Newton, MA
JCC Greater Boston is seeking a collaborative, visionary leader, experienced in developing exceptional programs for children, youth and families. The ideal candidate will be a creative self-starter that has capacity in creative program development, community engagement, and utilizing data to guide decision-making. The Director of Family Programming oversees a dynamic and supportive team which produces extensive programming including Discovery Club After School, Magic Ark Performing Arts Series, hundreds of enrichment classes, special events, holiday programs, birthday parties, playgroups and much more. Family Programming works to create and enhance innovative, joyful, inclusive, and engaging programming, which serves and anticipates the needs of JCC members and the broader community.
JCC Greater Boston is deeply committed to valuing and celebrating the uniqueness of each constituent. We welcome staff and participants from diverse backgrounds. While being proudly Jewish, we strive in every way to provide an open and welcoming setting for all, irrespective of personal practices, beliefs or background. We are guided by JCC Greater Boston core values - Belonging, Joyfulness, Collaboration and Transformation - which resonate with many who do not identify as Jewish.
The position requires a self-motivated person who will be responsible for managing both operational and programmatic elements within both Discovery Club After School and the broader Family Engagement & Jewish Life Department. Discovery Club is an active and engaging after-school program for children in grades K-5, located at the Leventhal-Sidman JCC in Newton, filled with enrichment programming, Jewish celebrations and values, learning and fun! Family Programming is a growing and vibrant team and this role offers many opportunities to have a significant impact across the JCC community. This is a full time position and requires a combination of weekday, and occasional evening and weekend work. Starting salary for the position is $73,000 - $82,000. The salary offered will ultimately be determined by the scope of the position, the candidate’s relevant experience, and internal equity. This position qualifies for the JCC Greater Boston benefits package which includes health care, flexible spending accounts, generous time off, JCC Greater Boston membership, an on-site fitness facility, as well as discounts of 20-100% for pre-school, afterschool and camp.
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide leadership, strategic vision and management of children’s and family programming. Collaborate closely with other business units to support and implement identified family programming needs as well as to attract and maintain members. Create and enhance enriching programming and spaces that support family needs.

• Design and implement signature events in support of organizational goals around Jewish holidays and special programs throughout the year to engage families with joyful experiences

• Supervise Discovery Club Program Director and Family Programming Manager, as well as Family Programming Coordinators, as needed. Take a leadership role in designing resources and training to support front line staff on the needs of families.

• Manage budgets for all programming above, determine and measure revenue goals, with quarterly assessments. Manage grant work around Discovery Club including research, reporting, data collection, evaluation, original writing, and content gathering to create funding requests and reports for major funders.

• Manage operations of the Family Wing including scheduling, facilities, maintenance, equipment and continuing to make it a high-quality, state-of-the-art, clean, safe, accessible, engaging space for families.

• Responsibilities are subject to change as the programs and position evolve

QUALIFICATIONS
The Director must be a collaborative, flexible and visionary programmer with exceptional experience developing youth, children’s and family programming. He/she/they must have demonstrated experience in leadership roles and managing dynamic teams. In addition to these qualities, the successful candidate will also meet the following qualifications:

• Familiarity with non-profit programming, culture and mission. Passion for community building through informal and formal programming.

• Exceptionally strong relationship builder capable of developing meaningful connections with families, children, and internal and external program partners and co-workers; exceptional customer service skills.

• Excellent communicator (listening, written and verbal skills). Excellent project management skills. Highly organized and process oriented; both focused and flexible.

• Able to pass CORI/SORI background check (state mandated)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Able to work well in a busy, dynamic and sometimes noisy environment involving multiple tasks, priorities and stakeholders

• Able to lift and carry objects weighing at 30-40 pounds (boxes of supplies, children’s back packs etc.)

• Able to sit and kneel, getting down at eye level with children regularly

COVID SAFETY
JCC Greater Boston takes the welfare and safety of staff, children, and program participants very seriously. On an ongoing basis, we align our operating procedures with guidance from the CDC and the state. In response to current local public health
situations, our practices have previously included, and in the future may include, ensuring proper physical distancing, sanitation, hygiene, vaccination requirements and use of face coverings to promote the health of our staff and program participants.
AGENCY INFORMATION
JCC Greater Boston values include: Belonging, Joyfulness, Collaboration and Transformation. The agency provides a variety of programs and services to children and adults in the Greater Boston Jewish community including: Early Learning Centers, summer camps, health and wellness programs, family engagement programs and cultural activities. The JCC is deeply committed to valuing and celebrating the uniqueness of each constituent. While being proudly Jewish, we strive in every way to provide an open and welcoming setting for all, irrespective of personal practices, beliefs or background.
Our vision is to create a vibrant and evolving Jewish community where everyone belongs. Our mission is to be at the heart of that community by:

• creating a thriving community that nurtures meaningful and lasting relationships,

• welcoming a growing and increasingly diverse set of individuals and families from all over Greater Boston,

• supporting the building of unique identities rooted in Jewish values and deeper connections to Jewish life,

• nourishing minds, bodies, and spirits through dynamic, innovative, and accessible experiences, and

• expanding engagement by partnering closely with other organizations to ensure the continuing vitality of our community as whole.

TO APPLY
JCC Greater Boston welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds who meet the requirements specified above. If you want to share your talents with wonderful families and a great team, co-creating a thriving, creative program, please send a cover letter and your resume to familyoutreachjobs@jccgb.org.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $73,000.00 - $82,000.00 per year

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