Job Description

Job Location: Miami, FL 33181
Position Type: Part TimeEducation
Level: Bachelor's Degree
Salary Range: $35.00 - $35.00 Hourly

Are you ready to make a difference in our community? At Jewish Community Services of South Florida (JCS), you’ll join a team of passionate professionals dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of those we serve. Joining our team means contributing to a well-respected organization with over a century of service to the South Florida community, rooted in the values of compassion, inclusivity, and resilience. Our team members find purpose in empowering individuals and families through meaningful programs and initiatives. We foster a collaborative environment where your talents are valued, and you’ll have opportunities for personal and professional growth. If you’re looking to be part of an organization that values your contributions and promotes a culture of unity and support, JCS is the place to be.
The Governance Liaison serves as a primary support to the Chief Programs Officer (CPO) and The Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This position supports the JCS governance model by serving as a point of contact to board members, coordinating and participating in virtual and in-person meetings, and managing governance databases and documents. This individual also drafts and coordinates communications, including verbal responses and the preparation of written correspondence, reports, official business meeting minutes, and presentations. Maintains executive and confidential files and databases, and coordinates cross-functional special projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Serves as the central concierge to members of the Governing Board and three Committees (Internal Relations, External Relations, and Leadership and Governance); responding to queries regarding policies and practices and providing requested reports and documents relevant to board initiatives/activities
- Coordinates meetings of the Governing Board and the existing Committees. Attends meetings, scribes minutes and prepares draft minutes. Prepares agendas and supporting documentation, from information received during previous meetings. Coordinates in-person or virtual meeting logistics with the JCS team
- Provides support as needed to the newly developed JCS Legal Advisory Council - a group of pro-bono legal experts that provide legal consultation and support to the agency as needed
- Maintains files and databases required by the Director of Quality Improvement and the CEO. Serves as an administrative liaison to the Board as needed
- Drafts correspondence and reports for the Chairperson of the JCS Board of Directors and/or the CEO's signature for both internal and external communication
- Drafts presentations and assembles materials as needed
- Assists in the development, review, and/or revision of general and board-related JCS policies and compliance standards
JCS is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, or veteran status.
JCS strictly enforces a Drug-Free Workplace Policy, which prohibits the use, possession, distribution, or sale of controlled substances and alcohol on company premises, during work hours, or while representing the company. Pre-employment and random drug testing may be required as part of our commitment to a drug-free workplace.
All full-time employees are required to actively participate in JCS' Milk and Honey, Matzah Mitzvah and other similar events. These events are essential to our organizational culture, and leadership participation is key to fostering team unity, supporting our values, and engaging with our community. By attending, full-time employees help set the standard for involvement and demonstrate our commitment to these meaningful traditions
**Please be advised, if selected for this position, you will be required to submit to a level II background screening through the DCF Clearinghouse: https://info.flclearinghouse.com

Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Business, Public Administration, or related areas. Professional experience may substitute on a year-to-year basis
- Experience in a Leadership/Governance supporting role strongly preferred
- Legal/policy or research experience is highly desired
- Outstanding written communication skills and interpersonal skills. Ability to write clearly, edit work for spelling and grammar with various writing style to meet needs. Presents numerical data effectively. Able to read and interpret written information and run/prepare reports
- Proficient in Microsoft Office software to include Excel spreadsheets, reports, Power Point and Word