Program Director Jewish Health and Healing- Part time
Position Summary
We are seeking a high energy candidate with vision and proven experience in start up programs. The ideal candidate will also demonstrate skills in working with groups and building relationships with collaborative agencies. The candidate must have strong knowledge of Judaism as well as with issues associated with the elderly.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Oversee all administrative, programmatic, and marketing operations of Jewish Health and Healing
- Develop engaging Jewish programming for community members living at or attending residential facilities
- Coordinate area clergy to participate in Jewish Holiday programming at senior facilities and Greenwich Hospital
- Monitor and evaluate enrollment, attendance and program indicators, milestones and outcomes
- Recruit, train, and coordinate volunteers for the Issac Tranin Bikur Cholim Program run in partnership with the Greenwich Hospital Spiritual Care Department
- Provide leadership at JHHC advisory meetings with partner clergy
- Facilitate B’nai Mitzvah Resource Center program; matching community service agencies with teen volunteers; maintain consistent contact with all participants in volunteer assignments; liaise with collaborative agencies
- Plan educational community events with collaborative agencies on topics of interest, as warranted
- Work cooperatively with community organizations
Skills and Qualifications
- Jewish Communal or Social Service Professional with at least five years’ experience
- Ability to think independently and solve problems on their feet
- Proven capacity to develop and implement programs; think strategically and build a solid program
- Strong organization, communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of Judaism and Jewish rituals a plus
Email your resume to Kimberly Wolfson-Lisack