Hillel

Senior Jewish Educators

2 positions at University of Maryland and UCLA

The senior Jewish educator will work alongside Hillel staff and student interns, helping to set a strategic educational vision for the Hillel and to build relationships with hundreds of Jewish students through meaningful, relevant Jewish conversations and experiences.

The ideal candidate will be a deeply knowledgeable Jew (rabbinic ordination possible but not required) with an authentic Jewish personality and story that is compelling to young adults. The educator must have significant experience in the arena of experiential Jewish education and be a strategic community organizer.

Educators will use a relationship-based methodology to strategically engage increasing numbers of students in the "big questions" that are part of the college experience through a uniquely Jewish lens. Training and on-going professional development are integral to this program.

To apply, send your resume, three references and responses (no more than two pages total) to the two questions below to Jennifer Zwilling (jzwilling@hillel.org).

What do you think Jewish life has to offer a North American Jewish student on campus today?
Please describe one element of your past experience (professional and/or personal) that you think will serve you best in the E3 role.

2008-08-06

American Pardes Foundation

Major Gifts Officer

Cultivates, solicits and stewards a national (international) portfolio of major gift prospects in support of Pardes’s capital and endowment campaign, and annual giving. Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 3-5 years experience in development with a proven track record of success in cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of prospects/donors.APF is located in New York City. The Pardes Institute of ...

Cultivates, solicits and stewards a national (international) portfolio of major gift prospects in support of Pardes’s capital and endowment campaign, and annual giving.

Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 3-5 years experience in development with a proven track record of success in cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of prospects/donors.

APF is located in New York City. The Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies is located in Jerusalem. While this Major Gifts Officer may reside anywhere in the United States with access to a major airport, extensive domestic travel is an integral part of the position. The candidate must be willing to be away from home as much as 70 percent of the time.

Cover letter and resume to: Joshua Chadajo, Executive Director, American Pardes Foundation, Joshua@pardesusa.org. No phone calls please.

2008-08-04

Congregation Shalom

Youth Advisor

Chelmsford, MA

Congregation Shalom, a vibrant, Reform congregation of around 200 families, located in Chelmsford, MA (20 miles north of Boston) is seeking a part-time advisor for our youth group, the Shalomites.

The advisor will work with our teens (8th-12th grades) to plan and implement programs while fostering leadership skills in our youth. The ideal candidate will enjoy working with teens, be outgoing, possess leadership and organizational skills, was involved with their Temple’s youth group growing up, and be ready to have fun with our kids. A car is required. You must be available for weekend regional events held throughout New England several times a year.

If you would like to learn more about this position, please contact: Susan Miller, remdem9397@yahoo.com

2008-08-01

American Jewish World Service

AVODAH Program Officer, Alumni Activities

Boston, MA

Help build and strengthen the Boston Jewish social justice community. Are you committed to making the world a better place? Are you excited to meet with and bring together Jews in their 20's and 30's who care about social justice? Are you interested in helping young Jews put their values into action through intentional decisions about their careers, their volunteer experiences, their philanthropy, their political power, and their consumer choices? As the AJWS–AVODAH Boston program officer you will help strengthen this community in a number of ways, including: developing opportunities to celebrate and showcase local Jewish Boston change-makers and the incredible work that they do, building bridges between existing networks of people with shared interests and values; and providing AJWS and AVODAH alumni and their like-minded friends with opportunities to build leadership skills and put them to use for the greater good. This is a part-time position.

This position demonstrates AJWS and AVODAH's commitment to unite around our shared commitment to engaging the next generation of Jews in building a truly broad, vibrant, Jewish social justice movement.

Responsibilities: Create and produce, in collaboration with local partners, two large scale events; Cultivate relationships with alumni of AJWS and AVODAH service programs and with like-minded alumni and constituents from other Jewish social justice /Jewish service programs and facilitate their engagement with the Boston social justice community; Strengthen the existing local social and professional networks of young Jews committed to integrating their work for social justice with their Jewish lives Work in partnership with the alumni team to develop national alumni initiatives and programs; Perform other organizational duties and/or special projects as directed by supervisor.

