JCC Greater Boston

Program Director – Family Engagement, Jewish Life

JCC Greater Boston

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Newton Centre • Massachusetts • United States

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Salary

💰 $75,000 - $85,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Develop and implement a strategic vision that delivers high-quality, accessible, welcoming, and enriching programs for families.
  • Manage all family programming, the PJ Library and Welcome Baby programs to ensure alignment and collaboration across family engagement initiatives.
  • Directly manage a team of managers, part-time engagement coordinators, program planners and managers, and Welcome Baby visitors.
  • Provide leadership, guidance, and support to ensure best practices in program development, implementation, and community relations.
  • Perform regular data analysis for effective resource allocation and inform decisions about program development.
  • Lead the strategy for continuous growth and improvements aligned with JCC culture and objectives.
  • Report to the AVP of Family Engagement & Jewish Life.

Requirements

  • Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Arts or related field, and 5 years experience in program development, working with families and managing staff.
  • Have exceptional relationship-building skills and the ability to develop meaningful connections with families, children, staff and community members.
  • Must have strong computer skills: proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel.
  • Be collaborative, flexible, and visionary with expertise in leading and managing dynamic teams.
  • Must have strong computer skills: social media literacy, proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel.
  • Be a strong communicator (listening, written and verbal) with outstanding customer service skills.
  • Have solid project management abilities.
  • Be highly organized and process-oriented.
  • Ability to think and plan strategically, as well as to provide in-person tactical support as required.
  • Able to work well in a busy, dynamic and sometimes noisy environment involving multiple tasks and priorities.
  • Able to lift and carry objects weighing 30-40 pounds (program supplies).
  • Must have transportation and be able to help transport, load and unload program supplies to/from event sites.
Benefits
  • Competitive cost-sharing Health and Dental Insurance
  • JCC Sponsored/Paid Health Reimbursement Account
  • JCC Sponsored/Paid Group Life Insurance/LTD Coverage
  • Generous paid time off supporting a quality work-life balance
  • Tax-deferred 403(b) retirement savings plan
  • Voluntary Supplemental Vision Insurance
  • Additional Voluntary Supplemental Life/ADD coverage for you and your family
  • AbilityAssist Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Norton Cyber Security Program
  • LegalEase Insurance program
  • Free individual membership to JCC Greater Boston's fitness, recreation and wellness facility
  • Discounts on a variety JCCGB's fitness/wellness programs and services
  • Discounted child care at JCCGB Early Learning Centers and after-school program
  • Discounted JCCGB camp tuition

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Hard skills
program developmentdata analysisproject managementMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft WordMicrosoft Excelsocial media literacy
Soft skills
relationship-buildingcollaborationflexibilityvisionary leadershipcommunicationcustomer serviceorganizationstrategic thinkingtactical support
Certifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Arts