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

The kind of person who…

is always organizing playdates, introducing families to one another, planning outings, and helping parents raising Jewish children build friendships and community.

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

Family Connectors help bring families together through Jewish moments, gatherings, conversations, and relationships. By creating welcoming opportunities to connect, they help families raising Jewish children build friendships, feel connected to one another, and find their place within Jewish Palm Beach.

Connection can happen anywhere — while walking the dog, chatting at the playground, meeting another Jewish parent at HomeGoods, or striking up a conversation at soccer practice or dance class.

Family Connectors help turn those everyday moments and first touchpoints into 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 local families and parents

· Welcome new families 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

Meet-Ups & Experiences

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

· Create welcoming opportunities for families to meet, connect, and build relationships

· Help families 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

· Help families explore Jewish life in ways that feel joyful, welcoming, and 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

Connector Role Commitment

• 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 • Playground meet-ups • Check-ins • Parent/Family 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 • Jewish community programs • Holiday gatherings • Jewish learning experiences • Volunteer opportunities • Community events • Happy hour • Ladies’ Night • Anything that helps people gather, build relationships and strengthen Jewish 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.