Associate Regional Director, Vaughan, Ontario, Canada

The role

The Associate Regional Director will coach and mentor teen leaders to create inclusive chapter and regional programs. This role involves supporting programming, recruiting members, and building relationships with teens, parents, and community partners across the Lake Ontario Region.

What you will do

• Coaching and mentoring teen leaders to create meaningful, engaging, and inclusive chapter and regional programs.
• Guiding teens in developing programming calendars.
• Supporting the planning and execution of regional conventions, leadership workshops, community-wide programs, and travel experiences.
• Recruiting new members and strengthening year-round teen engagement.
• Building strong relationships with teens, parents, advisors, alumni, and community partners.
• Working with chapter leaders to develop strategies for chapter growth and excellence.
• Recruiting, training, and supporting volunteer chapter advisors.
• Coaching teen leaders through goal setting, project management, problem solving, conflict resolution, and organizational planning.
• Supporting communication and engagement with teens and families through various outreach methods.
• Utilizing the organization's CRM and other systems for recruitment, membership tracking, and program planning.

Required qualifications

• A post-secondary degree or diploma, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience planning events, managing projects, or coordinating programs.
• Exceptional relationship-building, communication, and leadership skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Confidence working independently while collaborating effectively as part of a team.
• Creativity, flexibility, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• A passion for Jewish community, youth leadership, and creating meaningful experiences for Jewish teens.
• Professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment when working with teens, volunteers, and confidential organizational information.
• Strong technology skills and the ability to quickly learn new software and organizational systems.
• Ability to work in person in the Greater Toronto Area and travel regularly throughout Lake Ontario Region.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends when teens are available, including conventions and major programs.
• Ability to travel to organization-wide events such as International Convention, Staff Conference, and to staff a summer leadership program in the United States for approximately 2-3 weeks each summer.

Nice to have

• Experience working with youth, teens, camps, schools, student organizations, or nonprofit programs

Benefits

• Generous vacation and sick leave
• Paid time off on statutory and Jewish holidays
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
• Flexible work environment

Before you apply

• Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

About the company

BBYO is an international organization with a century-long history of enhancing the Jewish experience to build a meaningful, teen-led future.