Director of Inclusion

Description

About the Bender JCC:

The Bender Jewish Community Center in Rockville, Maryland is a premier community center at the heart of Jewish life in Montgomery County, Maryland, operating a full-scale health and fitness center, pre-school, day camp and variety of education and arts programs. We create a welcoming and inclusive environment, connecting the people of our Jewish community with each other, Israel, and the broader community. We inspire individuals of all ages and backgrounds to enhance their social, physical, intellectual, and spiritual well-being through programs of excellence rooted in Jewish values.

Our core values are

• Welcoming and inclusive (Hachnassat Orchim) We open our doors to everyone and strive to create an inclusive and accommodating environment for people of different backgrounds, abilities and means.
• Respect (Kavod) We seek to create a town square where our community can be exposed to diverse viewpoints and grapple with difficult issues in a respectful and civil manner.
• Jewish Peoplehood (Klal Yisrael) We create connections to the people, history, culture, and land of Israel and with the Jewish people, welcoming all Jewish traditions and backgrounds.
• Community (Kehilla) We facilitate relationship building and a sense of belonging to create communities across all stages of life.
• Working together (Byachad) We partner and collaborate with Jewish and secular organizations to build a stronger community.
• Wellness (Shmirat HaNefesh vHaGuf) We promote the well-being and fitness of every person.
• Spirit (Ruach) We infuse spirit and fun into our activities and programs.

Why this role matters:

The Bender JCC is creating a renewed Director of Inclusion position responsible for the inclusive programming and administration for children and adults at the Bender JCC including our Lessans Camp JCC inclusion program. The Bender JCC is committed to nurturing a climate of inclusion across the organization. This position will be responsible for evaluating the Bender JCC programs and experiences, designing or co-designing inclusive programming, and creating a culture of learning among all the staff with an eye towards inclusion for staff, members, and guests. The Director of Inclusion will work in partnership with the staff and departments across the Bender JCC, will support a continuum of programming year-round for individuals with disabilities, and act as a resource and support for their families and caregivers. The Director will act as the Bender JCC’s liaison to other community organizations to create a more inclusive community. The Director of Inclusion reports to the Chief Program Officer for programming matters and day to day operations, and to the Chief Executive Officer on long-term strategy for growing our year-round inclusion program.

Core Responsibilities:

• Based on center-wide assessments, provide on-going training for staff with an emphasis on disability supports and professional procedures and policies.
• Conduct ongoing evaluations of all inclusive programming.
• Work with JCC staff to ensure accessibility in all aspects of the organization’s operations, for those of all ages.
• Supervise Lessans Camp JCC’s inclusion program and team including our Kochavim program for young adults.
• Work as part of camp leadership team to inculcate the values of inclusion and diversity in the entirety of the camp culture.
• Serve as primary point of contact and conduct in-take assessments for campers with disabilities, and recruit and hire staff for the inclusion program, in collaboration with other inclusion staff, as appropriate.
• Expand after school programming and supports for children with disabilities.
• Support inclusion in programming for all ages, including children, family, and adult programming.
• Form partnerships with like-minded organizations locally, regionally, and nationally.
• Create and staff inclusion advisory committee.
• Work along-side colleagues to model what inclusion looks like.

Qualifications

Qualifications

You are:

• Experienced and trained in Disabilities Inclusion. You lead organization and program assessments, trainings, and support the creation of procedures and policies.
• Passionate about providing disability supports. You are skilled at providing support formally and informally to individuals with disabilities, their parents and family members so they can participate in Bender JCC Programming.
• A talented creator of strategies and programming. You are eager to develop agency-wide strategies for implementing accommodations and modifications to meet the needs of individuals with disabilities, inculcating these values across the entire camp culture and into the Bender JCC broadly.
• An active listener. You approach problems and situations with a growth mindset and spends time studying the many wonderful aspects of our community.
• A collaborative team player. You have a positive attitude and ability to interact with all levels of the organization. You enjoy working across departments, forming collaborations, and building partnerships.
• You believe that inclusion and diversity are strengths. You account for the value of inclusion in every aspect of your work, and you understand the nuances of diversity that shape donor, member, and staff experiences.

You should have:

• BA in a relevant field.
• Formal training and work experience in the area of disability inclusion.
• Keen interest and understanding in the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Experience collecting and analyzing data and generating reports.
• Experience conducting presentations and trainings.
• Customer service orientation with excellent listening and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word / Excel / Outlook / PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of the Jewish community broadly and the mission of the Bender JCC of Greater Washington, more specifically.
• Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed.
• Ability to perform other duties and responsibilities as needed, required, or assigned.

Compensation and Benefits

This is a full-time, exempt position with an annual salary between $70-80K, commensurate with experience. The Bender JCC provides a benefits package that includes retirement, medical, dental, and vision benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and a flexible working environment. You’ll also receive a full family membership to the Bender JCC, including complete access to the entire fitness facility and pools, plus staff discounts on programs and services.

To Apply

Research shows that women and underrepresented groups apply to jobs only if they feel that they meet 100% of the qualifications. If this role sounds interesting to you, we encourage you to apply! The Bender JCC is committed to building a diverse team that draws on the strengths of people with a variety of identities, backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

Please submit a resume and cover letter with your application.

Salary : $70,000 - $80,000