Community Connector - Part-time

Join us as a Community Connector and play a vital role in strengthening the Jewish community in Palm Beach County. This part-time, flexible position is perfect for individuals looking to engage with other Jewish individuals and build lasting connections within their kehillah (community). 

As a Community Connector, your mission is to help people connect—with each other, with the Jewish community, and with Judaism itself. Through coffee meetups, gatherings, community events, or other accessible experiences, you’ll create spaces where people feel welcome and inspired to explore their Jewish identity. 

By facilitating these connections, you’ll help individuals build bonds that strengthen their ties to Judaism and one another. This role is essential to fulfilling the Jewish value of kehillah, bringing people together to form a supportive and vibrant community. 

This part time position is flexible (based on commitment level) and comes with the guidance and mentorship of the Family Engagement Officer. 

This part time position is flexible (based on commitment level) and comes with the guidance and mentorship of the Family Engagement Officer. This is a stipend-based position. 

People today seek authentic connections with others who share similar backgrounds and values. Through your efforts, they’ll learn about Jewish traditions, local resources, and how to integrate these meaningful experiences into their lives. 

A Community Connector is: 

• A passionate ambassador for the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County, PJ Library®, 
• and all things Jewish life 
• Excited to meet, welcome, and get to know other Jewish individuals 
• An excellent communicator and listener who excels at relational engagement 
• Enthusiastic about Jewish life, and excited to infuse Jewish content into gatherings 
• Interested in facilitating and participating in new opportunities for peers to meet each 
• other 
• Self-motivated, curious, and open to new ideas 
• Able to work independently, as well as part of a team 
• Knowledgeable about the local community’s resources, both within and outside of the 
• Jewish community 
• Able to meet a person where they are and respect- the differing types of Jewish 
• connection and knowledge among peers 
• Comfortable utilizing online platforms or has a willingness to learn new tools (i.e., social 
• media, Canva, email communications, Excel spreadsheets, data tools, etc.) 

Community Connector Responsibilities: 

• Fulfill commitment responsibilities (see commitment options below), including time for 
• professional development, connector cohort meetings, and supervisor calls 
• Plan a yearly calendar with Family Engagement Officer 
• Host a pre-determined amount of: 
•     Meaningful 1:1 interactions (i.e., coffee dates) each month 
•     Gatherings throughout the year 
• Deliver 12 Shabbat Magic gifts throughout the year 
• Facilitate logistics, marketing, and budget with guidance from Family Engagement Officer 
• Track participation using toolkit provided by Family Engagement Officer 
• Participate in the Community Connector mentorship program 
•     Attend the Community Connector Cohort Orientation. This is a five-part series, all of which must be attended. 
•    Be a part of a community of practice among fellow Community Connectors by participating in trainings and experiences with    the Connector cohort. This includes participation in all additional trainings. 
•    Participate in quarterly PJ Library® Networking sessions with other Connectors around the world. 
•    Meet bimonthly with the Family Engagement Officer for support and check-ins (virtually). 

Over the course of the two-year commitment, you’ll gain valuable insights into Jewish life, leadership, and community engagement in the Palm Beaches, empowering you to continue contributing to the community long after the program ends. 

This program is made possible by the generosity of local donors and a PJ Library engagement grant from the Harold Grinspoon Foundation. 

The Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  

The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time at the Federation’s discretion. Employment is at-will, and this job description is not an employment contract, and nothing herein shall be deemed to create in any way whatsoever an employment contract.