PJ Library Parent Connector

The PJ Library Parent Connector engages with Jewish families and build relationships with families of young children, birth through six years old. The PJ Library Parent Connector forms relationships with families of young children to foster a sense of belonging, build ties, and empower families to own their own Jewish journeys, leading to deeper connections to the Jewish community in the San Francisco area.

The PJ Library Parent Connector is a 10-hour-a-week position with a monthly budget for programming expenses and is expected to be employed for a minimum of one year.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create and maintain meaningful relationships with under-connected Jewish families in the San Francisco area
• Build a network of families who participate in Jewish experiences together, and help each other along in their Jewish journey
• Meet individually with new families for 1:1 meet-ups on a regular basis
• Connect small groups of 2-3 families together monthly
• Host or participate in a gathering for 5 families together on a regular basis, ideally every two months
• Identify and mentor parent leaders for monthly parent-led friendship groups based on affinity/interest within the region
• Participate in onboarding training and check-in calls with supervisor
• Actively enroll new families to PJ Library each month
• Assist in marketing PJ Library and PJ Library Bay Area and community events for families with young families
• Closely track and report on each Jewish family connection made
• Attend specified professional development opportunities offered throughout the year

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Background in family engagement, or education is helpful
• Knowledge and appreciation of diversity within the Jewish community
• An excellent communicator, verbally and in writing
• Strong people skills and is a collaborator
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and disciplines
• Demonstrated ability to establish and meet objectives and performance standards
• Flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances and needs
• Having a growth and learning mindset
• Demonstrates an initiative-taking and consistent approach to performing all job functions
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, social media platforms, including Facebook and Instagram

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position is an in-person field-work based position. The PJ Library Parent Connector is expected to build relationships with young Jewish families through community engagement, informal and formal. This includes seeking out opportunities for relationship building throughout the city of San Francisco. For administrative responsibilities, a hybrid work schedule of up to 50% remote work is available, subject to program requirements and team schedules.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position requires seated work and the ability to move throughout San Francisco while building relationships with young Jewish families.

STATUS

Non-benefited, non-exempt position

HOURS/SCHEDULE

10 hours per week.  Regular schedule, some weekend and evening work required. This is a 10-month position, mid-August to mid-June.