Reporting to the Program Manager, the Welcome Baby (WB) Family Connector is a professional position in the Family Engagement & Jewish Life Department. The WB Family Connector’s goal is to identify parents with children ages 0-2 who are looking for a connection to the Jewish community and to other new parents.  This person will listen and learn about their needs, connect them with each other, provide relevant resources, and provide ongoing opportunities to build 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’s core values - Belonging, Joyfulness, Collaboration, and Transformation - which resonate with many who do not identify as Jewish.

Primary responsibilities include, and are not limited to:

1. Family Outreach & Relationship Building
Identify and connect with new parents (children ages 0-2) seeking community connection, and build ongoing relationships with them.

• Conduct outreach and relationship-building with parents through one-on-one conversations and friendship facilitation.
• Conduct Welcome Baby visits; document visits in a timely and effective manner.
• Maintain confidentiality where needed and aligned with JCC standards.
• Discuss any concerns or issues with supervisor.

2. Program Facilitation & Community Building
Create and sustain regular touchpoints where families can connect with each other and with Jewish community life.

• Facilitate a weekly playgroup at Temple Israel in Sharon, including set-up and break-down of space, furniture, and materials.
• Plan and prepare for monthly follow-up activities, including sourcing food and supplies as needed.
• Build and maintain a networking contact list to support program growth.
• Promote programs through social media, moms groups, community events, local businesses, and other relevant channels.

3. Program Administration & Operations
Maintain accurate program records, work within established business processes, and stay engaged with organizational supervision.

• Submit expenses and receipts aligned with JCC standards.
• Maintain accurate records and attendance sheets.
• Meet regularly with supervisor.
• Participate in periodic training opportunities as assigned.
• Accurately record hours worked using the Paylocity system in accordance with the payroll schedule and standard procedures.

Standard Staff Expectations:

·       Actively create an inclusive and welcoming environment where each individual feels valued, and respected.

·       Support JCC Greater Boston’s mission, vision, and values of belonging, joyfulness, collaboration and transformation.

·       Attend meetings and trainings as assigned.

·       Complete other duties, as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

This is a great chance to join JCC Greater Boston's respected and valued, people-orientated workplace of diverse community services providers, which is rapidly growing! 

This is a regular, non-exempt limited part-time position of +/- 10 hours per week. Offering great perks, a supportive, vibrant primarily in-person work environment, (with limited opportunities to work remotely for certain administrative duties) and a competitive starting pay rate of $22.00 per hour.

The pay rate offered will ultimately be determined by relevant qualifications, experience, and JCC's internal equity.

About JCC Greater Boston

Since opening its doors in 1983, JCC Greater Boston has been committed to creating a vibrant, inclusive, diverse community by nurturing meaningful, lasting relationships. Through our network of early learning centers, day camps, regional teen and family programs, health and wellness offerings, and adult arts and ideas classes, JCC Greater Boston provides highly valued connections, learning, and experiences for the Jewish community and friends.

JCC Greater Boston staff enjoy working in an innovative, friendly, and welcoming environment where their talents and contributions are appreciated. In our recent employee survey, staff rated their direct management and organizational alignment experiences close to 90% positive. If you want to upgrade your working experience and have a better work-life balance, we encourage you to explore becoming part of the JCC team!

The JCC 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's core values: Belonging, Joyfulness, Collaboration, and Transformation, which we hope resonate with all.

To learn more about what makes JCC Greater Boston a wonderful place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.bostonjcc.org/careers/

JCC Greater Boston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or disability. In a continuing effort to maintain and enrich a diverse environment, we actively encourage applications from women and members of underrepresented groups.

Requirements

Education and Experience: BA/BS required and 2+ years in related field (family engagement, education, social work).  Must have social media literacy, comfortable with Microsoft Outlook Office products and video conferencing platforms such as Zoom.  Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted at the JCC’s discretion to meet this minimum hiring criteria.

Skills and Abilities:     

·       Superb interpersonal, time management and organizational skills.        

·       Experience working with families with young children and program planning preferred.

·       Fluency with social media and on-line communication outlets.

·       Fluency with Microsoft Word, Excel, email and internet.

·       Strong attention to detail, able to meet deadlines and follow up in a timely fashion.

·       Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as be part of a team.

·       Able to represent the JCC in a professional manner at all times.

Physical Requirements:  

·       May include weekend and evening programmatic responsibilities.

·       Able to travel to community events and family homes as needed.

·       Able to pick up, lift and carry boxes of supplies of varying weight to and from venues when needed.

ADA Statement: Individuals must possess these criteria for knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation and using some other combination of skills and abilities.

Benefits

In addition to offering rewarding work and great career opportunities within our mission-driven, values-driven, and family-centric environment, JCC Greater Boston proudly offers employees the generous benefits listed below. 
 

JCCGB Perks! Each employee is eligible for a free individual membership to JCC Greater Boston's top class fitness, recreation and wellness facility in Newton – offering virtual and in-person programs including indoor swimming, many fitness classes, and workout facilities, as well as discounts to many JCCGB events, classes, outdoor pool, and more! Complimentary individual membership includes:   

• Use of the Fitness Center at Leventhal-Sidman  

• Access to group fit classes, Arts and Culture adult programming at member rates,  

• Discounts on a variety JCCGB's fitness/wellness programs and services 

• Free wellness events! 

Benefits are subject to review and change by the Organization, and plan documents are the primary determinant. 

A Great Place to Work! JCC Greater Boston is consciously evolving as a great place to work! In our recent 2023 employee engagement survey, at least 88% of our staff gave us top ratings on: 

• Supportive colleagues 

• Team camaraderie 

• How their managers treat them 

• Individual autonomy 

• Knowing what their work contributes to and how it impacts others 

• Pride in working for the JCC 

• Program and service quality 

• Holding ourselves accountable      

Our staff and leadership bring experience, excellence, and commitment to everything we offer and we are dedicated to a culture where all our employees may thrive. Our culture is built on our values, driven by our mission, and nurtured through the expert contributions of our professionals.