Hornstein Jewish
Professional Leadership Program

Jewish Federation of the North Shore

Executive Director

Salem, MA

Background
The North Shore of Boston, with a Jewish population of approximately 18,000 located in 23 cities and towns, is a vibrant community with excellent resources and institutions. The Executive Director is the chief professional officer of the Jewish Federation. He/she is accountable to the Board of Directors for providing leadership, management, and strategic direction toward the fulfillment of the Federation’s mission, vision and goals.

Duties and Responsibilities
Development
• Engage in donor prospecting, stewardship, and solicitation - with a focus on major gifts
• Conceive/develop strategies for connecting current and new donors to their philanthropic objectives

Community Relations
• Provide central leadership and foster collaboration among local Jewish agencies and institutions
• Participate in the recruitment, inspiration, and engagement of new volunteer leadership
• Act as the "face of the Federation" and serve as the Federation’s primary representative throughout the community

General Management
• Oversee the general work of the staff and enhance internal operation
• Develop an annual operating plan reflective of all key function/program areas of the Federation
• Assume overall fiscal responsibility for the agency
• Manage the Board and work with its committees
• Serve as professional advisor to the Board in all areas of program, finance and agency policy and governance

Qualifications
• A strategic thinker with the organizational and leadership expertise
• Understanding of local, national and international organized Jewish communal life
• Commitment and knowledge of Jewish values and practices
• An effective and dynamic fundraiser with major gift solicitation experience
• A collaborator who can develop and steward trusted relationships with donors, prospects, community agencies, and synagogues
• Managerial knowledgeable about fiduciary responsibilities, finance and accounting operations of non- profits
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Track record of success in for-profit/non-profit leadership position(s)
• Bachelor's degree minimum, Masters or equivalent preferred

Please send cover letter and resume to: Beth.Jenis@jewishfederations.org

2012-02-07

Touro College Graduate School of Social Work

Director of Master of Social Work Recruitment and Enrollment Management

New York, NY

Description:
The Director will be responsible for all phases of MSW student recruitment and enrollment. Responsible for recruitment sessions throughout the five boroughs, travel throughout New York and New Jersey, making presentations, designing recruitment materials, developing marketing strategies, utilizing social media, student interviews and enrollment.

Requirements:
• MSW; plus Ph. D., in Social Work, Higher Education or a related field.
• 5+ years senior level experience in Higher Education
• Thorough knowledge of New York Social Welfare system
• Outstanding communication and writing skills
• Ability to travel
• Expertise in social media
• Creativity, enthusiasm, and passion for Social Work and its core values

Please send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae and 2 references to: Joann Ivry, MSW, Ph.D. Associate Dean Touro College Graduate School of Social Work E-mail: Joann.Ivry@touro.edu

2012-01-31

Indianapolis JCRC

Executive Director

Indianapolis, IN

Duties & Responsibilities
• Work with JCRC’s Executive Committee, Board and other JCRC committees to develop/implement a Jewish community relations and public affairs agenda
• Work with JCRC leadership to address priority issues in a variety of ways: educational programming, political advocacy, social justice projects, public position papers, etc.
• Represent the interests of the Jewish community within the community-at-large, through coalition building and cooperative efforts with religious, civic, academic and political leadership
• Communicate with the media and the community-at-large on issues of Jewish communal concern
• Prepare and oversee annual JCRC budget
• Oversee lobbying efforts
• Work with national bodies (Jewish Council for Public Affairs, etc.) on local issues

Qualifications
• Strategic thinking – the ability to develop long-term goals
• Advanced degree preferred in fields such as Jewish communal studies, social sciences,law or public administration
• Strong leadership ability with a particular focus on providing vision and guidance
• Experience in community relations/public affairs
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to react or respond to stressful situations with diplomacy, tact, and nuanced approaches
• In-depth knowledge of Jewish values, history, heritage, culture and ideals
• Passionate commitment to the Jewish community and people
• Experience working with coalitions of organizations
• Management and supervisory experience preferred

Interested applicants should send cover letter and resume by March 15 to Todd Maurer at maurer@halakar.com or phone (317-964-0000 ext 223)

2012-01-31

Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy

Head of School

Bryn Mawr, PA

Overview
Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy is a pluralistic Jewish day school serving 274 students in grades six through twelve. The school integrates a comprehensive and rigorous college preparatory curriculum with the teaching of essential Jewish and American values and texts. The Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy seeks an astute, charismatic leader who has successful track records of building relationships and moving organizations forward. Barrack’s new head of school will enthusiastically embrace and model the school’s mission and will inspire others in engaging with the Academy.

