Jobs in the Jewish Community
As a service to our alumni and the general public, we list job openings submitted to the Hornstein Program by Jewish communal organizations and schools worldwide.
This listing is updated as job posts are received.
Hornstein alumni may also use the following services:
- Center for Career and Professional Development at the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
- Career Development Center at the Heller School for Social Policy and Management
Current Openings
September 19, 2024
About CYJ Sprout Brooklyn Day camp:
Young Judaea Sprout Brooklyn Day Camp, nestled in Red Hook, offers a unique Hebrew dual-language camp experience for children entering Pre-K through 5th grade. We create a dynamic space for children from diverse backgrounds to form a joyful community based on Jewish values, a shared connection to Israel and the Hebrew language.
About the Position:
We’re seeking a collaborative team player with a dynamic personality to help us bring summer to life all year round. As our Assistant Camp Director you’ll be responsible for educational programming, staff recruitment, hiring, and providing essential support to our day-to-day operations. This is not your typical desk job, but a hands-on, creative, role. The Assistant Director is not afraid to stand up in front of a crowd, wears multiple hats, thrives in diversity, and has camp vision. It's full of opportunities for someone to shine!
Salary Range: $55K-60K
September 18, 2024
About 18Doors:
We’re 18Doors, a fast-paced, national Jewish nonprofit with a collegial, warm organizational culture and entrepreneurial spirit. We are the only national Jewish nonprofit laser focused on understanding, connecting with, and communicating the needs of Jewish interfaith couples and families. We aim to empower people in interfaith relationships to engage in Jewish life, consider Jewish choices, and to encourage Jewish communities to welcome and include them. Our vision is for people in interfaith relationships—however they describe themselves—to be welcomed, embraced and valued by Jewish communities and to contribute to Judaism’s enduring strength and continuity.
About this position:
Close to home and around the world, Jews and the people who love them are facing unimaginable challenges. 18Doors seeks a visionary and passionate leader who can recognize the challenges and opportunities of this unique time; determine the best way to serve and advocate for interfaith couples and families as they navigate what it means to engage in Jewish life; and lead the organization into a new phase of development and growth. There is a need to critically look at the programs, services, and content to determine the best way to move the organization forward while increasing our impact in North America. The CEO will be a dynamic leader who values and promotes 18Doors’ rich history and mission and who can leverage their people management, relationship building, and strategic fundraising skills for the benefit of the organization. The CEO will assume ultimate responsibility for the leadership, vision, strategy execution, and overall management of 18Doors, as well as its operating budget.
Salary range: $190K - 210K
September 18, 2024
About Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Foundation:
The Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Foundation’s mission is to contribute to the flourishing of the United States and Israel as just, inclusive, compassionate and democratic societies, and to improve the quality of life in both countries. The Foundation’s major areas include leadership development, management of nonprofits, the humanities, Jewish life and urban engagement.
About this position:
The Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Foundation is seeking an Operations Associate at the Mandel Institute for Nonprofit Leadership in Brookline, Massachusetts. The Operations Associate will play a pivotal role in ensuring the success of our leadership development programs by providing comprehensive operational support and coordination. Key qualifications include proficiency with technology and digital platforms, skill in administrative coordination and financial management, and a desire to support a mission-driven organization.
Salary range: $55k - 65K
September 4, 2024
About Temple Isaiah:
Temple Isaiah is a diverse and welcoming community, committed to building connection, lifelong learning, personal growth, and action inspired by Judaism. For more than 60 years, Temple Isaiah has been a thriving and relevant presence in the Jewish community.
About this position:
Temple Isaiah seeks an experienced philanthropic professional with a passion for nonprofit excellence to lead and grow its fundraising program. As a member of Temple Isaiah’s senior leadership team, this is a unique opportunity to create and execute fundraising strategies with a donor-centered philosophy to ensure that annual fund revenue and gifts from major donors will increase to support the temple’s mission.
