At BBYO, our mission drives us. It inspires us to reimagine work, so it feels fun, flexible, and fulfilling. As the leading pluralistic Jewish teen movement, we aspire to involve more Jewish teens in meaningful Jewish experiences.
For more than 100 years, our purpose has been to unleash the power of youth. Through the Aleph Zadik Aleph (AZA, our high school fraternity) and the B’nai B’rith Girls (BBG, our high school sorority), BBYO delivers exceptional leadership and identity-building experiences that have shaped the confidence and character of hundreds of thousands of alumni who now lead in business, politics, academia, the arts, and Jewish communal life. Together, AZA and BBG form a global Jewish teen movement spanning more than 60 countries. With year-round activities in hundreds of communities, a wide range of summer leadership programs, and inspiring global travel experiences, BBYO empowers teens to explore leadership, service, civic engagement, Israel education, and Jewish values.
We are seeking a passionate Chapter Specialist to support teens in smaller Jewish communities across the region to join our team serving chapters across the Pacific Northwest. As the Chapter Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in working closely with teens, alumni, and community partners to build AZA, BBG, and BBYO chapters within the Movement’s Evergreen Region (Oregon, Washington, and Idaho). You will partner with teens and chapter advisors to elevate programming, strengthen engagement, and create year-round impact for hundreds of local Jewish teens. Alongside your teammates, you’ll thrive in a dynamic environment and help shape a positive experience for teens, our community, and the wider world.
SHAPING THE FUTURE FOR TEENS AND YOURSELF
As a Chapter Specialist, responsibilities will include:
- Work directly with teens (grades 8-12) to create impactful, fun, and dynamic programming.
- Coach teens on recruitment and retention strategies that build and grow their chapters to exceed membership and engagement goals.
- Support teens in building and executing chapter calendars, ensuring a consistent and sustainable programming cadence.
- Be present at chapter events and meetings, providing guidance, supervision, and mentorship as the adult in the room
- Ensure chapter participation in region-wide initiatives (e.g. Kickoffs, RLTI, and convention)
- Ensure chapter participation in organization-wide initiatives (e.g., BBYO Summer Programs, ILN, and IC)
- Track and analyze chapter data, including attendance, engagement, and membership trends, to inform strategy
- Build relationships and maintain communication with members, parents, and community partners
- Participate as a member of the regional team to bring innovative ideas and best practices to the community.
- Participate in monthly professional development with fellow Chapter Specialists
- Other duties as assigned
DRIVING CHAPTER HEALTH AND SUCCESS
Success in this role is measured by consistent improvement in chapter health and engagement outcomes.
As a Chapter Specialist, you will partner with teen leaders to build strong, sustainable chapters by tracking and improving key metrics, including:
- Membership Growth: Total new members recruited
- Engagement:
- % of inactive members (0 events attended in the current year)
- % of very involved teens (3+ events, overnight experiences, and/or participation in immersive experiences such as summer programs or International Convention)
- Leadership Development:
- Number of teens in the core leadership pipeline (holding chapter leadership roles and/or participating in CLTC, ILTC, Kallah, ILSI, or similar programs)
- Upperclassmen Engagement:
- % of juniors and seniors attending at least one event
- Summer Experience Pipeline:
- CLTC attendance and overall immersive experience participation
To Drive these Outcomes:
- Use data to coach teen leaders on goal setting and chapter strategy
- Identify gaps in engagement and implement targeted outreach plans
- Strengthen recruitment, retention, and leadership pipelines
- Build sustainable chapters with consistent participation across grade levels
ESSENTIAL SKILLS FOR MAKING A LASTING IMPACT
Our team has an entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for innovation to drive positive change. Additionally, Chapter Specialists’ qualifications are as follows:
- Must be at least 3 years removed from high school.
- Role has in-person responsibilities. Candidates must live in or near Ashland, Bend, Boise, Corvallis, Eugene, Olympia, Spokane, Sun Valley, or Tacoma (and be able to support all the above communities at a virtual capacity).
- Active participation in local chapter programs is required. Chapters program on average 2-4x a month.
- Ability to transport self to and from chapter or regional events.
- Ability to work 10-15 hours a week
- A creative and responsible self-starter who is comfortable with both taking initiative and working in collaboration with teens.
- A background in BBYO or similar youth/Jewish organization is preferred but not required.
- Detail-oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. without holding a visa or sponsorship.
- To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty/function with or without reasonable accommodation in accordance with applicable law.
- Must be available for:
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- Fall Term Chapter Board Training: August 23, Seattle | August 30, Portland (Attendance requirement is dependent on location)
- Fall Kickoff: September 19 (Time and location determined by city)
- Fall Ruach Convention: November 13-15
- Global Shabbat: December 11 or 12
- Spring Term Chapter Elections: December 13-15 (Varies by city/Chapter)
- Spring Term Chapter Board Training: January 10, Seattle | January 17, Portland (Attendance requirement is dependent on location)
- J-Serve: April 18 (Time and location determined by city)
- Spring L’dor V’dor Convention: May 14-16
Time Commitment: 10-15 hours per week (will vary); some nights and weekends required.
Pay: $18 per hour
When: Begins as soon as possible with a 10-month contract
Location: Ashland, Bend, Corvallis, Eugene, Olympia, Spokane, or Tacoma
BE A PART OF A LEGACY…
- that celebrates our rich, century-long history of enhancing the Jewish experience to build a meaningful, teen-led future
- with an inclusive culture where authenticity is celebrated, respect is given, and fun is encouraged
- built on trust and empowerment, offering flexibility in where you work and autonomy in how it gets done
Embracing our past and future, we are excited about our growth and the challenges ahead. Join us and embark on an exciting journey with BBYO. INSPIRING TODAY. BUILDING TOMORROW.
We are committed to enhancing the Jewish experience, valuing diversity, providing equal opportunity, and maintaining an environment free from discrimination or harassment. BBYO is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity by complying with all applicable laws which prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type in the workplace. Thus, BBYO strictly prohibits discrimination or harassment based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law in all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including without limitation, recruiting, hiring, assignment, compensation, promotion, training, wage and salary, benefits, discipline, and termination
