Community Connector in West Palm Beach, Florida at Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County

The kind of person who…

can’t help but invite someone along, introduce people to one another, and make others feel like they belong.

Connectors are Jewish joy spreaders, relationship-builders, and micro-community creators helping people throughout Jewish Palm Beach feel welcomed, included, and connected through conversations, gatherings, introductions, and Jewish moments, both big and small!

What This Role Looks Like

Community Connectors bring people together through Jewish moments, gatherings, conversations, and relationships. By creating welcoming opportunities to connect, they help individuals build friendships, feel they belong, and find their place within Jewish Palm Beach.

Connection can happen anywhere - at a fitness class, neighborhood event, over coffee or happy hour, while volunteering, or through an everyday conversation.

Community Connectors help turn those everyday moments and first introductions into meaningful relationships and deeper connection to Jewish life and community, helping keep our Jewish kehillah (community) growing, connected and strong.

Core Responsibilities

Relationship Building

· Build genuine relationships with their unique micro-communities

· Welcome new individuals into community and help them feel included

· Check in, follow up, and nurture ongoing connection

· Make warm hand-offs, personally connecting people to other people, programs, and resources

· Help people feel seen, supported, and like they belong

Gatherings & Experiences

· Host or invite people to meaningful gatherings and Jewish experiences throughout the year

· Create low-barrier opportunities for people to meet and build relationships

· Help individuals connect with the broader Jewish community in approachable and authentic ways

Jewish Connection

· Deliver monthly Shalom Neighbor experiences

· Bring Jewish traditions, holidays, and meaningful moments into everyday life

· Encourage deeper connection to Jewish life, traditions, and community that feel relevant to them

Continuing Connections

· Cultivate connection through Federation-created WhatsApp groups, social media, and ongoing communication

· Share helpful resources, programs, and opportunities happening throughout Jewish Palm Beach

· Help keep relationships and community connection active between gatherings and experiences

· Document relationships and engagement through Federation-approved systems

Community Connector Role Commitment

Community Connector roles may focus on Young Adults, LGBTQIA+ individuals, Grandparents, Jewish Learning, or other demographic, geographic, and interest-based communities throughout Jewish Palm Beach.

• Relationship Building: Develop and maintain four family or parent relationships per month, including two new relationships and two continued relationships.
• Meet-ups and Experiences: Facilitate 12 community meet-ups or experiences per year.
• Shalom Neighbor: Complete one Shalom Neighbor experience per month.
• Reporting: Submit weekly activity and engagement reports.
• Check-ins: Participate in monthly check-ins with the Community Connections Engagement Officer.
• Compensation: $6,000 annually, paid at $500 per month, subject to completion of required deliverables and reporting.

What Counts as Relationship-Building?

Coffee dates • Walks/playdates • Check-ins • Introductions • Event invitations • One-on-one conversations • Follow-up conversations

What Counts as a Meet-Up or Experience?

Federation and partner programs that are free and open to the community • Shabbat dinners • Playground meetups • Holiday gatherings • Jewish learning experiences • Volunteer opportunities • Local community events • Happy hours • Ladies' Nights • Anything that helps people gather, build relationships, and strengthen Jewish connection and community.

Support & Development

Connectors receive:

· Ongoing coaching and supervision

· Jewish learning and training opportunities

· A community of fellow Connectors to learn, collaborate and grow with

Relationships and community take time to build, which is why Connector roles are a one-year commitment, with the opportunity for renewal based on program needs and mutual agreement. Through consistency and introductions, connections turn into friendships, friendships grow into stronger community, and community creates a true sense of belonging within Jewish Palm Beach and Jewish life.