Posting Date: 10/18/2023

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Posting Date: 10/3/2023

TOLI seeks a U.S. Program Director to lead the organization’s nationwide regional seminars through a period of growth and partnership development.

About TOLI
The Olga Lengyel Institute was established to empower teachers in the United States and Europe to engage today’s students in Holocaust and human rights education.

TOLI hosted its first professional development seminar in New York in 2006, bringing together middle, high school, and college educators from across the US. Since then, the organization has expanded to include Regional Seminars across the country which link the study of the Holocaust to local instances of injustice and hatred. These five-day seminars implement a unique pedagogy of reflective writing and inquiry-based learning and are led by teachers who are graduates of the TOLI Leadership Institute. To date, TOLI has provided over 4000 educators in the U.S. and Europe with the knowledge and skills to take the lessons of the Holocaust to their classrooms to engage the hearts and minds of their students. TOLI seminars include sessions on Jewish life and culture before and after the Holocaust and examine historical and contemporary antisemitism. Participants become part of the TOLI network and are provided with mentoring and resources to support and engage them throughout their teaching careers. The current US Program Director who developed and led this impactful program over the past eighteen years will be retiring and the organization is seeking a dynamic new leader. 

TOLI U.S. Program Director – Position Description
TOLI seeks a highly qualified individual to fill the full-time role of U.S. Program Director. The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional leadership and management skills, a deep understanding of Holocaust education, and a proven track record of implementing and delivering successful educational programs. The Director of U.S. Programs will be responsible for overseeing the design, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs across the country; cultivate partnerships; and work closely with the Executive Director to drive the strategic direction of national programs.

Responsibilities

·      Provide leadership and strategic direction for TOLI’s U.S. programs, ensuring they align with TOLI’s mission and values

·      Develop and manage programs, budgets, and timelines to meet organizational goals and objectives

·      Strengthen existing partnerships and identify and develop new partnerships with other organizations, particularly in the Holocaust education field.

·      Work collaboratively with stakeholders, including educators and community leaders, to ensure successful program implementation.

·      Assist Executive Director and Development Director in identifying, cultivating, and soliciting potential funders.

·      Implement evaluation mechanisms, monitor program effectiveness, and make data-driven recommendations for improvement based on program outcomes.

·      Manage team of faculty and provide coordination and support to ensure successful program delivery.

·      Create and implement innovative projects that further TOLI’s mission and awareness of the organization.  

·      Ensure compliance with all regulations, policies, and procedures, and implement corrective action as needed.

·      Write reports and other communications for internal and external publication.

·      Represent TOLI at meetings and professional conferences.

Requirements

·      Master’s degree or higher in a relevant field such as Education, Social Sciences, Holocaust and Genocide Studies, or other Humanities or Public Affairs fields.

·      At least 10 years of experience in Holocaust, genocide, human rights, and social justice education, including experience with program design, development, and implementation.

·      Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage teams and lead change.

·      Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience delivering presentations to various stakeholders.

·      Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and make data-driven decisions.

·      Demonstrated ability to create and manage budgets, and provide accurate financial reports.

·      Ability to work collaboratively with all stakeholders, including faculty, community leaders, educators, and funders.

·      Ability to travel frequently throughout the U.S. to establish relationships and develop, implement, and evaluate programs. 

Reports to Executive Director of TOLI

Salary: $70,000 - $100,000, commensurate with experience

To Apply:  Send resume and cover letter to jobs@tolinstitute.org by October 30, 2023. 

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Posting Date: 09/18/2023

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Posting Date: 07/21/2023

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Posting Date: 07/5/2023

Do you believe Judaism should be taught through joy? Are you a passionate, creative, dynamic, and forward-thinking educator? If yes, you might be a great fit with us at Temple Sinai of Bergen County’s (a Reform congregation) reimagined Religious School in Tenafly, New Jersey.

We are looking for Sunday (9-11:30 am) and Tuesday (4-5:30 pm) Judaic and Hebrew teachers with possible online options for Hebrew on Wednesdays (4-5:30 pm) for the 23-24 school year—multiple grade opportunities, including Music. The salary range starts at $65/hour. Negotiable based on qualifications. If interested, please contact Guy Ratki at gratki@templesinaibc.org. Let's talk!

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Posting Date: 06/1/2023

Adas Israel Congregation
Washington, DC

• Education Department Office Manager
  • Part time (22-25 hours per week)
  • $25K per year
  • Key on-site support for school days, responsible for keeping school office and classrooms clean and well-organized, supports administrative functions including lost and found, event prep, calendar and correspondence, etc.  
  • Full listing at https://www.jewishjobs.com/job/9exnw6/education-department-office-manager/washington/dc
• Education Department Administrator
  • Full time
  • $45-50K per year
  • Key on-site support for school days, responsible for keeping school office and classrooms clean and well-organized, oversees all department administrative functions and serves as a liaison to HR, accounting, operations, programming departments, manages newsletters, enrollment, and other family correspondence
  • Full listing at https://www.jewishjobs.com/job/3v2pa4/education-department-administrator/washington/dc
• Lead Youth Educator
  • Full time for a 10 month school year
  • $35-40K per year
  • Teaches in all grade bands and subjects, supports teacher coaching and professional development, supports school logistics, oversees the Meshek teen leadership program, leads tefillah, staffs the teen Israel trip
  • Full listing at  https://www.jewishjobs.com/job/3wde4q/lead-youth-educator/washington/dcAssistant
• Assistant Director of Schools K-12, Curriculum and Pedagogy
  • Full time
  • $55-60K per year
  • Seeking someone with a Masters in Jewish Education plus work experience
  • Supervises teachers, oversees curriculum, leads student accommodation work, manages professional development, leads tefillah, teaches in grades 4-12
  • Full listing at https://www.jewishjobs.com/job/hwnhyq/assistant-director-of-schools-k-12-curriculum-and-pedagogy/washington/dc
     

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Wanted: Interim Head of School
Valley Beth Sholom Day School, Encino, CA

Valley Beth Shalom Day School in Encino, part of the greater Los Angeles area, is a K-6 coed Jewish day school serving about 200 students. The school is on solid footing and needs an Interim Head for the 2023-2024 school year. Candidates need not be Jewish, but must be skilled at all aspects of school leadership. For details, please see the Position Description that can be found HERE, or at https://www.carneysandoe.com/assets/VBSDS-Interim-HOS-04.30.pdf.
 
Please contact Skip Kotkins skip.kotkins@carneysandoe.com

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Posting Date: 04/20/2023

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Posting Date: 04/04/2023

 

Come be a part of a dynamic, fun, fast-paced, diverse, and growing team of caring and passionate Jewish community professionals who seek to strengthen and diversify the pipeline of talent in the Jewish community and enhance the workplace experience for tens of thousands of professionals and lay-leaders.
The Assistant Program Director, JCC Talent will work collaboratively across all departments of JCC Association and with JCC Professionals at JCCs (Jewish Community Centers and Jewish Community Camps) throughout the continent to help deliver on the broader talent goal for the JCC Movement: to be recognized as a leader in talent in the non-profit sector, in which professionals and lay-leaders have enriching opportunities and paths for growth.
JCC Talent does this enhancing Jewish learning, fostering cultures of inclusion, and belonging, and strengthening talent infrastructure all which nurture thriving workplaces in which all individuals feel valued, empowered, and respected. The Assistant Program Director, JCC Talent will help manage or direct several signature and pilot talent offerings for JCC Association and be a key collaborator on major talent initiatives and continental gatherings.

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Posting Date: 3/20/2023

 

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Posting Date: 2/23/2023

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Posting Date: 11/3/2022

Princeton Mercer Bucks JCC
Wanted: Financial Accountant

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Posting Date: 11/3/2022

Princeton Mercer Bucks JCC
Wanted: Marketing Associate

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Posting Date: 11/3/2022

JTeens CC, Chester County, PA (remote or in-person position)
Wanted: Part-time Digital Marketer for JTeensCC Grant

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Posting Date: 09/29/2022

Charles E Smith Jewish Day School (JDS), Rockville, MD
Wanted: Middle School Head

located in Rockville MD, a lovely Washington DC suburb,  seeks a dynamic, innovative Middle School Head to commence July 2023. This choice position is in one of the leading pluralistic Jewish day schools in the world. While prior experience in Jewish day schools is helpful, candidates need not have Judaics academics background, but must know how to lead a division. For more information, please check out the Position Description that can be found HERE or at https://www.carneysandoe.com/assets/CESJDS-MSP-09.22.pdf or contact Skip Kotkins for more information. skip.kotkins@carneysandoe.com.

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Posting Date: 09/16/2022

Camp JORI , Wakefield, RI
Wanted: Assistant Camp Director 

Camp JORI is a resident Jewish summer camp. Located in Wakefield, RI.  The camp has a capacity of 200  boys and girls each summer.

The mission of Camp JORI is to provide a summer camp experience to any child interested regardless of their families financial status.  We will support all families with both financial and material means to make summer camp a reality.

The Assistant Camp Director will help ensure that the mission and vision of the camp is carried out.  This will be achieved through the development, implementation, supervision and evaluation of assigned core responsibilities.  Central to the success of this position is the ability to develop mutually respectful relationships with campers, families and staff.  
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Posting Date: 09/7/2022

Vilna Shul, Boston, MA
Wanted: Director of Arts and Culture

Position Summary:
As the Director of Arts and Culture, you will be responsible for ensuring that The Vilna’s strategic vision, programs, partnerships, communications, and engagement strategy are aligned and well executed. You will be a member of a highly collaborative staff team of six working from a historic building nestled on Beacon Hill. You are someone who toggles between the strategic and the tactical, is both relational and analytical, detail-oriented and able to see the big picture, and thrives in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment. The ideal candidate is passionate about deepening Jewish engagement in Greater Boston through arts and culture.

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Posting Date: 08/17/2022

Tribe12 
Wanted: Social Justice/DEI organizer
10 hrs/week

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Posting Date: 08/16/2022

Temple Judea, Bucks County, PA
Wanted: Religious School Educator

Temple Judea of Bucks County is looking for educator to join our fabulous staff of energetic, charismatic, and dedicated faculty! We have a wonderful curriculum and exciting programs this year to offer and we are looking for an individual who will support our school and children! We are committed to excellence and committed to providing professional development and a warm and caring environment. Teachers should be comfortable teaching both Hebrew and Judaic studies. Part-time hours on Sunday mornings with competitive compensation, and special incentives for our Temple for staff. Please reach out to Temple Judea Religious School (215) 348-5022 to apply.

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Posting Date: 08/11/2022

Congregation Kesher Israel, Center City Philadelphia
Wanted: Teacher

Congregation Kesher Israel is a traditional synagogue in Society Hill Philadelphia with a growing Hebrew School.  We need a dependable, energetic person to teach our Tuesday afternoon School between the hours of 3:15-5:45pm.  This teacher will independently teach a 45 minute class for two groups of grade school students. Early arrival time includes escorting kids from a local school to the synagogue. The position runs for the full school year on Tuesdays that school is in session.

