Hornstein Jewish
Professional Leadership Program

Keren Or

Director of Development & Administrator

New York, NY

Director of Development and Administrator of the New York office of Keren Or, an Israeli educational and rehabilitative Center for blind children and young adults with multiple disabilities. The primary role of the professional Director of Development is to implement a hands-on multi faceted fund raising program (annual giving, major gifts, planned giving, etc) including cultivation and solicitation, and an integrated marketing program. The Director will coordinate his/her work with the Israel Center and the Board of Directors. Candidates with a minimum of 5 years of successful fund raising experience, exceptional human relations and public relations skills, who are achievement orientated and dedicated, are invited to submit their C.V. for consideration. Compensation and benefits are competitive and commensurate with experience.

Submit resumes and enquiries via e-mail to: resume@keren-orny.org or by fax to 206 666-2832.

2009-10-29

Jewish Reconstructionist Federation

Event Planner/ Development Project

Chicago, IL

PART-TIME, Contract Position, 15 hours per week, flexible scheduling, November – March/April

Support Jewish Reconstructionist Federation’s synagogue growth & fund development work. Plan, promote, manage & staff JRF’s MidWest Chicago based Spring Event.

Requirements & responsibilities: Strong written, verbal, interpersonal skills; Excellent computer skills (including some or all: Excel, desktop pub, online registration programs, social networking, web page updates, Quickbooks) Excellent organizational skills, entrepreneurial spirit & attention to detail; Special projects, event & multitasking Event research, follow-up, publicity & admin tasks; Process & track event receipts; Member contact, upbeat, positive attitude essential; Familiarity & interest in work with Jewish community a plus.

Work from home office location, good opportunity for professionals seeking PT work.

Send cover letter & resume: Contact: Melanie Schneider, JRF Director, NY/NJ Region & Development Events, mschneider@jrf.org, 212.870.2483

2009-10-29

Adat Shalom Reconstructionist Congregation

Director of Education

Bethesda, MD

Adat Shalom, a vibrant and creative Reconstructionist congregation in Bethesda, Maryland, seeks an individual who is a visionary educator and highly skilled administrator to direct educational programming for our 500 households. The person hired will have a unique opportunity to shape our current formal and informal educational offerings, and to provide leadership for the learning life of this community. The Director of Education works closely with the Torah School Board and Youth Committee, under the direct supervision of the synagogue Board. The Director is a vital member of the synagogue’s senior leadership team along with the Rabbi, Cantor, and Executive Director. Torah school classes are held on Saturday morning and Sunday evening. Programming extends from preschool through high school age students. The ideal candidate will bring a passion for learning and teaching, extensive knowledge of Jewish thought and tradition, an understanding of effective teaching methodology and curriculum development, and an open and creative approach to education.

Desired professional experience and personal abilities include: Track record of successfully managing large education programs with proven administrative skills; Strong communication and leadership skills; experience working with families and with highly involved lay leadership; Responsibility for hiring, mentoring, training and supervising teachers; Successful development and implementation of effective and innovative formal and informal Jewish educational experiences for children and adults: Skilled in written and spoken Hebrew; Experienced in writing and procurement of education grants; Knowledge of Reconstructionist approaches to Judaism and pluralistic outlook preferred; Masters Degree in Education, Judaic Studies, or Jewish Education or Rabbinic Degree preferred.

Resumes to: Sheila Feldman, Executive Director, Adat Shalom Reconstructionist Congregation, 7727 Persimmon Tree Lane, Bethesda, Maryland 20817. email: sheila.feldman@adatshalom.net

2009-10-21

Indianapolois Bureau of Jewish Education

Executive Director

Indianapolis, IN

Due to anticipated retirement, the Bureau that serves all of Central Indiana, the second oldest Bureau in the U.S. and a respected name in communal Jewish education, is currently seeking an Executive Director. This position: (a) plans and provides administrative oversight as well as directs professional staff on a day-to-day basis; (b) supervises the director of the Early Childhood Center; (c) directly coordinates and oversees the Afternoon Hebrew and Hebrew High school programs; and (d) develops the budget and oversees and monitors all financial and accounting objectives and transactions in conjunction with the Business Manager. Background should include but not be limited to: Degree in Education and/or Jewish Studies, preferably Graduate Degree; mastery of Hebrew language; a minimum of ten (10) years substantive teaching, educational administration and supervision experience; and experience with budgetary accounting and planning. Excellent compensation and benefit package including pension program.

Position to start in advance of the 2010-2011 school year. Submission deadline: November 30, 2009.

Candidates should send resume in confidence to: Search Committee, Bureau of Jewish Education, c/o Mark Roger, 12895 Grenville St.,Carmel, IN 46032 or email to: mroger@artandtex.com with Executive Search in the subject line.

2009-10-14

J Street

Political Director - Part Time

Boston, MA

J Street is the political arm of the pro-Israel, pro-peace movement. J Street’s mission is to change the dynamics of American politics when it comes to Israel and the Middle East and to open up greater debate and discussion in the American Jewish community on what it means to be pro-Israel.

The J Street family of organizations includes J Street – a 501(c)(4) non-profit which is responsible for lobbying and advocacy; JStreetPAC – a legally independent and unconnected federal political action committee that endorses and raises money for federal candidates; and the J Street Education Fund – a 501(c)(3) non-profit which runs education programs on campuses, speakers tours and trips to Israel. The effort, launched in April 2008, has grown quickly to have a $4 million budget across all three organizations and a staff of over twenty. Further expansion is planned in 2010.

The New England Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating all of J Street’s development and political work in Boston and the surrounding states. Boston is a key national leadership hub for J Street, and we are looking to grow both our National Finance Committee and J-NET, a network of political donors and J Street supporters who will make J Street’s agenda a priority in their own political work and giving. Members of the J-NET will be the primary points of contact in their community with elected officials and candidates running for office. They will help with lobbying and serve as J Street’s eyes and ears on the ground evaluating key political dynamics. The New England Coordinator will also work with the Executive Director and Political Director to advance J Street’s aggressive development goals which includes identifying and recruiting high-donor prospects and holding a major fundraising event in Boston in 2010. The New England Coordinator will have duties working for both J Street (the c4 lobby) and JStreetPAC and be responsible for overseeing all of J Street’s political and development in Boston and the surrounding area of the New England. The coordinator’s job will include: Fundraising, Recruitment, and Political activities. The ideal candidate will be highly intelligent and have extensive lay/professional experience working in the organized Jewish and/or political communities.

Please submit by e-mail: 1) cover letter that explains why you are interested and qualified; 2) resume; and 3) list of three references to resumes@jstreet.org and indicate New England Coordinator in the subject line.

2009-10-07