Qualifications: BA/BS plus minimum of three years work experience; Significant skills in events planning and informal education; Knowledge about and commitment to the Jewish and social justice communities and the work of integrating social activism and Jewish life; Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, effectively and on multiple projects at a time; Detail oriented and well-organized, able to manage multiple complex tasks; Flexible work style and demonstrated team building skills; Excellent written and oral communication skills; Creative thinker; Ability to work evenings and weekends; Familiarity with community organizing preferred; Experience with service programs and social change efforts preferred.

For immediate consideration, please forward your resume and cover letter to opportunities@ajws.org and indicate your name and AJWS-AVODAH Program Officer, Boston Region in the subject line.

2008-07-29

Hornstein Program Brandeis University

Faculty Member

Waltham, MA

The Hornstein Jewish Professional Leadership Program at Brandeis University announces an opening for a faculty member -- junior or senior, tenured, tenure track, or professor of the practice -- in an area broadly defined as Jewish Professional Leadership.

Now celebrating its fortieth year, the Hornstein Program is in its third year under an innovative and invigorated new curriculum. This year we welcome the first recipient of the Bronfman Chair in Jewish Communal Innovation. Our twenty-one month program awards each student a Hornstein MA in Jewish professional leadership, and a second Brandeis degree: either an MA in Near Eastern and Judaic Studies, or a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) or Masters of Public Policy (MPP) through the Heller School for Social Policy and Management.

Our ideal candidate is someone with strong academic credentials, a substantial record of accomplishment, first-hand experience working with the Jewish community, and the skills to provide transformative leadership training. Area of expertise is open, but applications are particularly welcomed from those proficient in the study of Jewish leadership, Jewish institutional life, and/or organizational behavior. Appropriate candidates may also be eligible for joint appointments with other departments or affiliation with one of the University's research centers.

Candidates should send a letter that describes their background and interest in the position, a cv, representative publications and the names of up to three references to Professor Jonathan D. Sarna, Chair Search Committee, Hornstein Program, MS 037, Brandeis University, P.O. Box 549110, Waltham, MA 02454. The Search Committee encourages applicants to apply by October 31, 2008, but will continue considering candidates until the position is filled.

2008-07-29

Encounter

Managing Director, Finance and Administration

New York, NY

ENCOUNTER is an educational organization dedicated to providing Jewish Diaspora leaders from across the religious and political spectrum with exposure to Palestinian life. Through ground-breaking tours to Palestinian cities, dialogue facilitation trainings, and follow-up programming in North America, ENCOUNTER is creating breakthroughs in understanding and conflict transformation between Jews and Arabs as well as between Jews and other Jews. Founded in 2005 by Rabbis and veteran peace-builders, ENCOUNTER has partnered with Palestinian organizations to bring close to 500 Jewish leaders – from Federation executives to Orthodox rabbinical students – to Bethlehem, Hebron, and East Jerusalem.

ENCOUNTER is poised to grow significantly in size and impact in coming years. In the past year we have tripled our programming and staff, and grown our budget from $385,000 to $700,000. We seek a Managing Director of Finance & Administration who will join us at this pivotal time to develop and implement the infrastructure and systems we need to accomplish our mission and sustain our continued growth.

The Managing Director of Finance & Administration will be a key part of the ENCOUNTER leadership team, responsible for the overall fiscal, legal, facilities, human resources, information technology, and administrative functions of ENCOUNTER. He/she will supervise Administrative Assistant and Bookkeeper as well as manage and coordinate all financial and administrative functions, including: accounting, budget, payroll, and insurance. The person will also work with the Executive Directors to create an administrative structure and decision-making mechanisms that promote a productive working atmosphere and effective staff relations as the ENCOUNTER office grows. This position provides an exciting opportunity for an individual with superior analytical, communication and project management skills to serve as a major contributor to a growing organization and one of the most effective peace-building initiatives in North America and the Middle East.