Ability to teach about culture and history, and optimally prayers and Hebrew, is preferred. Teacher certification, strong classroom management skills and experience are highly desired and are compensated accordingly. Candidates may be asked to prepare a lesson plan as part of the interview process. Please send a resume to KesherHebrewSchool@gmail.com

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Posting Date: 08/8/2022

Chavurah Teacher/Discussion Leader

Our chavurah is seeking a teacher/discussion leader to meet with us to facilitate learning five times during the course of the coming academic year. We are a small group of senior adults who have been together for around 40 years. We  meet in one of our homes for Shabbat lunch (optional for the teacher) followed by a one or two hour learning session on dates that are mutually agreeable. Our interests are all things Jewish. We have, in the past, found it best to choose a topic and mode of study from among those areas of special interest to our chosen teachers. We are able to do a modest amount of reading in preparation for each session. An honorarium will be paid. Meetings will be in the northwestern suburbs with possibly one in the center city.

Please contact Dick Berman at 215-643-5538 (Home), 215-280-3573 (Cell) or rwberman@comcast.net

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Posting Date: 08/1/2022

Congregation Keneseth Israel, Allentown, PA
Wanted: Interim Religious School Director

Makom Community is growing! If you’re interested in joining our team, see whether one of these openings might be the right next steps in your career. At Makom Community, we deeply value the unique and rich contributions of each member of our team. We are committed to building a team that is as diverse as our community. The more inclusive our team is, the more inclusive our community building will be.

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Posting Date: 06/22/2022

Makom Community, Philadelphia, PA
Wanted: Multiple Positions

Makom Community is growing! If you’re interested in joining our team, see whether one of these openings might be the right next steps in your career. At Makom Community, we deeply value the unique and rich contributions of each member of our team. We are committed to building a team that is as diverse as our community. The more inclusive our team is, the more inclusive our community building will be.

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Posting Date: 06/16/2022

Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy, Bryn Mawr, PA
Wanted: Middle and Upper School Jewish Studies and Tanakh
Two Full-Time Positions for the 2022-2023/5782-5783 school year

Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy, an independent Jewish day school in suburban Philadelphia, seeks experienced, dynamic and caring educators to serve as Middle School and Upper School Jewish studies, Tanakh and Beit Midrash teachers and also to serve as advisors and Shaharit facilitators for the 2022-2023/5782-5783 school year. 
Interested candidates must have the ability to collaborate with colleagues, develop student-centered curricula, and nurture a growth mindset for each student. Developing an inclusive environment where students feel safe to take risks in their learning is a central value of the Barrack academic program. The school takes its pluralistic mission seriously and supports efforts to promote diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) both among students and in the adult school culture. Barrack teachers typically enjoy professional growth and learning through team meetings, professional development opportunities and collaboration with colleagues. Candidates should come with enthusiasm about teaching middle and upper  school students and teach with energy and creativity. Successful candidates receive ongoing mentoring.

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Posting Date: 06/09/2022

Temple Beth Am, Seattle, WA
Wanted: Development & Membership Manager

At Temple Beth Am we deepen relationships to Judaism and our community by engaging the soul, heart, and mind. Temple Beth Am’s Beit Am (House of the People), is made of three rooms: the Beit Tefillah (House of Worship), the Beit Kehillah (House of Community), and the Beit Midrash (House of Study). All professionals at Temple Beth Am are collaborative, and relational, and work to support all three rooms of our Beit Am. 

As Temple Beth Am’s Development & Membership Manager, you will advance the mission by helping create a culture of philanthropy at Temple Beth Am. You will be responsible for implementing mission-aligned systems, procedures, programs, and activities in all three rooms, furthering the creation of a congregational culture of philanthropy, and for moving Temple Beth Am toward a congregant-/donor-centric community. This position reports to the Executive Director and serves on the operations team.  

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Posting Date: 06/02/2022

Congregation Keneseth Israel, Allentown, PA
Wanted: Director of Education

We are seeking a part-time (about 25 hours) Director of Education to support Keneseth Israel in its efforts to modernize religious school programming, partnering with our dynamic clergy and lay leadership as well as other Jewish institutions in the region. We pride ourselves on engaging our students and instilling a love of learning and love of Judaism. Our aim is to continue building a vibrant school that allows our students and families to experience Judaism from a variety of perspectives. We envision that the Director will build upon our current program to further strengthen student learning, and manage positive relationships with students, parents, clergy, staff members, board members, and the greater Jewish community.

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Posting Date: 05/25/2022

Congregation B’nai Shalom, Walnut Creek, CA
Wanted: Religious School Director

Congregation B’nai Shalom, a 300-family Conservative synagogue in Walnut Creek, California, offers an innovative approach to Judaism that remains deeply rooted in tradition. We are committed to inclusion for all, welcoming interfaith families and people of all races, abilities, ages, gender expressions, and sexual orientations.

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Posting Date: 05/18/2022

Temple Judea, Bucks County, PA
Wanted: Religious School Director for Reform Religious School

At Temple Judea, we celebrate Judaism as a wisdom, a dynamic evolving tradition. We emphasize personal and communal connections with meaning; building on the past, honoring the present and looking to the future. Temple Judea is a musical, learning, creative, relevant and contemplative community that honors and welcomes all people, religions, and opinions. We draw near and feel our strength and resiliency by staying connected to Jewish traditions and each other. Each and every one of us is important.

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Posting Date: 04/21/2022

Congregation Etz Hayim, Arlington, VA
Wanted: Director of Jewish Learning and Programming

Congregation Etz Hayim (CEH) is a kehilla of learners with a commitment to lifelong learning in a context that reflects our values of Conservative Judaism and our Northern Virginia location. We are searching for our new Director of Jewish Learning and Programming to develop and implement, with lay leadership and the Rabbi, a vision for lifelong learning and programming at CEH. We are looking for someone creative, with initiative, and capable of assessing risk to try new ideas. We are excited to include a new integral person as part of our warm, inclusive, and welcoming community.

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Posting Date: 04/17/2022

Beth Chaim Reform Congregation, Malvern, PA
Wanted: Religious School Teachers

Join a team of teachers who are dedicated to helping our students explore their Jewish identity through experiential learning and engagement. As our school
grows, so is our need for teachers. We are looking for teachers who have informal educational experiences, are able to read Hebrew and love to share their
Jewish story with our students.

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Posting Date: 04/13/2022

Congregation Beth El, Bethesda, MD (Greater DC)
Wanted: Executive Director 

Congregation Beth El is a growing, vibrant Conservative synagogue in Bethesda, MD, located only seven miles from the heart of Washington, DC, and with 1100 families is one of the nation’s largest Conservative shuls.

The Executive Director (ED) manages and coordinates all administrative functions and operations, including staff management, for this community of 1,100 families. They will partner with the Senior Rabbi and Board of Directors to help shape the vision that enables Beth El to continue to thrive.

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Posting Date: 04/11/2022

Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills, Beverly Hills, CA
Wanted: Executive Director 

The Executive Director will report to the Board of Directors and work collaboratively with TEBH staff, clergy and  the Board President in leading the transformation of TEBH from its current stage to a more innovative, entrepreneurial, and developed organization capable of delivering on its long-term vision. Specifically, s/he will ensure that TEBH’s fiscal, operations, fundraising, marketing, human resource, technology, and programmatic strategies are effectively implemented across all segments of the organization.

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Posting Date: 04/11/2022

The Buffalo Jewish Federation, Buffalo, NY
Wanted: Manager of Jewish Experience

The Buffalo Jewish Federation is looking to hire a full-time Manager of Jewish Experience to design and facilitate Jewish living and learning experiences for teens and young adults. View full posting

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Posting Date: 04/05/2022

Beth El Synagogue, Durham, NC
Wanted: Executive Director

The Executive Director position requires both high-level leadership and management acumen  and day-to-day hands-on skill in key functional areas, particularly finance. The Executive  Director supervises eight full- or part-time staff positions, including one vacant position. Beth El  seeks a distinctive combination of personal qualities and professional competence

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Posting Date: 03/27/2022

Denver JCC, Denver CO
Wanted: Assistant Director of Youth Programs
Camp Shai at the JCC is Denver’s premier Jewish Day Camp serving children entering Kindergarten through 6th grade. Individuals of all backgrounds, faiths, and families are welcome. At Camp Shai, we offer a little something for everyone with a variety of engaging and fun activities.

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Posting Date: 03/27/2022

Congregation Agudath Israel,  Caldwell, NJ
Wanted: Executive Director

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Posting Date: 03/27/2022

The Congregation Ohr Shalom (The Summit JCC) Jewish Learning Center (JLC)  Summit, NJ
Wanted: Director

The Congregation Ohr Shalom (The Summit JCC) Jewish Learning Center (JLC) is recruiting for  a Director – a Jewish educator who will foster a welcoming, vibrant and deeply enriching  religious school environment.

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Posting Date: 03/16/2022

Kellman Academy, Voorhees Township, NJ
Wanted: Judaic Studies Teacher

please send resume to Rachel Zivic, Head of School. at rzivic@kellmanbrownacademy.org

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Posting Date: 03/16/2022

Kellman Academy, Voorhees Township, NJ
Wanted: Judaic Studies Teacher

Seeking exceptional teacher for full-time and part-time Judaic Studies teacher role in a thriving Jewish Day School.  Must have:

- love of children and teaching

- excellent communication skills

- comfort with technology including but not limited to: SmartBoard, Google Education Suite, Microsoft Office Suite

- Master's Degree in Education preferred

- Native Hebrew speaker preferred

The Position will commence this Fall, 2022.  Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.  Health and retirement benefits available.

please send resume to Rachel Zivic, Head of School. at rzivic@kellmanbrownacademy.org

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Posting Date: 03/10/2022

Camp Galil
Wanted:  Assistant Director

HOW TO APPLY 

To apply for this position, email David Weiss, Executive Director, a resume and a cover letter: david@campgalil.org 

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Posting Date: 03/10/2022

Camp Galil
Wanted:  Director of Camp Care

Key Qualifications: • Graduate-level or higher degree in a mental health field. Including, but not limited to: social work, mental health counseling, psychology, youth psychiatry, family therapy, etc. • 3-5 years of post-graduate work experience in a related field. • Prior camp experience in working with young children is preferred • Exceptional skill and capacity for engagement and relationship building with young adults, children and their parents. • Proven ability to provide emotional support to a wide range of ages. • Strong understanding of, and a willingness to be creative with, strategies to ensure campers of varying needs can be part of a mainstreamed program.

Salary Range: $8,500-12,000*
Summer 2022 Dates: In Residence from June 10 - August 15, 2022
To Apply: Please contact David Weiss, Executive Director at (215) 832-0678 or david@campgalil.org for more information.

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Posting Date: 03/09/2022

BBYO
Wanted:  Associate Regional Director, Cherry Hill, NJ

Salary: $40,000-$48,000 

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Posting Date: 03/09/2022

Congregation Beth El , Bethesda, MD
Wanted:  Assistant Education Director for Family and Youth

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

Family Education 

• Plan and implement all family education efforts in the congregation, including grade level programs, synagogue-wide educational initiatives, and multi-generational holiday  celebrations. 

• Design innovative holiday programs and resources for all Beth El families focused on  helping families celebrate holidays at the home and at synagogue  

Beth El Religious School – Lower School (K-6th grades) 

• Assist Education Director in management of Lower School program (grades K-6)  including assisting in teacher supervision, staff professional development programming,  mentoring new teachers, and curriculum design 

• Work on a collaborative team to identify areas of opportunity in order to create new initiatives to support students and their families in their Jewish learning 

• Oversee all holiday programs within the Religious School 

• Work with lay leaders to create opportunities to engage the school families in community building

• Cultivate and maintain a warm relationship with students and families Youth Services 

• Oversee Shabbat youth and family engagement, including supervising leaders of multiple youth and family services on Shabbat morning and coordinating periodic special Friday evening and havdalah experiences. 

