You will be responsible for managing small-scale events targeted at families with young children including jBaby Chicago playgroups, volunteer events/opportunities, and parent ambassador and parent connector events. Responsibilities include contracting with local play spaces, ordering program supplies, and maintaining event set-up and registration in JUF’s salesforce database.

What you’ll be doing:

• Manage event planning logistics including contracting venues, speakers, entertainment, and program supplies.
• Manage and maintain event set-up and registration in JUF’s salesforce database.
• Coordinate holiday themed PJ Library Party Packs for families.
• Manage jBaby Chicago swag inventory.
• Work in partnership with JUF’s Marketing department as needed.
• Support JUF Campaign and mandatory campaign-related activities on an ongoing basis.

What you need to succeed:

• REQUIRED:
  • 2+ years’ experience in event or program planning
  • Excellent interpersonal, organizational, written, and oral communication skills
  • Proficient in all Microsoft Office Suite of Products and Database entry
  • Able to travel to events around the Chicagoland area
  • Available to work a varied work schedule including weekend hours
• PREFERRED:
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
  • Knowledge of early childhood education and working with families
  • Experience working in Salesforce
  • 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 take pride in our mission and in having a work culture that fosters a sense of belonging and feels rewarding, supportive, and inclusive.

• Time off: Up to 22 days paid time off, up to 10 sick days, 8 paid federal holidays, up to 13 paid Jewish holidays, and 6 weeks paid parental leave.
• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance. 401(k) with base contribution and Additional health and wellness benefits, financial benefits, professional training, tuition reimbursement, and much more.
• Hybrid Model: JUF is working on a hybrid basis for most positions, including this role.
• COVID-19: JUF requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they qualify for an exemption. New hires have 45 days from their hire date to become fully vaccinated.