Employment
 
 
The Oshman Family Jewish Community Center (OFJCC) on the Taube Koret Campus for Jewish Life serves the South Peninsula through educational, social, cultural, fitness, sports and other wellness programs.

The OFJCC aspires to be a multi-generational Jewish neighborhood where all are welcome and which fosters new personal and community connections through rich and rewarding experiences.

The OFJCC provides a common ground for Jewish institutions, other local groups, organizations and individuals to work, learn and play together for the betterment of the whole community.

For more information please call (650) 223-8700.
 
We are always looking for dedicated, hardworking individuals to help expand our team. Check back often for new job postings!
 
Controller
Teen-Program Manager
Youth & Camp Program Associate
Afterschool Teacher
Special Events Coordinator
Chief Development Officer
Preschool Teachers
 
Controller
The OFJCC seeks an experienced, multi-tasking and hands-on Controller. This role requires a superior attention to detail, the ability to meet deadlines, great organizational/management skills and the ability to juggle multiple high-priority requests. This senior role works effectively across functional groups and is able to drive continual process improvements both within and outside of their direct span of control. The Controller reports to the Chief Financial Officer and is responsible for recommending and administering all policies and procedures relating to accounting, financial reporting, tax, internal controls and financial systems. He/she insures that strong internal controls and effective transaction processing routines protect the assets of the agency and result in meaningful, timely and accurate financial reporting. The Controller oversees the accounting, accounts payable, billing operations and payroll functions.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Manage financial operations of the JCC including cash flow, banking, bank reconciliations, insurance, accounting, billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, investments and other related systems
• Streamline, simplify and automate systems and processes where and when appropriate
• Effectively delegate work to staff, ensuring assignments reflect the priorities of both the agency and the Finance Department
• Work with Senior Management on budgeting, forecasting and planning and provide analysis of financial results
• Manage the preparation for the annual audit and coordinate with staff and independent auditors
• Maintain an internal control system to ensure that all processes and procedures are documented and consistently followed.
• Be responsible for monthly and year-end closes in accordance with GAAP and for drafting consolidated financial statements
• Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of all general ledger activity
• Assist in the identification and implementation of systems to optimize the efficiency of the accounting and payroll activities
• Work with the Development Department to ensure that all possible grants and donations are applied for and accounted for properly
• Coordinate compliance activities including, but not limited to the IRS, Franchise Tax Board, and insurance companies
• Supervise preparation of quarterly and annual tax filings
• Ensure that all department managers are well trained on JCC’s accounting and reporting procedures
• Work with other departments to ensure proper coordination and overall success of the OFJCC and participate in agency-wide activities and programs
• Other related duties as required or directed
• Create and actively promote a comfortable and welcoming environment where every member/participant is treated with dignity and respect, in a friendly, personalized manner.
Qualifications:
• CPA required; previous experience
• 5-7 years experience with some portion in the non-profit sector preferred; including previous experience as a Controller
• Thorough knowledge of Fund Accounting concepts, techniques and principles
• Working knowledge of MIP by Sage and Spectrum by CSI, Host Analytis (Hyperion) a plus
• Excellent Excel skills
• Experience with project-based accounting and principles a plus
• Outstanding analyst and problem-solving abilities
• Outstanding interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills
• Proven ability to manage people and to work with lay leaders
To apply, please send cover letter and resume to mdeslauriers@paloaltojcc.org.

