The PJ Library

Please adapt the list of responsibilities and skills detailed below to create a job description that fits for your community. In some communities, one person takes on the complete range of PJ responsibilities; in others, the administrative and marketing/programming responsibilities are divided between more than one person.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

Launch The PJ Library®

• Complete and submit application materials to The PJ Library home office
• Recruit community partners
• Design and implement launch plan

Set up and manage operational aspects of the program

• Set up and maintain database, spreadsheets and registration system
• Update participants’ mailing and contact information
• Submit monthly list of PJ subscribers to PJ national office
• Update local community web page on PJ website
• Communicate with PJ national office re: billing, operational, subscription issues
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Design and implement PJ marketing plan

• Strategize outreach to the Jewish Community
• Strategize outreach to the unaffiliated
• Customize marketing, promotional and printed materials
• Engage community partners in PJ marketing
• Follow through on marketing plan

Design and implement PJ programming

• Widen the PJ circle with Public space “outreach” programming
• Deepen PJ with Jewish space “community building” programming
• Communicate regularly with local PJ families
• Collaborate with Jewish organizations to strengthen programming for families with young children
• Engage community partners in PJ programming
• Follow through on programming plan

Nurture PJ donors

• Provide PJ updates to share with PJ donors
• Design opportunities to engage PJ donors with PJ families
• Support efforts to increase PJ funding

SKILLS:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Engaging interpersonal skills
• Impeccable organization and follow-though
• Commitment to pluralistic Jewish community
• Knowledge of Jewish lifecycle, calendar, traditions, etc.
• Experience in project management and team work
• Strong computer proficiency: Excel, Word, Outlook
• Connection to local Jewish and secular community