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Director of Inclusion and Disability Programming

The Edlavitch DCJCC, located in the Dupont Circle area of Downtown D.C., is seeking a 30-hour per-week Director of Inclusion and Disability Programming.

This person works closely with the Chief Operating Officer to oversee the Inclusion and Disability Program at the EDCJCC.  This essential program serves young adults, ages 16-30, includes Vocational Volunteering, Educational Workshops, Social, and Fitness components.

Specific responsibilities include the following:

Inclusion Programs: Vocational Volunteering, Educational Workshops
• Oversee vocational volunteers, including scheduling their participation
• Communicate weekly with school partners, vocational volunteers, etc.
• Coordinate and communicate with all departments for Vocational Training jobs, e.g., Theater, Film, Membership, Social Responsibility, etc.
• Recruit, oversee, coordinate and communicate with all internship sites, including pre-site visits
• Implement, modify, and develop the vocational volunteer curriculum and develop new curriculum
• Provide educational workshops and other vocational programming

Inclusion Programs: Social and Fitness
• Oversee and implement social and fitness programming
• Maintain positive relationships with school partners, vendors, contractors, families, and young adults
• Outreach to new families, vendors, and school partners

Administrative Duties
• Set-up and monitor event pages for registration
• Responsible for updating the Inclusion Website, and Bi-Weekly Newsletters
• Prepare materials for marketing sets
• Order supplies, create POs, and other administrative tasks
• Create and oversee the Inclusion Annual Budget, in collaboration with the Chief Operating Officer

Other Responsibilities
• Oversee the Summer of Service Inclusion Camp
• Oversee and manage any student interns
• Oversee and staff the Inclusion Committee
• Staff the Parent Community Connection Group
• Attend staff inclusion programs

Edlavitch DCJCC Inclusion Mission
The EDCJCC is committed to providing young adults of all abilities opportunities to create meaningful and well-rounded lives through social engagement, vocational opportunities, fitness, social responsibility, and educational workshops. We empower young adults, develop leaders, and support independence. We strive for inclusivity in all our programs. In addition, the EDCJCC provides a more inclusive environment for our existing programs.

Qualifications:
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree, although a Master’s Degree is preferred, in a related field such as Special Education, Transition Services, and/or Secondary Education.
• At least 3 years’ experience working in an organization or company in a role working with people with disabilities/inclusion services
• Strong programming experience
• Skills and experience working with diverse groups of people
• Experience with scheduling and finances important
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skill
• Knowledge of MS Office Suite

Salary and Benefits:
• The starting salary is $43,000 – $47,000 for this 30-hour-per-week position, commensurate with experience and expertise. We offer a generous benefits and vacation package that includes:
• Paid sick and vacation leave
• Paid time off for most federal and major Jewish holidays
• 401k plan with employer contribution
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Plans (Commuter, Health, Dependent Care)
• Family membership at the EDCJCC, which includes the Fitness Center, Pool and free/discounted tickets to programs and classes

Please send resume and cover letter outlining your qualifications for and interest in this position to:  Mr. Bini Silver at bsilver@edcjcc.org

Position Profile
Theater J, the nation’s largest and most prominent professional Jewish theater company, part of the Edlavitch DC Jewish Community Center, seeks a Development Coordinator to be part of Theater J’s dynamic team of ten full-time staff. The Development Coordinator is responsible for supporting all fundraising efforts for individual donors, planning and executing events, and writing and managing grants.

The Development Coordinator will report to Theater J’s Managing Director and will work closely with Theater J’s Artistic Director and the Development Office of the Edlavitch DCJCC.

Specific tasks include, but are not limited to:
• Fostering relationships with individual donors through managing donor benefits, crafting informal acknowledgments, researching prospects, and executing donor outreach strategies.
• Coordinating special events.
• Tracking and reporting on Theater J’s fundraising numbers, tracking pledges and gifts made to Theater J as well as updating projections.
• Planning and executing annual fundraising campaigns.
• Providing administrative and on-site support for the Theater J Council.

