GatherDC Community Coordinator

GatherDC’s Community Coordinator will help hundreds of Jewish 20s and 30s who are new or new(ish) to the DMV area connect to Jewish opportunities, build lasting friendships, and discover meaningful Jewish identities.

We are looking for a personable, enthusiastic individual who is early in their career and excited to join an innovative grassroots Jewish nonprofit organization. This position comes with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

TITLE : Community Coordinator
SALARY : $50k–$55k
LOCATION : Washington, DC (hybrid)
APPLICATION DEADLINE : Preferred: Sunday, December 8 @ 11:59pm EST (Interviews are rolling; early applications encouraged!)
TARGET START DATE : Weds. January 8, 2025

WHO WE ARE :

GatherDC is the central platform for post-college/pre-family Jewish life across the DMV, building one of the most dynamic and inclusive cities for millennial and Gen Z Jewish life. We strengthen the fabric of Jewish life throughout the DMV, facilitating innovative opportunities for meaningful and relevant Jewish learning and stewarding relationships to help Jews in their 20s and 30s connect to Jewish organizations and to each other.

WHAT YOU’LL DO* :

Manage GatherDC’s New-to-DMV Initiatives 50%

• Maintain a 1:1 engagement portfolio; conduct extensive coffee convos with all new-to-the-DMV Jews as well as 20s; serve as the main engagement touch point for these community members.
• Act as key liaison to feeder institutions (e.g. DC and Northern Virginia universities, Hillels).
• Serve as primary contact for local partner organizations.
• Bring fresh ideas, new insights, and creativity to everything we do.

Immerse yourself in DMV Jewish community 30%

• Organize monthly happy hours in DC and NoVA for 150-300 young people in diverse and exciting local venues across the city.
• Stay tapped into Jewish institutions, organizations, Jewish professionals, and social media to remain up to date on all Jewish happenings in the DMV.
• Serve as a GatherDC representative within the community in various communal spaces.
• Keep the pulse on community needs, shifting community dynamics, and ways that GatherDC can continue to serve the community.

General office tasks 20%

• Work with team members to bring innovative projects to life.
• Maintain regular personal data entry to track, evaluate, and evolve engagement efforts.
• Support the GatherDC team with experience support, data management, and tech questions.
• Update website and blog content, including our online calendar.
• Execute office tasks as needed, including logistical preparation for events.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• You have 1 to 3 years of professional experience.
• You’re self-motivated, working equally well independently and as part of a team.
• You’re a self-described people person and believe in the power of community.
• You have Salesforce (or equivalent CRM) proficiency. (Preferred)

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR :

• You’re a savvy connector .
• You’re a nimble learner .
• You’re a creative thinker .
• You “get” the GatherDC approach .
• You’re an independent self-starter .

PLEASE APPLY IF :

• You like making new friends.
• You enjoy change and creativity.
• You are an awesome human being.

BENEFITS & SALARY :

We offer a competitive salary ranging from $50,000–$55,000, commensurate with experience based on Gather, Inc.’s organizational salary bands, plus the following benefits:

• Company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 20 vacation days, 15 days of sick leave.
• 12 weeks of parental leave at 100% salary.

WHAT TO EXPECT :

We know the job application process is never a walk in the park, but we try to make our hiring process as transparent as possible.

Here’s what our general process will look like:

Role is live and accepting applications with a preferred application date of December 8.

We appreciate the excitement—but in an effort to increase equity in our hiring process, Gather does not accept informal recommendations or referrals from individuals with personal connections to our staff or Board members.

In accordance with Gather’s duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known and preventable hazards, all employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19.