• Oversee and run all regular weekday tfillah experiences in the Religious School with an  eye towards creating meaningful and relevant prayer experiences 

APPLICATION PROCESS: 

Interested applicants should email a resume and cover letter to apply@bethelmc.org. Following  a review of resumes, we will contact qualified candidates to set up interviews. 

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Posting Date: 03/06/2022

Seaside Jewish Community

Wanted:  Religious School Director 

Seaside Jewish Community is seeking a part-time Religious School Director for our growing congregation in beautiful Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.  

Please email your cover letter and resume to seasidejewishcommunity@gmail.com

 

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Posting Date: 03/06/2022

Jewish Congregation of Oak Ridge

Wanted:  Rabbi

The salary range is $75K - $90K, depending upon the candidate’s experience and his/her unique skills and abilities.

Interested candidates should send a résumé and cover letter to rabsearchjcor@gmail.com.

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Posting Date: 02/01/2022

Jewish Education Center of Cleveland (JEC)

Wanted:  Educator for Early Childhood  Excellence

About the position: 

The Jewish Education Center of Cleveland is seeking an Educator for Early Childhood  Excellence who will enrich and expand the strong Early Childhood ecosystem in Cleveland by  focusing on three areas:  

1. Supporting Early Childhood programs and professionals. 

2. Fostering engagement for families with young children. 

3. Serving as a Jewish Early Childhood thought leader.  

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Posting Date: 02/01/2022

jHUB, Jewish Federation of Cleveland

Wanted:  jHUB Educator for Preteens and Families

If you are qualified and interested in this exceptional opportunity, please  send a cover letter and your resume to jobs@jecc.org.

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Posting Date: 1/17/2022

Temple Beth Sholom, Spokane, Washington

Wanted:  Director of Lifelong Learning 

Temple Beth Shalom, in Spokane, WA, is seeking a Director of Lifelong Learning who wants to share their love of Judaism and has a deep desire to support a strong community of learners across the lifecycle. Our goal is to foster a positive and inclusive environment that will allow our Jewish community to learn and grow. Temple Beth Shalom houses an innovative, forward-thinking educational program, which provides formal religious education and community experiences for both Temple Beth Shalom, a liberal Conservative synagogue and Congregation Emanu-El, a local Reform congregation.

Salary: $75,000 – 80,000 DOE

Benefits: Pension, Health Insurance, Professional Dues and Continuing Education, PTO, Family Leave, Moving Allowance

Qualifications: B.A., M.A. preferred in Jewish Studies, Education or equivalent Broad-based knowledge of Jewish sacred texts, Hebrew language, Jewish values,

Jewish history, and Jewish holidays. Unique talents or interests are welcome: Singers and guitar players, those with artistic talents, and educators who love the outdoors or have camp counselor experience are a plus! 

Please send a cover letter and resume to: edsearch@spokanetbs.org

Posting Date: 9/10/2021

The Syracuse Hebrew Day School (SHDS)
Wanted: Head of School

The Syracuse Hebrew Day School (SHDS) invites applications and nominations for the position of Head of School. SHDS was founded in 1960 as a pluralistic not-for-profit educational corporation operating under the laws of the State of New York. Current enrollment is approximately 50 students in kindergarten through sixth grade. SHDS is committed to providing leading secular and Jewish education for K-6 children in the Central New York area. 

The Head of School is responsible for advancing the school’s mission to teach, inspire, and nurture future leaders of our Jewish community, through an unparalleled academic experience guided by Jewish studies and values. The Head of School serves as a role model for the Jewish culture and community of the school. This individual will work with the school’s Board of Directors to ensure financial success, recruitment and retention of students and faculty, and strengthen SHDS’s community presence.

The Head of School acts as the chief executive officer of SHDS, responsible for the day-to-day operations and future vision of the school. The Head of School provides leadership for faculty and staff in the development, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive educational program geared toward excellence in secular studies, Judaic studies, and auxiliary programs. This individual must be committed to the following key objectives: 1) constantly elevating the educational initiatives of the school, 2) inspiring and mentoring teachers and students to reach their highest potential, 3) communicating effectively about the school and its mission with parents, students, alumni, and the greater community. 

Qualifications for the position of Head of School include significant experience in the field of education, dynamic leadership skills, and proven competence in institutional advancement and development, such as experience with successful grant writing and fundraising. A Master’s degree or above, or its equivalent, in the area of Judaic or secular elementary education, educational leadership, or academic administration is strongly preferred. Applicants are encouraged to visit http://www.shds.org/ for information regarding the school. 

Confidential inquiries regarding the position of SHDS Head of School and questions regarding the search process should be directed to the SHDS Search Committee at shdssearch2021@gmail.com. Applications and nominations for the position must be submitted electronically as attachments to shdssearch2021@gmail.com. Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and the complete contact information for three references. Letters of nomination must include the complete contact information of the nominator and the candidate. Applications and nominations will be accepted until the position is filled.

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Posting Date: 9/3/2021

Aviv Foundation
Wanted: Chief Executive Officer
Washington, DC (at least 60% of the time)
View the full job posting or apply here

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Posting Date: 9/3/2021

Moving Traditions
Wanted: Chief Executive Officer
East Coast/Philadelphia, PA

View the full job posting or apply here 

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Posting Date: 9/3/2021

Wanted: Executive Director
Temple Emanu-el
Closter, NJ

Position

Temple Emanu-El seeks a dynamic, strategic leader with demonstrated success in management and organizational development and leadership. The Temple Emanu-El Executive Director will help clarify, communicate, and advance the mission and vision, serving as a partner and liaison with the Senior Rabbi and the President of the Board. This individual will manage and oversee the daily operations and will cultivate strong, thriving relationships with congregants, staff, board members, community partners and other external stakeholders. The Executive Director will be a strong presence and affect positive change for the congregation.

The Executive Director will be responsible for the management and supervision of Temple Emanu-El’s staff as well as the day-to-day operations and financial framework. They will work in partnership with the Senior Rabbi to grow and retain members and foster a feeling of community and belonging among congregants. In addition, the Executive Director, working with the Temple President is jointly responsible for the support and management of the Temple’s volunteers and lay leadership.

Temple Emanu-El serves over 750 member families that have a high engagement rate in the Temple. Together, the congregation celebrates more than 50 B’nai Mitzvah a year, host between 35-70 weddings annually and its staff officiate at life cycle events weekly.

 The operating budget is $3.3M, and the annual fundraising campaign is $1.1M. There are 4 clergy, 4 Full time Executive staff, 1 Full Time Educator, TE and many fantastic teachers. The facility is 45K square feet on 14 acres of land. 

Priorities:

• Re-engineer temple processes and systems (in Membership, Facilities, HR, Financial, Schools, Development, Communications, Technology and more) that serve the needs and grow the mission
• Further develop the infrastructure of the staff; lead and manage the staff; enhance the cohesion, creativity, operations, and performance
• Provide short-term and long-term strategic leadership, partnering with Senior Rabbi and President 
• Create new sources of revenue through the campus

View the full job posting or apply here. 

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Posting Date: 8/24/2021

Wanted: COMMUNITY MANAGER 
Tribe 12 

A key position at Tribe 12, this position is the “face” of the organization, helping constituents become and stay engaged, staying on the pulse of the community and Tribe 12’s image, and providing administrative organization to achieve excellent operational performance, particularly in the areas of communications and data management. Tribe 12’s Community Manager promotes the brand through community support, content distribution, and digital engagement. Tribe 12 has an office in Center City Philadelphia.

Duties of this job can be accomplished in the office, at program locations and virtually.

Learn more about the position or apply today on the Tribe12 website. 

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Posting Date: 8/23/2021

Wanted: In Person Teachers 

Congregation Beth El in Yardley, Pa is looking for  warm, creative educators for our 1st/2nd grade and 3rd/4th grade students. We are a small, friendly, suburban synagogue, affiliated with the Conservative Movement. 

The 1st/2nd grade class meets Sundays from 9:00-12:00.   The 3rd/4th  Grade class will meet on Sundays from 9:00-12:00 and Wednesdays from 4:30 – 6:30.  

Our ideal candidate: 

• has experience working with children ages 5 - 7 or 7 - 9 

• Takes joy in Jewish life and experiences 

• takes children seriously as people, with their own inner spiritual lives 

• Is ready to welcome children from a diversity of family constellations and levels of engagement with Judaism 

• Has knowledge of Jewish holidays/Shabbat, Torah stories, and very basic Hebrew 

• is open to collaboration with other teachers 

• is open to learning new content and teaching techniques, as needed 

• has good written communication skills 

• Is able to use email, google docs, and Zoom with ease, or willing to learn (in case we need to pivot to online learning) 

 

Posting Date: 8/19/2021

Wanted: Executive Director
JOIN for Justice - Boston, MA, willing to consider remote. 

About JOIN for Justice

JOIN for Justice, Inc., the Jewish Organizing Institute and Network (JOIN for Justice or JOIN), is a national organization with staff located across the country dedicated to training, supporting, and connecting Jewish organizers, clergy, and lay leaders with their communities. A catalyst for change and a trusted leader in community organizing, JOIN is building a powerful field of Jewish leaders effectively organizing for justice, both inside and outside Jewish communities in the United States. JOIN responds to the escalating demand for skillful leaders who use organizing principles and practices to achieve positive social change. JOIN provides a powerful grounding, reinforcing social justice commitments within Jewish value systems while supporting participants to foster a more meaningful sense of Jewish identity. 

More information about JOIN can be found on the web at: https://www.joinforjustice.org/. 

Position

JOIN for Justice is at an exciting juncture in JOIN’s and our country’s history. As we continue to implement our strategic plan and expand the reach of our programs, JOIN seeks a dynamic Executive Director to guide the organization by holding our strategic vision, building relationships with key stakeholders, fostering a vibrant, thriving staff culture, and strengthening the organization’s infrastructure. 

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will have oversight of a $1.5M budget and 11 staff responsible for programs, development, operations, and administration. This is a unique opportunity to be a part of a fast-growing organization that has trained over 7000 leaders and 100 partners in community organizing for social justice. 

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Posting Date: 8/02/2021

Wanted: Chief Development Officer 
Minnesota Jewish Federation - Minneapolis, MN 

About Minneapolis Jewish Federation

The Minneapolis Jewish Federation—in partnership with over 40 schools, agencies, and synagogues—has empowered, engaged, and inspired Jewish community in the Minneapolis and overseas. 

Minneapolis Jewish Federation’s Mission: We build community, care for the welfare of Jews everywhere and maximize participation in Jewish life.

More information about the school can be found on the web at: https://jewishminneapolis.org/.  

Position

To develop and execute a comprehensive and diversified financial resource development plan that encompasses annual fundraising as well as planned giving and endowments. This includes overseeing the Federation’s legacy campaign strategy and implementation and leading the integration of planned gift cultivation, marketing, and stewardship.  It also encompasses nurturing a development team to accomplish these goals.  