Requirements/Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required, MBA or equivalent preferred; Minimum of 5 years of work experience in a nonprofit setting or transferable business experience in a similar position, with responsibility for financial management, human resources, and organizational administration. Prior supervisory experience required Demonstrated success building administrative systems and meeting technology needs for an entrepreneurial organization; experience with salesforce.com preferred Self-starter, highly motivated, resourceful, dynamic and creative professional with an entrepreneurial spirit Understanding of nonprofit accounting policies and procedures and working knowledge of QuickBooks Strong communication skills, both verbal and written Superb organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving abilities and capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously; Prior work experience in the Jewish community a plus; 40 hours per week; occasional evenings and weekends required.

Responsibilities: Assist the Co-Executive Directors on all issues relating to fiscal and legal management and financial development for ENCOUNTER's programs in North America and the Middle East. Work closely with EDs and Board of Directors to ensure the financial health of the organization; Manage all human resource functions including overseeing new employee hiring process, payroll, insurance and benefits, and 1099s for contracted employees; Oversee the North American office & technical systems, including office space, technology, risk management, and liability insurance. Explore available technology to meet ENCOUNTER's needs and incorporate technology needs into strategic and funding plans. Supervise Administrative Assistant, Bookkeeper, and other support staff as ENCOUNTER grows.

Send cover letter, resume, and salary requirements by e-mail to: jobs@encounterprograms.org. For more information about ENCOUNTER, please visit our website at www.encounterprograms.org.

2008-07-24

Temple Beth Am

Youth Educator

Framingham, MA

Temple Beth Am is recruiting a part-time, dynamic and energetic Youth Educator who relates with youth, and possesses a strong commitment to Jewish formal and informal education. The Youth Educator plays an integral part in our total youth program including formal teaching in our middle school and high school programs, and enrichment programs. The Youth Educator serves as the primary advisor to Temple Beth Am’s high school youth group, Beth Am Temple Youth (BATY) including participation in NFTY-NE events. Additional responsibilities include advising Junior BATY (grades 7 and 8), and acting as a resource for grades 3-6 informal education.

Under the direction and supervision of the Director of Education, the Youth Educator’s responsibilities include:
Formal Education: Serve as instructor in religious school for middle school and high school as assigned; Possess an understanding of the Reform Movement as well as the educational goals of TBA and promote these goals through effective teaching methods; Prepare and execute lesson plans as approved by the Director of Education; Coordinate and participate in all special activities and programs of the religious school; Engage parents in efforts to deliver effective religious school programs; Maintain accurate attendance and performance records for each student; Prepare and issue progress reports for each student twice annually.
Informal Education: Advise and guide teen youth groups (BATY (grades 9-12), and J-BAT grades 7 & 8), and advocate for quality informal youth education and activities; Coordinate, execute, engage, and evaluate social, social justice, and leadership programs including NFTY-NE regional events and leadership opportunities for BATY and J-BAT; Develop ongoing parent communication system including all program logistics, program publicity, and schedules; Initiate, conduct, and evaluate outreach process to engage under-engaged Temple youth, grades 7-12, including focus groups and surveysl; Maintain BATY financial records and checking account under the guidance of the Temple’s Board of Trustees; Submit article for Temple Beth Am’s monthly newsletter.

Required skills and experiences: Prior classroom teaching; Working knowledge of Hebrew language; Well versed in stages of child/young adult development; Prior Jewish Camping and /or youth experience working with children grades 3 to 12 preferred; Strong communication and administrative skills, including project and time management skills; College graduate.

Forward letter of application and resume to S. Siegel, Temple Beth Am, 300 Pleasant St., Framingham, MA 01701, or email shalom@tempbetham.org, and state Youth Educator Position in subject box.

2008-07-23

MIT Hillel Foundation

Director

Cambridge, MA

The Hillel Foundation at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology serves an MIT Jewish community of about 320 undergraduates (out of 4000) and at least an equivalent number of graduate students (out of 6000). Although we have a relatively small Jewish undergraduate student body, we are one of the most active groups on campus, and we have to be. With the pressures of work being so intense at MIT, often at the expense of socializing and leisure, MIT Hillel seeks to provide a welcoming, family atmosphere that is an integral part of the quality of life for Jewish students. Indeed, Hillel is regarded by the MIT administration as a leader among the MIT chaplaincies and a model organization for promoting the quality of student life.

