Community Engagement Coordinator Position Available In Hampshire, Massachusetts

Community Engagement Coordinator The Jewish Community Of Amherst Amherst, MA 01002 Community Engagement Coordinator To apply: Please include a resume and cover letter with your application.

Who we are:

The Jewish Community of Amherst was Founded in 1969 to foster a “spirit of Jewish community” in Amherst, Ma. Today we have a diverse membership of more than 340 households with families, couples and individuals from towns throughout Western Massachusetts and beyond. Our vibrant, inclusive, egalitarian community offers prayer services, cultural experiences, educational programs, volunteer opportunities, and more. We value openness and welcome all to our community, including all sexual orientations, people of color, interfaith couples and their children, people with disabilities and those of limited economic means. The JCA is committed to inclusion with universal access and equal participation to spiritual and cultural life, regardless of a person’s visible or invisible disability, physical or mental health concerns, and chronic illness. Purpose of the

Role:

Our congregation has seen rapid growth over the past three years. We seek a talented professional, with a welcoming and friendly demeanor, who can help strengthen our commitment to relational Judaism and a people-focused approach in all aspects of the JCA. The new Community Engagement Coordinator serves as the nexus for connecting members with each other, the JCA community, and Jewish tradition.

Schedule:

This part-time position (15-20 hours/week) includes occasional evening and weekend responsibilities including approximately 2 Friday nights a month as well as holiday events. The right candidate will be able to grow in the position with increased hours and additional responsibilities in the future. It is intended for this position to run August-May, leaving the June-August summer months available for the employee to work at a summer camp or other pursuit.

Pay Rate:

$18-$22/hour About You You are someone who loves Jewish community and loves cultivating relationships. You enjoy talking to all demographics and people at all stages in life, and are actively present in those conversations. You understand and appreciate the importance of Jewish community and want to be a part of building community together. You are a networker and relationship builder. You love learning about people and helping them to connect with others. You have a gregarious presence and are a thoughtful and strategic thinker and planner. Qualifications Digital software proficiency (for example: google suite, jotform, canva, CRM databases) Customer service experience Experience in project and event organizing/management Strong problem solving instincts Excellent verbal, written and telephone communication skills Ability to take initiative but also to accept direction, seek guidance appropriately, and work as part of a team High degree of integrity, confidentiality, professionalism and reliability A Bachelor’s degree or comparable 3+ years experience in the non-profit/Jewish communal sector Knowledge and understanding of Judaism and Jewish communal life strongly preferred

Responsibilities:

Help members create meaningful and inspiring relationships to the synagogue community, its programs and its members Oversee the strategic development and execution of relational and experiential programs that foster relationships and collaboration among all cross sections of our population (both lay and professional), including, but not limited to our havurah program, our neighborhood program, our young adult program, and our intergenerational program Empower, support and motivate members to volunteer and become actively engaged in participating in and strengthening our JCA community Serve as a resource and staff liaison to our lay committees including membership, tikkun olam (social action), and chesed (community care) Maintain, and facilitate the utilization of the Congregational Relationships Management system for the entire lay and professional team. Serving as an integral role in a Culture of Belonging strategic initiative, currently in process Oversee small group initiatives and opportunities The JCA is an equal opportunity employer. We carefully consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Systemic inequities in hiring have caused many women, people of color, and LGBTQ+ people to apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. If you have some but not all of the qualifications listed above and believe you would excel in this role, we strongly encourage you to apply for this job. In your cover letter, be sure to explicitly highlight how your experience, skills, and personal qualities have set you up to succeed in the role.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$18.00 – $22.00 per hour Expected hours: 15 – 20 per week

Schedule:

Evenings as needed Weekends as needed Ability to

Commute:

Amherst, MA 01002 (Required)

Work Location:

In person