Organizational Responsibilities

• Uphold and exemplify the Minneapolis Jewish Federation’s mission/vision

• Uphold and exemplify the leadership and or behavioral competencies of the organization (see attached)

• Exemplify customer service both internally and externally

• Attend Federation events as position requires

• Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings

Other duties as deemed necessary to achieve organization/team goals

Detailed Responsibilities:

• Design and implement a development plan that reflects the philanthropic goals of the organization and includes cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, donor relationship management and donor recognition across all giving levels, with a special emphasis on major donors and prospects.

• Enhance strategies and develop new ones to increase active donor base, elevating gift levels of current donors, secure bequest intentions and development of new donor advised and restricted funds.

• Personally meet frequently with a wide array of donors, understanding the different priorities and preferences among the community.  

• Participate, along with Head of Marketing and CEO, in defining the Value Add of MJF, and create consistent messaging for donors.

• Analyze, recommend and implement a system of accountability with performance metrics to determine the success of development strategies and activities, as well as personnel.

• Review and evaluate the current development operations and initiate new development strategies to support organizational change. 

• Lead an organizational change effort to an integrated development approach, recognizing the cultural shift from previously segmented annual and endowment/planned giving efforts.

• Collaboration

• Serve as lead staff for the Development committee of the Board of Directors (in formation), and act as primary professional liaison on development issues to the Board.

• Serves as lead staff for the Foundation Board of Trustees.

• Team Leadership

• Inspire, lead, direct and manage a team of ten fund raising professionals, emphasizing effective communication to, from and among team members.   Evaluate and provide ongoing training to existing team with an eye towards rendering each member as effective and contributory as possible.   Hold existing team accountable to metrics you clearly set. 

Qualifications

• Proven experience of progressively responsible experience in a combination of high-profile non-profit and/or corporate settings with substantive leadership responsibility for fundraising and institutional advancement.

• Demonstration of success in meeting or exceeding fund-raising goals in annual campaigns and/or endowment creation and/or legacy giving.

• Demonstration of success in relationship-building with existing donors.  

• Understanding of the challenges facing the concept of federated giving and the ability to respond to the challenge with convincing responses. 

• Demonstrated success in and enjoyment of extensive individual donor interaction.

• History of addressing multiple generations and multiple donor segments.  

• Demonstrated use of data to further targeting and fundraising would be ideal.

• Organizational skills that enable appropriate and consistent follow-up.

• Successful experience leading, managing and nurturing a team.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with strategic use of social media ideal.

• Collaborate with the Marketing Department in producing all written and collateral materials related to the development plan.

• Partner with the Community Impact Department to develop a menu of funding opportunities consistent with Board and CEO strategic priorities.

• Coordinate with the Finance Department on procedures and policies for tracking and reporting development activities.

• Engage with other senior development professionals across the philanthropic sector to learn about, assess and adopt best practices in financial resource and donor

• Enhance visibility of the Federation in the community, through development of strong relationships with senior leaders and executives in community agencies, synagogues, and other constituent groups of the Federation. Represent the Federation at key community events.

• Understanding of the concerns, culture and preferences of the Jewish community.

• Responsiveness, collegiality, and good listening skills are essential.

This position description is based upon material provided by Minneapolis Jewish Federation is an equal opportunity employer

Sarah Raful Whinston
Senior Search Consultant
swhinston@drgsearch.com

Merav Schwartz
Associate
mschwartz@drgsearch.com 

To apply to this position please visit www.drgsearch.com

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Posting Date: 7/21/2021

Small congregation in Toronto is looking for someone who would like to join their High Holy Day service via Zoom and give a 20 minute talk on a related subject with a q&a after the talk. The congregation is open to discuss the subject of the talk as long as it has some relevance to the High Holy Days. Could be Israel, the Akeydah, one of the subjects from the HHD such as T'shuvah, Selichot, Tashlich etc.

Contact: 

Cantor Brian M. Reich

educator@templeisraelalameda.org

www.cantorbrianreich.com

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Posting Date: 7/21/2021

Wanted: Teachers
Congregation Ohev Shalom, Wallingford, PA

Congregation Ohev Shalom in Wallingford, Pa is looking for  warm, creative educators for our Early Learning and 2nd grade religious school classes. We are a small, friendly, suburban synagogue, affiliated with the Conservative Movement.

The Early Learning group meets Sundays rom 9:00-10:30, and we plan to meet in person (outdoors when possible). The 2nd Grade class will meet on Sundays from 9:00-12:15, also in person. All students and staff will wear masks indoors. When possible, learning will take place outdoors, under tents.

Our ideal candidate:

• has experience working with children ages 3-5 or 7-8
• Takes joy in Jewish life and experiences
• is interested in developing open-ended or constructivist educational experiences
• takes children seriously as people, with their own inner spiritual lives
• Is ready to welcome children from a diversity of family constellations and levels of engagement with Judaism
• Has knowledge of Jewish holidays/Shabbat, Torah stories, and very basic Hebrew
• is open to collaboration with other teachers
• is open to learning new content and teaching techniques, as needed
• has good written communication skills
• Is able to use email, google docs, and Zoom with ease

Compensation is $30-50/hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications
Contact Rabbi Kelilah Miller - school@ohev.net

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Posting Date: 7/19/2021

Wanted: General education teachers for in-person, part-time work, math, language arts, social studies
Cheder Chabad, on Barrack Hebrew Academy's  campus in Bryn Mawr, PA

Contact: Chani Feldman 410-725-7419

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Posting Date: 7/19/2021

Wanted: Teachers
Beth Chaim Reform Congregation, Malvern, PA

Sundays 10:00 – 12:30
September 2020 – May 2021

Join a team of teachers who are dedicated to helping our students explore their Jewish identity through experiential learning and engagement. As our school grows, so is our need for teachers. We are looking for teachers who have informal educational experiences, can read Hebrew and love to share their Jewish story with our students.

Immediate openings:

• 4^th grade teacher: Areas of study include decoding Hebrew reading skills, prayers for the Friday evening service, Israel as our Homeland, Holidays.
• 5^th grade teacher:  Areas of study include the Torah service, Sacred Time and Sacred Space, review of holidays and Mitzvot.
• 6th grade teacher: Areas of study include the Jewish Practice (Life Cycle, Values and Mitzvot), Prayer (the Amida) and Hebrew reading skills (decoding/key words/ root letters).

Salary commensurate with experience.  Knowledge of Project-based learning is a plus!

Please contact Gratz alumna, Sherrie Rosenberg Klein at ed-director@bethchaim.net for more information or to apply.

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Posting Date: 7/11/2021

Wanted: Photographic Negatives Digitalization Assistant 
Ottawa Jewish Archives

Position: Casual; September 1, 2021 – February 23, 2022 (26 weeks) 
Rate: $17/hour  
Deadline: Friday, July 30th, 2021; 11:59pm  
Location: 21 Nadolny Sachs Private, Ottawa, ON  

About the Archives 
Since 1969 the Archives has been collecting records that tell the story of Jewish community life in  Ottawa from the 1890s to the current day, including materials produced by and about individuals, families, businesses, congregations, community organizations, and associations established and  maintained by Ottawa’s Jewish community. 

Position Summary 
The Ottawa Jewish Archives (OJA) is seeking a motivated individual to assist with the digitization of our  photographic negatives collection. The intern will work on digitizing a variety of acetate and nitrate  negatives in order to ensure the collection is safe from deterioration. It will also aid in the accessibility of  the collection. The intern will be responsible for digitizing negatives, accessioning, adding to our  database, and rehousing into proper storage. The ideal candidate should have a passion for history and  an interest in working in the archival/museum field. This is an in person position and requires the  candidate to work at the Archives to complete the project. The archives is open Monday – Thursday.  

Job Requirements: 

•  A basic understanding of archival practices and knowledge of the proper methods for handling  archival materials. 
•  Experience working with archival/museum collections, preferably with photograph or  photographic negatives collections.  
•  Experience with photography and Photoshop. 
•  Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to prepare written  reports. 
•  Ability to work independently without supervision.  
•  A passion for history. 
•  Familiarity with the history of the Jewish community of Ottawa is an asset. 
•  Valid Police background check required.

Educational requirements: High school diploma 
Language requirements: English imperative. French, Yiddish, Hebrew are assets.  
To Apply: Please send your resume and coverletter to Teigan Goldsmith at archives@jewishottawa.com by July 30th, 11:59pm.

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Posting Date: 6/28/2021

Wanted: Religious School Director (part time)
The Lawrence Jewish Community Congregation (LJCC)

The Lawrence Jewish Community Congregation (LJCC) seeks an enterprising and energetic professional to fill a permanent, part-time position as our Religious School Director. Our unaffiliated congregation is the center of inclusive Jewish life in Lawrence, Kansas, a vibrant and open community that is home to the University of Kansas and has a wide array of cultural and educational venues. The LJCC serves Jews of different backgrounds and unites them in Jewish life, prayer, and study. The LJCC religious school educates the children in our community on Jewish life, religion, and culture, and prepares them for B’nai Mitzvah and adult Jewish life. 

Understanding the various methods of observance among the LJCC membership, the Religious School Director will:
● enhance Jewish education by partnering with parent leadership to implement, supervise, and administer existing age-appropriate religious school and Hebrew curriculum using previously adopted materials; 
● recruit and supervise instructors as needed; 
● coordinate Hebrew tutoring for 4th grade and older 
● work with parents to lead children towards their B’nai Mitzvah; 
● recruit new students and retain current students; 
● increase the connection between the religious school and the larger congregation.

 

We are looking for an individual who can direct and coordinate our religious school program, which includes weekly school lessons and Hebrew tutoring, as well as family friendly services and events. These activities will build on our existing successful program. This person will work with our Program/Operations Manager, volunteer board, and lay-led ritual committee to help provide child-friendly experiences that align with the Jewish Calendar. 

Our ideal director is someone who is organized, is personable, is a self-starter, can work well with our active volunteer leadership and Program/Operations Manager, can coordinate instructors who provide direct educational experiences in our school, and who can identify new ways to grow and develop our school. 

The school underwent a successful reboot in the 2019-2020 academic year, with a record enrollment of 15 students and unprecedented involvement with the community. The COVID pandemic caused the LJCC Religious school to move online in March 2020, along with all other LJCC programming. Both remain entirely virtual at this time. In the 2021-2022 school year we seek to continue our religious school. This will either be through an in-person model or online, pending the reopening plans for the LJCC and county health regulations. We seek a Religious School Director to lead the religious school program in this interesting time and to develop new aspects of the program that best accomplish the LJCC’s educational goals.

This is a part-time position for the school term starting in mid-August through May, or 9 months from the anticipated start date. Compensation is approximately $1,000 per month, dependent on experience. Additional funds may be available for summer programming. 

Required qualifications: 
● At least one year of professional work experience in education 
● Working knowledge of Jewish values, culture, religious practices and norms, holidays, and life-cycle events 
● Excellent oral and written communication skills 
● Excellent organizational skills 
● Technical fluency in areas of social media, online communication, and organizational software.

The successful candidate can work remotely during the period when the school is offered in a virtual mode. 
Benefits – flexible work schedule 
Salary – through May 2022 up to $9,000 depending on experience. 
To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and three references to LawrenceJCC@gmail.com along with any inquiries about the position. We will begin review of applications as they arrive.

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Posting Date: 6/14/2021

Wanted: RELIGIOUS SCHOOL ASSISTANT
Germantown Jewish Centre (GJC) Religious School

SCOPE OF WORK 
The Religious School Assistant is responsible for supporting the Director of Youth and Families in running the  Germantown Jewish Centre (GJC) Religious School and the coordination of community-wide youth and family  programming. The position is a maximum of 20 hours per week with approximately 75% of work done remotely  and 25% done on-site at GJC. 

