Impact and Innovation Coordinator

Founded in 1854, the Baltimore Jewish Community Center (JCC) is an organization centered by Jewish values and focused on creating meaningful experiences to enrich, connect, and positively impact the community. The JCC offers a stimulating, supportive, and inclusive workplace that celebrates diversity and positions every team member to do their best work.

About the role

The Impact and Innovation Coordinator applies a proactive approach to operational and logistical support for the JCC’s impactful initiatives, including J Life (Jewish Life), Arts Enrichment, J NEXT (Adults), and other large-scale community events. This role helps manage systems and support the execution of events and community engagement efforts that advance the JCC’s strategic goals, covering enrollment, procurement, event flow, communication, and more. The position is ideal for someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and energized by turning systems into well-executed programs, with strong follow-through, comfort with data tracking, and the ability to support multiple projects in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Support logistics including scheduling, room setup, supplies, vendor coordination, staffing needs, and communications
• Maintain program data including attendance tracking
• Support preparation of post-event reports
• Assist with budget tracking, purchasing, reimbursements, and basic financial documentation for assigned initiatives
• Help maintain organized systems for calendars, files, documentation, and project tracking
• Provide on-site support for select programs, events, and community engagement initiatives
• Perform other related administrative and operational duties as assigned

Requirements

• Strong organizational and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively across teams
• Experience in administrative support, program coordination, operations, or event logistics preferred
• Comfort working with data systems and willingness to learn tools such as Salesforce or similar platforms
• Creative problem-solving skills and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
• Ability to work occasional evenings and/or weekends based on program needs
• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education or experience in nonprofit management, Jewish communal service, arts administration, or related field preferred

Physical requirements & work environment

• May be required to sit or stand for extended periods while performing administrative tasks or supporting programs
• Work environment may include occasional fast-paced, high-traffic program or event settings
• May be required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Requires frequent interaction with staff, community members, and program participants
• Workspace may be busy and at times noisy during program and event operations

Compensation & benefits

Salary range: $18–$20 per hour, commensurate with experience.

• Generous time off and paid holidays
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) employer match
• FSA/HSA options
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Complimentary membership to the Jewish Community Center
• Discounts on programs including preschool and summer camp
• Wellbeing programming