Careers
Be a part of something special
Working at the JCC turns an interest into a passion, a hobby into a calling, an idea into reality. As a multi-faceted social services agency, with over 18 unique service areas spanning 6 different locations throughout the state, we let our mission guide the way. As a community service organization, our staff family brings our programs, values, and mission to life.
The JCC cultivates generational talent, and serves as a destination for professional development. With an inclusive and vibrant culture, led by a diverse board of directors, we’re a community-first place where our staff team is our most valuable asset.
a place for everyone
Whether you’re looking for five hours poolside per week, or you’re 15 years into your professional career, there’s a place for you on the team. Every day is a little bit different at the JCC – and the work experience you enjoy here is unlike anything else you’ll find in Milwaukee.
Lifeguards, teachers, personal trainers, camp staff, senior leaders – the JCC staff family boasts nearly 300 individual members – even more during the summer season. On any given day we have an opportunity for a wide range of skills, backgrounds, and abilities.
The potential for professional growth and development across such a diverse set of career paths has enabled members of our staff family to grow from part-time seasonal staff, to full time professionals, to positions in agency leadership as they continue their service to our community.
uniquely jcc benefits
Being part of the JCC team provides incredible access to new opportunities, experiences, and a diversity of culture. In addition to standard benefits packages, there are “uniquely JCC” benefits that you might only discover as a member of the JCC staff team.
- Full JCC membership at no cost which includes membership to our state-of-the-art fitness and aquatics facilities and all other benefits available to members
- Significant discounts on virtually all programs offered at the JCC including early childhood education, camps, before & after school, fitness & aquatics classes, cultural, and enrichment programs.
- Paid Jewish and secular holiday schedule
- Full time employees receive paid time off, two floating holidays each year, and are eligible to earn two weeks of paid sabbatical (Shabbaton) for every three years of consecutive service.
- Formal professional development from your family of staff and the JCC Association of North America
start your JCC Journey
Regardless of your faith, we’re seeking highly-committed, high-energy leaders to serve our members and bring our programs to life. Sound like something for you? Explore current opportunities and take the next step in making your work more than just your job.
The JCC is committed to equal opportunity for employment or advancement to all qualified applicants and employees. All persons having the authority to hire, discharge, transfer or promote personnel shall support, without reservation, a non-discriminatory policy of hiring or transferring to any vacancy, any qualified applicant without regard to race, color, religion, handicap, disability, creed, ancestry, nation origin, age, sex, and other protected characteristics in accordance with state and federal law.