Qualifications
• Leadership qualities characterized by a blend of fierce resolve, personal humility, good humor and professional will
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to think strategically, initiate/manage change, work with and delegate to effective and well-functioning teams
• Ability to connect authentically, warmly and joyfully with Barrack students
• Ability to build relationships with prospective families, donors and institutions within the Jewish community

Please send electronically Resume, Letter of Interest, Educational Philosophy/Personal Statement to Jane Foote and/or Bill Lyons, Managing Partners, Independent Thinking, Barrack@independent-thinkìng.com, 617-332-3131

2012-01-31

Temple Beth El

Director of Education

Poughkeepsie, NY

Overview
Temple Beth El, a vibrant conservative synagogue located in the beautiful Hudson Valley, seeks a highly motivated, dynamic educator to lead our religious education program. We are seeking a charismatic individual with an innovative approach to Jewish education who will draw students of all ages, from toddlers to teens, into a shared love of Judaism.

Responsibilities
• Leading all aspects of the Religious school (K-6), B’nai Mitzvah Saturday School (7th grade), Hebrew High School (8-12), and overseeing the youth education programs advisor
• Develop and coordinate Temple involvement in community-wide programs to increase communal visibility

Requirements
• B.A. in Education, Jewish Studies, or related field
• At least three years of successful experience in a Jewish educational setting
• Strong knowledge of Conservative Judaism and its traditions
• Facility with Hebrew language and tefillah skills are strongly preferred
• Classroom teaching experience is a plus

Submit cover letter and resume by email to search@templebethelpokny.org

2012-01-31

The Klarman Family Foundation

Program Officer

Boston, MA

Overview:
The Klarman Family Foundation is a Boston-based family foundation, granting approximately $20 million each year to advance its philanthropic interests. it is seeking a talented and results-oriented Program Officer to take the lead in two areas: Ensuring a strong and secure democratic, Jewish State of Israel; and Building a vibrant, engaged and inclusive Jewish community with connections to Israel and to the history of the Jewish people.

Responsibilities Include:
• Conduct necessary due diligence, monitor progress of and evaluate current and potential grants
• Assess and proactively cultivate funding opportunities and partnerships
• Conduct research and prepare analytical reports and briefing papers
• Prepare and refine proposal summaries, grant reports and other analyses as needed
• Participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of new grant-making strategies
• Stay abreast of developments and potential partners and maintain knowledge about current trends and issues impacting the sector
• Represent the Foundation within the nonprofit and philanthropic community, including at regional,national and international conferences/events

Qualifications:
• Significant professional experience in program/project management
• Demonstrated success in interpreting and summarizing complex data and financial statements, to make sound recommendations
• Interest in and demonstrated commitment to the Foundation’s interest areas within the Jewish community and Israel; Hebrew language skills a plus
• Highly developed project management skills, including a proven ability to manage time, handle pressure and meet deadlines
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to develop relationships with nonprofit and philanthropic leaders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability/willingness to travel for site visits and other meetings, regionally, nationally and internationally
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required, Master’s degree preferred

Please email/upload a resume and thoughtful cover letter, stating how you heard about this opportunity in Word format to Kim Philbrick McCabe, at Kim Philbrick McCabe

Please email/upload a resume and thoughtful cover letter, stating how you heard about this opportunity in Word format to Kim Philbrick McCabe, at http://jobs.cgcareers.org/application.aspx?id=1825.

2012-01-23

Camp Tawonga

Director of Development

San Francisco, CA

Overview:
Camp Tawonga serves children and families primarily through its sleep‐away summer camp on the Tuolumne River next to Yosemite National Park. We are embarking on a bold new fundraising effort to ensure that every child receives the help they need to attend camp. This plan for raising campership funds will begin in 2012, and thereafter expand to provide funding for stewardship of our historic property and for innovative programs and services.