The standard duties of the Director are to provide strategic vision, leadership, and managerial oversight. They include programming, Jewish learning opportunities, fiscal and budgetary management, facility utilization, staff management and administration, community relations, and board and financial resource development. But we are looking for someone who can go beyond that, someone who is energetic, charismatic, creative, and smart who can meet the challenge of making an already great Hillel even better. Our Director will have the capabilities and personality to: Articulate the vision for MIT Hillel and be committed to achieving that vision; Redefine and rebrand MIT Hillel to change the perception of MIT Hillel from that of a club to that of a community; Create a sense of community among MIT’s Jewish students and MIT’s Jewish faculty, staff, and alumni; Motivate, lead, and support students in creating and participating in programs and in the MIT community at large; Be an imaginative leader and manager of professional staff; Raise funds from major donors and foundations; Work with students, faculty and staff who have a scientific and technological orientation; Attract students to Hillel from all segments of the Jewish community; Maintain the fine working relationship with the MIT administration; Attract a higher number of graduating Jewish high school students to MIT.

While we are choosing not to list any mandatory qualifications, we expect that the successful candidate will have several years of solid professional experience that include working with the Jewish community in general and Jewish young people in particular.

Please refer to Hillel's website for application instructions

2008-07-21

JCRC of Greater Washington

Community Relations Associate - Israel Advocacy

Rockville, MD

The JCRC of Greater Washington is seeking a creative dynamo/go-getter for its mid-level Associate position charged with Israel advocacy. Excellent understanding of the Middle East and passion for Israel, superb writing and computer skills, and media and public speaking experience are required. Significant event planning is required.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop creative and innovative, community-wide pro-Israel programs, and organize rallies, forums, briefings and crisis response; Prepare talking points and action alerts for Israel activists; Maintain and enlarge a group of "Rapid Responders" to help Israel activists combat anti-Israel bias, and promote pro-Israel stories, in media and talk radio; Develop our new "Neighbors" program, which provides pro-Israel education in small gatherings in non-Jewish households; Serve as a resource for Israel information for synagogues and Jewish agencies; Oversee yearly budget for Israel and Holocaust Commissions; Plan 3-4 meetings each year for Israel Commission; Prepare press releases, ghost write op-ends and letters to the editor, and other written materials as needed; Provide Israel updates to community groups; Recommend speakers to outside organizations requesting speakers; Recruit, train volunteers interested in Israel advocacy; Serve as liaison to the Israel Embassy, The Israel Project, AIPAC Mid-Atlantic Region, AJC Washington Chapter, Israel on Campus Coalition, JCPA Washington Director and other Jewish agencies; Serve as JCRC representative to the Greater Washington Jewish Task Force on Darfur and organize community educational and advocacy efforts; Serve as lead staff member on Holocaust Commission, and liaison between 7 groups that comprise the committee; and plan annual Yom Ha Shoah v Hagvurah Commemoration.

SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE: Minimum of three years professional experience with substantial responsibility; Self-starter and strategic thinker with a passion for the Jewish community and Israel; Ability to work flexible hours including some evenings, and occasional weekends; Ability to work independently and on a team; Ability to work effectively with lay leaders and maintain communication with supervising board members, and report activities back to the board; Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds, both Jewish and non-Jewish, lay-leaders and elected officials; Excellent interpersonal skills; Public speaking and presentation skills; Outstanding writing skills; Must be able to synthesize large amounts of information to create talking points and materials for e-newsletter; Excellent organizational and time management skills and ability to prioritize numerous phone calls, e-mails and requests from community; Ability to identify key non-Jewish populations and create initiatives that engage those populations; Programming skills - must be able to produce all aspects of a program from conception to follow-through, i.e., brainstorming, strategizing, speakers, logistics; Creativity - ability to think "outside the box"¨ in terms of programming and new advocacy initiatives; Media savvy - must constantly update and communicate with press contacts to pitch pro-Israel stories to the media and respond to media bias; and Computer skills - Must be proficient in MS Office Suite and able to produce invitations, flyers and reports; maintain current excel lists and work within the agency's database.

Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington, 6101 Montrose Rd., Rockville, Maryland 20852

2008-07-16

Jewish Council for Public Affairs

Campaign Field Organizer

Washington, DC

JCPA, the public affairs arm of the organized Jewish community, serves as the national coordinating and advisory body for the 14 national and 125 local agencies comprising the field of Jewish community relations.

The Campaign Field Organizer is responsible for coordinating the grassroots effort of the JCPA’s Confronting Poverty Campaign, consulting with local affiliates and providing resources to increase field participation in the campaign. The position is located in the Washington DC office of the JCPA reports directly to the Poverty Campaign Coordinator.

Specific responsibilities include: Developing and staffing the JCPA Poverty Campaign’s 4 issue clusters (working groups of local member agencies dedicated to addressing a specific aspect of poverty) on hunger, healthcare, affordable housing and educational disparities; Maintaining the Poverty Campaign Website and coordinating issue websites for each of the 4 cluster groups that include updated and relevant resources for them to engage in anti-poverty activism; Tracking anti-poverty participation among JCPA local and national member agencies and compiling data into usable formats; Providing fundraising support for the Poverty Campaign by assisting with grant-writing and data collection; Aiding the Washington Director and Poverty Campaign Coordinator in preparing information such as memos, background information, as well as presentations for meetings and other relations with the Jewish Community Relations field; Assisting local Jewish Community Relations Councils in developing and implementing local programming and advocacy; Working with the Poverty Campaign Coordinator to publish and maintain an online “activist manual” with resources and policy/programming ideas for the campaign’s monthly themes; Working with all JCPA staff in the planning semi-annual JCPA meetings and the annual Plenum conference; Working with the Washington Director in the general operation of the Washington office of the JCPA; Assuming other duties and responsibilities as determined.

Required Skills and Abilities: Applicants will need to demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills, proven research ability, and basic web skills (more advanced web skills preferred, but applicant can be trained). We are looking for a pro-active, motivated, deadline-driven candidate who is flexible and has a good sense of humor. One to two years prior experience with related community organizing or public policy experience required.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to advocacy@thejcpa.org

2008-07-14

Levine Academy

Head of School

Dallas, TX

Levine is a preK-8, Solomon Schechter school in the North Dallas area, recently named as one of the "Top Ten Jewish Neighborhoods in North America" by Jewish Living Magazine. The school needs an externally oriented leader with particular strengths and interest in the areas of marketing and institutional advancement. Exceptional communication skills, a warm personality and a solid background in administration and financial management are important qualifications. A full Opportunity Statement is available at www.wickenden.com.

For further information contact Art Merovick at wickwest8@cox.net

2008-07-14

Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington

Government Affairs Associate

Fairfax, VA

The JCRC seeks an energetic self-starter to be the Northern Virginia Jewish community’s daily representative at the Richmond General Assembly – January through March. During the “off-season,” the Associate is based in Northern Virginia to support the JCRC’s mission nurturing relationships with intergroup partners and community leaders, including dialogue programs and engagement with public schools. Travel is reimbursable, with overnight stays during the legislative session and evening events throughout the year. A team player who handles multiple tasks under pressure and rolls up their sleeves on the nuts-to-bolts of advocacy and event planning will go far in our dynamic organization and develop strong relationships in government, the media and the Jewish community.

SKILLS: Successful candidate must have 3+ years political/legislative experience, Virginia residency, a passion for the Jewish community, a poised demeanor and exceptional writing and public speaking skills.

SALARY: commensurate with experience.

The Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington (JCRC) is the public affairs and community relations arm of the Jewish community representing 210 Jewish organizations and synagogues throughout DC, Maryland, and Virginia. The JCRC focuses on government relations, Israel advocacy, inter-group relations, and social justice.

Please send cover letter and resume to: dlinick@jcouncil.org

2008-06-30