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 11, 2025
About Temple Emanu-El:
Temple Emanu-El is more than an architectural landmark, a storied synagogue, and leader within Reform Judaism – we are a caring community whose members are devoted to lifelong learning, spiritual growth, and social justice. We offer a warm and majestic environment to congregants while also acting as a bold leader in the greater New York Jewish community. Founded in 1845 by German Jews who invited "all who come in peace" to partake, Emanu-El is the largest Jewish prayer space in the world with one of the most remarkable memberships in the country. Led by Rabbi Joshua M. Davidson, we provide spiritual, religious, educational, and cultural programming to community members of all ages.
About this position:
As the Senior Director of Human Resources, you will be a part of the senior operations team and will lead all aspects of the HR function. This leader will build on a solid foundation while evolving HR systems, processes, and policies to meet the needs of a diverse and dedicated team. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer/Executive Director and working closely with the Chair of the HR Committee, you will serve as a trusted advisor in shaping a warm, inclusive, and mission-aligned staff culture. You will oversee HR operations, manage risk, and ensure legal compliance, and act as a thoughtful steward of Temple Emanu-El's values and reputation. You will also lead key priorities such as advancing talent development strategies and driving continuous improvement in HR systems and processes, all while ensuring the human resources function remains aligned with Temple Emanu-El's core values and organizational goals. This is an ideal role for an experienced HR leader who brings a strategic mindset, strong emotional intelligence, and a commitment to community, inclusion, and operational excellence.
Salary range: $175K - 200K
September 11, 2025
About ALEPH:
ALEPH: Alliance for Jewish Renewal is a transdenominational movement dedicated to infusing spiritual vitality, authenticity, healing, and passion into daily Jewish life. We achieve this through innovative training, impactful programs, and experiential retreats. Our enriching events empower leadership, foster multiracial and multicultural communities, and create transformative experiences. The ALEPH Ordination Program (AOP), the organization’s flagship program, is recognized as one of the leading Jewish seminaries. The AOP trains and ordains rabbis, cantors, rabbinic pastors, and spiritual directors from diverse backgrounds, and lived experiences, representing nearly every denomination to serve the global Jewish community with the goal of enhancing and revitalizing Judaism.
About this position:
The Executive Director (ED) will serve as the chief executive of ALEPH, providing visionary leadership and strategic direction to fulfill the organization’s mission. This full-time position will oversee a dedicated team of six professionals and collaborate closely with a volunteer Board of Directors. The ED will manage and grow ALEPH’s annual budget of more than $2 million, working with the AOP Deans, project directors, teachers, and partners to ensure the organization’s long-term sustainability and effectiveness.
Salary range: $110K - 130K
August 13, 2025
About Camp JORI:
Camp JORI, on 75 pristine acres in Wakefield, Rhode Island, is a co-ed Jewish overnight and day camp that provides amazing summer experiences for children in grades K-10. Our comprehensive programs include sports, arts, water activities (including two pools and a stunning waterfront), and other special adventures! Our day-to-day programming is enhanced by Jewish and Israeli culture and our strong sense of “TACEO” – Taking Care of Each Other.
About the Director Position:
The Camp Director will oversee all aspects of camper experience, including camp programming, staffing, and operations. This individual will also spearhead community engagement with significant support provided. This is a unique opportunity to build on a strong foundation while shaping the future of a beloved camp through creativity, leadership, and care. We are seeking someone who envisions themselves in this role for the next decade and has the passion and dedication to help us foster a caring, kind, and inclusive camp community.
Salary range: $80-$150K
August 13, 2025
About the Bender JCC:
The Bender Jewish Community Center in Rockville, Maryland is a premier community center at the heart of Jewish life in Montgomery County, operating a full-scale health and fitness center, pre-school, day camp and variety of education and arts programs. We create a welcoming and inclusive environment, connecting the people of our Jewish community with each other, Israel, and the broader community.
About the Director of Inclusion Position:
The Director of Inclusion is responsible for the integration of inclusive programming and administration for children and adults across the Bender JCC, as well as the development and evaluation of these experiences. Working in partnership with numerous staff and departments across the Bender JCC, the Director of Inclusion will support a continuum of programming year-round for individuals with disabilities, act as a resource and support for their families and caregivers, and create a culture of learning throughout the organization with an eye towards inclusion for staff, members, and guests. The Director will also act as the Bender JCC’s liaison to external community organizations to create a more inclusive community and foster expanded learning.
Salary range: $75-$85K
About the CoA Older Adult Program and Events Coordinator Position:
The CoA (Coming of Age) Older Adult Programs & Events Coordinator is a highly motivated, organized individual who has the drive and passion to connect and engage with the older adult population. This is an exciting opportunity to develop partnerships and work directly with our community, enhancing participants’ experiences. We are looking for an individual who has commitment, enthusiasm, and creativity. This is a part-time, in-person position, scheduled for 25-27 hours per week.
Salary range $24-$26 per hour.
July 31, 2025
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 the Marketing and Communications Manager position:
The Manager of Marketing and Communications is a new position resulting from organizational growth, and will have the opportunity to shape the success of this growing organization through oversight and development of the brand. Working as part of a team to implement our Theory of Change and Strategic Plan and promote the Vilna’s mission and programs, the role involves managing internal and external communication and developing and executing marketing campaigns.
