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Like most non-profit organizations, our Board of Directors plays a critical role in defining vision and acting as the governing body for policy. Additionally, and most importantly, our Board is the pivotal driver behind our fundraising efforts. We are always seeking strategic thinkers to join our Board and continue expanding the impact we have on the Jewish and LA communities. The sense of fulfillment and accomplishment that comes from being a Board member can be seen on the faces of Board members as they beam with pride at our Scholarship event, knowing their individual efforts are paying off in helping serve over 1,500 children each year.
Our Current Board of Directors as of August 4, 2023. The Board President, Officers, and Board of Directors listed are voting members.
Sandy Sigal
Cari B. Uslan
Shoshana Himmel, VP
Alexander Kozakov, VP
Jonathan C. Lurie, VP¹
Aaron Cohen, Treasurer
Lauren Kurzweil, Secretary
Michael Abrams
Robert C. Aronoff
Joey Behrstock
Melissa Corleto
Lloyd “Eric” Cotsen
Jonathan David
Alyson Mischel Ein
Richard Feldstein
David A. Fenton
Eric Fingleson
Manny Flekman
Jo Fogel
Cara Heckenberg
Samantha Herman
Debbie Hiller
Scott R. Isdaner*¹
Mark Kuperstock*
Randy Levine
Steve Miller
Dennis Mogerman
Marc Mostman
Arnold S. Nelson¹
Matthew Nelson*
Heidi Praw
Danielle Pullman
Dan Rosenson*¹
Stephen M. Saltzman*¹
Thomas R. Schiff
Michael H. Sendowski¹
John Shane¹
Lee I. Silver*¹
David Smith
Aron Solomon
Gary Stern
Zachary Streit
Karl M. Sussman*¹
David L. Swartz*¹
Scott Tiano
Jennifer Toplitzky
Rachel Wagman
Robert A. Waldorf*¹
Lewis M. Wallensky
Marshall J. Wax¹
Gary Weinhouse
Andy Wexler
* Past Board President
¹JBBBSLA & FCBW Board Member
JBBBSLA Inclusion Statement
JBBBSLA actively acknowledges and embraces the richness and full spectrum of the community. It is our commitment to create an environment where all voices will be heard and treated with respect. These standards are expected of our leadership, staff, and volunteers as JBBBSLA builds its diverse constituency with full acceptance, irrespective of gender, gender identity, gender expression, socioeconomic status, level of Jewish observance, race, ethnicity, and/or sexual orientation.
Department: Youth Mentoring
Status: Full-time (38-hour work week)
Non-Exempt Professional, Union Employee, Classification 6A
Agency location: Los Angeles
Working location: Based in Los Angeles – combination of remote and office-based
Job Summary
The Mentoring & Enrollment Specialist (MES) plays a crucial role in the Youth Mentoring department. This position involves enrollment, matching, and match support functions, offering the employee diversity and opportunities for team collaboration and support. The MES coordinates family and volunteer inquiries, conducts orientations and interviews, ensures compliance with screening requirements. They also maintain a partial caseload of matches, ensuring child safety, positive impact, and strong affiliation with the agency. All processes and communication are documented in our workflow/database and delivered with exceptional customer service.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Enrollment
– Respond to inquiries, pre-screen, and provide next steps
– Conduct orientations and informational sessions for prospective volunteers and families
– Coordinate volunteer background/screening requirements
– Conduct interviews, assess for eligibility, and provide written assessments and recommendations
– Monitor and document enrollment progress
– Provide external referrals and resources when appropriate
– Provide enrollment data/reports as requested
Matching
– Propose safe and appropriate match relationships based on pool of volunteers and children
– Maintain contact with waiting constituents to prioritize matches effectively
– Process pending matches efficiently and conduct pre-match meetings
– Ensure smooth transition to match support stage
Match Support
– Support and coach volunteers, youth and parents/guardians via match support contacts and provide comprehensive written summaries
– Address potential problems/barriers promptly
-Promote agency engagement
-Facilitate healthy match closure processes and evaluate for re-match potential
Skills and Qualifications
– Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or communications preferred
-1-2 years of experience working with children/youth in social services or customer service
– Relationship management experience with youth and/or adult populations
-Well-developed active listening skills with high-level customer service in all areas of responsibility
– Highly collaborative work style with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
– Proficiency in Microsoft Office
– Reliable transportation and willingness to travel as needed
– Flexible availability for evenings and weekends if required
Benefits Package
JBBBSLA offers a compensation package that includes a competitive salary range ($25-28/hour) along with:
• Generous paid Vacation & Personal Days, + Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Federal & Jewish holidays (avg. 13-19 paid holidays per year)
• Short Fridays – in observance of Shabbat we close at 3:00PM on Fridays, year-round
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance with Employer paying considerable portion of premiums
• Employee Assistance Program
• Calm Premium membership (Employee plus 5 others)
• Legal and Identity Support Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Paid Long Term Disability Insurance (after 1 year)
• 5% 403b Retirement plan (after 1 year)
• Flexible Spending Account / Health Savings Account
In addition to the above, we also provide a vibrant, engaging workplace where passion meets purpose, with a spirited team committed to making a difference.
