Job Opportunities


As a service to our alumni, we list job openings submitted to the Program by Jewish communal organizations and schools worldwide. This listing is updated weekly. If you pursue a position listed here, we'd love to hear about it. Please email hornstein@brandeis.edu.

Hornstein alumni are also eligible to use the services of Brandeis' Graduate School of Arts and Sciences and Heller School Career Centers.

Hebrew College

Young Adult Engagement Associate (Part-Time) and Parent Engagement Associate (Part-Time)
Newton Centre, Massachusetts

Hebrew College currently has two part-time openings. The ideal candidate is an energetic individual with strong communication and organization skills and a recent history of effectively providing excellent customer service to a diverse population.

 Requirements:

  • Training in Community Organizing 
  • Three years experience and Master’s degree preferred
  • Demonstrated experience working with young adults
  • Local travel required

Please e-mail your resume, cover letter and salary requirements to:  blerner@hebrewcollege.edu

05/02/2013

Natan

Grant & Operations Assistant

New York, NY

Natan is seeking a Grants & Operations Assistant to administer our annual grantmaking process and ongoing office operations. The Grants and Operations Assistant will report to the Executive Director and the Program Officer.

Responsibilities:

Grants

-Serve as a point of contact for grant inquiries and applicants, communicating Natan’s grantmaking mission and application deadlines.

-Maintain Natan’s internal grantmaking documents, including calendars, grant guidelines, online application forms, grant agreements, and report forms.

Operations

-Administer the ongoing operations of Natan, serving as a primary point of contact for multiple service providers and vendors on issues such as accounting, graphic design, website and other technology, catering, payroll and benefits.

Requirements

-Strong attention to detail and excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication

-Strong organizational and time management skills, ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and manage multiple projects at once.

-Minimum of Bachelor’s degree and some experience in nonprofit and/or philanthropy settings.

Ideal start date is mid-June, 2013.

Please send resume, cover letter with salary expectations, a brief writing sample, and a list of three references to jobs@natan.org by May 17, 2013.

04/22/2013

Brandeis-Genesis Institute

Program Manager

Waltham, MA  

The mission of the Brandeis-Genesis Institute (BGI) at Brandeis University is to prepare Russian-speaking Jews from around the world to become effective community leaders fortified by Jewish knowledge, a systematic understanding of Russian Jewry, and a commitment to the future of the Jewish people. For more information, visit www.brandeis.edu/bgi.

 Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement best-in-class fellowship programs for undergraduate students, building upon the strengths of similar programs at Brandeis and at other universities and Jewish communal institutions

• Develop and implement a top notch follow-up program for Russian-speaking high school students from North America, Israel and the Former Soviet Union who completed BIMA and Genesis summer programs at Brandeis       

Qualifications:

•   Minimum 3 – 5 years of professional experience in Jewish education and education management

•   Bachelor degree required, advanced degree in education, Judaic studies or non-profit management highly preferred

•   Proven track record in informal Jewish education and experience of working with teenagers and college students, including development of comprehensive curricular materials and educational programs.     

How to Apply:

Submit cover letter and resume as a single document at

http://www.brandeis.edu/humanresources/jobs/external.html 

04/18/2013

Repair the World

Vice President for Development

New York, NY

Repair the World is a national nonprofit dedicated to inspiring American Jews and their communities to give their time and effort to serve those in need. 

The VP will work closely with the CEO and Board in developing the fundraising strategies and resources required to support Repair’s new goals.  The VP will provide general oversight of all of the organization’s development activities, operations and staff.

The Jewish community is currently the primary source of funding for Repair. Therefore an understanding of and experience with the organized Jewish community and the Jewish philanthropic sector is a primary qualification for candidates.

To read the full position description, please visit www.drgnyc.com.  

04/04/2013

Behrman House

Publishing: Print and Digital Creative Leader

Springfield, NJ 

Lead the editorial efforts of our highly collaborative firm—the country’s premier educational Judaica publisher. Become part of the team developing books, software, and other educational materials that engage and attract children in K-12 religious school classrooms, on computers and mobile devices, and in other venues throughout North America.

Requirements:

  • Be a highly seasoned leader with a significant writing and editing background
  • Have experience in  developing people, leading teams and editorial projects 
  • Deep familiarity with the digital world, a knowledge of Judaics, and an understanding of the classroom.

We provide competitive salary and benefits (health, 401(k), etc.). If you think this might be the place for you, we want to hear from you. Please submit a cover letter telling us why you’d like to work with us, together with your resume, salary history, and samples of your work, via email with Word or PDF attachments to: careers@behrmanhouse.com.

For more information visit Behrman House's website 

03/28/2013

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