Salary range: $110K - 125K
August 29, 2024
About the Vilna Shul: The Vilna Shul, Boston’s Center for Jewish Culture and the only surviving landmark of Boston’s immigrant Jewish past, touches something deep inside each of us: a profound yearning for connection to our roots. But it is more than nostalgia that calls to us. It is the future. With our 100-year-old building located in one of Boston’s most historic neighborhoods, The Vilna is a compelling destination and welcoming backdrop for urban adult populations to deepen their Jewish identity, foster new relationships, and feel a greater sense of connection and belonging.
About this position: The Development Coordinator works closely with the Executive Director and Director of Development to ensure that the day-to-day operations of the Development Department, including but not limited to database and project management, donor stewardship, campaign materials, and special events are well executed. This person also provides executive assistance to the Executive Director and Director of Development, enabling them to implement The Vilna’s new strategic plan and capital campaign.
Please send a cover letter and resume to Jobs@vilnashul.org with subject: Development Coordinator/ [Your Name]. No phone calls please.
Salary range: 50k-55K
August 11, 2024
About Yad Chessed:
Yad Chessed, meaning “Hand of Loving Kindness,” is a financial assistance agency serving Jewish individuals and families in need across Massachusetts. We provide emergency financial aid and ongoing support to our clients while guiding them toward financial stability. Founded in 1989, we've grown from a one-person operation to a professional charity with eight staff members and a dedicated Board of Directors. Our team of four social workers offers remote support through counseling, email, and mail, assisting clients with applications, financial aid distribution, budgeting advice, and accessing additional resources.
About this position:
Join our exceptional team making a profound impact on people’s lives by preventing evictions, ensuring food security, providing essential utilities, and meeting critical needs. As the Director of Operations, you will be a crucial member of the Yad Chessed management team, ensuring that the organization’s day-today operations run smoothly and efficiently. This position is ideal for the candidate who enjoys
collaboration, creative and strategic thinking, and proactive problem solving. Our team values finding joy in our work and fostering collegiality each day. This role will enable you to learn, grow, innovate, and contribute across all areas of non-profit management.
Salary range: $65K - 75K
August 11, 2024
About the Mandel Institute:
The Mandel Institute for Nonprofit Leadership’s mission is to strengthen the capacities of talented professionals who lead—or have the potential to lead—important nonprofit institutions. The Mandel Institute’s programs prepare mid-career professionals for leadership roles in Jewish nonprofit and educational institutions.
About this position:
The Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Foundation is seeking a Program Associate at the Mandel Institute for Nonprofit Leadership in Brookline, Massachusetts. The Program Associate is a pivotal role that provides comprehensive support for the Institute’s Executive and Educational Leadership Programs. Interest in Jewish communal work—specifically in the areas of education, nonprofit and social leadership, and Israel studies—as well as a desire to support a mission-driven organization, will be assets in this role.
Salary range: $55K - 65K
August 11, 2024
About Temple Israel:
Founded in 1937, Temple Israel is a vibrant, open, and affirming Conservative synagogue, welcoming and serving the South Area. The largest in Southeastern Massachusetts, Temple Israel offers a wide and varied range of religious services, classes, and events — all designed to engage, inspire, and excite the mind, heart and soul.
About this position:
Temple Israel is seeking a dynamic Assistant Director of Youth Education and Programming ("ADYEP"). This full-time position is responsible for planning and executing innovative programming with our youth (grades K-12), creating positive Jewish experiences, planning social events and leading informal Jewish educational opportunities. The ADYEP will build on the strong foundations of our youth program to sustain a meaningful, values-driven and fun community for our youth. The ADYEP will work collaboratively with clergy, staff and lay leaders to create a welcoming and enriching environment that promotes Jewish learning and values, Jewish pride and community involvement.
