Program Coordinator

About the Role

This is a part-time, hourly position for someone who enjoys working with people, building relationships, keeping things organized, and being part of a growing organization.

The Coordinator will work closely with JGO’s programming team and Northeast Engagement Manager to support both the day-to-day operations of the townhouse and the growth of JGO’s New York community. This includes helping prepare the space for events, welcoming students, coordinating food and supplies, building relationships with students and young professionals, and helping recruit participants for key JGO programs and community events.

Importantly, this role is not just about logistics. The Coordinator will help build relationships with students, get to know the people coming through the townhouse, and help students feel connected to JGO and to one another. The ideal candidate is someone who naturally notices people, enjoys starting conversations, remembers faces and names, and is excited to help turn the townhouse into a real community hub.

The Coordinator will also have an opportunity to take ownership of building JGO’s young professionals community in New York, spearheading outreach and recruitment for several large events throughout the year and developing relationships that can grow into ongoing community engagement.

This is also an opportunity for someone who is interested in nonprofit work and would like to grow with JGO over time, potentially taking on additional engagement, programming, and organizational responsibilities as the role and organization grow.

Key Responsibilities

Student Engagement & Relationship Building

Build genuine relationships with Jewish graduate students who participate in JGO programs and use the townhouse
Welcome students as they arrive and proactively introduce yourself, start conversations, and help students feel comfortable
Get to know students, their interests, and their involvement with JGO, and help connect them to relevant programs, opportunities, and staff
Maintain ongoing relationships with students beyond individual events through follow-up, check-ins, and invitations to future programs
Identify students who may be interested in becoming more involved with JGO and share those opportunities with the appropriate JGO staff
Serve as a warm and consistent JGO presence at the townhouse and help create an environment where students want to return
Share relevant student feedback, interests, and engagement opportunities with the Northeast Engagement Manager and programming team
Help strengthen connections between students and the broader JGO community

Young Professionals Community Building

Help build and grow JGO’s young professionals community in New York City, with a focus on creating an active and engaged network beyond the graduate student population
Spearhead recruitment and outreach for several large young professional events throughout the year, identifying and personally engaging prospective participants
Build relationships with young professionals and encourage them to become part of JGO’s broader community
Conduct targeted outreach through personal follow-up, email, social media, and other channels to drive participation in events
Help develop a strong pipeline of young professionals who can be engaged in future JGO programs and opportunities
Work closely with the programming and engagement teams to plan and execute several high-quality community-building events each year
Track outreach and engagement and share insights about what is resonating with the NYC young professional community

Townhouse & Event Logistics

Help prepare the townhouse for JGO programs, events, and gatherings
Set up tables, chairs, food, supplies, signage, and other materials as needed
Help clean up and reset the space following programs
Ensure the townhouse is welcoming, organized, and ready for students
Be present for food and supply deliveries and help coordinate their receipt and setup
Assist with ordering food, beverages, and program supplies
Work with JGO’s programming team to ensure all logistical needs are handled

Program Support

Support JGO staff with the execution of events and programming
Help create a welcoming and engaging experience for students before, during, and after programs
Help troubleshoot logistical issues that arise before or during programs
Assist with outreach and follow-up to students around upcoming programs and events
Take on additional event and administrative tasks as needed
Be willing to jump in wherever help is needed to make a program successful

Who We’re Looking For

Warm, friendly, and genuinely excited to interact with students and young adults
Someone who naturally builds relationships and enjoys getting to know new people
Organized, reliable, and proactive
Someone who enjoys being hands-on and doesn't mind jumping in to get things done
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Comfortable working independently while also being part of a team
Interested in Jewish community-building and/or nonprofit work
Able to make students and young professionals feel welcomed, seen, and comfortable in a new space
Available for several evenings per week for a few hours at a time, particularly around JGO programming
Someone who is looking for part-time work now, but is interested in potentially growing into a larger role within JGO in the future