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Theater J, the nation’s premier Jewish theater company, and JxJ, a multidisciplinary arts project that encompasses the Washington Jewish Film Festival (WJFF) and the Washington Jewish Music Festival (WJFF), seek several Part-Time Audience Services Associates to support the upcoming JxJ Festival and the ongoing needs of the centralized ticket office.

Audience Service Associates provide ticket office and front of house support to ensure the highest level of customer service to our patrons through every stage of the ticket purchase process and visit for performances.
Ticket office shifts include daytime Monday-Friday from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, as well as 3 hour shifts during performances, including nights and weekends.

Duties include processing subscriber, passholder, and group reservations and single ticket sales, Theater J’s annual subscription campaign, JxJ Festival, and other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

House management shifts are based on the performances schedule, which includes nights and weekends. House managers supervise volunteer ushers, manage concessions, operate limited technical functions of the year-round cinema space and aid audience members to make their visit rewarding.

The JxJ Festival, Thursday, May 12 – Sunday, May 22, 2022, will be held at the EDCJCC as well as at the Landmark Theaters Bethesda Row Cinema and the AFI Silver in downtown Silver Spring. General schedules are from 4:00-10:00 PM, Monday-Thursday, 5:00-10:00 PM on Saturdays, and the option of several shifts between 10:00 AM and 10:00 PM on Sundays. Festival support will require 4-5 Ticket Office or House Management shifts at one of the three festival sites and 3-4 training sessions with Jasmine Jones, Ticket Office Manager.

Ideal candidates will have the following skills and knowledge:
• Strong customer service skills in person, in writing and over the phone
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor under pressure
• Strong computer skills and the ability to learn new software
• Knowledge of customer databases, Point-of-Sales, or ticketing systems a plus
• Direct box office/house management experience preferred

Pay Rate: $16.00 per hour, non-exempt

To apply, submit a cover letter and resume to Jasmine Jones, Ticket Office Manager, at jjones@edcjcc.org. No phone calls please.

The Edlavitch DCJCC seeks part-time Security Guards to work mostly evenings and weekends (Friday PM, Saturday AM or PM, and Sunday AM or PM, less than 30 hours/week).

The scope of the job is to protect staff, members, and visitors in the building and on grounds; open and close the building; and enforce rules and regulations related to safety and security in accordance with the emergency response plan and other relevant policies and procedures. The Security Guard’s primary goal is the identification and prevention of situations that might put staff and visitors at risk.

Responsibilities include, among others:
• Behave in a mature, positive, appropriate, and professional manner
• Maintain a clean and professional appearance
• Build appropriate relationships with staff, members, and visitors
• Control the movement of people, products, and vehicles into, out of, and within the location
• Protect buildings and grounds (including all contents, staff, and visitors)
• Intrusion and access control
• Conduct and review safety inspections of all areas as required
• Alarm and surveillance system monitoring and response
• Fire prevention and control
• Emergency/disaster response as stipulated in the company’s emergency plan
• Prevention of theft
• Accident prevention
• Enforcement of rules, regulations, and policies
• Conduct inspections of packages and vehicles as required
• Will obtain license to serve as Alcohol Manager on site (paid by the EDCJCC).

General requirements:
• Familiarity with basic job requirements and performance related to protective security and physical security of a facility.
• Prior experience as military police, SPO, or law enforcement, or has at least 3 years as a security guard.

Pay Rate: $15.50 per hour

To apply, please send a cover letter detailing your interest in this position and a current resume to Eli Elfassi, Director of Security, at eelfassi@edcjcc.org. Only qualified and experienced candidates may be contacted. No phone calls please.

The Edlavitch DCJCC Preschool is seeking several part-time early childhood substitute teachers for our year-round program. The EDCJCC Preschool follows a play-based, constructivist-inspired curriculum, celebrating Jewish holidays, and emphasizing Jewish values. The focus is on exploration, investigation, and observation, working with children who range in age from 2 to 5 years old. Classrooms range in size up to 17 students per class with three (3) dedicated teachers.

Substitute Teachers support the teachers throughout the day, during lunch and nap times, with transitions to the playground or other activities inside and outside the classroom. Some staff will be scheduled for After Care from 4:00-6:00 PM.

Ideal Qualifications and Skills:
• Classroom experience working with a mixed age group, 2-5 years of age
• Ability to build appropriate relationships with the children, parents, and other staff
• Enthusiasm and interest in working with young children
• Understanding of group management techniques
• Commitment to working scheduled shifts
• Ability to walk, run, bend, sit, kneel and lift up to 30 pounds

Schedule: 5-6 hour shifts, Monday-Friday, less than 30 hours per week (part-time)

Pay Rate: $15.50 hour

To apply, please send a cover letter indicating why you would be a strong addition to the team and a resume to Devon Wetter at dwetter@edcjcc.org.