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Teen-Program Manager
Reports to:  Director of Youth and Teens
General Function:
The Teen Program Manager, under the direction of the Program Director of Youth and Teens will ensure that the Teen Program prevails as a resource of opportunities and experiences. This individual will continually shape the program to meet the emerging needs and interests of local Teens.
Work Schedule:
This is a full time position that will require some evening and weekend work.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Develop and implement a full array of enriching teen programs consistent with the OFJCC’s mission and goals; balancing recreational and educational experiences as determined by participant interest
• Develop Teen Program to act as a leading resource for community service opportunities
• Consistently manage, design and implement outreach efforts such as creating promotional strategies, identifying and cultivating relationships with individuals and organizations to bring teens to our programs
• Facilitate the growth of Teen Advisory Committees, allowing the groups to develop programming and make critical decisions relevant to the activities of the Teen Program
• Attend, oversee logistics for teen events
• Coordinate the participation of teens in center wide festivals, holiday celebrations, and events
• Coordinate the agency’s involvement in community events for teenagers
• Foster collaboration with Jewish Community Federation, Jewish Teen Alliance, Bureau of Jewish Education and other teen serving organizations
• Advocate for the OFJCC’s Teen program within the Jewish community
• Anticipate and be responsive to member/participant needs and requests
• Create and actively promote a comfortable and welcoming environment where every member/participant is treated with dignity and respect, in a friendly, personalized manner.
• Ensure effective administrative systems are in place to support departmental programs, including mechanisms for tracking participation and demographics; providing reports to Program Director as requested
• Work with the Program Director to develop and monitor the department’s budget
• Work with other departments to ensure proper coordination and overall success of the OFJCC and participate in agency-wide activities and programs
• Other related duties as required or directed
Qualifications:
• Previous experience working with Jewish youth, preferably in a JCC setting
• Strong background in Jewish programming or Jewish education
• Previous experience in program development
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Strong leadership and facilitation skills
• Ability to transmit Jewish culture and ideas to youth from diverse Jewish backgrounds
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with a broad spectrum of staff, volunteers, and program participants
• Ability to work with other community teen leaders to collaborate on programs
• Competency with current social networking technologies
• A strong knowledge of what is current and popular in teen culture
• Knowledge of Bay Area Jewish community a plus
• Knowledge of Hebrew a plus
To apply, please send cover letter and resume to youth@paloaltojcc.org.
 

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Youth & Camp Program Associate
Reports to:  Director of Youth and Teens
Position Description: The Youth & Camp Program Associate will provide oversight of and be responsible for the administrative and programmatic delivery of all non-sports related JCC Afternoon Enrichment Classes. This individual will ensure that a diverse range of quality experiences be offered and that the program will be managed and promoted in a manner conducive to maximum enrollment. Additionally, the Youth and Camp Program Associate wills support the Camp Program by running Mini-Camps, assisting with  year-round summer planning and coordinating the implementation of summer programming.
Primary Responsibilities:
JCC Afternoons
  • Coordinate, plan, promote and implement all non-sport afternoon enrichment sessions.
  • Set up, monitor and maintain registrations throughout each session, communicating clearly with each parent about their status
  • Track attendance figures and enforce attendance policies
  • Interview, hire and train vendors in order to ensure the safety of the children and quality of programmatic implementation
  • Submit yearly budget to Program Director and monitor spending accordingly; provide updates as appropriate
  • Write contracts for vendors and submit appropriate forms to accounting to ensure timely payments
  • Book classrooms and ensure proper set up relative to class needs
  • Order supplies in advance and as requested by vendors/teaching staff
  • Track attendance and enforce attendance policies
  • Coordinate and communicate positively with Club J Manager and appropriate Sports and Rec personnel in order to ensure smooth transitions between programs and a user friendly experience for customers
  • Coordinate, plan, promote and implement afternoon enrichment sessions
  • Meet and greet all children and parents daily at drop off/pick up
  • Attend all staff meetings and training events as requested
  • Develop and implement written curriculum and instruction for some enrichment classes
  • Model appropriate and constructive behavior management
Mini Camp and Summer Camp at the J
  • Evaluate, confirm, and submit payments for all Contractor highlight activities
  • Be responsible for running the Mini Camp program for all holidays/in-service days
  • Maintains camper discipline and supervision at all times
  • Monitor counselor interaction with campers and assist with camper behavior management as needed
  • Supervise, support, and evaluate all Camp Counselor Staff in daily operation
  • Be responsible for opening/closing Mini Camp
  • Adhere to weekly J-camp expense limits and be responsible for petty cash
  • Support Camp Director with various summer planning tasks
  • Relate to campers in a positive manner, maintain camper supervision, and discipline
  • Adhere to pre-planned day camp operating calendar and schedules
  • Assist in inventory and maintenance of camp supplies/equipment
  • Maintain good public relations and communication with day camp parents when needed
  • Ensure J-Camp operates in a safe manor at all times by following all OFJCC J-Camp policies
  • Complete required weekly paperwork and reports
  • Enforces camp procedures and policies according to OFJCC policies and procedures.
  • Maintains all camp equipment and supplies.
  • Other related duties as required or directed
Qualifications:
  • Knowledge and support of the Oshman Family JCC Mission and Youth & Camp Department Goals.
  • At least 1 year of experience administering and supervising programs for children
  • At least 3 years of direct experience working with children in an organized program
  • Must have fingerprints and child abuse index check on file within 3 days of employment
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Certified in Pediatric & Adult CPR with AED & Basic First Aid
  • Experience in the following computer programs: Microsoft Word, Excel and Power-Point.
  • Ability to adjust tasks in accordance with changing priorities.
To apply, please send cover letter and resume to youth@paloaltojcc.org.
 

