Overview
About DOROT
DOROT, was founded in 1976 by Columbia University students seeking to make a difference for older adults in their community. We provide a dynamic partnership of seniors, volunteers and professionals dedicated to enhancing the lives of older adults to help them live independently as valued members of the community. Our wide array of programs – conducted onsite, in the home and in the community – are designed to combat loneliness and social isolation. During the pandemic, DOROT’s programs have pivoted to offering services virtually, via Zoom and over the phone. Compassionate care and a commitment to excellence are hallmarks of our programs and staff.
DOROT’s client’s range in age from 60 to over 100, vary in physical mobility and economic status, and come from diverse backgrounds. DOROT serves the Jewish and wider community and offers a lifeline of support to older adults in Manhattan and Westchester and beyond.
DOROT is an innovative leader in mobilizing volunteers of all ages to improve the lives and health of the elderly and address the challenges of an aging society. We bring the generations together in mutually beneficial partnership, engaging over 6,000 volunteers a year in meaningful and impactful programming.
About the Intergenerational Program Engagement Department (IPE)
DOROT’s Intergenerational Program Engagement Department oversees the agency’s multi-faceted intergenerational program model for families and youth in grades K-12, engaging over 2,500 youth volunteers each year in meaningful connections with older adults. Each of our programs reflects DOROT’s commitment to bringing the generations together to share stories, bridge the generational divide and promote greater understanding and respect between generations.
Position Summary
DOROT seeks an enthusiastic, hard-working individual to assist with a variety of high-quality intergenerational programs. The ideal candidate has a positive “can-do” attitude and is passionate about experiential youth education, communal responsibility and the benefits of intergenerational programming. This position supports the planning, administrative and facilitation needs of DOROT’s signature Teen Internship Programs, intergenerational programming for schools and youth organizations, b’nai mitzvah engagement and family volunteering. Programs are run onsite at DOROT, in schools, via Zoom and include visiting older adults in their homes.
Responsibilities
- Be a thoughtful contributor to the IPE team, helping to meet department goals and to ensure excellence in operations and program delivery.
- Collaborate with department colleagues on program planning and facilitation.
- For the Teen Internship programs, administer the application and registration process, and also co-facilitate group interviews.
- Conduct selected orientations and training sessions for families, youth and older adults.
- Serve as the older adult liaison: conduct outreach calls for program participation and respond to questions, challenges and concerns that arise, consulting with colleagues as needed.
- Provide programmatic support to DOROT’s b’nai mitzvah engagement in Manhattan. This includes Bar/Bat Mitzvah projects, a monthly Sunday program in collaboration with a teaching artist, Jewish service-learning partnerships, intergenerational programs and family volunteering.
- Support the department’s overall administrative needs including, but not limited to:
- Coordinating mailings, ordering supplies and helping with program logistics.
- Maintaining the department’s activity calendar.
- Assisting with marketing and outreach needs.
- Execute internal processes that ensure the timely and targeted collection of metrics and narratives aligned with program goals and grant deliverables.
- Collect and track constituent information and program participation, import relevant information into DOROT’s database (Salesforce platform) and maintain accurate and thorough records, spreadsheets and program files.
Attributes & Desired Experience
- Experience in volunteer coordination
- Passion, warmth and sensitivity for DOROT’s mission
- Demonstrated ability to engage in creative problem solving, learn and utilize new skills and work well both independently and as a member of a team
- Adaptable and flexible demeanor and strong interpersonal competencies
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational and administrative skills and strong attention to detail
- Ability to juggle multiple tasks or projects at once
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred; commensurate experience considered
- 1-2 years of experience in Jewish informal educational or Jewish camp programs for teens
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite; experience with Salesforce or another database, Canva and/or MailChimp a plus
- Availability to work 6-10 Sunday and/or evening events per year
It is the policy of DOROT, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals for employment or advancement without discrimination because of race, color, religion creed, political association, ancestry, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, domestic violence or stalking victim status, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, pregnancy, handicap disability, genetic, genetic characteristics, or other protected status.