GJC is a Conservative congregation in the heart of Philadelphia’s West Mount Airy neighborhood that serves  Northwest Philadelphia’s multifaceted Jewish community. GJC is an inclusive community that values and  embraces the diversity of all our families and staff. 

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES 

ADMINISTRATIVE 
• Provide direct administrative support for the Director of Youth and Families. 
• Oversee yearly Religious School registration and track paperwork and financial information.
• Data entry and file maintenance, including student files and family demographics; interfacing with  synagogue membership database. 
• Organize and order school supplies as needed; track invoices and maintain relationships with vendors.
• Assist in coordination of school and family programs and grade specific ceremonies and events.
• Track and submit payroll on a bi-weekly basis. 
• Complete other departmental projects and tasks as needed. 

COMMUNICATIONS & PUBLICITY 
• Maintain smooth communications with parents and other GJC stakeholders.  
• Correspond with parents and teachers to address inquiries and concerns. 
• Create and distribute publicity materials for upcoming programs via email, social media, etc., and track  registrations as needed; work with GJC Program Director as needed. 
• Design and modify educational materials and other documents such as family correspondence, reports,  memos and emails. 
• Maintain/update social media accounts. 
• Website support/updating.

QUALIFICATIONS 

• College degree preferred, or equivalent experience in administrative support. 
• 3+ years of hands-on administrative support. 
• Must be computer savvy and proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. Knowledge of Microsoft  Publisher and/or Power Point preferred. 
• Graphic design and email marketing experience a strong plus. 
• Ability to prioritize and juggle multiple projects and tasks with superb accuracy. 
• Exceptional customer service skills; the ability to write, speak and interact clearly and professionally
• Possess an understanding and appreciation of GJC’s culture and the diversity of its membership, as well  as the Centre's organizational structure (of prayer communities and governance) and mission statement.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with the highest degree of integrity and confidentiality. 

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP 

Directly reports to the Director of Youth and Families; works closely with Program Director, Finance Director, and  administrative staff.

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Posting Date: 5/12/2021

Wanted: Volunteer Program Manager
Jewish Relief Agency

Founded in 2000, JRA delivers food assistance and critical services to approximately 6,500  diverse individuals across Greater Philadelphia by relieving hunger, improving lives, and  strengthening our community. JRA works to alleviate the everyday burdens of poverty for 3,800  food insecure households through our Monthly Food Distribution. Prior to the pandemic JRA  attracted between 800 and 1,200 volunteers a month from all walks of life to come together to  deliver food and other critical supplies. Over the years, JRA has established additional programs  to meet community members at their point of need. Our array of supportive services, which  include the Family Friendly Food Initiative, Everyday Essentials program, Crisis Fund, and  Friendly Phone Calls, alleviate some of the stressors felt by the families we serve.  

JRA is seeking a Volunteer Program Manager to perform the critical role of creating and  managing an outstanding volunteer experience. The ideal candidate has excellent  communication skills, is highly motivated, energetic, and tech-savvy. We aim to hire an  engaged, hands-on leader who can thrive in a fast-paced environment. This individual will  oversee a robust volunteer experience that is diverse, multi-generational, includes new and  returning volunteers as well as a variety of groups, and fosters a supportive and thriving  community culture where volunteer engagement is celebrated, and kindness is taught.  

Responsibilities :

● Manage a high volume of communication with individuals and groups interested in  volunteering; respond quickly, accurately, and cheerfully to changing conditions
● Develop and implement strategies for individual and group volunteer recruitment and  outreach  
● Register, confirm, and follow up with volunteers and groups for volunteer opportunities  including packing and delivering during monthly Food Distributions using the month’s  Master Spreadsheet  
● Create and update volunteer materials 
● Maintain and update Salesforce with volunteer information  
● Oversee Distribution Administrative Tasks including preparing the delivery routes and  organizing the volunteer materials  
● Coordinate the Route Owner Program which includes tracking participation and  overseeing recruitment of new route owners, and reporting  
● Manage volunteer recruitment and scheduling for monthly deliveries to Federation  Housing apartments  
● Build and nurture relationships with community organizations and attract new  volunteer groups to Distributions 
● Provide a positive, safe, and educational volunteer experience, beginning with  facilitating orientation and training for volunteers  
● Speak to audiences at synagogues, schools, and other community organizations to  provide an overview of JRA and to promote volunteer opportunities  
● Coordinate the Caring Cards and Birthday Cards programs; facilitate volunteer  recruitment and track participation  
● Manage volunteer appreciation and recognition for Yellow Cappers, Route Owners, and  general volunteers  
● Co-Chair the Volunteer Engagement Committee, including planning meeting agendas  and scheduling monthly committee meetings 
● Develop and maintain the B’nai Mitzvah and Junior Yellow Capper programs including  the recruitment of new participants 
● Coordinate with community partners to provide volunteer opportunities for individuals  living with physical and mental disabilities 
● Monitor and resolve issues involving volunteers according to established procedures  and organizational core values 
● Assist with planning Leadership Academy workshops, as well as recruitment for the  upcoming class  
● Flexibility to take on other assignments based on needs of the organization  

 

Warehouse Responsibilities 

● Approximately one week per month, including monthly Food Distribution days, work  remotely at JRA’s warehouse in Northeast Philadelphia  
● Act as the lead staff member during distribution days at the warehouse to ensure  smooth check-in, packing, and delivery processes  
● Oversee and manage volunteers at the warehouse including groups, individuals, and  families  
● Assist with preparing the warehouse for distribution which includes setting up the food  assembly lines  
● Enforce strict safety and security protocols on site  
● Deliver food boxes when needed  

Qualifications  

● Bachelor's degree and 2-4 years of professional experience preferred
● Familiarity and experience with nonprofit volunteer programming highly desired
● Excellent at establishing positive rapport and relationships with individuals, groups,  businesses, and stakeholders  
● Comfortable speaking in public to large groups of community members and volunteers
● Strong time management and organizational skills, as well as the ability to prioritize are  essential 
● Comfortable managing individuals of a wide variety of ages, backgrounds, religions, and  physical abilities  
● Enthusiasm and interest in JRA’s mission-driven work and organizational values
● Experience working collaboratively, comfortable asking questions and refined critical  thinking skills are vital  
● Superior skills with Microsoft Office, Zoom, and Google Drive 
● Experience with and/or the capacity to learn Salesforce Nonprofit Success Pack (CRM)  navigation and reporting is required 
● Flexibility and ability to multitask  
● Familiarity and knowledge of the Jewish community, traditions, and practices  
● Must have access to a car and a valid driver’s license 
● Ability to stand for extensive periods of time and lift 25 pounds are required  

Benefits and Salary 

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package 
• Generous package for time away from work, including vacation, sick time, and holidays​​​​​​
• Great professional development and skill building opportunities 

Temporary Covid-19 Remote Work  

Currently, the majority of the staff are working remotely with the exception of the Monthly  Food Distribution. JRA has implemented rigorous health and safety protocols to minimize risk of  exposure for staff who occasionally need, or want, to work from the office. When our office and  warehouse does fully reopen for in-person work, it will open with health and safety protocols in  place.  

Next Steps 

To apply send your resume and a brief statement of interest to jobs@jewishrelief.org. In the  subject line of your email please reference the position title and your last name. (Example:  Volunteer Program Manager_Rosenthal) 

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Posting Date: 5/5/2021

Wanted: Jr. Congregation Leader/Rock Star 5782
Germantown Jewish Center
Philadelphia, PA

1 hr/ week (11 am on Shabbat mornings)

Germantown Jewish Centre is searching for a creative and dynamic service leader to coordinate and lead our Jr. Congregation for the 2021-22/5782 school year.  GJC’s Jr. Congregation is a weekly Shabbat morning service for kids geared toward grades 2-6, followed by a small kiddush/snack.   While the main goal is to build familiarity with the form, structure and content of the service, there is a lot of room for out-of-the-box ideas and new formats.  

The ideal candidate would be a “kid magnet”, have a strong familiarity and comfort with Jewish prayer, and excel at building relationships with families. The Jr Congregation leader will work to promote the service to families and encourage students to take on leadership roles within the service. There are approximately 30 services per year.

Germantown Jewish Centre (GJC) is a Conservative congregation in the heart of Mt Airy (and three blocks from Regional Rail) that serves our neighborhood’s diverse Jewish community and includes two minyanim: one Reconstructionist and one traditional egalitarian.  We proudly embrace the racial, ethnic, and gender diversity of our students & their families.  We welcome multiracial, interfaith, and LGBT families, and we are committed to the inclusion of students with special needs.  The diversity of our families enriches our community and our children’s learning.  

To Apply: Please send all questions, cover letter and resume to Abby Weinberg:  educator@germantownjewishcentre.org

posting date: 5/5/2021

Wanted: Religious School Rock Stars (a.k.a. Teachers)
Germantown Jewish Center
Philadelphia, PA

Germantown Jewish Centre (GJC) is seeking energetic, creative, Jewish educators to be a part of our vibrant and innovative team of Religious School (RS) teachers for the 2021-22 school year.

 Our teachers are excited Jewish knowledge-seekers, youth-cheerleaders and community builders.  They work to connect students to each other and to our rich and diverse Jewish heritage in a warm and curious educational environment.  Teachers will receive direct support from the Education Director  to build inclusive, empowered, compassionate and engaging classrooms with their students.  Experienced and first-time teachers are encouraged to apply!

GJC is currently seeking teachers to teach Judaics on Sunday mornings between 9:30 am and 12:30 pm and on Wednesdays from approximately 4-6 pm in these classes: 2nd grade, combined 3rd-4th grade and combined 6th-7th grade.  During January and February, classes take place on Saturday mornings instead of Sundays.  While we are still formulating our plans for the coming year in light of the pandemic, we believe that Saturday/Sunday classes will meet in person while Wednesdays will most likely consist of individualized, virtual Hebrew instruction in which teachers will meet one-on-one or in very small groups with students via Zoom for a maximum of 2 hours total, most likely on Wednesdays.  

GJC is a Conservative congregation in the heart of Philadelphia’s West Mount Airy neighborhood that serves Northwest Philadelphia’s multifaceted Jewish community.   GJC is an inclusive community that values and embraces the diversity of all our families and staff.  Our religious school is geared towards students (K-7) from all of GJC’s minyanim, including Dorshei Derekh (a Reconstructionist affiliate) and Minyan Masorti (a traditional egalitarian minyan)

Please send all resumes and cover letters to Abigail Weinberg, Education Director, at educator@germantownjewishcentre.org.

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Posting Date: 4/16/21

Director of Development
New Jersey Y Camps
Fairfield, NJ 

About New Jersey Y Camps

New Jersey Y Camps (NJY) is comprised of seven Jewish camps which serve the entire Jewish community including special needs children and senior adults. We continually seek to help each camper develop and grow new skills, greater self-confidence, a strong Jewish identity, and commitment to our heritage that will help shape the course of their lives. It is deeply gratifying to see our campers, each summer, leave camp as better human beings and with an enhanced Jewish identity and commitment.

NJY Camps serves more than 5,000 campers, over 1100 summer staff, over 2200 acres of land and an operating budget of over $17.5M. In 2018, NJY Camps raised $1M. 