Salary range: $40K-45K
Submit resume and cover letter to vpeducation@tisharon.org
August 11, 2024
About Congregation B'nai Israel:
Congregation B’nai Israel is a vibrant, growing community in the heart of Sacramento, California where people of diverse backgrounds experience the joy and beauty of Jewish life. Our congregation of over 600 households is multi-generational, multi-cultural, egalitarian, and inclusive. We offer a broad range of religious services and educational, social, and cultural programs for all ages. B’nai Israel is widely recognized in the community for our commitment to social action.
About this position:
The Executive Director (ED) manages all aspects of CBI’s administrative, financial, and business operations consistent with the synagogue’s vision, mission, and values. Responsibilities include human resource management, budget development and financial management, information technology and facility maintenance and improvement, congregational communications, and physical and online security. The ED attends meetings of the Board of Trustees and Executive Committee and provides support to congregational committees. The position reports to the Board regarding all financial, facility and budget matters of the congregation and to the Senior Rabbi on matters related to the congregation’s spiritual, religious, and educational functions. The President, Vice President for Administration, and Senior Rabbi will work with the ED to set annual goals and benchmarks for the ED position no later than January 15th of each year. This is a full-time position that includes some evening and weekend hours.
Salary range: $100K - 110K
August 11, 2024
About Atra: Center for Rabbinic Innovation:
Working at Atra: Center for Rabbinic Innovation means becoming part of a lean, effective, pluralistic and inquisitive team passionate about visionary spiritual leadership and promoting a thriving Jewish future. Atra empowers rabbis to lead with vision and meet the ever-evolving needs of the Jewish people as they drive transformational change for the Jewish community. We are growing as a central platform and network to train and support visionary leadership, career growth, and adaptive practice among rabbinic leaders from every background and denomination while serving as a conduit for evidence-based research and a catalyst for impactful programmatic interventions in the field of rabbinic leadership. We have had exponential growth in our programs and reach over the past few years, and are entering the last year of our 3-year strategic plan.
About this position:
The Program Coordinator is a vital role within our organization, reporting directly to the Senior Director of Programs. This individual will be responsible for coordinating a wide range of programs, including the planning and execution of gatherings, events, and other program-related activities. The Program Coordinator will also oversee the recruitment, registration, and application processes, working to ensure a seamless and positive experience for all program participants. The role is a great opportunity for someone with tremendous attention to detail to contribute to a growing nonprofit organization creating large-scale change in the Jewish community.
Salary range: $55K - 65K
August 11, 2024
About Atra: Center for Rabbinic Innovation:
Working at Atra: Center for Rabbinic Innovation means becoming part of a lean, effective, pluralistic and inquisitive team passionate about visionary spiritual leadership and promoting a thriving Jewish future. Atra empowers rabbis to lead with vision and meet the ever-evolving needs of the Jewish people as they drive transformational change for the Jewish community. We are growing as a central platform and network to train and support visionary leadership, career growth, and adaptive practice among rabbinic leaders from every background and denomination while serving as a conduit for evidence-based research and a catalyst for impactful programmatic interventions in the field of rabbinic leadership. We have had exponential growth in our programs and reach over the past few years, and are entering the last year of our 3-year strategic plan.
About this position:
Atra is seeking a passionate and organized Stakeholder Engagement and Project Manager who is highly organized, an effective communicator and excels at anticipating and mitigating challenges. The Stakeholder Engagement and Project Manager will play a crucial role working across the organization to establish and hone systems for increased efficiency and scalability, craft and communicate the organization’s story for varied audiences and provide administrative and logistical support for stakeholder engagement activities. Preferred candidates will be self-starters and will demonstrate critical thinking, communication, and relationship-building skills. This position requires the ability to plan, organize, and manage time and projects productively and foresee and address obstacles.
