BBYO Chapter Specialist, Chicago, IL

BBYO Chapter Specialist

Chicago, IL

Time Commitment: 8-10 hours a week (will vary), some nights and weekends required.

Pay: $21 per hour

When: August - May

Location: North suburbs of Chicago, specifically Evanston and Wilmette

At BBYO, we're motivated by our mission, inspiring us to reimagine work to make it fun, flexible, and fulfilling. We are looking for a passionate Chapter Specialist to join our team and make a difference. As a Chapter Specialist, you'll play a pivotal role in working closely with chapters in the Great Midwest Region (GMR) to enhance their programming, engagement, and overall impact for Jewish teens. Alongside your teammates, you'll connect in a dynamic environment and create a positive impact on teens, our community, and the 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. Candidate must live within or close to the north shore suburbs of Chicago (Evanston and Wilmette). Living in the city or other suburbs is okay, but with the ability to commute to the Evanston and Wilmette area.
• Active participation at local chapter programs is required. Chapter program on average 2-4x a month.
• Ability to transport self to and from chapter or regional events.
• The number of hours worked per week is flexible, but at minimum 8 hours per 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:
• August 23rd Chapter Board Training from 11am 4pm
• August 30th Kickoff from 5-8 PM
• December 4-6 Invite Convention
• January 31 Spring Kickoff
• April 9-11 for Spring Convention

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.