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About the organization:


Jewish Parent Academy (JPA) is a grassroots non-profit organization serving Russian-speaking Jewish parents. JPA delivers
nondenominational Jewish education across multiple chapters in New York and New Jersey and nationally online, enabling
Russian-speaking Jewish parents to cultivate strong Jewish identity in their children.

 

About the position:
JPA Program Coordinator is responsible for the implementation of the JPA programs in Brooklyn and South Shore, Long
Island.


The Coordinator will work with the Executive Director, JPA faculty and lay leadership. The role is instrumental in growing
the organization’s reach by building strong relationship with the participants, JPA lay leaders and other stakeholders. The
role offers significant opportunities for learning and growth.
 

This is a part-time role (15 hours per week) with competitive rate and flexible hours.


Functions:

  • Program facilitation: creating a meaningful class experience around JPA’s world-class faculty

  • Program coordination: managing all logistics involved in program implementation

  • Managing communications with students and faculty

  • Collecting and organizing class materials

  • Implementing feedback mechanisms and presenting results to the JPA leadership

  • Generating and delivering progress reports to JPA leadership

  • Working with volunteer teams to design and implement community programs.

  • Identify and pursue opportunities in all aspects of the role


Requirements:
A strong candidate will have:

  • 2-4 years of professional experience

  • Love of Jewish people, Israel and learning

  • Exceptional interpersonal skills

  • Ability to work in teams and dynamic environment

  • Leadership and facilitation experience

  • Have an undergraduate degree or be a current college student with relevant work experience

  • Available to work in the evenings (approximately once a week)

  • Strong organizational skills

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

  • Proficiency in G Suite, Microsoft Office and Social Media platforms

  • Spoken Russian language is a plus


Please send your Cover letter and CV to jewishparentacademy@gmail.com

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