Salary range: $65K - 75K
August 11, 2024
About Congregation Beth Sholom:
Congregation Beth Sholom (CBS) is a warm, vibrant, egalitarian Conservative synagogue that takes a fresh approach to balancing whole-hearted Jewish observance and learning with modern life. Located in Teaneck, NJ, we strive to create a community that focuses on t’fillot, music, Jewish learning, social justice, Israel, and more. Congregation Beth Sholom is a multi-generational community where we reach out to and embrace one another in a spirit of acceptance, inclusion, and common purpose.
About this position:
Reporting to the Executive Director and working in close partnership with shul volunteer committees, the Program and Engagement Manager will be responsible for furthering our community’s primary goal of involving and engaging our congregants by offering opportunities for meaningful and deep Jewish connections. In conjunction with our Rabbinic leadership and Executive Director, the Program and Engagement Manager is responsible for creating a welcoming and supportive environment at CBS and will be directly responsible for developing programs, driving marketing and engagement strategies, and building meaningful engagement with congregants.
Salary range: $60K - 65K
July 9, 2024
About RUACH Health:
RUACH Community Health, Inc. is a mission-driven nonprofit startup dedicated to renewing Jewish life through movement and meditation studios rooted in Torah and connecting seekers of all ages and backgrounds. We are a lean organization positioning ourselves for a period of rapid growth (current budget $350,000/year). RUACH is a partner organization on Hebrew College’s dynamic collaborative campus in Newton, MA, where we operate the country’s first Jewish movement and meditation studio.
About the position:
We seek an enterprising and experienced Director of Operations to join our team. This role will be instrumental in driving RUACH’s growth and success by working with the Executive Director to manage or oversee all aspects of business operations, including finance, administration, human resources, and marketing. Along with a keen business mind, we are seeking an organizational leader and thought partner to the Executive Director and Director of Development in RUACH's heart-centered mission of building a studio-based community. This role will manage a Marketing Coordinator and oversee the Front Desk Team.
Salary: 64K
Please submit a copy of your resume at this link: https://www.jotform.com/form/
July 9, 2024
About Bamidbar:
BaMidbar was founded in 2016 as a program of Ramah in the Rockies and launched its first wilderness therapy program in 2018. It became an independent 501(c)3 in 2021, and began offering outpatient clinical services in 2023. Born from the Jewish camping movement, BaMidbar was founded on the power of experiential education and the belief that Jewish tradition provides tremendous opportunities for growth and self-discovery. We combine the wisdom, strength, and support inherent in Jewish tradition, with a clinically sophisticated, evidence-based model. By doing so, BaMidbar provides the framework for Jewish youth and young adults to navigate life’s challenges, find their voice and agency, and rediscover their capacity for a brighter tomorrow.
About this Position:
The Director of Business Operations (DBO) will help BaMidbar operationalize its mission and vision and will be a leader who can help others at BaMidbar deliver measurable results. You will serve as the central address for all matters concerning BaMidbar’s financial management, operational systems, information technology, HR administration, and talent management.The DBO is an organizational leader working to develop and maintain an organization infrastructure and culture that enables a geographically dispersed workforce to efficiently and effectively achieve BaMidbar’s mission. This person will build and implement processes and systems to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of BaMidbar.
Salary range: 90K-105K
Application instructions: Please use this form. (https://forms.gle/
June 29, 2024
About Temple B'nai Jeshurun:
Rooted in community, spiritual awareness, purpose, and social action, at TBJ we seek to build connection. While connecting to our own spirituality, to each other, or to the constant changing world, TBJ is a sanctuary of hope. A home of worship and learning, TBJ is guided by our traditions and history while ever-evolving with our times.
About this position:
The Director of Development will join a dynamic and growing development team and collaborate with inspiring clergy and dedicated leadership of New Jersey’s largest synagogue. This role will build on TBJ's strong culture of philanthropy to steward donors and grow resources through various fundraising events and initiatives, including leading TBJ’s ongoing $10M capital campaign.