JxJ, a multidisciplinary arts project that encompasses the Washington Jewish Film Festival (WJFF) and the Washington Jewish Music Festival (WJFF), in partnership with the EDCJCC’s Inclusion and Disability Program, is seeking 5-7 Concession Stand Attendants to support the upcoming JxJ Festival, May 14-22.

Concession Stand Attendants provide support to ensure the highest level of customer service to our patrons through providing food, drinks, and other items sold during the festival.

Duties include preparing the concession stand, managing cash/credit card transactions, interacting with customers, closing the stand, and other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Schedule:
• Saturday, May 14: 5:30-8:30 PM
• Sunday, May 15: 12:00-8:00 PM
• Monday, May 16: 5:30-8:45 PM
• Tuesday, May 17: 5:30-8:45 PM
• Wednesday, May 18: 5:30-8:30 PM
• Thursday, May 19: 5:30-8:45 PM
• Saturday, May 21: 5:45-8:30 PM
• Sunday, May 22: 11:45 AM-6:45 PM

Festival support will require sign-ups for 2–3-hour concession stand shifts at the EDCJCC lobby’s coffee bar area and 1-2 training sessions during the week of May 9-13 with Shanna Sorrells, Director of Inclusion and Disability Programming.

Candidates with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply.

Ideal candidates will have the following skills and knowledge:
• Positive attitude
• Willingness to learn various skills related to customer service
• Ability to attend trainings and various shifts throughout the Festival, and commitment to an assigned schedule
• Excitement to support the film festival and be part of a team!

Pay Rate: $16 per hour, non-exempt

To apply, please submit a brief cover letter and resume by May 2 to Shanna Sorrells, Inclusion and Disability Program Director, at ssorrells@edcjcc.org. No phone calls, please. If you apply, you will be asked to schedule an interview with Shanna the week of May 2-6.

Employment Type: Full Time, Year-Round, Salaried (Exempt)
Special Considerations: Evening and occasional weekend availability is essential. Full availability for annual May Festival is a requirement.
Benefits: Health, vacation, and retirement benefits. Transportation and gym access benefits.
Salary: $45,000/year

About JxJ
Presented by the Edlavitch DCJCC, JxJ is a multidisciplinary arts project that encompasses the Washington Jewish Film and Music Festivals alongside hybrid arts programming. The public programming of JxJ is primarily split between a major annual Festival and a robust set of year-round offerings that take place in the newly constructed Cafritz Hall.

Between the Festival and year-round screenings and concerts, JxJ attracts over 25,000 patrons annually and is in an exciting period of expansion.

About the Role
The Production Coordinator provides logistical and administrative support for the annual JxJ Festival and related year-round programming.

Responsibilities
• Cinema Management: Oversee playlist creation of year-round and Festival shows, as well as server and projector maintenance.

• Box Office and Venue Management:
o Managing hardware inventory to support events and ensuring their delivery.
o During Festival, working closely with ticket office staff to support customer service needs.
o Ensures the creation of production calendars, pack lists, and floor plans for events.

• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of JxJ events in Festival database
• Print Traffic: Managing all incoming and outgoing film shipments, and organizing related tech checks
• Managing, recruiting, and training of volunteers
• Liaising with filmmakers to ensure completion of, and compliance with, screening agreements
• Music production: Assist in ensuring compliance with tech riders, backline requirements, and sound checks in communication with the Festival’s technical contractors and artists
• On-site support for Festival and some year-round programs, including, but not limited to assisting with event production and logistics related to A/V, lighting, promos, and crowd flow for film and music presentations.
• General administrative and logistical support as needed.

Qualifications
• 1-3 years of event productions experience, preferably in the arts
• Passion for film and music programming
• An ability to take on detail-oriented work in an organized manner
• Outstanding collaborator and team player
• Pro-active problem solver
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to multitask and work under tight deadlines
• Ability to participate ‘hands on’ in all aspect of event setup, management, and breakdown
• Sound technician, cinema management, and/or stage management experience is a plus.

To Apply
Please submit a cover letter and resume to alexis@edcjcc.org. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Please use “Production Coordinator” in the email subject line. We thank everyone who applies for their interest, but only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Applications accepted on a rolling basis through April 4.