Qualifications, Skills, and Values
• Fundraising / Data Systems experience, preferably in a non-profit and/or cultural institution.
• Excellent writing skills with first-hand experience with developing donor correspondence and grants.
• PC literacy with strong competency in all Microsoft Office Suite programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Demonstrated ability to work with and maintain confidential information
• Excellent follow-through and attention to detail, with the ability to prioritize and handle simultaneous assignments while adapting to changing deadlines, priorities and workflow with success and accuracy.
• Self-motivated; takes initiative to begin and complete projects but appreciates a highly collaborative work style.
• Friendly and flexible team player attitude with a willingness to pitch in on projects and tasks.

To Apply
Please send letter of interest and resume to Theater J’s Artistic Director Adam Immerwahr and Managing Director David Lloyd Olson, at adam@theaterj.org. No phone calls.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
Fulltime opportunity. General hours are Monday – Thursday, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Occasional evening/weekend hours required. This position will be primarily in-person, but partial telework remains an option for employees who can perform their duties remotely.

Salary
Salary ranges from $43,000 – $45,000. The EDCJCC offers a generous benefit and vacation package. The EDCJCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply.

About Theater J
Theater J is a nationally renowned, professional theater that celebrates, explores, and struggles with the complexities and nuances of both the Jewish experience and the universal human condition. Our work illuminates and examines ethical questions of our time, inter-cultural experiences that parallel our own, and the changing landscape of Jewish identities. As the nation’s largest and most prominent Jewish theater, we aim to preserve and expand a rich Jewish theatrical tradition and to create community and commonality through theater-going experiences.

Theater J, and their parent organization the Edlavitch DCJCC, embraces inclusion in all its programs and activities. We welcome and encourage the participation of all people, regardless of their background, sexual orientation, abilities, or religion, including interfaith couples and families.

Systems Applications Manager
The Edlavitch DC Jewish Community Center (EDCJCC) seeks a Systems Application Manager to join our growing IT team. We are currently in the planning stages of a Salesforce implementation across the entire organization, replacing software that currently supports programs, events, fundraising, communications, and operations. Candidates must have Salesforce experience and be a critical thinker and problem-solver with great attention to detail.

The Systems Application Manager will play a critical role in the implementation, strategy, execution, and management of Salesforce CRM for the EDCJCC, including but not limited to:
• enhancing our existing operations, processes, and data systems;
• increasing the efficiency of our fundraising, marketing, program, and accounting departments;
• managing the EDCJCC’s analytic and reporting needs out of Salesforce; and
• supporting programmatic and marketing needs within CRM.

The Systems Application Manager will report to the Chief Financial Officer and work closely with the Director of Marketing and Development and the Creative Director, along with other key program staff throughout the Center.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Play a critical role in system implementation and ongoing system configuration and management.
• Solve complex problems and develop innovative solutions related to Salesforce and other customer-management platforms utilized by the Center, including reports, dashboards, program and event management, reconciliations, and other business processes.
• Collaborate with EDCJCC staff to manage system integrations between Salesforce and other systems while maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and security of the CRM system.
• Manage setup and framework of programs and events for which online registration takes place in Salesforce.
• Liaise with staff to plan, deploy, and support new Salesforce functions and related tools, working together to enhance technology solutions.
• Support the Center’s reporting needs and develop general analysis.
• Perform analysis, administration, troubleshooting, testing, software and data environment refreshes, and other general systems maintenance on an ongoing basis.
• Oversee relationships with related vendors and hosting providers, enforcing service level agreements and support expectations.
• Provide support to users and assist them in resolving technical Salesforce issues and escalate with appropriate vendor as needed.
• Remain knowledgeable of and provide technical leadership on best practices to use Salesforce systems and functionality most effectively.
• Other duties as needed or required.

