Program Coordinator

Temple Israel is launching an exciting new initiative for young children and families, and we're looking for someone to help bring it to life.

The Discovery Center will be a hub for enrichment classes, family programming, camps, special events, and community experiences. As we prepare for our first year, we're looking for someone who is excited by the opportunity to build something new, take ownership of meaningful work, and grow alongside a program with tremendous potential.

This is an ideal position for someone with a few years of professional experience who is ready for the next challenge. You'll work closely with senior leadership, have the opportunity to contribute ideas, and play an important role in shaping the future of the Discovery Center.

Position Responsibilities

• Coordinate the day-to-day operations of the Discovery Center.
• Manage registrations, scheduling, and program logistics.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for participating families, providing exceptional customer service from initial inquiry through enrollment.
• Support the planning and execution of classes, workshops, camps, family programs, and special events.
• Coordinate communications with instructors, vendors, and community partners.
• Assist with marketing initiatives, including email communications, social media, website updates, and promotional materials.
• Develop systems and processes that support a growing program.
• Manage multiple projects and timelines while ensuring that details are handled thoughtfully and efficiently.
• Contribute new ideas and help turn them into reality.
• Provide general administrative support for the Discovery Center and other Learning & Engagement initiatives as needed.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate is someone who is organized, proactive, and enjoys making things happen. You are equally comfortable working independently and collaborating as part of a team, and you thrive in an environment where no two days look exactly the same.

Candidates should have:

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Two to five years of experience in program coordination, project management, operations, events, education, nonprofit administration, hospitality, marketing, or a related field.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• A strong customer service orientation and the ability to build positive relationships with families and colleagues.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
• A willingness to take initiative, solve problems, and follow projects through from concept to completion.

Experience with young children and families, marketing and communications, event planning, or registration platforms is a plus, but not required.

Schedule

This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday, with typical hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Some evenings and weekends are required for programs and special events, with flexibility built into the schedule.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range is $60,000-$68,000, commensurate with experience, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

As the Discovery Center grows, this position offers significant opportunities for increased responsibility, professional growth, and expanded leadership within the organization.

To Apply

Please submit your resume along with a brief statement (no more than 300 words) describing why this opportunity interests you and telling us about a project or initiative you helped bring from idea to execution.