Job Description

At BBYO, our mission drives us. It inspires us to reimagine work, so it feels fun, flexible, and fulfilling. As the leading pluralistic Jewish teen movement, we aspire to involve more Jewish teens in meaningful Jewish experiences.

For more than 100 years, our purpose has been to unleash the power of youth. Through the Aleph Zadik Aleph (AZA, our high school fraternity) and the B’nai B’rith Girls (BBG, our high school sorority), BBYO delivers exceptional leadership and identity-building experiences that have shaped the confidence and character of hundreds of thousands of alumni who now lead in business, politics, academia, the arts, and Jewish communal life. Together, AZA and BBG form a global Jewish teen movement spanning more than 60 countries. With year-round activities in hundreds of communities, a wide range of summer leadership programs, and inspiring global travel experiences, BBYO empowers teens to explore leadership, service, civic engagement, Israel education, and Jewish values.

We are seeking a passionate Chapter Specialist for Western New York (Buffalo and Rochester) to join our team serving chapters across Upstate New York. As the Chapter Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in working closely with teens, alumni, and community partners to build AZA, BBG, and BBYO chapters within the Movement’s Liberty Region (Eastern Pennsylvania, Delaware, Upstate New York, and Mercer County, New Jersey). You will partner with teens and chapter advisors to elevate programming, strengthen engagement, and create year-round impact for hundreds of local Jewish teens. Alongside your teammates, you’ll thrive in a dynamic environment and help shape a positive experience for teens, our community, and the wider 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 how to build and run their chapters
• Be present – or confirm chapter advisor and/or parent/partner presence – at chapter events and meetings
• Supervise – or confirm chapter advisor and/or parent/partner presence – for regional event transportation
• Support teens in building diverse, compelling chapter calendars
• Create high-quality programs with the teens to lead and facilitate for their peers
• Keep chapters up to date and engaged with worldwide movement initiatives
• Recruit, train, and support volunteer chapter advisors
• Work with teens to attract, recruit, and retain members to build and grow chapters
• Oversee chapter attendance data, including chapter event registration forms and text-to-sign-in
• Work alongside colleagues to bring new, innovative, and fun ideas to the
• Facilitate effective communication amongst chapter members, with parents, and with key community members and partner institutions
• Meet monthly with a cohort of other chapter specialists for chapter development training and strategy
• Other duties as assigned (including, when possible, staffing Liberty Region or other larger BBYO events)

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:

• Upperclassmen university students may apply, but college graduates are preferred
• This role has in-person responsibilities; candidates must live in the Buffalo or Rochester area
• Weekly hours are flexible throughout the year and typically average 10-12 hours per week
• A creative and responsible self-starter who is comfortable with taking initiative and working 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
• Ability to transport self to-and-from chapter or regional events
• Unrestricted authorization to work in the 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

Time Commitment 10-15 hours per week (will vary), some nights and weekends required

Pay $18.00 per hour

When Initial opportunity through June 30, 2026, with option to renew for next program year

Location Greater Buffalo, NY, or Rochester, NY area

BE A PART OF A LEGACY…

• that celebrates our rich, century-long history of enriching Jewish teen life to build a vibrant Jewish 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