To apply, please send resume and cover letter to hr@jbbbsla.org with “MES Application” in the subject line. No calls, please.
Status: Full-time (38-hour work week)
Non-Exempt Professional, Union Employee
Agency location: Based in Los Angeles
Working location: Based in Los Angeles office M-Th/Fri remote
Accounting Summary
Assist CFO (Chief Financial Officer) approximately 19 hours per week in maintaining accurate and reliable financial information by performing a variety of accounting support functions, disperses payment, reconciles vendor accounts, and prepares reports of accounting transactions; and performs related duties as assigned. Opportunity for growth into Controller role for the right individual.
Essential Accounting Responsibilities:
Administrative Summary:
Provides ongoing administrative support to the CEO (Chief Executive Officer) approximately 19 hours per week. This job requires exceptional organizational skills to manage multiple responsibilities, strong verbal communication skills, and acute attention to detail.
Essential Administrative Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Benefits Package:
JBBBSLA offers a compensation package that includes a competitive salary range commensurate with experience. Generous paid vacation and sick leave plus three additional personal days; Paid federal and all no work Jewish holidays (avg. 13-19 paid holidays per year.) Employer-paid benefits include 5% 403b retirement plan (after one year), paid vision and dental insurance with options to upgrade plan; paid life insurance of 2.5 times salary (after one year); paid long-term disability insurance (after 60 days); paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Other benefits include a generous portion of employee’s medical premium paid, voluntary 403b retirement plan, voluntary Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Pet Insurance discounts, Legal and ID insurance discounts and opportunities for learning and professional development.
We close early on Fridays in observance of Shabbat creating a 38-hour work week. We enjoy a fun office environment and a fantastic team of people dedicated to the meaningful work we do.
Pay: $30.00 – $35.00 per hour DOE
To apply, please send resume and cover letter to (jobs@jbbbsla.org), and please enter Accounting and Administrative Assistant in the SUBJECT line. No phone calls, please.
Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters of Los Angeles takes great pride in its financial stewardship as a 501(c)(3) public charity. Tax ID #95-1691009.
Click below to view our recent financial reports:
The Foundation for Camp Bob Waldorf was established in 1962 to provide ongoing operational funding for Camp Bob Waldorf. Thanks in part to The Foundation for Camp Bob Waldorf, more than 60,000 underserved children have attended our camp and its existence ensures that the camp will remain open for many generations to come.
The Foundation for Camp Bob Waldorf is a California 501(c)(3) organization (Tax ID 95-6127224) that operates as a restricted endowment fund. The Board approves monthly allocations to cover camp operating expenses, and also raises money to fund camp programs.
For more information on The Foundation for Camp Bob Waldorf, please contact Aly Graiwer at development@jbbbsla.org or (323) 456-1151.
Sandy Sigal, JBBBSLA Board President, VP of the Foundation for Camp Bob Waldorf, and former camper
JBBBSLA is proud to share information about our programs and our people through an annual Impact Report and a quarterly “Snapshot.”