PJ Library Ambassador Position Available In Allegheny, Pennsylvania

PJ Library Ambassador 3.4 3.4 out of 5 stars Squirrel Hill, PA

SQUIRREL HILL 5738

Forbes Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15217 412-521-8010 If you have questions about any of the positions we have available or how to apply, please email hr@jccpgh.org . PJ Library Ambassador The PJ Library Ambassadors are parents who are energized by strengthening the Jewish connections in their community and love sharing this enthusiasm with others. Ambassadors may or may not be affiliated with Jewish institutions but are engaged in their Jewish community and have a passion for building relationships and exploring Jewish life. Ambassadors will be tasked with building and maintaining meaningful relationships with families raising Jewish children in their neighborhood within the Greater Pittsburgh area. Ambassadors will also focus on building partnerships with other Jewish and child-friendly organizations. Ambassadors are paid $480 per month from September through June to support high quality family engagement. This flexible, part-time position offers the opportunity to welcome and connect with Pittsburgh’s diverse Jewish community.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Plan at least one meaningful experience each month that is connected to an element of Jewish values, ritual, or history, and that is inspired by the needs and desires of the families being served. PJ Library families have children from infants to 8 years old. PJ Our Way continues up until age 12. Participate in ongoing professional development including regular manager meetings and monthly team meetings designed to support the Ambassador’s role in the community Deepen individual relationships with families through 1:1 phone calls, virtual or in-person meet-ups, and emails. Primary focus will be placed on newly enrolled PJ Library families. Assist in the marketing of PJ Library community events by creating and distributing promotional materials to support the events that you are running. Ambassadors should be comfortable using a variety of platforms, including email, Zoom, Canva, etc. Provide support to at least one PJ Library Core program or fellow Ambassador program as needed. Serve as a “concierge” of Jewish experiences for the community by sharing knowledge of diverse Jewish experiences in their area. Leverage relationships with community members, businesses, and Jewish institutions to support ongoing efforts to enroll eligible families in PJ Library and PJ Our Way Maintain database to document engagement and outreach efforts. Serve as an ambassador of PJ Library at large. Understanding that PJ Library in Pittsburgh is a joint project of the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh and the JCC of Greater Pittsburgh, PJ Ambassadors are also ambassadors of those two institutions. As such, PJ Ambassadors professionally represent both organizations in their interactions with community members.

Essential Job duties:

While performing the above duties, this position routinely requires handling persons and/or objects and moving safely throughout the building. This position may include walking, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling. This position requires communicating, either verbally or in writing. This position frequently requires moving items weighing up to 25 pounds. This position occasionally requires moving items weighing up to 50 pounds. Must be able to complete all essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations. Must be able to obtain ACT 33/34 and FBI clearances and mandated reporter training. Equal Opportunity Employer To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to:

JCC of Greater Pittsburgh Attn:

Human Resources 5738 Forbes Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15217