Jobs & Internships

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AJC (The American Jewish Committee) Coordinator

The Regional Office Coordinator is responsible for the vital details and coordination that allow the other positions in the regional office to fulfill their respective duties. Additionally, the regional office coordinator will function as an initial point of contact and vital ambassador for the AJC regional office.

Find the full job description here.

Posted on 06/04/2024

Congregation Beth Hatikvah Educators
Congregation Beth Hatikvah, a warm and inclusive Reconstructionist Jewish community located in Summit, New Jersey is seeking dedicated and collaborative educators to inspire and educate students in grades K-7, on Saturday mornings.
 
Compensation is $50 per hour for a total of 3 hours each week (8:45-11:45.) This includes preparation time, teaching, a brief family Shabbat service, and cleanup.
 
Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational skills, a passion for Jewish education, and a commitment to fostering a nurturing learning environment.
 
To apply, please email your resume and cover letter to Emily Winter, Religious School Director, at Emily.winter@bethhatikvah.org.
 
Posted 06/04/2024
Congregation Kehilat Shalom Religious School Teachers

Congregation Kehilat Shalom (CKS) is a 100+ family Reconstructionist synagogue in Belle Mead, NJ. CKS is seeking two part-time Religious School teachers for our warm, progressive, Jewish community. The ideal candidate will have familiarity with Reconstructionist Judaism, experience in the classroom, experience with technology, and a desire to pass on your love of Judaism to the next generation. Curriculum includes Hebrew, Holidays, Torah, Tikkun Olam, Israel and Jews throughout the diaspora.

Our Religious School operates three hours per week, from 9 am – noon on Sundays plus monthly staff meetings and opportunities for professional development. Compensation is in the range of $30-$45/hour, commensurate with experience.

If interested please reach out to Tracey Weingarten at  Tracey@kehilatshalomnj.org

Posted 05/23/2024

Temple Har Shalom Sunday Morning Teachers

Come teach, play, and learn with us at Temple Har Shalom in Warren, NJ.

Sunday mornings only.
Fantastic families.
Competitive pay.
Faculty partners you will love.
Experience is preferred, but we love new teachers too!

Apply online here.

Email heathers@templeharshalom.org with any questions.

Posted 05/23/2024

Hebrew Free Burial Association - Data Intern (Summer 2024)

About Hebrew Free Burial Association

Hebrew Free Burial Association (HFBA) is a non-profit organization with a history of providing dignified burials for those in need within the Jewish community since 1888. We are committed to ensuring respectful and affordable Jewish burial for all.

About the internship

This is a paid internship opportunity for a highly organized individual to assist with a critical project: cleaning up and migrating our existing database to a new system. You will have the chance to learn valuable database management skills while contributing to a smoother workflow for HFBA.

Responsibilities

  • Clean and organize existing data in our database, ensuring accuracy and completeness
  • Identify and correct any inconsistencies or errors in the data
  • Assist with data migration to a new database system, following established protocols
  • Learn and utilize new database software
  • Document data cleaning and migration processes for future reference
  • May assist with other data-related tasks as needed

Qualifications

  • Strong attention to detail and meticulous work ethic
  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks
  • Prior experience with database management software preferred
  • Familiarity with data cleaning techniques a plus
  • Ability to work independently and follow instructions carefully
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Interest in learning new technologies

Work location

This internship can be done in person at our New York City office, remotely, or in a hybrid model.

Compensation

The Data Intern will receive $720 a week working a 4 day a week schedule.

To apply: Please submit your resume and cover letter to info@hebrewfreeburial.org. We look forward to hearing from you!

Posted 05/20/2024

Hebrew Free Burial Association - Social Media and Communications Intern (Summer 2024)

About Hebrew Free Burial Association

Hebrew Free Burial Association (HFBA) is a non-profit organization with a history of providing dignified burials for those in need within the Jewish community since 1888. We are committed to ensuring respectful and affordable Jewish burial for all.

About the internship

HFBA is seeking an enthusiastic and creative summer intern to join our team and support our social media and communications efforts. This is a paid internship that offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience in the non-profit sector while making a meaningful contribution to our mission.

Responsibilities

  •        Develop and execute engaging social media content calendars for various platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram)
  •        Create compelling social media graphics and videos to promote HFBA’s services and mission
  •        Assist with drafting and scheduling social media posts
  •        Monitor social media channels and respond to comments and messages in a timely and professional manner
  •        Research and identify trending topics and hashtags relevant to HFBA’s audience
  •        Support with creating and distributing press releases and other communication materials
  •        Assist with any other social media and communication tasks as needed

Qualifications

  •        Strong interest in social media and digital marketing
  •        Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  •        Proficiency in social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter)
  •        Familiarity with graphic design and video editing software a plus
  •        Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively
  •        Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  •        Commitment to HFBA’s mission and serving the community

Work location

This internship can be done in person at our New York City office or in a hybrid model.

Compensation

The Social Media and Communications Intern will receive $600 a week working a 3 day a week schedule.

To apply: please submit your resume and cover letter to info@hebrewfreeburial.org. We look forward to hearing from you!

Posted on 05/20/2024

Full-time Assistant Director

Temple Beth-El in Hillsborough, NJ is seeking a full-time Assistant Director. 

https://www.jewishjobs.com/job/zrc5vf/assistant-director-of-congregational-learning-and-community-engagement/hillsborough/nj/united-states

Posted on 03/11/2024

Part –Time Torah Reader and Service Leader

We are seeking a dedicated and talented individual to work together with our dynamic clergy team. The role would involve approximately 25-30 Shabbat mornings per year and some festival mornings. You will be focused on reading Torah and leading tefilot at Temple Sholom in nearby Bridgewater, New Jersey. Our synagogue follows the triennial cycle of Torah reading. Temple Sholom is an Egalitarian, Conservative, multi-generational synagogue that has been serving our Jewish community for more than 50 years. We are seeking a Part-Time Cantor to join our clergy team along with our Two Rabbis.

Qualifications:
 Knowledge of Jewish liturgical melodies.
 Ability to read and chant Torah.
 Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
If interested in learning more, please contact Jessica at jjentis@yahoo.com

Posted on 03/04/2024

Youth Voter Engagement Manager

Students who are interested in getting involved with organizing, voter engagement, and politics may be interested in applying for the position. 

Youth-Voter-Engagement-Manager-Job-Description.docx

Posted on 03/05/2024

Temple Emanu-El Religious School Teachers

Temple Emanu-El Religious School located in Westfield, New Jersey is seeking teachers for Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays beginning in September 2024.

Temple Emanu-El’s Youth Learning and Engagement Program upholds the Reform Judaism tradition, emphasizing Torah, education, social action, Jewish culture, Israel, and leadership. Our goal is to foster meaningful connections through Jewish values and celebrate everyone’s journey, creating a compassionate and inclusive spiritual community.

We are looking for enthusiastic and captivating teachers with a Judaic background for Sunday mornings from 8:45-10:45 am to teach Kindergarten – 5th Grades.

For our Midweek afternoon programs, we are looking for Hebrew teachers on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 4:00 pm and 5:00 pm.

For our middle school (6th & 7th Grade) program on Wednesday evenings from 6:00 – 8:00 pm, we are looking to hire teachers to teach Hebrew and Judaics.

Interested candidates are invited to reach out to Emily Halpern, Acting Director of Youth Learning & Engagement at ehalpern@tewnj.org

Posted 05/20/2024