Summary

The Regional Manager is someone that grows the Club Z community as they work with teens, parents, volunteers, and community members, creating impactful and dynamic programs reflecting a commitment to Zionism and advocacy for Israel and the Jewish people.

We are looking for an extremely positive candidate who will complement our fast-paced startup culture, that brings innovation and creativity to the role, someone who is ready to be challenged and excited about creating a community in a grassroots fashion. The Regional Manager is expected to be highly collaborative to meet the Club Z work culture. They should be a creative, analytical, and extremely detail-oriented go-getter who combines their passion for Israel with organizational and professional acumen alongside the mission of Club Z.

This is an in-person role requiring regular travel locally, regionally, and nationally.

Essential Functions

  • Serve as the regional point of contact for the Brooklyn community, requiring 2-3 in-person workdays at the Clubhouse in southern Brooklyn.
  • Periodic travel to other New York locations is essential while working closely, and supporting the New York team (locations may include: Manhattan, Westchester, Long Island, and other tri-state areas, etc.)
  • Establish, build, and maintain strong relationships within the teens and the local community while overseeing partnerships, networks, and further opportunities to build a strong Club Z presence.
  • Working closely with the NY team, coordinate, assist, and facilitate community events, social activities, and parlor meetings focused on instilling a commitment to Zionism and a focus on community building. Logistics responsibilities will include ordering event items, food, and event set-up/clean-up as part of the team.
  • In cooperation with the Educator and the Regional Director, actively facilitate and engage in weekend and/or evening institute (learning) sessions to further build a robust community at your local Club Z chapter.
  • Conduct calls and in-person meetings with parents and teens to further strengthen their relationship with Club Z.
  • Work directly with teen leaders to grow the impact of Club Z  through invitations to come speak at the teens’ synagogue/school/Jewish youth club etc.
  • Recruit new students to participate in Club Z.
  • Create additional meaningful opportunities to engage new families to become involved with Club Z.
  • Proactively utilize social media to engage the Club Z community and expand Club Z’s reach. Assist and distribute communication and marketing for the region.
  • Adhere to the usage of all Club Z systems & tools, maintain all proprietary information following organizational protocols
  • Supervise and mentor junior staff when such responsibilities are assigned.

Experience & Knowledge Requirements

  • The candidate must have a passion and closely align with the mission and principles of Club Z.
  • Experience working with youth, especially ages 13-18 (teens); Background in advocacy is a plus. Experience working with parents and students with the ability to coach and inspire students and parents
  • Previous experience as a camp counselor or experience in informal Jewish Education is a big plus.
  • Strong entrepreneurial spirit, a self-motivated employee who takes the initiative, is a team player in a fast-paced environment and executes projects efficiently and in a timely manner.
  • 3+ years community outreach & organizing experience
  • 1-3+ years in a professional leadership position with a proven track record of accomplishments.
  • Previous experience in managing junior personnel is a plus.
  • Track record of participating in and implementing teen and community programming.
  • Experience with successfully cultivating and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.
  • Possess strong oral and written communication skills; strong presentation and public speaking skills.,
  • Strong ability in multitasking and prioritization
  • Knowledge of social media; ability to create and promote content.
  • Must be able to travel locally, regionally, and nationally as required.

Qualifications

  • Must be willing to work flexible hours, including scheduled evenings and weekends.
  • Computer savvy with great knowledge of digital communication and social media, open to learning new online spaces and tools.
  • Maintain accurate data to maintain constituent and partner information utilizing Club Z tools.
  • Proficiency with PC/Microsoft Office applications, including Mac OS applications.
  • Ability to learn relevant tools, software systems, and databases as needed
  • Bachelor’s Degree is preferred

What you will receive

  • You will get to work in the best Jewish organization!
  • Competitive salary in the nonprofit marketplace. The salary range for this role is $55-$70K   (commensurate with experience)
  • A comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, generous vacation/sick time, and parental leave.
  • Great professional development and skill-building opportunities.

About the Organization

Headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, Club Z connects teens to Israel, Jewish history, and each other. With several national chapters and grounded in dynamic and unique educational curricula, Club Z engages students around their Jewish identity, develops their leadership skills, and creates a powerful network of knowledgeable, articulate, and effective activists.

This is an Exempt, full-time role requiring on-site/in-person presence as well as regular travel locally, regionally, and nationally. Applicants must be authorized to work and be based in the US.

Essential functions: an applicant or employee must be able to perform essential job functions and should have: the ability to lift 25-50 lbs; plan a trip and travel independently, The ability to safely climb ladders while carrying 20 pounds; read and write quickly/parallel activities, counting/grouping.

Club Z provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type.

To learn more about the organization, please visit our website https://clubz.org/

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