Senior Program Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Are you looking for a mission-driven non-profit where your skills can help people in need around the world? At the Jewish United Fund (JUF), we take pride in our mission and in having a work culture that fosters a sense of belonging and feels rewarding, supportive, and inclusive. We have a hybrid schedule and offer generous benefits including a 401(k) match, up to 22 days of paid time off (starting with 15), up to 11 sick days (starting with 7), and up to 21 paid holidays. The salary range for this role is $55,000-$58,000.

What you’ll be responsible for:

The JUF TOV Volunteer Network (TOV) connects members of the Jewish community with rewarding volunteer opportunities that best meet their interests and needs. In this role, you will be responsible for the creation, management, and implementation of a variety of volunteer initiatives in the Chicagoland area.

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead a committee of lay leaders/donors to help plan a bi-annual community-wide collection drive.
• Plan, recruit, and implement multiple one-time volunteer opportunities every month.
• Collaborate with internal JUF departments to create volunteer programming and service-learning experiences for their respective demographics.
• Oversee weekly tutoring program in partnership with an external non-profit partner.
• Coordinate annual MLK Day volunteer program.
• Undertake new projects as needs arise.
• Manage general TOV inquiries and referrals.
• Maintain the newsletter, website, and all social media pages.
• Staff TOV programs and events as needed.
• Represent the JUF TOV Network to other departments, agencies and lay leadership as needed.
• Foster new partnerships and relationships between TOV and Chicagoland organizations, synagogues, and institutions.

What you need to succeed:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution or equivalent relevant experience
• 2-5 years’ experience in an office setting
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with virtual meeting facilitation (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams)
• Ability to become proficient in Salesforce
• Detail oriented with strong organizational, verbal and written communication, time management, and problem-solving skills
• Comfort when working with a wide range of professionals and lay leaders, including overseeing a committee
• Willingness to create and lead service learning conversations
• Ability to meet deadlines, handle multiple projects at one time, and work independently as well as collaboratively
• Valid driver’s license encouraged—owning a car is a plus.

What you’ll love about us:

At JUF, you can be part of one of the largest non-profit social welfare institutions in Illinois. We provide food, refuge, healthcare, education, emergency assistance, and essential services to 500,000 Chicagoans of all faiths and millions of Jews around the world. We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with base contribution and match, additional health and wellness benefits, financial benefits, professional training, tuition reimbursement, paid family leave, and much more.

Our Hybrid Schedule:

We have a hybrid work policy to allow staff the flexibility to work from home / remotely on Mondays and Fridays. Tuesdays-Thursdays, the standard work location is 30 South Wells Street in Chicago, and staff are expected to work in person. We have a 36.5 hour work week, not a 40 hour work week. Our work hours are 8:30am-5pm Monday-Thursday and 8:30am-4pm Friday with a daily 1 hour lunch break.

Job Category: Union Eligible