Peer Leadership Fellows Coordinator

JCC Greater Boston

Peer wellness coordinator managing a national peer leadership cohort for Jewish teens. Facilitating workshops, mentoring Fellows, coordinating programming, and supporting mental health stigma reduction.

Posted 8/12/2026part-timeNewton Centre • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $23 - $25 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong project management skills and the ability to design and implement programs that integrate Jewish values while effectively engaging with teens and community partners. Exhibits excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills to foster collaborative relationships and support the mission of JCC Greater Boston.

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Project ManagementProgram DesignTeen EngagementInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational Skills

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Hard Skills

Program DesignData CollectionCurriculum DevelopmentContent ManagementMentorshipEvaluationRecruitmentSchedulingFacilitationTraining Coordination

Soft Skills

Active ListeningCreativityMultitaskingAdaptabilityInitiative

Tools & Technologies

Email CommunicationSocial Media ManagementContent CalendarsPhoto Management

Industry Keywords

Jewish StudiesMental Health EducationTeen DevelopmentCommunity EngagementStakeholder Relationship Building

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Spring

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate and lead training and facilitation for the Peer Leadership Fellows Wellness Cohort
Conduct bi-weekly Fellow check-ins for support, mentorship, planning, and evaluation
Support Fellows' program planning and completion of deliverables
Communicate with Fellows, families, and community partners
Schedule and administer make-up opportunities
Facilitate relationship-building within the Wellness Cohort and with the Engagement Cohort
Coordinate PLF training seminars, gatherings, schedules, and communal programming
Update curriculum with the Assistant Director of Teen Engagement
Secure and coordinate meeting spaces
Coordinate weekly communications to Fellows by email, social media, and group text
Maintain records of Fellows' work, attendance, and feedback
Manage spring recruitment, applications, and interviews
Provide monthly strategic updates on programming and data collection
Administer content calendars and share Fellows' work and programming across web, blog, social, and partner channels
Provide #MeetTheFellowsMonday content
Manage Fellows' blog posts and content for JewishBostonTeens.com
Photograph cohort programming and members for the JCC photo library and social channels
Develop and strengthen partnerships with community teen-serving colleagues
Identify opportunities for connection and synergy with the Peer Engagement cohort
Meet quarterly with the Director of Teen Programs for reflection and evaluation
Meet monthly with the PLF team
Participate in CJP Teen Education and Engagement Network programming, BeWell Resiliency Roundtable, and relevant professional development
Create a welcoming environment and support JCC Greater Boston's mission, values, goals, and initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree required; education, psychology, social work, Jewish studies, or related field preferred
3+ years of proven experience working with teens or in mental health education
Equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for the minimum hiring criteria at JCC's discretion
Knowledge of and familiarity with teens' needs
Creative ability to translate ideas, feedback, and data into innovative, meaningful experiences
Record of designing programs integrating Jewish values into compelling, joyful experiences
Outstanding project management skills from design through implementation
Ability to manage deadlines with attention to detail and maintain high quality standards
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Ability to multitask and manage situations effectively and diplomatically
Ability to adapt to evolving needs and circumstances
Self-starter who takes initiative
Superb interpersonal and active listening skills
Successful experience working independently and collaboratively
Ability to build and sustain collaborative working relationships
Commitment to building strong relationships with varied stakeholders
Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods
Ability to work in a busy, dynamic, sometimes noisy environment involving multiple tasks and priorities
Ability to occasionally lift 10–25 lbs.
Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive wages
Rewarding work and great career opportunities within a supportive environment
Statutory Massachusetts sick time
Free individual membership to JCC Greater Boston's fitness, recreation and wellness facility in Newton
Use of the Fitness Center at Leventhal-Sidman
Access to group fitness classes
Arts & Culture adult programming at member rates
Discounts on JCCGB fitness/wellness programs and services
Free wellness events
Supportive colleagues
Team camaraderie
Individual autonomy
Work contributing to meaningful community impact
Pride in working for the JCC