Hornstein Jewish
Professional Leadership Program

Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago

Director, State Government Affairs

Chicago, IL & Springfield, IL

The Director of State Government Affairs maximizes the connections between Illinois government and the Jewish Federation and its agencies. The priority agenda includes state policies impacting human service funding, laws and regulations impacting philanthropy, non-profit governance, and the broader community relations concerns of the seven Illinois Jewish Federations. The Director of State Government Affairs is the primary representative and sole registered lobbyist of the Jewish Federation to state government leaders and staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES:Initiates, sustains and strengthens institutional and individual ties with state government Cultivates close and trusting working relationships with legislators; Coordinates agency interaction and reporting with state government; Participates on relevant boards, commissions, advisory councils and coalitions; Seeks full funding for human service state contracts; attempts to help influence the discussion and the understanding in Springfield and statewide regarding sound human service public policy; seeks new grants and contracts for Federation agencies as well as capital project funding Helps staff the Government Affairs Committee and is lead staff for the committee’s annual Springfield mission as well as the annual statewide Holocaust Commemoration program; Active member of national Jewish state legislative directors’ affinity group; Supervises the activities of the Springfield Office and the Springfield Office’s Assistant Director.

REQUIREMENTS: Master’s and/or law degree preferred; Minimum of seven to ten years experience in government, advocacy and/or non-profit human services; Excellent writing and public speaking skills; Compellingly, credibly communicate the ideals of Jewish Federation and translate them into effective public policy advocacy; Works cooperatively and successfully with professional colleagues and volunteer leaders; Works effectively with politicians of both parties and government and non-profit agency employees; Exercises sound judgment, discretion and commitment to the mission of the Jewish Federation; Familiarity with Jewish community, organizations and social service networks; Meets and exceeds all legal, regulatory and ethical requirements of a state registered lobbyist; Knowledgeable in Microsoft Suite of Products and current desktop and remote technologies.

To apply: Please send your resume and cover letter to Careers@juf.org

2009-11-16

Combined Jewish Philanthropies

Young Adult Director

Boston, MA

Combined Jewish Philanthropies, a progressive and innovative Federation dedicated to building, strengthening and maintaining an open, welcoming and vibrant Jewish environment has an opening for an experienced professional for the position of Young Adult Director. Use your skills to support a growing department where your contribution is critical to continued success, AND feel proud of working for an organization bringing to life cutting-edge solutions that touch the lives of millions in Boston and around the globe.

The Young Adult Director brings together CJP’s initiatives for young adults (age 22-40) in the Greater Boston Community. The Young Adult Director will oversee CJP’s efforts to plan and allocate resources to young adult organizations and programs, and implement a select number of programs. S/he will partner with the Development staff to integrate planning and programming with fundraising efforts. The Director is responsible for implementing CJP’s strategy of creating a young adult community of innovation and engagement that will result in more young adults engaged in meaningful Jewish experiences.

Qualifications: 4-6 years related work experience in community organizing, outreach and/or programming for young adults; A minimum of 1-2 years work experience in fundraising or donor relations; Education: MA preferred; Jewish communal work experience desired.

Email cover letter and resume to: jobs@cjp.org

2009-11-09

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

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