Minimum Qualifications:
• 3 to 5 years of experience working with Salesforce and Salesforce Nonprofit Success Pack. Salesforce certification is highly desired.
• Ability to participate in the design and implementation of a Salesforce solution to existing business challenges and opportunities.
• Deep understanding of Salesforce architecture, processes, product, and best practices.
• Thorough knowledge/experience working with custom fields, validation rules, workflow rules, and process flows in Salesforce.
• Excellent communication skills, with proven track record working in a dynamic and collaborative team environment. Must be able to effectively convey complex information to others and take steps to ensure understanding.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Passionate about data analytics, mining, visualization, and trends.
• Two or more years in any JCC, YMCA, or social services nonprofits or equivalent.
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with analyzing and querying data.
• Strong project management skills, experience working closely with project managers and team leads, on large and complex projects.
• Excellent organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to work with and maintain confidential information
• Excellent follow-through and attention to detail, with the ability to prioritize and handle simultaneous assignments while adapting to changing deadlines, priorities, and workflow with success and accuracy.
• Self-motivated; takes initiative to begin and complete projects but appreciates a highly collaborative work style.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
Fulltime opportunity. EDCJCC employees can work up to two days per week (excluding Thursdays) from home. General hours are Monday – Thursday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, 4:00 PM on Friday.

Salary
Salary ranges from $72,500 – $77,500. The EDCJCC offers a generous benefit and vacation package. The EDCJCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply.

To Apply
Please send resume and cover letter to Craig Mintz, CFO, at jobs@edcjcc.org and use subject line “Systems Application Manager Application.” No phone calls please. Principals only.

About the Edlavitch DCJCC
Guided by Jewish values and heritage, the EDCJCC engages individuals and families through its cultural, recreational, educational, and social justice programs by welcoming people of all backgrounds to connect, learn, serve and be entertained together in ways that reflect the unique role of the Center in the nation’s capital. The EDCJCC embraces inclusion in all its programs and activities. We welcome and encourage the participation of all people, regardless of their background, sexual orientation, abilities, or religion, including interfaith couples and families.

Reports to: Director, Morris Cafritz Center for Social Responsibility
Type: Full time
Who we are: The Morris Cafritz Center for Social Responsibility (MCCSR), a department of the Edlavitch DC Jewish Community Center (EDCJCC), offers both hands-on volunteer opportunities as well as learning about systemic inequality in our communities. We draw on Jewish tradition to guide us in working towards a more just and equitable world. Our volunteer opportunities are designed to be family-friendly, flexible, and accessible whether you can commit one hour a month or a few hours a week. We offer our volunteers the opportunity to build lasting relationships with agencies and clients over the span of years, or volunteer once and try a different project the next time.

The opportunity: Behrend Builders is a signature program of the MCCSR that offers the community three types of volunteer opportunities: environmental stewardship (park clean-ups, tree planting, river clean-ups); community beautification projects (painting and light landscaping for schools, community centers, and social service agencies); and minor home repairs for low-income homeowners. The Behrend Builders Coordinator will oversee this portfolio of projects, building relationships with both volunteers as well as partner organizations and individuals who receive our assistance. The Behrend Builders Coordinator will also be key in assisting the department during our four large-scale annual days of service, which are “all hands on deck” events.

Key responsibilities:
Program Coordination:
• Create, plan, and execute monthly Behrend Builders programs for groups (schools, corporations, etc.) and individual volunteers; this involves basic “handyman” knowledge such as how to operate tools, paint, put together picnic benches, and assist with minor home repairs
• Work with groups (schools, corporations, youth groups, etc.) that request volunteer opportunities through Behrend Builders to customize group volunteer experiences that fit their needs
• Support the team during our four annual major days of service

Volunteer Management and Communication
• Develop, deepen, and maintain relationships with both new and repeat volunteers
• Work with marketing team on all marketing and communications for Behrend Builders programming
• Maintain all administrative components of the program including waivers, program registrations, etc.

Who you are:
• You believe deeply in the power of civic engagement as a path to changing individuals and communities for the better.
• You love hands-on work and being outdoors; you prefer to be out and about rather than sitting at your desk for 8 hours a day.
• You understand that volunteer engagement is about customer service, and that providing an excellent participant experience involves paying high attention to detail, so you put the utmost care and thought into all program and event logistics you oversee.
• You are highly professional: you understand and respect boundaries and the sanctity of client and volunteer confidentiality at all times.
• You are a relationship-builder extraordinaire: you love meeting new people, hearing their stories, remembering important details about them, listening deeply, and striving to understand the complexities of their realities from a culturally competent perspective whether they are clients, volunteers, partner agency staff, Board members, or colleagues.