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Afterschool Teacher
Reports to:  Club-J Manager
Position Summary:
  • Supervise school age students within the JCC’s after school Club J program.
  • Participate in planning and implementing the Club J schedule for individuals and groups of students
  • Provide a loving, nurturing and safe environment for all of the children, families and staff involved with the Club J program.
Primary Responsibilities:
  • Create and implement individual and group activities for school-aged children
  • Design interest areas to provide choices, opportunities for safe risks, and challenge children to interact, learn, create and thrive while corresponding with the developmental and individual needs of each child
  • Pick children up in JCC vans from various schools and safely transport them to Club J
  • Act as a role model and provide guidance for children, families and staff
  • Engage with all children in a supportive and positive way
  • Maintain accurate update of records to include, but not limited to: enrollment, attendance, communication logs, curriculum, child observation and parent participation
  • Implement monthly fire drills, earthquake drills and annual disaster drills
  • Learn about, respect and support the individual uniqueness (personality, physical characteristics and traits, culture, language and ethnic characteristics, family structure, developmental needs and behaviors) of each child and meet them at their point of need
  • Engage with children directly to support extension of their play and to provide learning experiences
  • Communicate with fellow staff to establish and maintain systems of shared supervision
  • Assist in ensuring a clean and safe environment
  • Provide consistency, empathy and sensitivity towards all Club J children
  • Support the program in meeting all Licensing, Club J and JCC regulations
  • Build and maintain positive relationships with each child’s parents, family members and caregivers
  • Assist in development, implementation, and evaluation of Club J curriculum.
  • Participate in staff meetings, trainings and special events as required
  • Participate in agency-wide activities and programs
  • Create and actively promote a comfortable and welcoming environment where every member/participant is treated with dignity and respect in a friendly and personal manner
  • Anticipate and be responsive to member/participant needs and requests
  • Perform other related duties as required or directed
Qualifications:
  • Ability to organize and prioritize tasks and projects
  • High School or equivalent plus 12 semester units of Early Childhood Education (ECE), Child Development (CD) units or units recognized by Community Care Licensing as qualifying in an afterschool setting or Associate Teacher Permit or Teacher Permit issued by the California Commission of Teacher Credentialing
  • Minimum of six months experience working in an organized youth program
  • A valid and appropriate California Driver License and a safe driving record which meets the OFJCC insurance requirements
  • Proven ability to juggle multiple priorities and move quickly from one project to another while maintaining overall perspective
  • Knowledge of Jewish history, culture, and practice a plus
  • Pediatric CPR & Basic First Aid certification
  • Proven ability to translate broad goals and strategies into programs and activities
  • Superior interpersonal skills
  • Excellent written and verbal skills
To apply, please send cover letter and resume to youth@paloaltojcc.org.
 

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Special Events Coordinator
Reports to: Special Events Manager
Work schedule: Must be available to work weekend and evening hours as necessary
Primary Responsibilities:
  • Create and actively promote a comfortable and welcoming environment where every member/participant is treated with dignity and respect, in a friendly, personalized manner. 
  • Anticipate and be responsive to member/participant needs and requests
  • Ensure comprehensive execution of private and special events from pre-event consultation, on-site event participation, and post-event guest satisfaction follow up.
  • Ensure accurate and timely billing and invoicing to clients (through accounting)
  • Meet with meeting planners or convention officials during actual event, to ensure requirements are being executed in proper manner.
  • Effectively communicate to identify guest and participant needs and produce a prospectus for each function.
  • Consistently maintain professional rapport and confidentiality in communications with other departments as required by procedure (i.e., Security, Facilities, Accounting, Tech/AV)
  • Maintain strong relationships with outside clients and with the appropriate program staff
  • Responsible for the appropriate and timely set up of all functions and meetings while maintaining meeting specifications and customer service.
  • Assist in select departmental administration duties
  • Work with other departments to ensure proper coordination and overall success of the OFJCC and participate in agency-wide activities and programs
  • Other related duties as required or directed
Qualifications:
  • Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience
  • 2 years comprehensive experience in multi-service event planning for corporate and private clients.
  • Working knowledge of types of room set ups, capacities, relation to type of event, etc.
  • Proven ability to multi-task and handle multiple priorities
  • Experience dealing with high profile clients and high profile events
  • Proficiency in spreadsheet applications
  • Superior verbal and written communication skills.
  • Detail-oriented.
To apply, please send cover letter and resume to mross@paloaltojcc.org.

