Jobs & Internships

Temple Sholom, an egalitarian conservative synagogue in Bridgewater, NJ has served the larger Bridgewater area for decades. We offer numerous educational and worship opportunities, social and cultural events, and community-oriented activities for members of all ages. We are looking for a warm and welcoming Administrative Assistant to join our Education Department team.

The Administrative Assistant reports directly to the Director of Youth Education & Engagement. In this position, the person is the welcoming “face” of the Education Department and needs to be highly organized and a strong communicator with the ability to multitask. 

This individual must be comfortable in a fast-paced environment, able to work independently and operate with a high attention to detail. A great deal of flexibility and a “can-do” attitude are essential to meet the needs of a large community. 

Temple Sholom is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Hours:
Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:30 am-5:30 pm, Wednesdays- 11:00 am – 7:00 pm during the school year and 9:30am-5:30pm during the summer and 3 Sunday mornings during the school year which are the first two Sundays of the school year and Purim Extravaganza morning in the spring. 

Days and Hours are flexible except for Wednesday afternoons during the school year. 

This is a part time hourly position, 24 hours per week on average. Along with reporting to the Director of Youth Education & Engagement, you shall dedicate 2 hours per week to our clergy’s needs. 

$20 per hour

Essential Responsibilities, including but not limited to the following

• Assist the Director of Youth Education and Engagement with logistics, such as planning all youth and family programming, including but not limited to books, educational supplies, transportation, food, paper goods, emails etc.

• Meet weekly meetings with the director of youth education and engagement for educational planning purposes for the department

Finances

• Complete and submit bi-weekly payroll for staff, including teachers and youth advisors, including paperwork for new hires
• Submit for all expenses for the religious school and the youth groups

Supplies

• Shop for food and supplies for programming when needed, including bagel breakfast and pizza dinners
• Order books and school supplies as needed and organize basic supplies
• Assist teachers in organizing supplies for their lessons 

Logistics

• Organize student registrations
• Prepare documents, spreadsheets and other forms using Microsoft Office Suite and Rakefet management software. 
• Create and maintain class lists
• Assemble orientation and welcome packets for staff and students
• Input and organize parent, teacher and youth advisor email addresses into Constant Contact in the appropriate categories
• Edit and send out weekly communications through Constant Contact
• Create monthly attendance sheets
• Update school and youth group calendars  

To Apply

Please send your resume to Ilene Cohen, Director of Youth Education and Engagement at ilenecohen@temple-sholom.net

Posted 5/10/23

Posted 5/10/23

Neve Shalom in Metuchen needs a student to teach a 1st/2nd grade class on Sundays from 9am-12pm, beginning in September.

If you enjoy working with children, have classroom management skills, are organized, are knowledgeable in reading/writing Hebrew, the weekly Torah portion, and Jewish chagim, please apply!

We are a small school with small class sizes, and we offer a competitive salary.

Contact Miriam Dobin at education@neveshalom.net or (732) 548-2238 ext 13 to apply. 

Posted 4/17/23

Located in Jackson, Mississippi, the Goldring/Woldenberg Institute of Southern Jewish Life (ISJL) supports, connects, and celebrates Jewish life in the South.

Become an ISJL Program Associate!

• Work with us in a two-year, full-time, paid position with benefits
• Learn on-the-job professional skills and engage in hands-on work
• Develop curriculum and run original educational programming
• Lead worship services, all-family events, teacher workshops, conference sessions, and more
• Meet people from across the South

To apply, send a resume and cover letter to jewisheducation@isjl.org

For more information, visit www.isjl.org/isjl-program-associates 

Posted 4/11/23

Woodlands Community Temple has a long-standing reputation for excellence in engaging our youth. The Director of Youth Engagement will build upon this success by keeping our pre- and post- b’nai mitzvah experiences fresh, innovative, and relevant to the lives of our young people. This person is responsible for the holy task of building lasting relationships among our young people, helping them to find a path to Jewish engagement that meets their particular interests and needs. 

The Director of Youth Engagement will report directly to the Director of Congregational Learning.

This is a 10 month (academic year) position at Woodlands Community Temple with summers open for other employment opportunities. We encourage the Director to join the staff of a URJ summer camp or similar Jewish youth program. 