For more information about NJY, go to https://njycamps.org/. 

About Your Position

The Director of Development will lead, plan and direct all of NJY’s fundraising: the major gifts program, annual fund, planned giving, special events, scholarship and capital campaigns. The Director of Development will play an important, visible role for NJY and will work in close partnership with NJY’s CEO, Senior Leadership, and the Board of Directors in all development and fundraising endeavors. The Director will be responsible for the development of key donor relationships and the implementation of individual donor cultivation, solicitation and stewardship strategies to secure NJY’s financial sustainability.

 

Top Priorities for the Incoming DOD

• Create and sustain a major gifts portfolio

• Support the activities and communications of the Board of Directors

• Be responsible for development, implementation and assessment of a robust, integrated annual giving program that supports NJY

• Be nimble and entrepreneurial for future development projects (i.e. grants, capital campaign, etc.)

 

About Your Responsibilities

• Grow a major gifts program including identification, cultivation and solicitation of major donors.

• Meet prospective donors and supporters on a continual basis to establish effective communications with them.

• Work with senior management and the Director of Organizational Development in grant seeking including research, proposal writing, and reporting requirements.

• Direct the annual fund program, including mailings and annual fundraising drives.

• Direct capital campaigns and other major fundraising drives.

• Work with Alumni Relations Manager in coordinating fund-raising special events.

• Partner closely with NJY’s CEO, Senior Leadership, the Development Chair, and the NJY Board of Directors.

• Staff the NJY Development Committee.

• Work to oversee creation of publications to support fundraising activities.

• Maintain gift recognition programs.

• Participate actively in all senior staff meetings.

• Enhance the NJY Legacy campaign, Scholarship fund, and Team Sponsorships.

• Play a key strategic role in the annual gala and other fundraising events throughout the year.

• Perform other related duties as requested.

About You

• You have a genuine interest in and commitment to NJY’s mission and Jewish overnight camp.

• You love what you do.

• You love to laugh.

• You have had successful experience as the partner to a CEO and board.

• You have been successful in developing and executing a broad fundraising strategy (both short and long term).

• You are a storyteller, and you know how to elicit stories from others.

• You have knowledge and experience in fundraising techniques, particularly major gift fundraising.

• You are experienced using and measuring best practices in major gift and pipeline development.

• You exhibit strong written and verbal communication skills, with an emphasis on the ability to persuade and influence others around ideas, decisions, and financial support.

• You possess the skills to work with and motivate staff, board members and other volunteers.

• You are collaborative in nature and skill and have a commitment to team results; you have the ability to create consensus.

• You are an "Out the door" fundraiser who thrives on meeting with donors and building external relationships.

• You are a "Self-starter" and goal driven to initiate donor visits and fundraising calls.

• You are organized and exhibit "follow through" on tasks and goals.

• You display a positive attitude, show concern for people and community, demonstrate presence, self confidence, common sense and good listening ability.

• You are skilled at multi-tasking; able to organize, prioritize and execute responsibilities in the face of conflicting priorities or unexpected situations; and have a high level of discretion.

 

This position description is based upon material provided by New Jersey Y Camps, an equal opportunity employer.

Sarah Raful Whinston, Senior Search Consultant

Sarah Skrovan, Senior Associate

To apply please visit - http://drgsearch.com/current-searches/?rpid=65bLaTshVuY

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Posting Date: 4/5/21

Executive Director
Talmud Torah of St. Paul (TTSP)

Position Summary  

The executive director will provide both leadership and management for the Talmud Torah of  Saint Paul (TTSP), which is the hub of communal Jewish education in our community. TTSP is  comprised of a day school (The Newman School), an afternoon school for elementary and  high school students, and adult education. 

Leadership includes charting the path for the institution:

•  To adapt and forge new models of engagement in Jewish education in this  challenging time,  
•  To work well with and enhance the ecosystem of the local Jewish community;
• To be engaged in a spiral of continuous development, improvement and growth. 
• To significantly grow our student body so as to broaden our impact and ensure our  financial sustainability

Management includes overseeing finance, human resources, facilities, IT and contracts. The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors. 

Qualifications 
Required: 

• Bachelor’s degree or higher 
• 5-10 years experience of proven success building and/or managing a complex  organization or enterprise, including creating strategic plans, setting measurable  goals and evaluating success  
• Experience with people management 
• Demonstrated success setting a vision for excellence and managing a team to  achieve it 
• Experience managing relationships with diverse stakeholders, including volunteer  board members, parents, external community stakeholders and donors
• Understanding of modern models of Jewish education 
• Working knowledge of Jewish culture and traditions 

Highly Preferred: 

• Experience leading or working within a Jewish and/or educational institution 

Scope and Responsibilities: 

Strategic Development 

• Lead organization in charting a pathway (developing a strategic plan) to achieve its  vision and mission, which is: creating life-long learners, passionate about Jewish  tradition, committed to Jewish community and devoted to the well-being of all people 
• Develop strategic operating plan that details the steps necessary to operationalize the  strategic plan; the plan should include clear academic, growth, recruitment,  operational, communications, and financial goals  
• Work with the leadership team, staff, board, key funders, community partners and  other stakeholders to bring the plan to life 
• Track and report on progress Fund Development/Advancement 
• Ensure that organization meets financial goals in the strategic plan 
• Oversee development, including major gifts, grants management, fundraising events,  and the annual campaign 
• Develop and maintain relationships with foundations, other non-profits, major  individual donors and potential donors, and congregations 
• Solicitation and stewardship of donors 
• Oversee the development and implementation of an effective program of communication, so that TTSP’s various stakeholders are well-informed about TTSP and are motivated to support and participate in TTSP’s work. This includes marketing and  branding initiatives. 

Community Engagement and External Relations 

• Build coalitions, relationships, and partnerships with key stakeholders in support of the  organization’s mission and goals. This group of stakeholders includes funders, fellow  educational leaders, clergy and other leaders within the Jewish community and the  broader community. 
• Be an authentic thought leader in the local Jewish community. This includes staying  current on relevant literature and on practices in other communities; providing  briefings for congregations and other community organizations; speaking out in the  media (including social media) on relevant topics. 

Staff Leadership and Development 

• Build and manage a high-performing team to support TTSP’s ability to achieve its  goals 
• Build TTSP into an “employer of choice,” with clear communication, fair and equitable  personnel policies, strong professional development and educational opportunities, a positive organizational culture, and explicit succession planning
• Work with the leadership team to ensure the hiring, training and retention of staff to deliver appropriate and high quality Jewish education to students of all ages

Financial Planning and Management

• Oversee preparation of the annual budget and all expenditures, ensure proper record-keeping, and authorize timely payments of bills and fulfillment of other contractual agreements
• Work with administrative and financial staff, executive committee and finance committee to ensure thorough and timely understanding of financial status and issues
• Ensure that annual audits are completed and presented to the board

Boards and Committees

• Prepare agendas for and participate in meetings of the executive committee and the full board
• Maintain strong working relationships with board members and effectively deploy board members to further the organization’s mission
• Recommend to the nominating committee good board member candidates to ensure that the board reflects the community that TTSP serves, and includes the skills and backgrounds needed for the organization

Operational Management, Legal Compliance, Risk Management

• Assure compliance with current legal and statutory requirements as well as with all contracts and all internal TTSP personnel and administrative policies
• Create or update internal policies when necessary
• Oversee all facilities. Ensure that building operations are competently managed to maintain a safe, clean, adequate workplace

About Talmud Torah of St. Paul 

Talmud Torah of St. Paul has been the central address for Jewish education in St. Paul since  1956. Our mission is to create life-long learners, passionate about Jewish tradition, committed  to Jewish community and devoted to the well-being of all people. We are deeply committed  to nurturing in students of all ages a life-long love of learning, pride in their Jewish identity,  belief in themselves, and an understanding of their responsibility as citizens of the world.  Within an accepting and egalitarian environment, we encourage each student to grow, guided  by a strong sense of Jewish values and traditions. 

To apply, please send a statement of interest and resume to Rebecca Noecker, TTSP Board  President, at employment@ttsp.org.

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Posting Date: 4/5/21

Executive Director 
CANDLES Holocaust Museum and Education Center
Location: Terre Haute, Indiana with some possibility of partial remote work with at least 50% time on-site at the Museum
Reports To: Board of Directors
Status: Full-time
Salary: $65,000-$75,000 commensurate with experience and benefits

SUMMARY:
The ideal candidate will be dedicated to Holocaust and genocide education with a high level of knowledge and background in these subjects.  The Executive Director must be well spoken and able to advance the Museum’s primary goal of education as envisioned by its founder, Eva Kor. 

In addition to a strong commitment and passion for social justice issues, the candidate should expect to make a commitment of at least 5 years, as the Museum is in a growth phase to meet the ever-increasing need for teaching tolerance, knowledge of the Holocaust, and reaching local, state-wide, national, and international audiences.  

The Executive Director must have a solid background managing a team and operations, exercise excellent judgment at all times, have the ability to lead and grow the museum’s mission from a strategic standpoint, previously worked with a board of directors, and understand the importance of fundraising.  The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and exhibit demonstrated relationship building with a wide variety of organizations, individuals, and diverse populations. 

The Executive Director, reporting to the Board of Directors, will have overall responsibility for strategic planning, fundraising, financial management, and public relations.  The Director will execute the Board’s goals, aligning the organization to achieve short-term and long-term plans.

The ideal candidate will coordinate with the Board on strategic hiring for staff and management, as well as recruitment of volunteers, while utilizing strengths of team members to achieve goals.  The Director will effectively meet measurable milestones set by the Board and maintain a positive and supportive work environment for staff, while maximizing visitor experience in coordination with the Deputy Director, consisting of both on-site and on-line visitors.

Fundraising and Communications:
•    Works closely with the development coordinator to write grants and meet with philanthropic organizations, individual donors, and foundations.   
•    Builds and strengthens relationships with community members, industry, political and local leaders, the educational community, and potential partners nationally and internationally.
•    Aligns major funding sources by preparing grant proposals and by making presentations to corporations and foundations to meet strategic planning goals of the organization.

Minimum requirements also include:
•    A college degree from an accredited university.
•    Demonstrated management, supervisory, and collaborative leadership skills and experience utilizing team members’ strengths and extensive experience with nonprofit work and management.
•    Demonstrated strong written and verbal skills and experience working with diverse populations.
•    Highly developed diplomatic and communication skills and the ability to effectively speak and present to diverse groups of stakeholders and constituencies.
•    Have a deep understanding of the organization’s philosophy, vision, and mission and the ability to communicate the lessons of the Holocaust.
•    Experience and knowledge complying with current Human Resources polices and standards in today’s workplace.
•    Possess action-oriented, entrepreneurial, adaptable, innovative, mission- driven, skills and attributes and self-direction in planning and execution of goals set by the Board.
•    Demonstrated sound independent judgment and a high degree of initiative.
•    No particular professional certificates, licenses, or registrations are required.

Additional preferred qualifications of the ideal candidate include
•    Knowledge of museum curatorial and/or education best practices is welcome.
•    Five or more years of relevant leadership experience is preferred, particularly of a non-profit organization, and/or museum.

