Program Associate, The Moise Safra Center

Location: New York City, NY 10028
Position Program Associate
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Degrees: BA
Organization Type Community Centers

Programming Associate
Job Summary
The Program Associate position is an opportunity for a highly motivated professional with project management skills to work as part of a dynamic team. The Program Associate will help the Programming Department turn the Moise Safra Center’s programming goals into reality. The ideal candidate will have a “can do” attitude, superior project planning and time management skills, creativity, as well as the adaptability to meet the changing needs of the Moise Safra Center’s members.

About the Moise Safra Center
Recently opened on 82nd Street and Lexington Avenue, the Moise Safra Center’s 65,000 square foot building is a vertical campus with 12 floors with dedicated venues for social, recreational, educational, spiritual and wellness activities. The facility includes a pool, fitness center, synagogue and beit midrash, culinary, dance and yoga studios, elegant banquet space with an outdoor terrace and views of the city. This signature Jewish center combines tradition and innovation to nurture the mind, body, and soul of its membership in a sophisticated urban setting.

The Moise Safra Center Programming Department currently offers diverse programming for all ages. For infants & young children, we offer a robust schedule of music, movement, and multi-sport classes. For school-aged children we offer many afterschool programs such as art, basketball, dance, Hebrew school, STEM, soccer, and more. For teens, we run a Zionistic Youth Movement and offer cross-over participation through many of our adult programs.

Adult programming at the Moise Safra Center is multifaceted. In addition to our Arts & Culture programming, we also have a Fitness & Wellness program that includes fitness classes, lap swim, sports clinics and leagues. The Ohel Moshe Synagogue, which is nestled within our community center, offers services, lectures, and more for the whole family.

Responsibilities
The Program Associate reports to the Director of Programming and will work as part of a team to turn the Center’s programming goals into reality.

The Program Associate will work with the Center’s staff as well as its membership to help create and design programs, events, and classes. They will also evaluate all programs for effectiveness and enrollment. They will work with the Director of Programming to hire suitable professionals and help manage hired staff to ensure that all keep to the standards and professionalism of the Moise Safra Center.
The Program Associate will also be a part of the larger Moise Safra Center team. They will work closely with the Marketing & Communications Manager as well as the Concierge team to ensure that programmatic details are communicated effectively to members on the website, app, social media streams and in person.

Personnel Characteristics
• Self-starter with a passion and creativity for developing new programs
• Able to focus on member needs: the ability to anticipate, understand, and respond to the needs of the internal and external clients with a high level of customer service
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to work within a team
• An eye for marketing and social media
• Detail oriented with strong organization skills giving attention to all the aspects of program design and implementation
• Personal qualities of integrity, tenacity, creativity, and commitment to the mission of the Moise Safra Center

Professional Requirements
• 1-2 years of work experience preferred
• Minimum of a BA/BS required
• Preferred experience using databases

Salary range $55,000 – $65,000 plus benefits

Submit resume and cover letter to Robyn Silverman RSilverman@moisesafraenter.org