Responsibilities Include:
• Steward current major donors and prepare them to support camperships
• Create new giving opportunities such as: annual campaign, legacy society, Impulse giving, life‐cycle giving, and project giving
• Establish personal relationships with Philanthropic Advisors
• Create compelling materials to facilitate philanthropy
• Create and execute annual plan of submissions and reporting to maximize grants received

Requirements
• 3—5 years experience in professional fundraising
• Love Jewish camp and belief in what we’re doing
• Can articulate our story genuinely and positively, in person, by phone, and in writings
• Organized, self‐motivated and able to pull their own weight
• Relationship builder with a personality that donors find endearing

If you would like to join the Tawonga team as our Development Director, please email jobs@tawonga.org and attach a cover letter and your resume. If you would prefer to begin with an informational conversation, contact jobs@tawonga.org . Use Subject line: Development Director.

2012-01-18

Cohen Camps - Camp Tel Noar

Boys Head Counselor - seasonal

Hampstead, NH

Camp Tel Noar, celebrating over 67 years of Jewish camping for boys and girls ages 8 to 15, welcomes qualified applicants for the Boys’ Head Counselor position for the 2012 season. Camp Tel Noar, set on beautiful Sunset Lake, is home to over 200 campers each summer, engaging in a broad variety of activities including Jewish culture, rikud and shira.

Responsibilities:
• To oversee, manage, and coordinate the boys’ area including staff supervision/evaluation, and the health, safety, and programs in the bunk life area.
• To work with Camp’s Director during the winter months to prepare upcoming season’s theme, to review and upgrade new staff orientation curriculum, to review male camper confidential prior to staff orientation week.
• To demonstrate, and to conduct “hands-on” workshops during staff training week, and throughout the summer, for all staff members.
• To respond to parent/guardian phone calls as follow up to their calls and/or to correspondence.
• To coordinate and lead bunk discussions including topics such as, respect for each other, community building, respect for the environment.

Qualifications/Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in education, sociology, social work, psychology, HPER, or Jewish Communal Work; Masters preferred.
• 5+ years experience camp counselor experience as Assistant Boys Head Counselor, Unit Leader, or Head Counselor at a Jewish Day or Residential camp;
• Proven experiences coordinating and managing a staff through a residential camp schedule is an asset.
• Current CPR and First Aid certifications.
• Experience as an advisor in the Jewish community through youth groups, such as, BBYO, USY, Young Judaea, NFTY, or through work in local temple/synagogue, or campus Hillel a plus.

Visit www.camptelnoar.org to learn about all the Camp Tel Noar, and to complete our on-line staff application. Contact staff recruiter, ssiegel@cohencamps.org, or 800-375-8444 for more details.

2012-01-10

Temple Israel of Great Neck

Director of Congregational Schools

Great Neck (LI) NY

Temple Israel of Great Neck, a leading egalitarian congregation of the Conservative movement with a 70-year history, seeks an experienced professional educator for the position of Director of Congregational Schools.

The Director of Schools will serve as the principal of the Religious School (grades K-6) and will also be the immediate supervisor of the directors of the Pre-school and the High School/Youth House, which includes the 7th graders, our b’nai mitzvah class. Combined enrollment of the three schools is approximately 450 students; enrollment in the Religious School is approximately 250, taught by 20 teachers. The Religious School offers two sessions: (1) Sunday morning/Tuesday after school and (2) Monday after school/Wednesday after school and was named a “School of Excellence” by the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism.

The Director of Schools will join a dynamic team of accomplished professionals and dedicated lay leaders with the objectives of:
• developing and implementing an overarching educational philosophy and mission that engages today’s students and their families, inspiring them to make Jewish learning and practice a priority in their lives;
• collaborating with each school’s director on curricular review, teachers’ evaluations and professional development; and
• creating a seamless educational path from pre-school through high school.

As principal of the Religious School, the Director of Schools will be responsible for: curriculum development; creation, development and implementation of Shabbat, holiday and Family Education programming; staff supervision and training, including hiring and evaluation; and financial oversight and budget development.

The ideal candidate should possess:
• excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• in-depth knowledge of Conservative Judaism and a commitment to imparting such knowledge to students;
• well-honed managerial skills;
• a track record of creating innovative educational programs;
• an MA in Jewish Education (or the equivalent); and
• at least three years of leadership experience, preferably as a Director/Principal or Assistant Director/Assistant Principal of a Religious School.

Temple Israel of Great Neck underwent the Re-Imagine process for the Religious School and is committed to similar re-thinking for all of our educational programs. The Director of Schools will report to Senior Rabbi Howard Stecker and is expected to work closely with other clergy, the synagogue’s Executive Director, its Vice President for Education, and our Education Vision Team.

To apply, please send resume and salary history to LSilverberg@tign.org

2012-01-04