Physical Demands: 
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions:
•    Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and standing at events.
•    Travel as required.  The flexibility, desire, and physical capability to travel domestically and internationally as needed by the Board of Directors for annual educational trips, including walking distances, flying many hours, and the ability to be away for up to 2 weeks at a time.  

Work Environment:
•    Job-related activities are performed in an administrative office area.
•    Professional attire is required during work hours.
•    Some civic duties related to promoting the Museum and its mission will typically involve meetings in other locations.
•    Work hours may include weekends, evenings, and/or holidays, sometimes with short notice.

General Conditions of Employment:  
•    Interviews with representatives of the Board of Directors.
•    Satisfactory completion of reference and background investigation checks.
•    Completion of orientation and paperwork prior to reporting for work.
•    Qualified to work in the United States.
•    Completion of on-site 90-day probation period.

The Museum encourages applications from diverse candidates and is committed to non-discriminatory policies and compliance with all applicable laws in the workplace.  The above description and conditions of employment are not all inclusive but general in nature. 

Interested applicants please send a cover letter and resume or CV via email or regular mail to:  Leah Simpson at:   leah@candlesholocaustmuseum.org or at CANDLES Holocaust Museum and Education Center,  1532 South Third Street, Terre Haute, Indiana  47802.

Please note the application period closes at end of business Friday, May 7, 2021. 
 

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Posting Date: 3/10/21

DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION/JEWISH LEARNING

Bet Am Shalom Synagogue

Dynamic Westchester, NY, Reconstructionist congregation seeks outstanding educational leader as full-time Director of Jewish Family Education and Engagement. Bet Am Shalom Synagogue is looking for an experienced educator/administrator who shares our vision of PreK-12 religious school and family education and programming as a potentially transformative period in the lives of Jewish families and children. Ideal candidates should have: 

● experience in progressive Jewish education; 
● superior teaching ability; 
a track record in program and curricular planning and innovation;
● exceptional leadership ability, organizational and communication skills;
● expertise in administration and staff development; 
● “Ruach!” 
● a musical background -- a distinct plus
● relevant education/degree(s) 

The ideal candidate is energetic, creative, flexible, passionate, collaborative, knowledgeable, Jewishly engaged, and available as of early June, 2021. Compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications; please include salary requirements/range. 

Send your resume and cover letter containing an educational philosophy statement to BASEDSEARCH@betamshalom.org.
 

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Posting Date: 3/10/21

RESIDENTIAL ADVISOR

6 POINTS CREATIVE ARTS ACADEMY

Prior experience working with elementary and middle school-age children in a formal or informal setting. Supervisory experience is preferred. Must be a grad student, graduate, or licensed in social work, mental health counseling, or similar field and 21 years of age by June 15, 2020. Place pre-camp phone calls to families for intake and assessment on camper support needs

• Supervisory responsibility for the health and well-being of the campers and counselors of their assigned dorm floor
• Hold counselors accountable for daily camper logs, review with Community Care Coordinator, and take corrective action where necessary
• Make and return parent phone calls regarding camper challenges and successes
• Coach counselors on navigating camper challenges and support campers through difficulties (i.e. extreme moments of sadness, mental health concerns, camper-camper/camper-staff conflict) beyond the expertise of counselors
• Support counselors in crafting the day-to-day routine, including boker tov and lilah tov (morning and night) rituals, menucha (rest hour), meal time, activity transitions, and nikayon (clean-up)
• Share staff and camper successes and challenges with Community Care Coordinator and Assistant Director, referring participants to those partners where necessary
• Keep Programming staff, Arts Mentors, and Faculty (where appropriate) apprised of situations which may impact the participation of campers or staff in daily routine
• Circulate in the camp community during programming daily
• Provide support as needed on counselor days/evenings off
• Accompany ill or injured campers off-site for medical attention as needed
• Perform 3 formal evaluations with dorm counselors at the end of each session and provide constructive feedback

Leadership Team Responsibilities

• Contribute to the overall positive morale of the camp community.
• Abide by and enforce safety and security protocols and policies with all participants and staff.
• Serve as Senior Shmira (nightly on-duty coverage) as assigned
• Maintain confidentiality
• Other responsibilities as needed

Supervised by the Assistant Camp Director and under the guidance of the Community Care Coordinator. Must be available remotely for bi-weekly check-ins beginning in March, in-person for staff leadership team training weekend in the spring, and on-site for leadership team and staff prep week June 17. Position term concludes on Tuesday, August 10.

 

Interested applicants please send an email to Kara Hoffman at kehoffman@urj.org or visit their website https://6pointscreativearts.org/staff/apply/

Posting Date: 3/5/21

Director of Jewish Education

Temple Har Shalom is at an exciting crossroads and we want you to join our congregational family in helping us to both build upon our 50-year legacy as a dynamic Reform synagogue to 300+ families, and to assist us in shaping, visioning, and innovating into the future.  Drawing from 14 towns in the greater Somerset County, we educate 100+ students, grades pre-K through 12^th in our revitalized religious school.  In addition, we are home to a thriving and expanded preschool of 100+ representing a wide diversity of young and eager families ready to strengthen our Jewish community.

As our long-tenured Cantor plans for retirement, we have the good fortune to revision our future as we know that replacing our beloved Cantor is not realistic.  Rather, we are looking for dynamic full-time and/or limited-service professionals who aspire to build Jewish life and education infused with experimentation and flexibility in our post-COVID world.

Should you possess and seek to use your multiple talents, we offer unique opportunities to work with our team of professionals in fostering a creative, engaging, and pro-active Jewish center for learning and praying.

Job Summary: 

•          A professional educator to direct our congregation’s formal and informal Jewish learning programs; have experience in a religious school or other educational setting; have excellent verbal and written communication skills and a knowledge of and experience with social media Have requisite Judaic and Hebrew knowledge, computer literacy and experience using social media for engagement.
•          Someone whose leadership skills, values and disposition will serve to engage our students and families with warmth and creativity.
•          Someone who is a self-starter and is willing to experiment/take chances and be comfortable with implementing change(s).
•          A community builder and team player.
•          Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.
•        The ideal candidate is a creative and effective administrator, organizer, planner, thinker, educator, communicator, and community-building leader.
•          The candidate needs to have a solid Jewish background with literacy in Hebrew language and decoding together with an understanding of Reform Judaism; and can bring their depth of Jewish knowledge to everyone within our congregation and integrate personally into the life of our synagogue community.
•          The candidate should have a track record of innovation and positive change in the education environment.
•          Experience with virtual and/or hybrid learning required together with the capacity to facilitate home and internet-based learning initiatives. 

 

Responsibilities:

• •         Serve as head of religious education programs (including religious school, Hebrew education, and high school programs) including curriculum research, development, and implementation, teacher hiring, management, and training, and parent communication.
• •         In conjunction with the Rabbi, participate at and/or oversee our Shabbat and Family Holiday Services and Children’s Programs (experience with song leading and tefillah a bonus); provide support for the B’nai Mitzvah program and develop and implement experiential family services, programs, and education opportunities.
• •         Provide strategic vision and strategies for current and future growth by suggesting changes or improvements to current plans, policies, and procedures.
• •         Create a warm, positive culture and learning environment, emphasizing Jewish values and community.
• •         Serve in a planning and supervising capacity and be willing to take a “hands on” approach to promote events and programs and ensure they are successful, both within the synagogue and with the community at large.
• •         Additional educational and synagogue program duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications:

• ·         Appropriate educational experience, focus on Jewish education a plus.
• ·         At least 3 years of administrative experience.
• ·         Strong working knowledge of Jewish education, Reform Judaism, and religious holidays, customs and rituals.
• ·         Demonstrate success in leading a team approach.
• ·         Effective and strong communication skills (orally and written).
• ·         Strong understanding of and comfortability with technology including Microsoft 365 suite, Google products, ability to learn industry-specific SaaS platform (prior knowledge of ShulCloud a plus), etc.
• ·         Ability to successfully pass a criminal background check in accordance with state and federal regulations.

Please note that Temple Har Shalom is also looking for a dynamic music professional with traditional cantorial training and/or experience leading worship services and related activities through Jewish song leading.  Should you seek to use your multiple talents and interests in Jewish education, Jewish music, ritual, lifecycle and/or pastoral care, we offer a unique opportunity to combine your multi-faceted interests into one full-time position.  Please see our corresponding job posting for more specific information and be sure to note your interest in both positions in your initial communication.

Salary Range:

$75,000-$90,000/year

Please send cover letter, resume, references, and any other pertinent information to applications@templeharshalom.org.

Temple Har Shalom (THS) is a 501(c)(3) religious non-profit organization located in Warren Township (Somerset County), New Jersey.  As a Reform synagogue, THS represents a vibrant Jewish community, drawing members from more than 14 different towns in Somerset, Union and Morris counties.  The organization presents innovative programming, technological integration, a cutting-edge educational curriculum and a wide array of engaging experiences to meet the needs of all ages.  Included in the synagogue’s offerings are weekly Shabbat services, lifecycle events, religious school for kindergarten through high school, social programming, auxiliary groups and our preschool, The Orchard Academy at Mountain Top School, which boasts over 100 students.

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Posting Date: 3/5/21

Musical Director/Cantor/Cantorial Soloist/Song Leader

Temple Har Shalom is at an exciting crossroads and we want you to join our congregational family in helping us to both build upon our 50-year legacy as a dynamic Reform synagogue of 300+ families and assist us in shaping our future.  Our long-tenured Cantor is retiring and we now have the challenge and good fortune to revision our future as we know that replacing our beloved Cantor is not realistic.  Rather we are looking for a dynamic limited-service music professional with traditional cantorial training and/or experience leading worship services and related activities through Jewish song leading.

Should you possess and seek to use your multiple talents, we offer unique opportunities to work with our team of professionals in fostering a creative, engaging, and pro-active Jewish center for learning and praying.

Job Summary:

The primary duties of this position involve working in partnership with of our Rabbi in:

• ·         Creating a great opportunity to develop and pilot creative programming based on the candidate’s personal interests.
• ·         Co-officiate and select, prepare, and lead the musical aspects of worship and HHD services.
• ·         Tutor B’nai Mitzvah students.
• ·         Collaborate with education directors to provide music for the preschool and provide music for and teach in our religious school.
• ·         Share in officiating life cycle events with Rabbi, including b’nai mitzvah, weddings, funerals and shiva minyanim.
• ·         Provide leadership to the volunteer adult choir and coordinate a youth choir.
• ·         Should be personable, professional, warm and engage the congregation spiritually, encourage communal participation and explore new ways for congregants to experience Judaism through a variety of music.

Qualifications:

• ·         Have competency in Jewish liturgy and cantillation.
• ·         The ability to read music and proficiency in teaching music for prayer.
• ·         Proficient in chanting Torah and Haftorah.
• ·         Strong working knowledge of Jewish education, Reform Judaism, and religious holidays, customs and rituals.
• ·         Demonstrate success in working with a team approach.
• ·         Effective and strong communication skills (orally and written).
• ·         Strong understanding of and comfortability with technology including Microsoft 365 suite, Google products, ability to learn industry-specific SaaS platform (prior knowledge of ShulCloud a plus), etc.

·         Ability to successfully pass a criminal background check in accordance with state and federal regulations.

