Organization Summary:

Since becoming an independent international organization in 2002, BBYO has built a powerful platform of professionals, volunteers and teens that are capable of delivering a wide menu of compelling experiences developed internally and with partners. The number of teen participants has doubled to nearly 30,000, its national staff has grown to over 100 professionals, and its budget has grown to close to $20 million. During the next five years BBYO will fully leverage this platform by offering clearly defined learning objectives, more program experiences, more opportunities to connect and more substantive tools to measure impact, ultimately sending a more passionate generation of young Jews to campus and young adulthood.

BBYO Northern Region East (NRE) has increased in size and scope every year for the past seven years.  NRE serves Jewish teens throughout Maryland, Northern Virginia and Washington DC.  There are currently over 1,600 BBYO members spread throughout our NRE communities.  NRE BBYO has an additional 2,500 teens involved through middle school and other community-wide programming. NRE has close partnerships with several local agencies and camps, and has a successful alumni and adult lay leadership network. There is a great deal of structure and tradition associated with the program, and we are seeking an energetic professional who will help continue to grow and strengthen NRE.

Position Summary:

The Program Associate will:

• Oversee the Howard County BBYO chapters and advisors, ensuring proper chapter event supervision and program quality.
• Work alongside the Jewish Federation of Howard County to develop innovative Howard County-wide programs for Jewish teens.
• Support and inspire teens by creating leadership development opportunities and serving as a Jewish role model/experiential educator.
• Facilitate the planning process with youth leadership and the rest of the NRE staff team for regional programs including overnight conventions.
• Build collaborative partnerships with Jewish and secular community organizations, including synagogues and the Jewish Federation of Howard County.
• Recruit even greater numbers of Howard County teens to participate in regional and international immersive experiences.
• Enhance BBYO’s community visibility and teen involvement through targeted marketing (including online) and stellar programming.
• Recruit and manage Rosh Hodesh program for girls in Howard County
• Coordinate BBYO Connect programming (dances, community service) for middle school teens in Howard County
• Serve as leadership staff/facilitator at a designated BBYO summer program.

This position will be based in Columbia, MD at the Jewish Federation of Howard County and supervised by the NRE Senior Program Director with select project/task supervision from the Executive Director of the Howard County Jewish Federation.

The ideal candidate will take an entrepreneurial approach to creating Jewish activities that resonate with teens today, encouraging them to experience Judaism on their terms, and providing them the tools, resources and guidance to program in a way that adds value, meaning and identity to their lives.  Experience in working with youth is preferred.   

This position is full time with a choice of excellent benefits packages including health, vision and dental plans, paid time off and up to 4% retirement fund contribution. Additional time off is available from Jewish holidays, parental leave, and community service. To apply go to: https://www.hirebridge.com/v3/application/applink.aspx?cid=6504&jid=193501