Jewish Family and Children’s Services is looking for a vibrant and creative program coordinator to work in YouthFirst, our teen department, in our San Mateo office. We would love to harness your innovation, energy and commitment to cultivating Jewish leaders. YouthFirst helps teens develop the necessary life skills to move into young adulthood smoothly, successfully and responsibly through a Jewish values-based lens. Our innovative programs include Jewish service learning, leadership skills development and internship opportunities coupled with career exploration.

Our Program Coordinator must have a high level of energy and demonstrated success running Jewish teen programming. Our ideal candidate will have experience in service learning and career exploration.

Required background:

Minimum 2 years working with teens in a Jewish formal or informal educational or volunteer setting.
Knowledge of positive youth development programming and principles.
Excellent networking and outreach skills, including ability to clearly present program goals and work collaboratively with diverse staff.
Experience facilitating large groups.
Knowledge of Jewish traditions, holidays, and customs; knowledge of Jewish organizations in the area.
Possesses technical and computer skills including Word and Excel and the ability to effectively use the Internet as required.
View the full job description on our website: https://www.jfcs.org/about/careers/. To apply, please submit cover letter and resume by email to Linda Karlin at LindaK@jfcs.org. Please use “YF Coordinator-San Mateo” as your email subject line. This is a full-time benefited salaried position.

To be considered for this position, you must meet the requirements and competencies listed above. Application materials will be reviewed as they are received and well-qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, including minorities, women, veterans, and disabled individuals. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status. JFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees so classified.