About The Company
Marks JCH is a Jewish Community Center (JCC) located in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn. The mission of the Marks JCH of Bensonhurst, known as the JCH, is to be a center for community life in Brooklyn that is rooted in Jewish values and fosters an inclusive environment. We affect residents at every life stage by providing critical services that lift people out of poverty and innovative programs that educate and inspire. We envision a community where people have access to the services they need to live successful and rewarding lives and where Jewish identity is preserved and celebrated.
About The Role
The Teen Coordinator is a full-time leadership role responsible for supporting the development, coordination, and implementation of dynamic teen programming at Marks JCH. This position plays a vital role across multiple teen initiatives, combining direct teen engagement with strong administrative and organizational oversight. The Teen Coordinator serves as the central coordinating staff member for Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters (JBBBS) and acts as the lead staff professional for B’Yachad Overnight Summer Camp. In addition, the role supports ongoing day-to-day programming at the Zehut Teen Center. The ideal candidate is highly organized, relational, and proactive, with the ability to balance hands-on program facilitation with behind-the-scenes logistics, planning, and follow-through. This individual thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about creating meaningful, engaging experiences for teens.
Key Responsibilities
Teen Programming & Engagement (Zehut Teen Center)
Lead the planning, coordination, and implementation of weekly and monthly teen programs, events, and workshops under the supervision of the Teen Services Director
Build consistent, trusting relationships with teens through regular presence and engagement
Assist with Shabbat dinners, holiday programming, social events, and special programs
Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters (JBBBS) – Program Coordination
Serve as a core coordinator for the JBBBS program
Support mentor–mentee matching logistics and ongoing communication
Assist with recruitment, onboarding, and orientation of mentors and families
Track participation, engagement, and program documentation
Support program events, check-ins, and reporting needs
B’Yachad Overnight Summer Camp – Lead Staff Role
Serve in a leadership role for B’Yachad Overnight Summer Camp – a 12-day overnight camp at the end of August
Support pre-camp planning, staff coordination, outreach and logistics
Play an active role during camp in supervision, programming, and camper care
Assist with staff training, schedules, and daily operations during camp
Support post-camp follow-up and evaluation
Administration & Operations
Manage program logistics including supplies, room setup, calendars, and schedules
Maintain accurate rosters, attendance tracking, and documentation
Assist with program budgets, purchasing, reimbursements, and expense tracking
Support data collection for grants, reports, and internal metrics
Ensure waivers, forms, and compliance requirements are completed
Outreach, Communication & Recruitment
Support recruitment and retention of teens across programs
Assist with drafting emails, program communications, and reminders to teens and parents
Coordinate registrations and participant follow-up
Work with the marketing team to support flyers, social media content, and outreach campaigns
Qualifications & Skills
Bachelor’s degree preferred (education, psychology, social work, Jewish studies, or related field a plus)
Experience working with teens in youth development, camp, education, or community settings
Strong organizational, administrative, and time-management skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple programs and priorities simultaneously
Comfortable working evenings, weekends, and summer camp schedules as required
Familiarity with Jewish communal life preferred
Bilingual (English/Russian) a plus