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Chief Development Officer
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Primary Responsibilities:
  • Lead the evolution and growth of the JCC’s financial development efforts
  • Design and implement a comprehensive strategy and development plan to increase our fundraising sophistication and revenue contribution
  • Ensure that fund development is carried out in keeping with the organization’s values, mission, vision, and strategic plan.
  • Guide, manage and participate in efforts to identify, cultivate, and solicit sources of gifts including private donations, major gifts, foundations, planned giving, corporate partnerships, etc.
  • Develop a close working relationship with the board ensuring they are active contributors and solicitors.
  • Encourage a “culture of philanthropy” throughout the organization
  • In coordination with the CEO and CFO create an annual budget that, in addition to expenses, outlines revenue/donations from various sources and specific fundraising goals for all members of the Development Department
  • Evaluate current processes and systems that support fundraising initiatives, donor recognition, and campaign management
  • Work closely with the Marketing Department to write and produce the annual report and other stewardship and solicitation collateral material
  • Retain, recruit, and manage a team of development professionals and provide professional development and training required to cultivate staff skills.
  • Establish clear standards for stewardship and donor recognition
  • Undertake direct individual donor solicitations as appropriate
  • Manage and participate in all of the agency’s special events that are geared toward raising funds.
  • Keep informed of developments in philanthropy and fund development including new technologies
  • As part of the senior management team
    • participate in the process of short and long term strategic planning and the evaluation and implementation of the plans
    • participate in efforts in the areas of membership recruitment and retention, marketing and communications, financial resource development, and special events planning and implementation.
    • participate in Management Team meetings with the goal on ensuring that agency-wide goals are fulfilled
    • support others on that team as they carry out their piece of the mission and strategy
    • make tradeoffs that ultimately serve the entire agency
  • Participate in agency-wide activities and programs
  • Create and actively promote a comfortable and welcoming environment where every member/participant is treated with dignity and respect in a friendly and personal manner
  • Anticipate and be responsive to member/participant needs and requests
  • Perform other related duties as required or directed
Qualifications:
  • Bachelors degree or equivalent plus 7-10 years experience
  • Ability to organize and prioritize tasks and projects
  • Proven ability to translate broad goals and strategies into development programs and activities
  • A record of personal success in raising money
  • Broad-based knowledge of various development campaign activities
  • Experience in non-profit fund development and management, preferably within a Jewish communal organization
  • Managerial experience, including direct leadership of development professionals and administrative support staff
  • Experience working with volunteers and lay committees
  • Proven ability in team building skills with both professional and lay leadership
  • Strong knowledge of Jewish history, culture, and practice
  • Proven ability to juggle multiple priorities and move quickly from one project to another while maintaining overall perspective
  • Demonstrated track record of motivating and energizing others
  • Strong budgeting, strategic planning,  and marketing skills
  • Superior interpersonal skills
  • Excellent written and verbal skills
To apply, please send your cover letter and resume to Monique Schulter at mschulter@paloaltojcc.org.
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Preschool Teachers

Position Description
T'enna Preschool, the award-winning Early Childhood Education Program at the OFJCC, is looking for creative, dedicated preschool teachers to work with children ages 18 months to 5 years. Help provide a loving, nurturing and safe environment for the children and families of all backgrounds in a Jewish environment.
Primary Responsibilities:
  • Plan, supervise, and implement developmentally appropriate experiences for the class according to the principles and philosophy of the school
  • Create a learning environment that provides for emotional, cognitive, social, physical, and spiritual growth in children.
  • Communicate regularly with parents through daily interactions, weekly newsletters, emails and conferences.

Skills and Qualifications:
  • 12 or more ECE units (AA and/or BA degree in ECE or related field & teacher permit preferred)
  • At least 6 months experience working with children in a licensed child care center or comparable group care program.
  • Knowledge of Reggio Emilia Approach to teaching and learning
  • Flexibility and Enthusiasm
  • Friendly, warm and nurturing characteristics
To apply, please send cover letter and resume to
cgans@paloaltojcc.org
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