Program Associate, SF Diller Teen Fellows (Part-Time)

About the Organization

The Jewish Federation Bay Area is the largest funder of Jewish causes in California, connecting donors, changemakers, and community partners to build a thriving, resilient future. The Federation invests in education, social services, and security while mobilizing crisis relief worldwide. With over a century of leadership, it empowers individuals and families to give strategically and shape a better tomorrow.

Diller Teen Fellows is an immersive experiential education program for 11th graders, designed to inspire and promote engagement and leadership among Jewish youth. Launched in San Francisco in 1998, the program now spans 32 communities across seven countries. Sponsored locally by the Helen Diller Family Foundation and the Federation, it focuses on Jewish identity building, leadership skills, Israel exploration, and community service.

Each year, 20 Bay Area teens participate in a 12-month program alongside 20 peers from the Upper Galilee region of Israel. The experience includes 14 Sunday workshops, 3 weekend retreats, social action projects, a 10-day hosting opportunity for Israeli peers, and a 3-week Israel Summer Seminar.

About the Role

The Diller Fellows Associate is a regular, part-time Federation employee responsible for supporting the Diller Fellows Program Coordinator with administrative duties, event staffing, logistics, teen support, and recruitment assistance. The role requires 4 hours of work per week, with potential increases up to 8 hours as needed. The position includes attending Sunday meetings, weekend retreats, and a three-week summer seminar in Israel.

Responsibilities

• Staff Sunday meetings and weekend retreats to assist with program logistics and supervision of teens.
• Assist in meeting prep (logistics, supplies, speakers, materials, etc.).
• Attend a three-week summer seminar in Israel.
• Supervise teens during programs and trips.
• Participate in regular meetings with the Program Coordinator and Junior Counselors.
• Act as a facilitator for educational activities, as needed.
• Support programmatic prep as delegated by the Program Coordinator.
• Assist with recruitment logistics and interviews.
• Input data into Salesforce, run reports, and monitor payment schedules.
• Assist with other special projects as needed.

Requirements

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work professionally with colleagues and teens.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances, needs, and hours.
• Extremely organized with the ability to multi-task.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience facilitating group discussions.
• Proficient with technology, including Microsoft Office 365 and Google Suite; Salesforce experience is a plus.
• Must pass a background check and be fingerprinted.
• Knowledge of and appreciation for the Jewish community, its customs, and practices preferred.
• Must possess a U.S. passport and/or appropriate visa allowing international travel.
• Valid California driver’s license.
• Knowledge of Hebrew is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–3 years of experience working with teens.