Qualifications:
• Knowledge of basic construction and skills such as painting and landscaping
• Ability to manage, inspire, and successfully engage volunteers
• Valid driver’s license and comfort driving company pick-up truck on a regular basis
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and some holidays (comp time offered)
• Skills and experience in working with diverse groups of people
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Well-organized and detail-oriented
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, be proactive, and work independently
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and Google applications a plus, ability to learn new software

This position requires the ability to lift up to 35 lbs.

Salary and benefits: The starting salary for this position is $45,000, commensurate with experience. The expected start date is October 2021, but we will continue searching until the right candidate is found. This position must work on-site out of our Washington, DC building. We offer a generous benefits and vacation package that includes:
• Paid sick and vacation leave
• Paid time off on all major Jewish and federal holidays
• 401k plan with employer contribution
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Family membership, which includes access to the fitness center, pool, and free/discounted tickets to programs and classes
• Flexibility and weekly remote work available

Join Us! Please send a resume and cover letter outlining your qualifications for and interest in this position along with how you learned about the opening to Sonya Weisburd at sonyaw@edcjcc.org. We’re an equal opportunity employer, and hire without consideration of race, religion, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability. We strongly welcome and encourage diverse candidates to apply.

The Edlavitch DC Jewish Community Center is seeking a Part-Time Receptionist to join the Guest Services team for weekend and weekday evening shifts. The Guest Services Receptionist works closely with the Membership Services Director, Guest Services Manager, and other Guest Services staff to ensure smooth, friendly, and efficient operation of the EDCJCC’s reception desk. This position is primarily for weekend and weeknight availability.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Customer Service
• As the “front face” of the EDCJCC, maintain the highest level of professionalism and customer service with constituents and staff alike.
• Maintain familiarity with various operations, security, and check-in procedures and strive to keep a “seamless” check-in feeling to incoming guests.
• Greet visitors to the facility, inform appropriate staff member of their guest arrival and direct the guest accordingly.
• Operates multi line main console switchboard and directs calls to appropriate party.
• Maintain familiarity with all scheduled programs and activities weekly/daily
• Keep the reception desk clean and organized.

Front Desk Management
• Stay in communication with programmers and make updates to daily schedule as needed and communicate updates to other desk staff and management as appropriate.
• Attend front desk staff meetings.
• Attend all scheduled shifts, find substitutes for needed shift changes, keep the front desk work schedule/calendar and management up to date with shift changes.
• Ensure that the next reception staff has all the tools needed to perform their job efficiently, including physical materials and program knowledge. Arrive five minutes before scheduled shift to review program updates and begin shift prepared.

General Operations
• Facilitate entry into the building/parking lot using buzzer system.
• Sign-in visitors and guests via appropriate method per type of visit.
• Check-in visitors to the fitness center, pool, and group exercise classes.
• Assist security in monitoring front door/parking lot/building inside and outside activity on CCTV system. Report any suspicious conditions to security.
• Work with Membership Services Director on data entry and administrative tasks as needed.
• In the event of a drill or emergency, notify all staff/appropriate staff and follow security procedures for that event. Maintain active understanding of current security plan.
• Sign for deliveries, prompt security to check-in packages, and advise recipients of the delivery. Contact maintenance as needed to delivery large packages in the building and keep reception area clear.
• Assist staff in holding items for guest pick-up, using appropriate information form.
• Communicate with security, and maintenance via walkie-talkie as needed.
• Check Outlook daily for security alerts and staff updates/notices.

Qualifications:
• 2-3 years of customer experience
• Prior experience in a front desk/reception position a plus
• Prior experience with a community center preferred
• Basic computer, POS, and Microsoft Office experience a must
• Ideal candidate would be a fast learner, able to be productive under pressure, capable of handling high volume/multi-program needs, and has excellent time management skills

Benefits:
Sick and vacation leave, individual membership at the EDCJCC (fitness, pool, discount or free tickets to certain classes and events).

