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.

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Current Openings

Program Officer, Program Associate and Leadership and Gathering Associate, The Maimonides Fund, NYC

June 15, 2026

About the Maimonides Fund:

Maimonides Fund aims to connect Jews to their people and their heritage, and to contribute to the vitality of the State of Israel. We are passionate about supporting projects that help the Jewish people grasp our common past, and encourage them to play a role in shaping our shared future.  Maimonides Fund is a private grantmaking organization inspired by our namesake’s commitment to Jewish faith, Jewish peoplehood, citizenship, and science.

About the positions:

 The Maimonides Fund's New York office is expanding our team with four new positions across our grantmaking, programmatic, and leadership work. We are looking for talented professionals who are eager to be part of an excellent team working with urgency every day to make a significant impact on North American Jewish life and Israel.

Salary Ranges: 70-150K depending on role and experience. 

Capital Campaign Development Operations Coordinator, Sydney Alpert Albany JCC (part time)

June 4, 2026

About the Sydney Albert JCC:

The Sidney Albert Albany Jewish Community Center provides a nurturing environment where individuals and families can grow and develop in mind, body and spirit. We serve the spectrum of family life, from infants through seniors, through programs related to education, physical fitness, and communal life. Our core values are rooted in Jewish principles, and we welcome members of the community at large, regardless of their faith or background.

About the Position:

We are seeking a self-motivated Development Operations Coordinator to join our team for 15 hours a week in support of the Albany JCC’s capital campaign efforts. Reporting to Will Schneider and Sami Sinclair (the campaign consulting team), the Coordinator oversees the operational aspects of the J for Generations Campaign. We are looking for an enthusiastic candidate with a measurable record of accomplishment and knowledge of development or similar systems and processes (e.g., sales) to help us achieve or exceed our goals.
This person will be expected to be in person at the Albany JCC for some portion or all of their working hours. 

Salary : $4000 a month

Associate Director, Community Leadership and Engagement, Jewish Federation of St. Louis

June 9, 2026

About the Jewish Federation of St. Louis:

The Jewish Federation of St. Louis, founded in 1901, is one of the region’s largest and oldest nonprofit organizations.  The Jewish Federation of St. Louis is a community-driven organization that mobilizes resources, connects organizations, and builds collaborations to support and strengthen Jewish life in St. Louis, in Israel, and around the world. Our work is guided by Jewish values, a commitment to inclusion, and a vision of a thriving, engaged Jewish community for generations to come.  It supports over 100 local, national, and international agencies, programs, and initiatives to strengthen and sustain a vibrant Jewish community. 

About the Position:

The Associate Director of Community Leadership and Engagement is responsible for advancing the Jewish Federation of St. Louis’ strategic priorities by leading key engagement initiatives, strengthening leadership development pipelines, and representing the Federation within the Jewish community and broader civic landscape. This role ensures the design, implementation, and evaluation of high-impact leadership development programs for both volunteer, lay leadership and professional staff.

Salary range: $75-88K

April 17, 2026

About The Jewish Labor Committee:

The Jewish Labor Committee, an independent secular nonprofit organization, is the voice of the Jewish community in the labor movement and the voice of the labor movement in the Jewish community. Whether through its national office in New York or local offices and lay-led groups across the United States, the JLC enables the Jewish community and the trade union movement to work together on important issues of shared interest and concern.

About this position:

The Regional Director will oversee the region’s operations, programming, communications, and outreach across all six New England states. This role includes responsibility for fundraising efforts, public engagement, and strategic planning, as well as coordinating regular meetings of the regional board. A key priority will be strengthening existing relationships and building new connections with union leaders, labor activists, and Jewish communal institutions. The goal is to foster meaningful collaboration and deepen mutual understanding across these communities.

Salary: $70K

Please RSVP to Donald Siegel at donsiegel8@gmail.com and cc Arieh Lebowitz at arieh@jewishlabor.org

April 17, 2026

About The Vilna Shul:

The Vilna Shul is a cultural center in a historic synagogue building in downtown Boston. Our mission is to spark excitement and curiosity about Jewish arts and culture and our American immigrant story through vibrant and meaningful experiences.

