Social Innovation Fellowship Program Assistant

Founded in 1854, the Baltimore Jewish Community Center (JCC) has evolved into an organization of vitality and diversity. In keeping with its Jewish values, the JCC is committed to enhancing the general welfare of the total community.  If you are looking for a job where the work environment is both stimulating and supportive and the mission is focused on promoting and strengthening Jewish life and values, then the JCC could be the place for you.

Want to make a difference in the lives of Jewish teens in Baltimore? How about working with an innovative, fun, and mission-driven team?  4Front is a great place to work! 4Front is the Baltimore Jewish community’s comprehensive teen initiative. Based on four pillars, advocate, innovate, educate, and collaborate, 4Front serves as a gathering place and open channel for Baltimore’s Jewish teens and the adults who care about them. Here, teens are encouraged to explore their Judaism in ways that are meaningful to them. Our organizational culture values innovation, creativity, and risk taking. We're looking for someone who can think outside of the box with us.

SUMMARY: 

4Front is seeking a motivated and organized Part-Time Program Assistant to support our full-time Program Coordinator in running our Jewish teen entrepreneurship program, the Social Innovation Fellowship. The Program Assistant will attend all program meetings and experiences to serve as supportive second staff, as well as assist with administrative tasks, program planning, participant engagement, and other duties to ensure the program's success. This role is ideal for someone with a passion for entrepreneurship and an interest in helping Jewish high-schoolers learn and grow.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administrative Support: Assist the program coordinator with administrative tasks, including managing schedules, communication with teens, and mentors. 
• Event Support: Assist with the planning and attend all program events and workshops, including set up and clean up, and an NYC overnight trip.
  • Program dates are as follows:
    • Orientation - Oct 9, 5pm-7pm
    • Program Kickoff - Nov 10, 2:30pm-5:30pm
    • Innovation Boot Camp:  Nov 24, 9am-5pm
    • Workshops - Dec 8, Jan 5, Feb 2, Feb 23, Mar 9, approximate time is 2:30pm-6:30pm
    • NYC Overnight:  January 19-20
    • Demo Day Pitch Event - April 6, 3-6pm
  • Program meetings take place around the Greater Baltimore region, most often in Owings Mills, MD
• Participant Engagement: Communicate with program participants, providing them with information, updates, and support during and between workshops. 
• Marketing and Outreach: Assist in creating and distributing promotional materials. 
• Data Entry: Assist with data entry and maintaining participant records.
• Creative Input: Provide creative ideas and input for program development and improvement. 
• Other Duties as Assigned: Take on additional tasks and responsibilities to support the program coordinator and ensure the program's success.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Background or Passion for Entrepreneurship: Demonstrated experience or learning in entrepreneurship, business, or startups. 
• Respect of Jewish Values: Willing to understand Jewish culture, traditions, and values. 
• Organizational Skills: Strong organizational and time management skills. 
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Tech-Savvy: Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and social media platforms. 
• Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. 
• Problem-Solving Skills: Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. 
• Flexibility: Willingness to work flexible hours, mainly evenings and weekends as needed. 
• Position will require successfully passing a fingerprint and background check prior to working with minors 

Time Commitment and Compensation:

This position will work approximately 20 hours/month, including at least one 4-hour workshop or event per month. This is a mostly in-person position with potential for remote hours and includes Sunday and evening programs.

• Program meetings typically take place on Sundays once-a-month from October-April in the Greater Baltimore area.  
• In-person attendance at all program events is required.
• Potential for remote hours in-between sessions coordinated in collaboration with the program coordinator.

This position will receive an hourly rate of $20/hr  

PHYSICAL SKILLS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to spend time sitting and using a computer, laptop or phone.   The employee may also be required to frequently be on their feet for periods of time.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

The work environment may be fast paced and requires high energy and interaction with others.  The workspace may be noisy, at times.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and incumbent will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by supervisor or other management as required. 

The Jewish Community Center of Greater Baltimore is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  In keeping with our Jewish values, we celebrate the diversity of our staff and community and are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment. 

The Jewish Community Center of Greater Baltimore is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, citizenship, veteran's status, physical or mental disability that does not prohibit the performance of essential job functions (with or without reasonable accommodation) or any other basis protected by federal, or applicable, state or local law

The Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore and its Agencies are equal opportunity employers, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, citizenship, veteran's status, physical or mental disability that does not prohibit the performance of essential job functions (with or without reasonable accommodation) or any other basis protected by federal, or applicable, state or local law.