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter detailing your experience to Tena Howell, Member Services Director, at tenah@edcjcc.org.

Rentals and Space Coordinator
The Edlavitch DCJCC (EDCJCC), located in the Dupont Circle area of Downtown D.C., is seeking a full-time Rentals and Space Coordinator.

The Rentals and Space Coordinator is responsible for the oversight of the use of rooms and spaces throughout the EDCJCC building by internal programming staff and outside groups interested in renting space at the 65,000 square foot EDCJCC facility.  We are located at the corner of 16th and Q St, NW.  The coordinator reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and works closely with the Director of Building Operations.

Key Responsibilities:
Rentals:
• Proactively solicit new business for rentals at the EDCJCC
• Work with the Marketing Department to create an online presence for rental advertising
• Schedule all facility rentals including generating of contracts, invoices, and oversight of payments for such rentals
• Create annual rentals budget with COO as part of the Facilities and Operations budget, and oversee the budget throughout the year
• Create, manage, and oversee long-term rental agreements (such as with worship groups and others)
• Maintain all communication with rental clients, agencies, and businesses to facilitate a smooth rental experience
• Work closely with food service companies, caterers, and furniture accessory companies to provide services to rental clients on an as-needed basis
• Coordinate with the Director of Building Operations and the Security Director so that all needs are met for the use of spaces by outside rental groups

Space Coordination 
• Work with all EDCJCC programmers to schedule use of rooms and space within the building
• Ensure that event set-up forms are completed in a timely manner for all upcoming events and programs
• Work with programmers to assist with needed logistics for events and programs
• Coordinate and adjust space usage for in-house use of facilities by the EDCJCC Board and EDCJCC Committees for meetings, annual programs, and events
• Oversee the use of EventPro, or other administrative scheduling software programs, for the staff
• Generate daily schedule of events for the front desk, maintenance staff, the general membership, and visitors
• Coordinate with the Director of Building Operations and the Security Director so that all needs are met for the use of spaces and rooms for all programs and events

Other
• Acts as the liaison with the EDCJCC Cafe provider
• Any other additional administrative tasks that might be assigned by the COO in the overall operations of the EDCJCC organization

Qualifications
• Knowledge and experience with sales and customer service work
• Well organized, detail oriented and has demonstrated problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Knowledge of MS Office Suite, scheduling software programs or proven ability to learn new programs
• Skills and experience working with diverse groups of people – staff, visitors, members, vendors
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, be proactive, and work independently

Salary and Benefits
• The starting salary for this position is $45,000-$48,000, commensurate with experience and expertise.  This is an immediate opening.

We offer a generous benefits and vacation package that includes:
• Paid sick and vacation leave
• Paid time off for most federal and major Jewish holidays
• 401k plan with employer contribution
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Plans (Commuter, Health, Dependent Care)
• Family membership at the EDCJCC, which includes the Fitness Center, Pool and free/discounted tickets to programs and classes

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter outlining your qualifications for and interest in this position to Bini Silver at bsilver@edcjcc.org.

Part-Time Audience Services Associate

Theater J, the nation’s premier Jewish theater company, and JxJ, a new multidisciplinary arts project that encompasses the Washington Jewish Film Festival (WJFF) and the Washington Jewish Music Festival (WJMF), seek a Part-Time Audience Services Associate to support the Edlavitch DCJCC’s centralized ticket office.

The Audience Services Associate provides ticket office and front of house support to ensure the highest level of customer service for our patrons through every stage of their ticket purchase process and visit for performances.

Ticket office shifts include daytime shifts Monday – Friday from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM, alongside 3 hour shifts at performance times (including nights and weekends). The role provides customer service, processing subscriber, passholder, and single ticket sales, and performing other administrative tasks. The Audience Services Associate also participates in Theater J’s annual subscription campaign, JxJ’s annual Festival at venues throughout DC, assists with group reservations, and other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

House management shifts oversee front of house operations. Shifts available based on the performance schedule, which includes nights and weekends. The role provides customer service, supervising volunteer ushers, managing concessions, operating limited technical functions of the year-round cinema space, and aiding audience members to make their visit rewarding.

