Part-time • 8 Hours Per Week • Flexible & Remote • 3 Openings

A “J on the Go” Parent Connector stimulates and supports the growth of parent-inspired, neighborhood-based programming by sparking connections with families in their area, listening to the needs of families and creating low-barrier Jewish experiences that align with the JCC mission and PJ Library engagement framework and principles to for families raising young Jewish children.

This part-time position is flexible. Ideal candidates have a mix of availability during the week, evenings and weekends. Current open locations: Mahwah/Ramsey/Upper Saddle River vicinity, Glen Rock/Ridgewood vicinity, Oradell/River Edge vicinity and other possible neighborhoods.

“J on the Go” Parent Connector will be mentored and supported by “J on the Go” staff and receive training and onboarding from PJ Library staff and have opportunities to connect and learn from other Parent Connectors around the country.

Hours: 8 hours per week; Job type: Hourly, exempt; Reports to: J on the Go Program & Outreach Manager; Budget for materials and program supplies: $800/year

Goals: 

• Design engaging, accessible gatherings for local families (play dates, coffee dates, parent-only evenings)
• Identify and approach potential new PJ Library families 
• Build meaningful relationships with and among families 
• Connect families to resources and opportunities in the larger Jewish community 

Ideal candidate qualifications:

• Excited to meet, welcome, and get to know other parents raising Jewish children
• An excellent communicator and listener, and excels at relationship building
• Passionate about Jewish life, and excited to infuse Jewish themes into programs
• Interested in facilitating and participating in new opportunities for peers to meet each other 
• Self-motivated, curious and open to new ideas 
• Familiar with online communication outlets for parents in their community (Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp)
• Ability to plan ahead and also infuse flexibility
• Able to work independently, as well as part of a team
• Attention to detail related to administrative tracking and tasks
• Understanding and respectful of the range of Jewish connection and diversity of families raising Jewish children.

Position requirements:

• Available to work flexible schedule including Sundays at least once per month 
• Able to represent JCC of Northern NJ in a professional manner at all times
• Must be able to provide own transportation to events

To apply:  

Email info@jccnnj.org with cover letter and resume. 

Be sure to include:

• How does this Parent Connector role speak to you, your interests and background?  
• How do you envision bringing families together in your neighborhood?