What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Coordinator, Jewish Genetics position at JUF Brand?
Are you looking for a mission-driven non-profit where your skills can help people in need around the world? At the Jewish United Fund (JUF), we take pride in our mission and in having a work culture that fosters a sense of belonging and feels rewarding, supportive, and inclusive. We have a hybrid schedule and offer generous benefits including a 401(k) match, up to 22 days of paid time off (starting with 15), up to 11 sick days (starting with 7), and up to 21 paid holidays. The salary range for this role is $47,000-$49,000.
What you’ll be responsible for:
You will be responsible for helping tell the story of the Norton and Elaine Sarnoff Center for Jewish Genetics team to the broader community through newsletters, social media, and other outreach efforts.
What is the Sarnoff Center?
The Norton & Elaine Sarnoff Center for Jewish Genetics provides educational resources related to hereditary cancers and genetic disorders more common among persons of Jewish descent. We work closely with community members, clergy, healthcare professionals, and support organizations to raise awareness of these issues and available support options, including our own subsidized genetic counseling and screening program. Originally founded as The Chicago Center for Jewish Genetic Disorders in 1999, the Sarnoff Center for Jewish Genetics today offers resources to communities across North America and the world, while continuing its service focus in the Chicago Jewish community.
What you’ll be doing:
- Produce the four to six newsletters that the Sarnoff Center sends out to the community.
- Create content and manage Sarnoff Center’s social media accounts on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.
- Brainstorm Sarnoff Center events, create materials such as signage, posters, and additional print resources, and promote programming via media outlets.
- Work with Sarnoff Center staff in the office to assemble and disseminate Sarnoff High Holiday materials.
- Assist with local campus communications and outreach virtually and in person.
- Attend Sarnoff Center programming during and after work hours virtually and in person (including four in-person evening Board meetings annually) as needed, sharing program content via social media.
- Work in partnership with JUF’s Marketing department as needed. Act as point person on HIVE platform.
- Act as the Sarnoff Representative on the JUF Social Media Committee, attend meetings and collaborate with other JUF departments on social media campaigns
What you need to succeed:
- REQUIRED:
- Experience with social media and understanding of social media best practices
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, written, and oral communication skills
- Proficient in all Microsoft Office Suite of Products and Database entry
- Proficient in Canva, Constant Contact, or other communication/marketing platforms
- Ability to learn new software systems, including Salesforce.
- PREFERRED:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
- Valid driver’s license
- Knowledge of Chicago, the Chicago Jewish community, and services provided by JUF and its beneficiary agencies
What you’ll love about us:
At JUF, you can be part of one of the largest non-profit social welfare institutions in Illinois. We provide food, refuge, healthcare, education, emergency assistance, and essential services to 500,000 Chicagoans of all faiths and millions of Jews around the world. We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with base contribution and match, additional health and wellness benefits, financial benefits, professional training, tuition reimbursement, paid family leave, and much more. We have a flexible schedule with core hours and the ability to work from home / remote a few days per week (for most positions) on a hybrid basis.
Job Category: Union Eligible
Salary : $47,000 - $49,000