Employment Type: Full Time, Year-Round, Salaried (Exempt)
Special Considerations: Evening and occasional weekend availability is essential. Full availability for annual May Festival is a requirement.
Benefits: Health, vacation, and retirement benefits. Transportation and gym access benefits.
Salary: $55,000/year

About JxJ
Presented by the Edlavitch DCJCC, JxJ is a multidisciplinary arts project that encompasses the Washington Jewish Film and Music Festivals alongside hybrid arts programming. The public programming of JxJ is primarily split between a major annual Festival and a robust set of year-round offerings that take place in the newly constructed Cafritz Hall.

Between the Festival and year-round screenings and concerts, JxJ attracts over 25,000 patrons annually and is in an exciting period of expansion.

About the Position
The Communications and Outreach Manager provides logistical and administrative support for the annual JxJ Festival and related year-round programming, as well as leading communications efforts.

Responsibilities
• Year-Round and Festival marketing plan implementation including:
o Print material creation, distribution, and delivery
o Email strategy and creation
o Targeted email planning and creation
o Group sales and sales promotions
o Ad delivery and campaign oversight

• Internal and external partnership stewardship and development
• Digital Marketing strategy and implementation
• Social Media management and online content creation
• Year-round collateral creation and management, including flyers, on-screen slides, web materials, and trailers
• JxJ website management and data entry

Qualifications
• 3-5 years of marketing or communications experience, preferably in the arts
• Passion for film and music programming
• Experience with digital marketing strategy (Facebook Advertising, Google Ads, etc.)
• Experience with Adobe CC, including Photoshop and InDesign
• Outstanding collaborator and team player
• Proactive problem solver
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to multitask and work under tight deadlines
• Ability to participate ‘hands on’ in all aspect of event setup, management and breakdown (JxJ consists of a small team and the full team supports these tasks).

To Apply
Please submit a cover letter and resume to alexisr@edcjcc.org. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Please use “Program and Outreach Coordinator” in the email subject line. We thank everyone who applies for their interest, but only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Applications accepted on a rolling basis through April 4.

Position/Title: Jewish Family Engagement Coordinator
FLSA Status: Regular Part-Time B – 25 Hours Per Week
Supervisor: Miriam Szubin, Director of Children and Family Programming
Supervises: Part-time JFamily Ambassadors

Scope: The Jewish Family Engagement Coordinator (JFEC) is responsible for program opportunities for Jewish family engagement both in the Edlavitch DCJCC building and throughout the city. The JFEM’s primary role is to coordinate the JFamily Ambassadors Program, which works to spark neighborhood connections between families raising Jewish children in DC. The JFEM works in conjunction with Children and Family Programming at the EDCJCC as well as with PJ Library and the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington, to plan and implement welcoming, inclusive, and low-barrier programs for families raising Jewish children from newborns to 6 years old. This is a part-time 25 hours per week position that involves some evening and weekend work.

Responsibilities include:
• Serve as point person for J Family Ambassador Program, responsible for all duties as laid out in MOU with Federation.
• Work closely with supervisor to identify, hire, and onboard new JFamily ambassadors
• Support and manage up to 5 part-time ambassadors in fulfilling grant requirements
• Work with supervisor to develop and implement new neighborhood family programs as identified by individual ambassadors
• Plan and implement annual EDCJCC community celebrations: Hanukkah, Purim Carnival, Day of Awesome around the high holidays.
• Plan and implement 2-3 EDCJCC Jewish family Shabbat and/or other holiday programs.
• Work with marketing to secure promotional materials and promote programs throughout the community
• Ensure tracking, budgeting, reporting and evaluation of program effectiveness
• Participate and serve as a resource on steering and planning committees and serve as a resource to members of the community
• Write up and submit reports/evaluations as required
• Build and foster teamwork within the Early Childhood Youth and Family department.
• Attend PJ Library meetings and general meetings as required.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:
• Ability to lift, carry and transport program materials as needed.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to travel to offsite locations and to arrange for own transportation.
• Evening and weekend work required.
• Working from home will be permitted other than when in-person presence is required for programs or meetings. A schedule of required in-person meetings will be agreed on with supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
• Working knowledge of adult demographics and determining interests.
• Knowledge of delivery of services.
• Knowledge of funding sources.
• Passion for the Jewish Community.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite and online media platforms, such as Facebook, Twitter, Google, and Instagram, and ability to learn specific tools including Google Docs and Trello
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Energetic, creative, takes initiative
• Organized, detail-oriented
• Strong interpersonal skills – ability to communicate with all community members (children, parents, staff)
• Able to work as part of a team, as well as work independently on projects

Education and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 3-5 years previous programming experience.

Other Requirements:
• Knowledge of and respect for the mission of the Edlavitch DC Jewish Center
• Knowledge of the rules and regulations of the Edlavitch DC JCC, including its Personnel Handbook, and ability to abide by them.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed, required, or assigned.

