency offering a varied program that is Jewish in nature. It is committed to enhancing the quality of individual and family life through the promotion of physical, intellectual and spiritual wellness. It provides educational and cultural programs that reflect the Jewish heritage, health related activities and many services to the community at large. Through its wide array of programs, the JCC pursues its mission of strengthening the individual, family and community.