Program Coordinator

28 hours/week, 4 days per week

The Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver (JCC) is a welcoming hub for cultural, educational, recreational, and social connection. Serving both the Jewish community and the broader public, the JCC fosters belonging, lifelong learning, wellness, and engagement across generations. Through high-quality programming and a strong sense of community, we support individuals and families at every stage of life.

The Adult and Older Adult Program Coordinator is a community-facing role that supports a broad range of adult programming at the JCC, including our well-established and vibrant 55+ offerings. With a strong foundation in coordination, administration, and participant support, the Coordinator ensures the smooth delivery of programs that foster learning, wellness, cultural engagement, and meaningful community connection.

In addition to supporting existing adult and older adult programs, this role contributes to the growth and evolution of adult programming across the JCC. Working collaboratively with colleagues across departments, the Coordinator helps strengthen participant experience, build relationships, and identify opportunities to innovate in response to community interests—particularly in Jewish culture, arts, and lifelong learning.

Program Coordination & Administration

• Coordinate the planning, scheduling, and logistics of adult programs, including well-established 55+ offerings and emerging adult initiatives

• Support primarily on-site programming, with some off-site programs or outings as appropriate

• Manage registrations, attendance tracking, calendars, and basic reporting

• Provide administrative support including contracts, room bookings, supplies, and program documentation

• Participate in staff meetings, department leadership team meetings, and other meetings as required
  

Program Promotion & Participation Building

• Promote adult programs and actively encourage participation among JCC members and the broader community

• Build awareness and momentum for programs through outreach, relationship-building, and collaboration with other departments

• Facilitate and organize interest-based and learning groups that foster ongoing engagement and connection

• Support the growth and sustainability of programs by responding to participant interests and feedback
  

Participant & Member Engagement

• Serve as a primary point of contact for adult and older adult participants and JCC members

• Provide welcoming, responsive, and respectful support, particularly for older adults

• Foster inclusive, accessible, and relationship-centred program environments

• Support participant well-being, accessibility needs, and positive group dynamics

• Drive growth of program attendance and participant engagement
  

Instructor & Facilitator Management

• Coordinate and support instructors, facilitators, and speakers

• Ensure instructors meet JCC requirements, including appropriate insurance coverage and documentation

• Provide orientation and ongoing support to instructors, ensuring alignment with JCC values, policies, and procedures

• Ensure compliance with employment standards, safety protocols, and JCC policies

• Occasionally (or as qualified) facilitate programs directly
  

Program Development & Innovation

• Support the development and launch of new adult programs, from concept through implementation

• Collaborate with colleagues to refresh and evolve existing programs so they remain relevant, engaging, and responsive to community needs

• Bring curiosity, creativity, and a willingness to test new ideas when responding to emerging trends and interests

• Gather and incorporate participant feedback to support continuous improvement and program growth

• Identify, contribute to,  and write grant proposals and reports for programs related to the Adult and Older Adult department
  

Collaboration & Cross-Departmental Work

• Work closely with departments including Inclusion, fitness, Jewish programming, library, Jewish Book Festival, gallery, sports, aquatics, and other cultural and community initiatives

• Contribute to cross-departmental, intergenerational, and community-wide programs and events

• Support special initiatives, pilot projects, and new programs as needed
  

Required

• Post-secondary education in community development, social work, recreation, education, gerontology, arts administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Experience coordinating programs or services in a community-based, non-profit, cultural, or social service environment

• Strong organizational and administrative skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with comfort supporting participants directly

• Ability to work collaboratively across teams while taking initiative and ownership of responsibilities

• Must clear a criminal record check for working with vulnerable persons as a condition of employment.
  

Assets

• Knowledge of Jewish culture, holidays, and community life, or a strong interest and openness to learning

• Experience working with adults and/or older adults

• Interest in arts, culture, lifelong learning, and community engagement

• Comfort working in an evolving environment and contributing to new ideas or pilot programs

Experience supporting inclusive, accessible, or equity-focused programming

Submit your resume and a cover letter telling us how your experience aligns with the position requirements by February 27, 2026.