Salary range: $90K - 100K
June 29, 2024
About Museum of Jewish Heritage:
The Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocaust is New York’s contribution to the global responsibility to never forget. The Museum is committed to the crucial mission of educating diverse visitors about Jewish life before, during, and after the Holocaust. As a place of memory, the Museum enables Holocaust survivors to speak through recorded testimony and draws on rich collections to illuminate Jewish history and experience. As a public history institution, it offers intellectually rigorous and engaging exhibitions, programs, and educational resources.
About this position:
This institutional fundraising leadership position will work closely with the Sr. Director of Major Gifts to co-lead the Museum’s development strategy with a focus on significantly expanding support from foundations, corporations, and government for a renown NYC institution teaching diverse audiences about the dangers of intolerance through Holocaust education.
Salary range: $115K - 130K
June 29, 2024
About Central Synagogue:
Central Synagogue is one of the leading and largest Reform congregations in the country. Located in Midtown Manhattan, Central’s reach includes more than 2,800 member families, a livestream community numbering in the hundreds of thousands, and more than 800 students, from birth to twelfth grade, in the Nursery and Religious schools. It has long played a significant role in the national Reform movement and is known for its innovation and leadership in worship, leading to a greatly expanded audience over the last two decades.
About this position:
The Manager of Community Building on the Adult Engagement Team is responsible for fostering connections between members and between participants in our global online community (The Neighborhood). Using a relational and data-based approach in partnership with our Membership Team, the Manager ensures that Central’s members and Neighbors feel seen and known by one another
through their participation in supportive, well-run small groups, volunteer opportunities and in our online community.
Salary range: $73K - 78K
June 29, 2024
About JCC GREATER Boston:
Since opening its doors in 1983, JCC Greater Boston has been committed to its mission of creating a vibrant, inclusive, and diverse community by nurturing meaningful and lasting relationships. Through our network of early learning centers, day camps, regional teen and family programs, health and wellness offerings, and adult arts and ideas classes, JCC Greater Boston provides highly valued connections, learning, and experiences for the Jewish community and friends.
About this position:
JCC Greater Boston seeks a Child Development Specialist (CDS) for the Ledgewood Programs. The CDS will provide direct service and consultation services to children, parents, preschool staff, and teachers at the Early Learning Centers of the JCC. In collaboration with external partners such as private or public agencies, schools, early intervention, and specialty services, the CDS will help the children reach their highest potential emotionally, socially, and cognitively. Working closely with teaching teams and directors, the CDS will facilitate developmentally appropriate practices within the Sheva Framework, whether in a classroom or therapeutic environment. This exciting 32-hour position will commence in September 2024 and will be based at our vibrant Newton facility. Join us at our dynamic Community Center, which also offers on-site fitness opportunities for staff.
Salary range: $53,250
June 29, 2024
About Temple Shir Tikvah:
Temple Shir Tikvah is a warm, inclusive Reform Jewish community of about 380 families and singles households located in Winchester, MA. We weave meaningful connections through learning, ritual, joyful singing, and social justice. We invite our community to bring their whole self, and to join us as we grow relationships, find sacredness, and work together to heal the world.
About this position:
The Director of Administration serves as the primary administrator of the Temple reporting to the Temple’s VP of Administration. This professional executes the mission of Temple Shir Tikvah by managing its physical, financial, and human resource functions. This position serves as the “face” of Shir Tikvah to the community.
Salary range: $90K - 115K
June 29, 2024
About Ramah Darom:
Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and surrounded by the Chattahoochee National Forest, Ramah Darom is a welcoming place that offers experiential Jewish programs for all ages throughout the year. In the summer, campers at Camp Ramah Darom have transformative Jewish experiences: they learn new skills, forge identity, gain independence and build lifelong friendships. During the year, Ramah Darom Retreats at the Kaplan Mitchell Retreat Center offer adults and families the chance to explore, learn, create, connect, build community and further their passions and interests through a Jewish lens.