Qualifications:
• Candidates must have strong computer skills and the ability to learn new software.
• Experience using a customer database, POS, or ticketing system a plus.
• Strong customer service skills in person, in writing, and over the phone.
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor under pressure.
• Direct box office/house management experience preferred but not required.
• Must have a strong background in customer service.

To apply, submit a resume, and short cover letter to Alexis Rodriguez at alexisr@edcjcc.org. No phone calls please.

This is a paid, non-exempt position set at $16/hour.

The Edlavitch DCJCC is an inclusive equal opportunity employer.

Early Childhood Educator
Reports to: Lauren Eskovitz, Preschool Director
Full-Time Position: 40 hours / week

The Edlavitch DCJCC Preschool is seeking full-time early childhood teachers for our year-round program.  The EDCJCC Preschool follows a play-based, constructivist/Reggio Emilia inspired curriculum.  We are a Jewish preschool that celebrates Jewish holidays and emphasizes Jewish values.  We are in the heart of Washington DC and enjoy the benefit of allowing our students to explore the neighborhood.  We are looking for dedicated early childhood educators who are inspired by exploration, investigation, and observation and who are excited to meet children where they are and help them get where they need to go.

Responsibilities and Duties:
1. In conjunction with your co-teachers, follow and develop developmentally appropriate, constructivist curriculum that includes best-practices for early childhood education while interweaving Jewish content. This includes:

• Creating a learning space that promotes curiosity, discovery, independence, self-esteem and creativity.
• Creating and documenting units of study by drawing on children’s natural curiosity and sense of wonder.
• Being present with children, asking questions, listening and honoring their thoughts and ideas.
• Teaching Jewish content to support children’s Jewish learning and identity.

2. Document children’s learning through tools such as portfolios, visuals and written reflections, as well as provide daily communication with parents.
3. Attend, assist, and participate in staff workshops, meetings, trainings and performance reviews.
4. Work in a partnership that includes staff, parents and children.
5. Fulfill all licensing requirements from OSSE and NAEYC.

Qualifications and Skills:
• A college degree (BA/BS or CDA) or higher in early childhood education/child development.
• Classroom experience working with a mixed age group, 2-5 years of age.
• A demonstrated understanding of the different developmental stages of two-, three-, four-, and five-year-olds, and effective ways to support their social and emotional development.
• Experience developing and delivering age-appropriate curriculum and tracking children’s progress.
• Strong group management skills.
• Exceptional classroom and time management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Judaic knowledge or a willingness to learn and implement Judaic culture into the classroom.

Compensation & Benefits
• Compensation is commensurate with experience
• Health/dental/vision/life/insurance, retirement plan, Flexible Spending Accounts including commuter subsidy
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

To apply, please send a cover letter indicating why you think you would be a good fit for this position and a resume to laurene@edcjcc.org

Work at Afterschool!

Our Afterschool program is searching for a few amazing individuals to round out our afterschool staff. If you are energetic and would love to spend the afternoon working with awesome kids (or know someone who is) please reach out to Arielle Bodner at abodner@edcjcc.org.

Afterschool Staff run the EDCJCC’s daily after school program for PreK-5th graders. Responsibilities include creating and running fun, interactive activities for the children; child pickup from nearby elementary school; overseeing snack and homework time; getting children to their assigned electives in a timely manner; and supervising changing for swimming among other duties as assigned. Wage is commensurate with experience.

Requirements:
Must be 18 years of age.
The After School Program is offered Mondays-Fridays from 3:00-6:00 PM. Flexible scheduling available.
Additional hours may be added for child pick-up or no school days on a case-by-case basis.

Application Process: Interested applicants should send a resume to Arielle Bodner, Director of Camp and Afterschool Programming, at abodner@edcjcc.org or call 202-777-3245. Contact with any questions.