BBYO Chapter Specialist, Washington DC

At BBYO, we’re motivated by our mission, inspiring us to reimagine work to make it fun, flexible, and fulfilling. We are looking for a passionate Chapter Specialist to join our team and make a difference. As a Chapter Specialist, you’ll play a pivotal role in working closely with chapters in Northern Region East: DC Council (Washington, DC, Montgomery County and Howard County, Maryland) to enhance their programming, engagement, and overall impact for Jewish teens. Alongside your teammates, you’ll connect in a dynamic environment and create a positive impact on teens, our community, and the 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 recruitment and retention strategies that build and grow their chapters to exceed membership and engagement goals.
• Support teens in building and executing chapter calendars, ensuring a consistent and sustainable programming cadence.
• Be present at chapter events and meetings, providing guidance, supervision, and mentorship as the adult in the room
• Ensure chapter participation in region-wide initiatives (e.g. Kickoffs, RLTI, and convention)
• Ensure chapter participation in organization-wide initiatives (e.g., BBYO Summer Programs, ILN, and IC)
• Track and analyze chapter data, including attendance, engagement, and membership trends, to inform strategy
• Build relationships and maintain communication with members, parents, and community partners
• Participate as a member of the regional team to bring innovative ideas and best practices to the community.
• Participate in monthly professional development with fellow Chapter Specialists
• Staff our Regional Convention December 18-20, 2026 in College Park, MD
• Other duties as assigned

DRIVING CHAPTER HEALTH AND SUCCESS

Success in this role is measured by consistent improvement in chapter health and engagement outcomes.

As a Chapter Specialist, you will partner with teen leaders to build strong, sustainable chapters by tracking and improving key metrics, including:

• Membership Growth: Total new members recruited
• Engagement:
  • % of inactive members (0 events attended in the current year)
  • % of very involved teens (3+ events, overnight experiences, and/or participation in immersive experiences such as summer programs or International Convention)
• Leadership Development:
  • Number of teens in the core leadership pipeline (holding chapter leadership roles and/or participating in CLTC, ILTC, Kallah, ILSI, or similar programs)
• Upperclassmen Engagement:
  • % of juniors and seniors attending at least one event
• Summer Experience Pipeline:
  • CLTC attendance and overall immersive experience participation

To Drive these Outcomes:

• Use data to coach teen leaders on goal-setting and chapter strategy
• Identify gaps in engagement and implement targeted outreach plans
• Strengthen recruitment, retention, and leadership pipelines
• Build sustainable chapters with consistent participation across grade levels

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:

• Must be at least 3 years removed from high school.
• Role has in-person responsibilities. Candidate must live within or close to Washington, DC or Maryland
• Active participation at local chapter programs is required. Chapter program on average 2-4x a month.
• Ability to transport self to and from chapter or regional events.
• The number of hours worked per week is flexible, but at minimum 5 hours a week.  
• A creative and responsible self-starter who is comfortable with both taking initiative and working in collaboration 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.
• Unrestricted authorization to work in the U.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.
• Must be available for Regional Convention December 18-20, 2026 in College Park, MD, and ideally Council Convention April 10-12.

Time Commitment