JCC Maccabi Assistant Games Director in Austin, Texas at Shalom Austin

Compensation

We’ll pay you an annual salary of $55,000 to $60,000.

About the Job

Start Date: August 1, 2026 through August 30, 2027

The JCC Maccabi Assistant Games Director plays a key role in the planning, coordination, and execution of the JCC Maccabi Games. This position supports the Games Director in ensuring a seamless and positive experience for delegations, volunteers, staff, athletes/teens, and community stakeholders through strong communication, organization, and operational leadership.

We are a team; our members and guests are what make Shalom Austin feel like a home away from home. The successful candidate for this position will be comfortable (and excited!) about database work, excel in both behind the scenes operations and customer service, love being a key team member assisting multiple people, and will be happy to support several program areas run well.

You’ll wow us by masterfully performing the following key duties and responsibilities:

• Support the Games Director in all planning, administrative, and operational aspects of the JCC Maccabi Games.
• Collaborate with Steering Committee Chairs, committee members, staff liaisons, and community partners to ensure successful event execution.
• Work closely with Israeli Shliach and support all efforts to bring “Israel” to the JCC Maccabi program.
• Serve as the primary liaison for visiting delegations, facilitating clear communication and coordination between delegations and Games committees.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with delegation heads to support a smooth and organized Games experience.
• Attend and actively participate in staff meetings, steering committee meetings, and additional planning sessions as needed.
• Develop and distribute monthly Games newsletters and other communications for delegations, volunteers, and the local community.
• Assist in promoting the Games through marketing, outreach, and community engagement efforts.
• Partner with Local Delegation Heads and staff to coordinate all aspects of the local delegation experience, including administrative, social, and athletic components.
• Support community outreach initiatives to recruit athletes, volunteers, host families, and spectators from across the Jewish community.
• Represent the Games at community events, presentations, and special engagements.
• Work closely with JCC Association national staff and assist with registration system administration.
• Assist in supervising part-time staff, interns, and volunteers as assigned.
• Provide additional operational and administrative support as needed to ensure the success of the Games.

Week of the Games Responsibilities

• Maintain constant communication with the Games Director and Games Chairperson to address operational needs and respond to evolving priorities.
• Assist with on-site event management and help ensure a smooth, organized, and positive Games experience for all participants.

• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Proactive, solution-oriented work style
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong public speaking and presentation abilities
• Effective interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Experience managing volunteers and working collaboratively with teams
• Ability to multitask and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Familiarity with Jewish community organizations and culture preferred
• Understanding of and enthusiasm for the mission and values of the JCC Maccabi program
• Previous Maccabi experience is preferred, but not required

Additional Information

This is an exempt position and requires flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed. During peak planning periods and the week of the Games, the role will require hours beyond a standard 40-hour work week.

The ideal candidate is adaptable, calm under pressure, highly collaborative, and committed to delivering an exceptional JCC Maccabi Games experience for athletes, families, volunteers, and the broader community.

Our great benefits

• We’ll provide a FREE membership to the fitness and aquatics center, and offer you discounts on programs, including personal training.
• We are a learning organization! Our staff have regular opportunities for training and continuing education.
• We offer outstanding medical insurance coverage through Cigna, and we’ll pay over 80% of the premium cost of our base plan on your behalf.
• You will have the option to contribute to our 403(b) with and the opportunity for a company match.
• We provide life and long-term disability insurance, and we pay 100% of the cost for you.
• We will give you lots of paid time off. First-year employees receive: 18 days of paid time off, and more than 15 Jewish and Federal holidays.
• We’ll offer you up to a 50% discount for your kiddos in our amazing early childhood program, as enrollment allows.
• You will have access to our amazing Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• We understand that you need a work/life balance and that you have commitments outside of the workplace, so we’ll do our very best to offer you some flexibility in your work schedule.
• Opportunity to work in a flexible hybrid environment (in-office and remote)
• We’ll provide you with the opportunity to make a difference in the Central Texas Jewish community every day.