04 Aug
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Baycrest
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Toronto
Baycrest Long-Term Care has an exciting chance for a JEWISH HERITAGE AND SPIRITUAL PROGRAMMING COORDINATOR Heritage and Spiritual Care Department Posting Number: 10037 Position Type: Temporary Full-Time (up to 12 months) (Target Start Date: October 2026) Shift Type: Day, occasional evening and weekends Bi-Weekly Hours: 70 Hours, 7 hrs/shift Union: Non-Union Date Posted: July 17, 2026 Internal Closing Date: July 24, 2026 About Us At Baycrest, we believe every older adult deserves care that honours who they are as an individual.
Our care teams work closely with residents, patients, clients, families and caregivers to provide personalized support in a safe and compassionate environment.
Job Summary As Coordinator, Jewish Heritage and Spiritual Programming, this role is responsible with planning, coordinating, and delivering Jewish heritage and spiritual programs in collaboration with the Heritage and Spiritual Care team.
Thecoordinatoralsopartners closely with Therapeutic Recreation, Culture & Arts, and other campus stakeholders to align programming with resident, patient, and client needs.
Responsibilities include coordinating schedules, securingappropriate spaces, organizing materials, andfacilitatingparticipation to ensure programs are delivered effectively, safely, and accessibly.
Key Responsibilities Support programming and events such asspace,resourcesandvolunteers, including run-of-show notes, set-up/tear-downchecklists, room/AV requirements, supply lists, vendor/contact lists, and standardoperating procedures for reoccurring activities andspecial events.
Reoccurringeventsincludesbut is not limited toweekly Saturday synagogue services, Community
Shabbat, religious services for
Jewish and non-Jewish holidays,Passover seders,andannual ceremonies such as
Remembrance Day, Yom
HaZikaron, and Yom HaShoah Manage and maintain operations of the departments calendar about holidays, special events or programming including anticipating upcoming programs or initiatives for the team,
and updating key information on electronic and physical bulletin boards Provide opportunities for staff to learn about Jewish culture and religion through coordinating hands-on programming opportunities Support the development and/or adaptation of materials, including but not limited to booklets, brochures, and presentations, to deliver to staff, residents, patients, and clients within the scope of heritage and spiritual care, including for holidays and events Own the inventory lifecycle for program supplies, materials, and equipment Monitor stock levels and usage and maintain an inventory system with routine checks, and coordinate timely purchasing/reordering Maintain partnerships with Jewish, non-denominational, and multi-faith organizations, such as community centres, synagogues, schools, etc.
Design and coordinate intergenerational programs and activities in consultation with the Director, Heritage and Spiritual Care and external partners Coordinatesinter and cross-departmental collaboration on events and ceremonies toensure logistical and operationalfeasibility Develop physical and digital communication and promotional materials related to programming and events, and serve as the primary liaison between the department and the Communications Department Serve and manage the logistics an on-site execution for events and ceremonies and troubleshoot as needed Collaborate with the Volunteer Department to support recruitment of interested and suitable volunteers, and orient them to the departments operations and expectations Comply with health & safety requirements Perform cross-functional and other duties, as assigned and/or required Qualifications Post secondary education from an accreditedinstitutionina related field,such as Liberal Arts, Business Administration, Leisure Sciences, Religious Studies is required Minimum of two (2)
years relevant experience in coordinating programs and/or events related to Spiritual Care, Jewish
Culture,and/or
Heritage Minimum of one (1) year experience designing promotional materials such as flyers, brochures or advertisements Excellent written, verbal and listening communication skills Excellent multitasking, attention to detail, and organizational skills Ability to produce clear, accurate, well-organized event materials and documents Ability to take initiative in identifying problems and devising solutions Maintains a high degree of organization and attention to detail Strong working knowledge of Jewish culture, traditions, holidays, and commemorative days, with experience understanding individuals across diverse Jewish identities, cultural backgrounds, and levels of observance, and an understanding of Jewish ritual objects and the Jewish calendar Proficient with Microsoft Suite, including Outlook, and excellent Internet knowledge Working knowledge of Canva, or similar software for the purposes of designing promotional and educational materials Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Must be able to work occasional weekends, holidays, or evenings, as required Compensation At Baycrest, we take pride in ensuring our compensation structure is internally equitable and compliant with pay equity legislation.
We believe compensation should be transparent, equitable, and reflective of your experience and growth.
Our salary ranges are structured to support progression, from learning the role to demonstrating full proficiency.
The salary range for this position is $58,386 to $72,983 per year.
Your placement within the target hiring range will depend on your job-related knowledge, skills, abilities, and relevant education and experience, as well as considerations such as market conditions and internal equity.
The starting salary will be determined using these factors to ensure fairness and consistency across the organization.
Required Skills Required Experience
📌 Jewish Heritage and Spiritual Programming Coordinator (Toronto)
🏢 Baycrest
📍 Toronto