Teen Engagement

• Create, innovate, and implement the vision and programming for teen engagement that reflects the wants and needs of our temple youth, as well as the latest insights in youth engagement.
• Create individualized pathways to Jewish engagement both within and outside of our temple in order to help each young person find a way that is most authentic for them.
• Foster deep, significant relationships with our youth.
• Develop a madrichim leadership program that helps our teens build leadership skills. This is done in consultation with the Director of Congregational Learning. 
• Advise WoodSY, the Woodlands youth group, which functions as a “for teens, by teens” leadership opportunity within the youth community.
• Foster a safe and meaningful environment for youth participating in each and every program.
• Evaluate goals and effectiveness of programs upon completion in order to improve future programming.
• Create and maintain our alumni network by communicating with WCT college students, working with clergy, and the College Committee to plan and execute programs. 
• Promote URJ camps and teen programs. 
• Promote participation in the New York Area Region of NFTY, and participate in events along with teens from WCT.  Build a relationship with NFTY-NAR leadership and other area youth professionals. Take an active role building NFTY presence within the temple and regionally.

Immersive Experiences

• Develop, chaperone, and manage logistics for immersive experiences created at WCT or available via outside agencies such as, but not limited to, annual teen retreats and trips, 3rd/4th grade late night, 5th/6th retreat, 9th grade sexuality retreat, L’Taken, Civil Rights Journey.
• Assist clergy, staff, and lay leadership in the planning and execution of immersive experiences for all ages.

Religious School 

• Develop and teach the 7th grade program, which includes the Mitzvah Challenge, “What It Means To Become B’nai Mitzvah” curriculum, Comparative Judaism, and Holocaust Education in partnership with the Director of Congregational Learning.

• Creatively develop and run the Monday night high school Academy program with support from the Director of Congregational Learning. This includes envisioning curriculum, teaching classes, advising staff, developing the calendar of events, and acting as lead point person on Monday nights.

• Build team identity and relationships with 3rd through 5th grades as a way to foster future engagement via retreats planned with support of the DCL, school board, and faculty.

Ritual & Worship

• Work with the WoodSY Religious and Cultural Vice President to develop and execute teen services for Erev Rosh Hashanah and Kol Nidre. 
• Help plan other teen ritual experiences as requested by the teens.
• Participate in leading family services on the High Holy Days.
• Is welcome, but not required, to participate in congregational Friday evening services and other ritual observances.

• Empower teens to participate in and help lead regular community worship with support from the clergy, as well as to create and lead youth worship opportunities
• Assist clergy and lay leadership as needed in the development and execution of creative worship services and programs for families and teens  (i.e. Yoga Shabbat, Nashir song leader training, etc)

Marketing & Communications

• Develop and execute marketing plans, using all available vehicles including but not limited to social media, print, WCT website, experiential, one-to-one contact, Makom for all youth and community engagement programs.
• Manage the Woodlands Youth Experience web page, Facebook page, Twitter account (and other social media vehicles) and oversee the postings of the WoodSY VP of Communications to ensure appropriate, timely postings in accordance with temple social media policy.
• Maintain communication channels with temple teens and their families to keep them informed of programs and engaged as a part of the community. This includes a monthly email of upcoming events both from the temple and greater Jewish community (i.e., NFTY and URJ).

Administrative Responsibilities

• Attend weekly staff meetings, school board meetings and monthly Board of Trustees meetings.
• Attend meetings of the Youth and Family Engagement Committee, and ensure that the teen members of the board are present at meetings as appropriate.
• Responsible for management of youth activities budget with oversight by Director of Congregational Learning, including appropriate planning and oversight of WoodSY and other youth and community programming expenses and fundraising.
• Maintain attendance records at youth events and work with professional staff and lay leadership to analyze attendance and utilization for future planning and cost control.
• Seek out and attend professional development opportunities by the Jewish Education Project, Jewish Federation, URJ and other organizations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience working with young people through religious school teaching, Jewish camp experience, or other Jewish educational programs.
•  BA required; Masters degree or advanced study/certification in education/ Jewish education, experiential learning, or related areas is a plus.
• Computer skills, knowledge of social media, and Google Suite.
• Knowledge and appreciation of, and respect for, the mission of the Reform Jewish movement.

Salary Range $43,000 – $48,000 (paid over a 12 month period) plus benefits

 Apply here: https://www.jewishjobs.com/job/4pqswr/director-of-youth-engagement/white-plains/ny/united-states

Posted 3/27/23

Ramah Berkshires is looking for fun and energetic leaders who are passionate about working with youth and building their professional skills.

Why work at Ramah Berkshires?

