At Friendship Circle of Greater Fort Lauderdale, we believe every individual deserves friendship, inclusion, and the opportunity to thrive. Our team is made up of passionate professionals who are dedicated to creating meaningful experiences and real-world pathways for children and adults with special needs. If you are driven by purpose and want your work to make a lasting impact, we invite you to explore the opportunities below.
Social Programs Facilitator
Full-Time | In Person | Starting at $55,000 per year
The Social Programs Facilitator leads dynamic, inclusive social experiences that foster friendship, confidence, and independence. This role is ideal for someone who is both a strong leader and a hands-on mentor—someone who thrives in building programs while also building people.
What You’ll Do
- Design and lead engaging social programs for children and adults with special needs
- Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers to ensure meaningful engagement
- Support mentorship, Business Ambassador, and vocational initiatives
- Build partnerships with local businesses to expand job training and mentorship opportunities
- Serve as a job coach, working directly with students to develop workplace skills and confidence
- Promote programs through community outreach and social media
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Minimum of 2 years of experience working with individuals with special needs
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Passion for inclusion and community engagement
The schedule includes Sundays and two Thursday evenings per month.
Life Skills & Job Training Program Manager
Full-Time | In Person | $65,000-$75,000 per year
We are seeking a senior Program Manager to run the Life Skills & Job Training Program at Friendship Circle. This role oversees the full scope of the program, including staff leadership, curriculum development, participant outcomes, employer partnerships, and daily operational execution.
The ideal candidate brings extensive, proven experience in Special Education, ESE, and/or Vocational Education programming, with a track record of successfully leading structured programs and teams.
Minimum Experience Required
- 5+ years of direct experience in Special Education, ESE, &/or Vocational Education programs
- 2+ years in a supervisory or leadership role overseeing staff or program operations
- Demonstrated experience running structured life skills, transition, or vocational programs
- Strong background in curriculum development and implementation
- Experience managing participant progress, outcomes, and program systems
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all daily operations of the Life Skills & Job Training Program
- Oversee team of teachers, job coaches, and program staff
- Strengthen and expand an established life skills and job readiness curriculum
- Oversee participant intake, progress tracking, and individualized development plans
- Manage family communication and ongoing coordination
- Build and maintain relationships with employers and community partners
- Expand job placement, internship, and volunteer opportunities
- Ensure consistent structure, accountability, and execution across all program areas
Core Qualifications
- Proven ability to lead and manage structured educational or vocational programs
- Strong experience in Special Education/ESE or related fields
- Demonstrated leadership of staff and operational systems
- Expertise in curriculum design and program implementation
- Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Strong communication and relationship-building abilities
Chabad Receptionist
Pay: $20 – $25 / hour
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Position Overview
We are seeking a reliable and highly organized Receptionist to manage the front desk and support daily office operations. This is a hands-on operational role—not just greeting visitors—responsible for keeping the office running smoothly, organized, and responsive throughout the day.
Responsibilities
- Manage front desk operations and welcome all visitors
- Answer phones, emails, and handle incoming inquiries
- Maintain daily office flow, organization, and task tracking
- Collect, enter, and maintain visitor and community information
- Coordinate mail, deliveries, and office logistics
- Run daily errands and support operational needs
- Assist with scheduling, follow-ups, and ongoing administrative tasks
- Support event preparation and execution
- Ensure the office remains organized and fully functional at all times
Requirements
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills
- Reliable, proactive, and detail-oriented
- Comfortable managing ongoing operational tasks independently
- Strong communication and people skills
- Basic computer proficiency
Chabad Office Manager
Pay: $60,000 – $70,000 /year
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Position Overview
We are seeking a high-level Office Manager / Operations Lead to run the internal functioning of our organization. This is a senior role responsible for overseeing systems, staff coordination, timelines, and execution across all programs, events, and administrative operations.
This role is for someone who takes ownership, leads execution, and ensures nothing is missed or delayed across a fast-moving environment. Must be comfortable managing people, systems, and multiple priorities simultaneously.
Requirements (Must Have)
- 3+ years office management or operations leadership experience
- Proven experience leading staff or coordinating teams
- Strong project management and systems-building ability
- Extremely organized with strong attention to detail
- Ability to independently track and execute multiple complex priorities
- Strong accountability mindset (ensures follow-through across the board)
- Excellent written communication skills
- Proficiency with Google Workspace and/or Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
- Oversee all office operations and internal workflows
- Manage calendars for programs, events, holidays, and deadlines
- Coordinate staff tasks and ensure accountability and follow-through
- Oversee execution of major projects and organizational initiatives
- Maintain systems for tracking tasks, communications, and priorities
- Manage donor correspondence, mailings, and key administrative outputs
- Support leadership with operational planning and execution
- Ensure all moving parts across the organization are completed on time