Jewish Community Project Downtown - Community Events Manager Position
Jewish Community Project Downtown is Looking For a Community Events Manager!
Position Opening: Community Events Manager
JCP Downtown is currently in search of a creative, flexible, organized and motivated individual to serve as the Community Events Manager. The ideal candidate should have a background in event planning and an interest in working in the Jewish non-profit sector.
The candidate must have outstanding time management, event management, communication and interpersonal skills. The position also requires strong computer skills and integrity with sensitive information.
The Community Events Manager will report to the Executive Director and will work closely with the Rabbi, staff, and lay leadership to implement a vision for Jewish Life at JCP.
The responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Programs and Events:
Work with the Executive Director and professional team to plan and manage Jewish Life Calendar for the year.
Brainstorm, plan, attend and execute events, programs, and content for Shabbat and Jewish holidays, community service opportunities, educational offerings, social gatherings, and other projects. Tasks include but are not limited to:
Procuring venue.
Creating and implementing “run-of-show”.
Overseeing registration in advance and at time of events/programs. Work closely with lay leaders and committee members to plan and execute cultural and social events, as well as other projects.
Serve as point person for event planning and inquiries from lay leader committees (Culture Committee, Social/Events Committee, Community Service Committee, Kindness Committee, and others).
Oversee High Holy Days logistics.
Oversee Shabbat and holiday logistics.
Serve as the main point of contact for event planners and other third-party vendors on event logistics (e.g.: venue, entertainment, sound, lighting, livestream, etc.)
Work with the Director of Operations and Facilities Staff on transporting ritual items to and from holiday/ceremony venues.
Set up and break down physical holiday/ceremony venue.
Other tasks as directed or assigned by the Executive Director.
Community Outreach:
Answer inquiries from the general public about programs and life cycle events, and provide general information about the JCP community.
Meet with prospective JCP members and work with the Outreach Committee to integrate them into the JCP community.
Other tasks as directed or assigned by the Executive Director.
Position Opening: Community Events Manager
JCP Downtown is currently in search of a creative, flexible, organized and motivated individual to serve as the Community Events Manager. The ideal candidate should have a background in event planning and an interest in working in the Jewish non-profit sector.
The candidate must have outstanding time management, event management, communication and interpersonal skills. The position also requires strong computer skills and integrity with sensitive information.
The Community Events Manager will report to the Executive Director and will work closely with the Rabbi, staff, and lay leadership to implement a vision for Jewish Life at JCP.
The responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Programs and Events:
Work with the Executive Director and professional team to plan and manage Jewish Life Calendar for the year.
Brainstorm, plan, attend and execute events, programs, and content for Shabbat and Jewish holidays, community service opportunities, educational offerings, social gatherings, and other projects. Tasks include but are not limited to:
Procuring venue.
Creating and implementing “run-of-show”.
Overseeing registration in advance and at time of events/programs. Work closely with lay leaders and committee members to plan and execute cultural and social events, as well as other projects.
Serve as point person for event planning and inquiries from lay leader committees (Culture Committee, Social/Events Committee, Community Service Committee, Kindness Committee, and others).
Oversee High Holy Days logistics.
Oversee Shabbat and holiday logistics.
Serve as the main point of contact for event planners and other third-party vendors on event logistics (e.g.: venue, entertainment, sound, lighting, livestream, etc.)
Work with the Director of Operations and Facilities Staff on transporting ritual items to and from holiday/ceremony venues.
Set up and break down physical holiday/ceremony venue.
Other tasks as directed or assigned by the Executive Director.
Community Outreach:
Answer inquiries from the general public about programs and life cycle events, and provide general information about the JCP community.
Meet with prospective JCP members and work with the Outreach Committee to integrate them into the JCP community.
Other tasks as directed or assigned by the Executive Director.
B’nai Mitzvah:
Serve as the main point of contact for scheduling ceremony dates and informing families of steps within the b’nai mitzvah process.
Communicate and coordinate with b’nai mitzvah families regarding b’nai mitzvah preparation and logistics.