• Experience the joy of belonging to a close-knit Jewish community of young adults from around the world
• Receive training to succeed
• Gain the valuable, resume-building skills that employers look for: teamwork, leadership, responsibility, supervisory skills, communication skills and positive work ethic. And have fun doing it!
  

To apply, contact Ayelet Teitelbaum via email at ateitelbaum@ramahberkshires.org

Posted 3/27/23

• Real-world expertise through critical, hands-on work experience at leading placement organizations;
• A systemic analysis on poverty and Jewish social justice insights through our innovative, experiential curriculum;
• A communal home that’s pluralistic, values-driven, and sustaining;
• Access to activism, professional development, and Jewish opportunities for life;
• Free housing, health insurance, a transportation allowance, and a monthly living stipend.

Do you have questions about the Service Corps application, references, or the program itself? Email our Recruitment Director, Emily at ebecker@avodah.net. You can also sign up for 1:1s with our Recruitment team via this form. 

Apply here today!

Posted 3/21/23

A leading philanthropic and social service agency, is seeking a Marketing & communications professional for a junior-level position. This is a very fast paced, busy position where you will use your multi-tasking skills and high enthusiastic energy and personality for success. If you thrive on no two days being the same, and enjoy an ever evolving to do list, you will be great for this position. Independent and flexible personality will flourish in this position.

This position focuses on promoting Jewish culture using digital and data-driven marketing materials, including video production and graphic design to develop, manage and measure performance of content. You will work to help promote events and share news with the Jewish community. 

Must be proficient in most, if not all, of the following:

• content management systems for web and email marketing (e.g., Mail Chimp)
• business use of social media channels Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, You Tube, and TikTok among others 
• Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere Pro or other video editing program
• Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• writing clear, concise copy for digital content, with excellent grammar and proofreading skills    
• fluent in Jewish culture, customs, calendar and concerns  

Additional qualifications

• bachelor’s degree 
• ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, collaborative environment 

• ability to work nights and weekends as needed in addition to regular weekday hours

If you are interested and would like to apply for this position, please send your resume to ssilinger@deltacorp.com. 

Posted 3/21/23

We are looking for a charismatic individual for the PJ Library Manager & Family Engagement Specialist position. If you are a self-motivated, outgoing, and results-oriented professional excited to expand and grow programming for the wider Jewish community, this is a great position for you. 

Do you enjoy building relationships? Are you committed to core Jewish values? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment? We are looking for an energetic and engaged candidate with a passion for childhood education and engagement to fill this position. 

We have a mission to invest in their Jewish community locally, nationally, and in Israel and overseas to ensure a vibrant and strong community for the future. We are seeking to transform the way the Jewish community connects with one another, meaningful causes, and our world. To deliver on this, they provide quality experiences and opportunities that engage and inspire. 

POSITION OVERVIEW:

You will serve at the nexus of Jewish life, building and stewarding relationships with families and children 0-18 years, understanding how the organization might best serve them and executing high-quality efforts and initiatives that deepen their feeling of connection to one another and the Jewish community. Activities will often take place on Sundays, but you will have the ability to schedule your workday around your events and initiatives. 

FAMILY OUTREACH & DEVELOPMENT

• Serve as primary point of contact for families with children.
• Strategize, develop, and implement initiatives for children 0-18 years old, their parents, and grandparents.

• Build, cultivate, and sustain relationships with families and parent volunteers to steward Jewish community involvement and identify potential volunteers to support portfolio.

EARLY CHILDHOOD

• Oversee the PJ Library (0-8 years) and PJ Our Way (9-11 years) programs.
• Manage PJ Library and PJ Our Way subscriptions, organization database, and control the PJ Library budget.
• Supervise part-time Ambassadors working to identify and engage other families raising Jewish children in their neighborhood through hyper-local programming.

PRETEENS & TEENS

• Identify, develop, and augment efforts to engage youth aged 12-18.
• Manage existing initiatives such as JServe, camp, and Israel teen grants, and create platform for volunteerism. 

OVERALL

• Consistently maintain visible presence throughout community.
• Seek opportunities for collaboration through a Jewish lens with broader community organizations in public spaces.

• Set and evaluate clear short and long-term goals and objectives with measurable outcomes.
• Regularly track program participation and engagement touch points to monitor intended engagement outcomes.

• Develop a robust outreach and marketing plan for all initiatives and strengthen social media presence.

 CREDENTIALS AND EXPERIENCE

• Strong management skills and ability to multi-task.

