Responsibilities
- Facilitate and attend two weekly programs, holiday programs, and three Shabbatons annually.
- Facilitate and oversee staff at two weekly programs and Sunday programs.
- Handle logistics by purchasing all supplies and dinners.
- Ensure all staff complete onboarding, including first aid and behavioral training.
- Assist with crisis problem-solving.
- Ensure programs and events are properly structured and adequately staffed.
- Maintain member registrations and accounts in Yachad’s database (MARS), including payments and attendance.
- Create monthly newsletters for Yachad families and donors.
- Submit invoices for all expenses to the Director.
- Assist with monthly financial reporting.
- Create special family programs for Jewish holidays in partnership with other organizations and synagogues.
- Assist with recruitment of new participants.
- Serve as the main point of contact for parents and group homes.
- Provide a nurturing work environment where all staff, volunteers, and participants feel valued and appreciated.
Requirements
- Strong commitment to the mission and values of Yachad.
- Reliable, dependable, and well organized.
- Minimum 3 years of full-time work experience in organizational management and staff support.
- Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office and social media.
- Ability to multitask and handle challenging situations with a positive, can-do approach.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Well-versed in Jewish values and beliefs.
Nice to Have
- Previous experience working with people with disabilities is beneficial but not required.
Benefits
- 10 paid vacation days per year.
- Paid Jewish and statutory holidays.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance after the first 3 months.
- RRSP plan with a 5% employer match after 3 years (requires a minimum 2% employee contribution).