Join us! Please send a resume and cover letter outlining your qualifications for and interest in this position to Miriam Szubin, Director of Children and Family Programming, at mszubin@edcjcc.org.

Work at Camp EDCJCC!

We are looking for a Camp Counselor to supervise young campers while making sure they are having fun! What do Camp Counselors do? The most important out of all Camp Counselor duties is to ensure campers are safe at all times and having fun. You’ll be responsible for overseeing their activities. The job duties of a Camp Counselor include providing campers with opportunities to learn new skills, build self-confidence, and make lasting friendships. Being reliable and able to build good relationships with children are two essential traits of a Camp Counselor. If you’re patient and energetic we’d like to meet you.

Responsibilities

• Plan activities or sports for groups of campers
• Follow daily schedules
• Escort and oversee children
• Educate campers through games and explorations
• Resolve and address behavioral issues
• Make sure all safety rules are followed
• Perform first aid or take care of injuries as needed
• Keep accurate attendance records

Skills

• Proven experience as Camp Counselor or similar role working with children
• Patient and reliable
• Organizational and communication skills
• A love for children
• Energetic and positive personality
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job (strength and stamina to follow strenuous activities like running, crouching and lifting)
• First aid- and CPR-certified preferred

To apply:
Click here to learn more and apply today.

The Edlavitch DCJCC is actively recruiting Parent Ambassadors to spark connections between families raising Jewish children in their neighborhood, and to create welcoming and inclusive programs for families. Parent Ambassadors will nurture relationships among families, create new, low-barrier Jewish experiences, and provide Jewish content to families raising Jewish children (from newborns to 6 years old).

These connections will be facilitated through a variety of channels, both in-person and virtual (dependent upon Covid-19 guidelines), which may include one-on-one parent conversations, small-scale family gatherings, program series, parent only hangouts and more. The Parent Ambassadors will be the face of JFamily in your community, creating meaningful Jewish moments for families beyond the walls of the Edlavitch DCJCC.

This part-time position is flexible and offers a chance to welcome and connect all kinds of families raising Jewish children. Parent Ambassadors will be mentored and supported by the JFamily Engagement Coordinator.

The Edlavitch DCJCC is seeking Parent Ambassadors in the following zip codes: (20010, 20011, 20012, 20017, 20018, 20001, 20064)

Parent Ambassadors will be paid at a rate of $20 per hour and are expected to work approximately 7 hours per week.

A Parent Ambassador is:
• Someone who lives in one of the above neighborhoods
• A passionate ambassador for the Edlavitch DCJCC with all families they encounter
• Excited to meet, welcome, and get to know parents raising Jewish children
• An excellent communicator and listener that excels at relationship building
• Passionate about Jewish life, and excited to infuse Jewish themes into programs
• Interested in facilitating and participating in new opportunities for peers to meet each other
• Self-motivated, curious, and open to new ideas
• Familiar with online communication outlets for parents in their community
• Able to work independently, as well as part of a team
• Knowledgeable about the local community’s parent resources, both within and outside of the Jewish community. Knows where parents can be found in their neighborhood on a given day of the week.
• Understanding and respectful of the range of Jewish connection and knowledge among parents

Parent Connector Responsibilities:
• Create and implement approximately 2-5 activities/gatherings per month, such as, meet ups at a playground, informal playgroup, library story time, home-hosted series, parents’ night, virtual book clubs, Zoom get togethers, etc.)
• Deepen connections with families through face-to-face meetings (virtual or in person), phone calls, personal emails, and social media
• Participate in an orientation session, followed by bi-monthly calls with the Parent Ambassador cohort, and monthly supervision calls
• Collect and maintain contact information for program participants
• Submit monthly reports to JFamily Engagement Coordinator
• Support larger Edlavitch DCJCC programs as needed

Position requirements:
• Available to work flexible schedule including nights and weekends
• Able to always represent JFamily and the Edlavitch DCJCC in a professional manner
• Must be able to provide own transportation to events
• Parent Ambassador must provide their own computer
• Parent Ambassador must live in the zip code they represent, and employment may end if they move out of DC
• Comfortable utilizing online platforms or willingness to learn new tools, including Google docs.

Join us! Please send a resume and cover letter outlining your qualifications for and interest in this position to Miriam Szubin at mszubin@edcjcc.org.

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:
• 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:

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

• Document children’s learning through tools such as portfolios, visuals and written reflections, as well as provide daily communication with parents.
• Attend, assist, and participate in staff workshops, meetings, trainings and performance reviews.
• Work in a partnership that includes staff, parents and children.
• 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.