Salary Range: $70-$78K
About the Executive Assistant position:
As a key member of the executive leadership office, this individual must demonstrate professionalism, discretion, proactive organizational skills, and excellent project management. This manager level position provides comprehensive support to the Executive Director, manages complex scheduling, monitors and tracks the progress of essential leadership projects across the organization, acts as a liaison between the Executive Director and various key individuals, and helps to ensure the smooth day-to-day operations of the organization.
Salary Range: $65-$75K
July 31, 2025
About the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History:
The Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History, located on Historic Independence Mall, brings more than 360 years of American Jewish history to life. Tracing the stories of how Jewish immigrants became Jewish Americans, the Museum invites visitors of all heritages to share their own stories and reflect on how history and identity shape and are shaped by the American experience. An open door for all, The Weitzman honors the past and propels the future by fueling imagination and ideas, culture and community, leadership and service, in ways that turn inspiration into action.
About the Position:
The Director of Education will oversee the design, implementation, and evaluation of all educational initiatives, including K-12 school programs, teacher professional development, public programming, digital learning, and community outreach. The ideal candidate will bring a passion for Jewish history and identity, and demonstrated success in museum or informal education leadership.
Salary range: $70-$90K
July 31, 2025
About Spertus Institute:
Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership is a dynamic, forward-thinking institution located in Chicago with a growing national audience. Spertus graduate degree, certificate, and public programs serve a diverse array of students in Chicago and North America. Students gain knowledge, understanding, and skills to shape a stronger future, within and beyond their Jewish communities. Our mission is to advance Jewish learning, inspire leadership, and foster connections across generations, cultures, and traditions.
About the Assistant Director, Advancement and Alumni Relations position:
A key member of the advancement team, this role responsible for planning and executing strategic initiatives to deepen alumni engagement and increase philanthropic support. This individual will lead donor cultivation efforts, manage alumni relations programs, and work closely with leadership, faculty and volunteers to support Spertus Institute’s mission and goals. The ideal candidate is a mid-career advancement professional with a strong background in fundraising and alumni engagement, excellent communication and relationship-building skills, and a passion for Jewish learning and leadership.
Salary range: $65-$85K
About the Manager, Marketing and Communications position:
This role is responsible for sharing the story of Spertus’ impact, engaging our stakeholders, and marketing our acclaimed graduate, professional, and public programs. This role is pivotal to celebrating the achievements of our institution and our people, generating interest in our programs, and promoting the transformative impact Spertus Institute has on our students and alumni, local and regional communities, and the Jewish professional field at large. We will look to this person to maintain successful initiatives from our current marketing approaches and bring creativity to expand to new channels to drive stakeholder engagement, brand recognition and growth.
https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/3416476
Salary range: $50-$60K
July 31, 2025
About the Rabbinical Assembly:
The Rabbinical Assembly is the international association of Conservative/Masorti rabbis that are the creative force shaping the ideology, programs and practices for the Conservative Movement. Our 1600 members serve as congregational rabbis, educators, military and hospital chaplains, professors of Judaica, and officers of communal service organizations throughout the world. While the majority of our rabbis serve in the United States and Canada, more than ten percent serve in Israel, and many serve in Latin America, Europe, and Australia.
About the Position:
The RA is seeking a dynamic, thoughtful and creative full-stack communications specialist to promote our resources and programs to both our membership and the broader community via our website, emails, and social media. Creating, managing and monitoring posts across all major platforms will also be a prime function for the right candidate. Working for the Rabbinical Assembly, this role is fast-paced, dynamic and requires a prolific writer and social media expert.
Salary range: $55-65K
July 31, 2025
About T'ruah:
T’ruah: The Rabbinic Call for Human Rights brings the Torah’s ideals of human dignity, equality, and justice to life by empowering rabbis and cantors to be moral voices and to lead Jewish communities in advancing democracy and human rights for all people in the United States, Israel, and the occupied Palestinian territories.
About the Position:
The Manager or Director of Israel Campaigns will educate, engage, and mobilize the rabbis and cantors in our network through North America-based actions and campaigns to protect the human rights of Israelis and Palestinians in Israel and Palestine. The role also holds responsibilities related to T’ruah’s advocacy work to stop antisemitism and respond to the weaponization of antisemitism in the U.S.
Salary range: $67-$105K
July 31, 2025
About Impact Israel:
ImpactIsrael is the central financial driver of an ambitious endeavor to improve the lives of at-risk youth in Israel. As the North American philanthropic partner of Yemin Orde Youth Village and Village Way Educational Initiatives (VWEI), ImpactIsrael’s mission is to transform immigrant and at-risk youth into productive members of Israeli society through value-driven education and support.
About the Position:
This is a pivotal opportunity for a driven professional eager to take full ownership of development systems, donor data, and prospect intelligence. This person will be the engine behind how ImpactIsrael leverages data to expand our donor base and elevate stewardship strategies, laying the foundation for long-term philanthropic growth and organizational impact. The role also includes providing executive support to the CEO and coordinating board meetings and special initiatives. This position is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and passionate about growing the revenue of a mission-driven organization.
Salary range: $75-85K