About this position:
Ramah Darom seeks an engaged, experienced business professional with an entrepreneurial spirit and strong financial acumen for the role of Chief Executive Officer. The CEO reports to the Board of Directors and is responsible for driving the mission, overall direction and performance of the organization. The CEO provides the leadership, vision, and management to ensure strong program development, marketing, customer relations and effective operations to ensure the organization’s short- and long-term financial health. The CEO oversees the senior leadership team of five, and a year-round team of 30 with summer staff of 200.
Salary range: $220K - 240K
June 29, 2024
About ORT America:
ORT America is the leading fundraising organization for World ORT, whose global educational network, schools, colleges, and international programs propel more than 200,000 students in more than 30 countries to develop careers and lead fulfilling, independent lives. With generous support from its donors, ORT’s schools and programs reach underserved students by bridging the gap between aptitude and opportunity, as they work to expand knowledge, build autonomy, and strengthen Jewish identity.
About this position:
The Chief Development Officer (CDO) position is a new and critically important role for a top-tier development executive to help optimize ORT America’s fundraising opportunities across the United States. The CDO will be responsible for the comprehensive planning, implementation, management, oversight and execution of all fundraising and fundraising strategies. The successful candidate will help ORT raise its overall competitive position with existing donors; design and drive growth initiatives that enable ORT to tap into new segments of the donor marketplace; steward and grow a portfolio of major donors (with an emphasis on the tri-state area); and guide, motivate and mentor a high-performing team of development professionals.
Salary range: $200K - 225K
June 29, 2024
About The Jewish Council of North Central Florida:
The mission of the Jewish Council of North Central Florida (JCNCF) is to undertake philanthropic, cultural, and educational activities that enhance the Jewish community locally, regionally, and worldwide. JCNCF serves as the umbrella organization for the varied Jewish communities of Gainesville, Ocala, and surrounding areas. We focus on fundraising and local programs.
About this position:
The Jewish Council of North Central Florida seeks an energetic, passionate professional for the position of Jewish Family Programs Coordinator. This is a fulfilling and exciting opportunity which includes overseeing PJ Library, PJ Our Way, the new PJ pre-school program, PJ Polliwogs and PJ playgroups. Additionally, this role is also in communication with the new Gainesville BBYO youth group chapter. This is a part-time, currently remote position (20 hours a week, @$20 per hour) which will start in August 2024. While day to day tasks are remote, the position will be leading events and programs in person. The JCNCF catchment area extends from Gainesville to Ocala and surrounding communities.
Salary range: $20/hr
email cover letter and resume to executivedirector@jcncf.org
June 29, 2024
About the Institute for Curriculum Services (ICS):
Founded in 2005, the Institute for Curriculum Services (ICS) is dedicated to improving the accuracy of K-12 instruction and instructional materials on Jews, Judaism, and Jewish history in the United States. ICS does this by addressing historical inaccuracies about Judaism and Jewish history in public school textbooks, developing standards-aligned curricula, and providing professional development to teachers around the country. ICS is valued for the quality of its work, clarity of focus, objectivity and fact-based approach, and strong team of smart and deeply committed individuals.
About this position:
ICS seeks a passionate, collaborative, and inspiring inaugural Chief Executive Officer to lead the organization into its next phase of growth. Working in partnership with the board leadership and staff, the CEO will guide ICS in establishing itself as a strong, sustainable, and independent national non-profit organization. The leadership of ICS is looking for an experienced and entrepreneurial leader with a deep understanding of and passion for ICS’s mission and the constituencies it serves. The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience and success in leading organizational growth, fundraising, staff management, marketing/branding, and compelling thought leadership. The CEO will work with the board, senior staff, and other key stakeholders to implement the strategic plan and raise national awareness around ICS’s work. The CEO must have a broad understanding of K-12 education and be able to build and maintain strong, trusting, and authentic relationships with a wide range of partners.
Salary range: $225K - 250K