Create and print written materials for b’nai mitzvah and other life cycle events, including pamphlets and sheets with Torah readings and family letters.
Serve as the main point of contact for party planners/venues.
Work with the Director of Operations and Facilities Staff to ensure all required setup and ritual objects are in place for ceremony.
Other tasks as directed or assigned by the Executive Director.
Position Opening: Community Events Manager
JCP Downtown is currently in search of a creative, flexible, organized and motivated individual to serve as the Community Events Manager. The ideal candidate should have a background in event planning and an interest in working in the Jewish non-profit sector.
The candidate must have outstanding time management, event management, communication and interpersonal skills. The position also requires strong computer skills and integrity with sensitive information.
The Community Events Manager will report to the Executive Director and will work closely with the Rabbi, staff, and lay leadership to implement a vision for Jewish Life at JCP.
The responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Programs and Events:
Work with the Executive Director and professional team to plan and manage Jewish Life Calendar for the year.
Brainstorm, plan, attend and execute events, programs, and content for Shabbat and Jewish holidays, community service opportunities, educational offerings, social gatherings, and other projects. Tasks include but are not limited to:
Procuring venue.
Creating and implementing “run-of-show”.
Overseeing registration in advance and at time of events/programs. Work closely with lay leaders and committee members to plan and execute cultural and social events, as well as other projects.
Serve as point person for event planning and inquiries from lay leader committees (Culture Committee, Social/Events Committee, Community Service Committee, Kindness Committee, and others).
Oversee High Holy Days logistics.
Oversee Shabbat and holiday logistics.
Serve as the main point of contact for event planners and other third-party vendors on event logistics (e.g.: venue, entertainment, sound, lighting, livestream, etc.)
Work with the Director of Operations and Facilities Staff on transporting ritual items to and from holiday/ceremony venues.
Set up and break down physical holiday/ceremony venue.
Other tasks as directed or assigned by the Executive Director.
Community Outreach:
Answer inquiries from the general public about programs and life cycle events, and provide general information about the JCP community.
Meet with prospective JCP members and work with the Outreach Committee to integrate them into the JCP community.
Other tasks as directed or assigned by the Executive Director.
B’nai Mitzvah:
Serve as the main point of contact for scheduling ceremony dates and informing families of steps within the b’nai mitzvah process.
Communicate and coordinate with b’nai mitzvah families regarding b’nai mitzvah preparation and logistics.
Create and print written materials for b’nai mitzvah and other life cycle events, including pamphlets and sheets with Torah readings and family letters.
Serve as the main point of contact for party planners/venues.
Work with the Director of Operations and Facilities Staff to ensure all required setup and ritual objects are in place for ceremony.
Other tasks as directed or assigned by the Executive Director.
Requirements and Information:
Candidates will have a strong background in event planning.
Schedule: This position requires the individual to attend Jewish Life and community events, including on weekends, evenings, and all Jewish holidays, which take place primarily throughout the school year (approximately September-early June). The remaining work schedule varies and will be discussed further.
This position is exempt, and not eligible for overtime.
Knowledge of Jewish rituals and culture, and/or openness to learning.
Computer proficiency (Microsoft, Google Suite, Excel, background in Blackbaud is a plus).
Salary Range: $60,000-$65,000 depending on experience, plus benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, FSA, pre-tax transit benefit, short term and long term disability insurance, and tuition discount.
Interested candidates should send resume and cover letter to peopleops@jcpdowntown.org.
The Jewish Community Project (JCP) of Lower Manhattan was founded in 2002 as a grassroots effort to grow Jewish life in downtown NYC. Based in Tribeca, JCP is an open and organic Jewish community that enables individuals and families to become a creative force in the life of the organization through educational, cultural, social, and spiritual experiences. The organization now serves approximately 300 downtown families and individuals, and also operates a prominent Early Childhood Center (ECC) and Hebrew School Project (HSP).
For more information about JCP, visit our website, www.jcpdowntown.org.