About this position:

The COO will serve as the organization’s senior leader for internal operations and organizational infrastructure. As a core member of the Executive Leadership Team, the COO is responsible for building and managing the systems, people, finances, and processes that enable The Vilna to grow with discipline, clarity, and sustainability. Working in close partnership with the Executive Director, the COO translates strategic priorities into operational reality - ensuring the organization is financially strong, well-governed, efficiently run, and built for growth.

Salary range: $150K - 165K

March 27, 2026

About Jewish Studio Project:

Jewish Studio Project (JSP) builds creative capacity across the Jewish community. Founded in 2015, JSP has evolved from a small startup into a leading national organization with a dynamic team, a growing network of partners and leaders, and a reach of tens of thousands. Our unique methodology strengthens creative capacity—equipping individuals and organizations with tools to navigate change, build resilience, and reimagine Jewish life.

About this position:

The Marketing Manager is a critical member of the JSP advancement team. This team member will execute multi-channel marketing strategies that amplify JSP's brand presence and share our impact with a rapidly expanding audience. This position is responsible for managing our website, social media and email communications, ensuring that JSP’s strategic direction is translated into high-performing digital experiences.

Salary range: $62K - 68K

March 27, 2026

About ADL:

ADL (Anti Defamation League) is the leading anti-hate organization in the world. Founded in 1913, its timeless mission is “to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment to all.” Today, ADL continues to fight all forms of antisemitism and bias, using innovation and partnerships to drive impact. A global leader in combating antisemitism, countering extremism and battling bigotry wherever and whenever it happens, ADL works to protect democracy and ensure a just and inclusive society for all.

About this position:

The Incident Response Team, Coordinator, will support ADL’s Incident Response (IR) team by managing case intake, incident response and triage operations, and knowledge documentation. This role ensures accurate incident management and tracking, maintains knowledge and content in various platforms, and provides training and onboarding support to IR team members and other staff involved in IR. 

Salary range: $55K - 65K

March 12, 2026

About Congregation Eitz Chayim:

Congregation Eitz Chayim is an independent, pluralistic synagogue in Cambridge, Massachusetts, that's spiritually alive, creative, and deeply connected. We're in the midst of growth and transformation—our kids' and young families' programming is bustling, our meditation retreats are sold out, our Life Long Learning committee has engaging programming, and our musical shabbat services pulse with multigenerational joy.

About this position:

We're seeking a Director of Community Learning to lead and grow our Hebrew School, create and manage extraordinary family and children's programming year-round, and develop robust adult learning offerings. This role is 20 hours a week (with a lighter programming load in the summer) and is open to experienced educators and rabbis.

Salary range: $37K - 41K

March 12, 2026

About Congregation Eitz Chayim:

Congregation Eitz Chayim is an independent, pluralistic synagogue in Cambridge, Massachusetts, that's spiritually alive, creative, and deeply connected. We're in the midst of growth and transformation—our Hebrew school is thriving, our young families' programs are bustling, our meditation retreats are booked solid, and our musical shabbat services pulse with multigenerational joy.

About this position:

We're seeking a Managing Director to work with our Rabbi on congregational operations, organizational leadership, and community engagement. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of a spiritually vibrant, growing congregation at a pivotal moment—with passionate leadership and a community ready to invest in its next chapter. The Managing Director holds responsibility for the operational and organizational health of the congregation, working in close partnership with the Rabbi and Board.

Salary range: $80K - 95K

March 12, 2026

About Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Boston:

JCRC is a coalition of 40 Jewish organizations. These institutions are rooted in culture, education, and community life, including Boston’s Jewish federation, congregational networks, and religious denominational bodies, spanning the full political and ideological spectrum of our community.

About the Director of Government Affairs position:

The Director of Government Affairs serves as JCRC’s primary strategist, advocate, and relationship builder within Massachusetts’ state legislative and municipal government (civic) arenas. This leader is responsible for shaping and advancing JCRC’s government affairs agenda, strengthening the Jewish community’s voice at the State House, and representing JCRC’s values and priorities to elected officials, policymakers, and in statewide coalitions.

Salary range: $85K - 95K

About the Director of Community Relations position:

JCRC is seeking a Director of Community Relations to lead our Jewish community engagement strategy through our Council of member agencies that is a catalyst for relationship-building, coordination, and collective civic action across the Greater Boston Jewish ecosystem.

Salary range: $85K - 95K