Overview
About the Organization:
UJA-Federation of New York is the largest local philanthropy in the world. For more than 100 years, we’ve brought New Yorkers together to solve some of the most pressing problems facing our community. Thanks to our network of hundreds of non-profits, we can leverage our expertise across any number of areas — including health and human services, arts and culture, and education — to care for Jews everywhere and New Yorkers of all backgrounds, respond to crises close to home and far away, and shape our Jewish future. Our reach extends from New York to Israel to nearly 70 other countries around the world, touching 4.5 million people each year.
Position Summary:
J-Teen Leadership is UJA Federation of NY’s community service, leadership development program for Jewish high school students from all backgrounds and affiliations who want to make a difference in the world today. Through local programs and national and international service projects, JTL provides a platform for teens to develop a collective voice, connect to other teens and become change agents in repairing the world.
The J Teen Leadership Coach works closely with the J Teen Program Executive for the strategic development of programming and engagement of teens and their parents in northern and southern Westchester.
Responsibilities:
· Connecting to the teens on a daily and weekly basis, and engaging them to learn, grow, and take on responsibilities
· Developing and implementing the leadership model for the organization’s teen co-chairs and cabinet members, and coaching the teens in peer leadership and peer engagement
· Planning with teen co-chairs and overseeing two monthly Leadership Circle meetings
· Communicating with the parents about J-Teen Leadership programming and the needs and challenges that teens face
· Believing in the ability of teens, empowering them to be proactive and make a difference in the world today
· Working to identify opportunities to recognize the work of teen leaders, nominations for awards etc.
· Managing online communication with the teens directly and on social media
· Oversee all local projects from scheduling, planning, recruiting teens, following up, and giving feedback
· Coordinate with local sites and partners to continue and deepen the relationship between them and the program
· Manage all aspects of the local programs including communication, promotion, logistics, budgeting and execution
· Work with the director to measure and track impact and involvement, to support recruitment, storytelling and development efforts
Qualifications:
· Significant experience engaging, motivating, empathizing and mentoring teens
· Strong active listening skills, sense of humor, lots of patience, and creativity is a must
· Experience leading teen programs/group work
· Desire and ability to receive feedback and grow with the organization
· Proven ability and past success as a leader
· Efficient, effective and reliable professional
· Knowledgeable about the Jewish tradition, core values, and how to translate them to practical everyday living
· Five-day work week may include evenings and most Sundays
· Bachelor’s degree required