Please note that Temple Har Shalom is also looking for a dynamic Director of Jewish Education who aspires to build Jewish life and education infused with experimentation and flexibility in our post-COVID world.  Should you seek to use your multiple talents and interests in Jewish education, Jewish music, ritual, lifecycle and/or pastoral care, we offer a unique opportunity to combine your multi-faceted interests into one full-time position.  Please see our corresponding job posting for more specific information and be sure to note your interest in both positions in your initial communication.

Salary Range:

$15,000-$25,000/year

Please send cover letter, resume, references, and any other pertinent information to applications@templeharshalom.org.

About Temple Har Shalom:

Temple Har Shalom (THS) is a 501(c)(3) religious non-profit organization located in Warren Township (Somerset County), New Jersey.  As a Reform synagogue, THS represents a vibrant Jewish community, drawing members from more than 14 different towns in Somerset, Union and Morris counties.  The organization presents innovative programming, technological integration, a cutting-edge educational curriculum and a wide array of engaging experiences to meet the needs of all ages.  Included in the synagogue’s offerings are weekly Shabbat services, lifecycle events, religious school for kindergarten through high school, social programming, auxiliary groups and our preschool, The Orchard Academy at Mountain Top School, which boasts over 100 students.

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Posting Date: 2/17/21

Executive Director Upper Valley Hillel (serving the students of Dartmouth College)

Join Upper Valley Hillel, our new independent 501c3 Hillel in Hanover, New Hampshire, supporting Jewish life for students at Dartmouth College. Our inaugural Executive Director will begin at a historic juncture where the organization officially matures from its 20-year history within the College to a robust, fully independent 501c3, helping to enrich students’ experiences and shape the future of Dartmouth students' Jewish life.

See the full ad and apply here.
 

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Posting Date: 2/1/21

Religious School Director/Educator

Orangetown Jewish Center (OJC) is a vibrant Conservative synagogue located in Orangeburg, New York. Situated on the NY/NJ border, our community encompasses households from both Rockland County and from Northern New Jersey. OJC is an egalitarian, inclusive and caring community that strives to maintain, model and teach Jewish values through ritual, on-going learning, social action and social programming. Our efforts are focused both within our own community, as well as in the local Jewish and secular community and beyond to Israel and the world.

The educational philosophy in our Kulanu program is that our learners should experience the joys of Judaism in the context of community, while acquiring the knowledge, skills and inspiration to continue to grow "Jewishly" throughout their lives. Our program is called Kulanu (“All of us”) rather than “Religious School” because we envision a community of active, cooperative learners engaged in Jewish life, learning and community. We offer a K-2 program that meets 1 day per week and a 3-7 program that meets 2 days per week. The total number of Kulanu participants varies yearly between sixty and eighty children. Students learn from one another (“chevruta” learning in “Beit midrash” setting), in small group settings with mentors from our community, and through hands-on project-based curricula. We aspire to maintain a collaborative, experiential and interactive learning community where students are actively engaged.

We are seeking a dynamic and innovative Educational Director/Educator who embraces change and new initiatives; who has the vision to inspire others; who will warmly engage our students and their families; and who will be passionate about maintaining and nurturing a thriving Jewish learning community.

Educational Director/Educator responsibilities:

• Foster a respectful, positive environment where students, families and staff experience a meaningful connection to the Jewish community.
• Develop, implement, manage and oversee curriculum, and adjust curriculum delivery and learning environments as needed.
• Create and execute a communication plan for the Kulanu community.
• Oversee Kulanu operations, including registration, scheduling, programming, staffing, safety and security, and budgeting.
• Support, train, evaluate and retain staff, and recruit staff as needed.
• Teach as a member of our staff.
• Participate as an ex officio member of the Kulanu Board to coordinate meetings and to represent Kulanu to the greater OJC community and the local community at large. Qualifications: * Strong Hebrew and Judaic knowledge * Strong interpersonal and communication skills * Strong organizational skills * Educational experience * Administrative experience * Technology competence * Experience with virtual and/or hybrid learning

Please send resumes to: kulanusearch@gmail.com

Posting Date: 1/29/21

Education Director for Yavneh at Hill Havurah 
Hill Havurah is looking for a creative and enthusiastic Jewish educator to develop and lead  Yavneh, our religious school for students in Pre-K through 7th grade. We are an independent Jewish congregation located on Capitol Hill. The Education Director role is a part-time position (25-30 hours per week) with room to grow.  
The ideal candidate is passionate about Jewish education and will have the requisite background,  knowledge, and demeanor to serve our growing, inclusive, neighborhood-based community.  Prior to suspending in-person education, Yavneh served roughly 140 children in Pre-K through  7th grade and met on 30 Sundays during the school year from 9:00am to 12:30pm. This year, our  program has moved online, with grades meeting at different times on Sunday morning.  
The Education Director will recruit teachers for Yavneh, develop curriculum, mentor staff, and  help coordinate logistics. The position might also include other responsibilities at Hill Havurah,  including optional afternoon Hebrew lessons, holiday children’s programming, family education,  and b’nai mitzvah preparation. Compensation will be adjusted accordingly. 
The Educational Director will work collaboratively with Hill Havurah’s Rabbi, operations staff,  and education committee and will report to the Chair of Hill Havurah. 

Qualifications: 
▪ Master’s degree in Jewish Education, Education, or a related field. 
▪ At least three years in an education supervisory role with demonstrated experience in teacher  coaching and curriculum planning preferred. 
▪ Knowledge and appreciation of Jewish life, traditions, and culture with ability to integrate  these values into educational material appropriately for students in Pre-K through 7th grade in  a way that reflects Hill Havurah’s values. 
▪ Demonstrated leadership skills and an ability to provide effective guidance and stability for  program continuity and to act as a role model for staff. 
▪ Superior written and oral communication skills. 
Responsibilities and Duties: 
▪ Oversee all activities at Yavneh, either online or on site. 
▪ Oversee student recruitment, enrollment, and retention. 
▪ Ensure the health and safety of all students at all times by implementing and testing  comprehensive emergency response plans, and reviewing space, activities, and field trip  plans for safety. 
▪ Developing and training a program-wide approach to classroom and behavior management.
▪ Assist with the development, implementation, and monitoring of the annual budget for  Yavneh. 
Curriculum Development: 
▪ Engage the Havurah Board, committees, parents, and clergy to identify school values. ▪ Develop and enhance an integrated Jewish and age-appropriate curriculum consistent with  identified values and goals. Current community priorities include strengthening the Hebrew  and prayer curriculum. 
▪ Work with operations staff to ensure teaching staff has materials necessary to implement  curricula. 
Personnel Management: 
▪ Recruit and hire teachers, assistants, and substitutes. 
▪ Create opportunities for professional development, formally and informally. ▪ Provide staff feedback at regular intervals. 
▪ Work with teachers to develop yearly teaching goals. 
Liaison with the Community: 
▪ Attend Hill Havurah Board meetings and education committee meetings. ▪ Write weekly newsletters to inform parents about school-wide activities and updates. ▪ Meet with parents to discuss each grade’s curriculum and address parent concerns. 
Space 
▪ Assist operations staff with space-related logistics. 
▪ Develop and implement strategies for Yavneh to be a good tenant. 

The education director’s salary will be $45,000 to $60,000, commensurate with experience and  education. To apply, please submit resume and cover letter to hiring@hillhavurah.org. The  application period will close on February 26, 2021 and will be reviewed on a rolling basis. 
 

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Posting Date: 1/7/21

Education Director

Congregation Adat Reyim

Springfield, VA 22152

Congregation Adat Reyim is a welcoming, inclusive, growing congregation located 15-miles from Washington DC. Our name - which means a “Community of Friends” - values an inclusive approach to Judaism. We are an independent congregation of approximately 250 households that values the richness of Jewish tradition and respects the many ways our diverse community members connect to each other and the Divine.

Description:  Congregation Adat Reyim is currently seeking to fill the position of Education Director. The Education Director serves as chief administrator of the Religious School (pre-K through B’nai Mitzvah) and of the teen program (post B’nai Mitzvah through Confirmation and the Madrichim program).  The Education Director will work closely with Rabbi Chana Leslie Glazer who joined our congregation in July 2020 after our prior Rabbi of nearly 30 years retired.  Rabbi Glazer brings extensive experience as an innovator of educational programming and is excited to work with our next Education Director. The Education Director and the Rabbi are part of a collaborative leadership team including the Executive Director and our Board of Directors. We believe in working cooperatively and collaboratively to create programs, curricular activities, and budgets in a manner that promotes the educational development of each student and the professional development of each staff member.

Our Religious School embraces the concepts of “adat” and “b’yachad”.  We are a community and we are in this together. We are proud of our dedicated teachers who return year after year due to their tremendous investment in our community and our children. On Sunday mornings, you will find families and students engaging in our lively Ruach musical and prayerful assemblies.  During student minyan, Rabbi Glazer and lay leaders lead us through the spiritual experience of the evening prayer service.  On Monday evenings when we could gather in person, families brought prepared dishes from home to share as a community with our upper elementary school students.  During this pandemic, our enthusiasm for Jewish education has extended to virtual platforms and we’ve continued to provide a rich learning experience despite the distance from one another.

Status:  Full time, approximately 36 hours per week. 10.5-month position.

Time frame:  Interviewing on a rolling basis in January and early February.  Position starts July 1, 2021.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelors degree in Education, Jewish or Religious Studies, or a related field. Two years of leadership experience including previous experience leading a religious school, camp, and/or youth group.  Graduate-level degree may substitute for direct leadership experience.
• Duties and Responsibilities:
• Supervise all Religious School personnel: Kindergarten through high school teachers, teen Madrichim, and school support staff.  Coordinate background checks and contracts with teachers.
• Stay abreast of and explore the latest innovative educational philosophies and best practices in overseeing the development of instructional objectives in Hebrew, Judaics, Jewish history, and Jewish values at each grade level, and employ those best practices where appropriate; and involve the faculty in the development of specific lessons and special programs. 
• Coordinate the Confirmation program with the Rabbi (10th grade).
• Oversee the teen program, engaging and connecting effectively with teens, creating vibrant and invigorating programming options to keep teens excited about, and involved in, Judaism.
• Collaborate with the Rabbi on curriculum development and more generally, on developing engaging educational programs and ensuring that curriculum, classroom expectations and practices, special programs and services align with the values and religious practices of the congregation. 
• Work closely with the Rabbi and Religious School Committee to identify the annual school objectives/overarching curricular theme for the school year.
• Develop and execute youth programs for Jewish Holidays that promote the Jewish values and religious practices of Congregation Adat Reyim.
• Provide in-services and other training opportunities for the school staff and enhance the quality of the instructional program and facilitate individualized and differentiated instruction to meet all students’ academic, emotional, physical, and medical needs. This includes engaging support for children with learning and developmental disabilities.
• Coach teachers and evaluate their performance.
• Evaluate student progress in the instructional program by means that include the maintaining of up-to-date student data.
• Communicate regularly with students, parents, and faculty and maintain productive and positive relationships with the Rabbi, office staff, the director of the congregation’s preschool and the board of directors.
• Create and manage a fiscally responsible school budget in collaboration with the Executive Director.
• Manage, order, and maintain records on the materials, supplies and equipment that are necessary to carry out the daily school routine.
• Register students annually and maintain a database of student and family information.
• Work with the Religious School Committee to support family and school-wide programming and fundraising.
• Support and attend Religious School committee meetings and monthly board meetings.
• Maintain open communication with members of the Jewish community of Greater Washington.
• Report to the President of the Board of Directors