• Knowledge of organized Jewish community with a commitment to demonstrate, communicate, and represent those values to others.
• Creative and comfortable promoting ideas on social media. 
• Be prepared to describe a project or experience that you would like to bring to their Jewish community. 

If you are interested in applying for this position, please send your resume to: SSILINGER@deltacorp.com 

Posted 3/21/23

BBYO is hiring summer camp counselors!

Do you want to develop your skills in collaboration, creativity, leadership, and time management this summer? Do you also want to sit by the camp fire, eat s’mores and participate in meaningful Jewish programming?

If you are looking to build your resume while having fun, join us this summer as Madrichim (camp counselor) at one of our amazing BBYO summer camp experiences!

Learn more or apply today here!

Posted 3/21/23

The Student Brand Manager is a part-time role that exists to help Arbor launch our remote biographer service into communities around the United States. This includes everything from community engagement planning and execution, to tracking success metrics, and contributing to our Community Go-To-Market Playbook that can be used to launch into other communities.

The Student Brand Manager is a results-oriented salesperson with a passion for storytelling, is interested in going from vision to execution. The role is great for someone who is motivated by bringing people together and driving excitement for a shared purpose. The Student Brand Manager has a track record of setting and meeting goals, flawlessly executing in-person and virtual events, and excellent communication skills.

This role is great for someone with an excitement toward bringing people together, an interest in family history, and a craving for community and connection.

Arbor offers an incredible opportunity for those interested in getting viable experience in a fast-growing start up: we encourage all to apply!

For more information click here.

Posted 3/21/23

The JCC in Bridgewater is seeking a communications intern this summer for an unpaid (for college credit) internship, in person at our facility with a 2-days per week minimum. This internship would focus on social media and marketing efforts.

Student Intern will be supervised by and work directly with JCC Special Projects Director & Marketing Director and Assistant Marketing Director. Intern will also work with other JCC Staff members/Department Heads.

Responsibilities:

Student Intern will assist with internal and external communications for the JCC including: press releases, e-blasts, website, social media, flyers and other marketing materials that promote and inform JCC members and members of the community at-large about JCC events, programs and activities. Intern will photograph Center activities and events/write photo copy.

Skills:  

Student intern should have strong interpersonal and communication skills and have excellent writing skills. Student will be requested to submit a writing sample.

Computer Skills:  

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Publisher, Power Point, Access, Excel, and Photo Editor. Adobe Illustrator and In-Design preferred.  

Student intern should be a friendly, outgoing and flexible individual who can multi-task.

To apply, please email: Kylie at kbreisch@ssbjcc.org

Posted 3/21/23

Amir is an organization that helps Jewish summer camps run fun and impactful garden education programming. We’re seeking young adults who are excited to be Amir Farm educators this summer, and we would love to share information about the opportunity with your community. Amir Farmers are employees of one of our partner camps and make the garden come alive for campers – it’s a wonderful opportunity for young adults with a wide variety of education and farming experiences.

Amir is accepting applications for its summer cohort of Jewish farm educators. Amir partners with Jewish camps across North America to run impactful garden education programming, and help campers experience a living, land-based Judaism. Amir runs a Training Seminar at the end of May which will prepare folks with all levels of farming and education experience for the summer, provides a curriculum developed by its experienced Jewish farm educators, and offers oversight throughout the summer.

If you’re interested in this opportunity, you can apply at this link. Applications are rolling until all spots are filled. For more information about the position, please see this job description or feel free to reach out to Sasha directly: recruitment@amirproject.org

Posted 3/21/23

Urban Adamah is an educational farm and community center in Berkeley, California that integrates  Jewish tradition, mindfulness, sustainable agriculture, and social justice to build loving, just, and sustainable communities.

Urban Adamah is excited to announce that we’ve started a new internship program for college-aged students this summer!

The internship offers students the opportunity to build skills in a particular specialty (art, cooking, music, or farming), teach children in a spirit of mindfulness and joy, and live in community with other college-aged students. It’s a 10-week on-site program and offers a small stipend in addition to room and board.

Here’s a link with lots of details about the program and a place to apply.

Contact kathryn@urbanadamah.org with any questions.

Posted 3/21/23

Over the past eight years many of our “Super Star” summer staff are hailing from Rutgers. As we continue to rapidly grow our camp, we are in need of more college students and graduates particularly in the education field or specialty areas such as psychology, nursing, photography and videography.

We are currently looking to fill the following paid internships for the summer.

• Camper care coordinator– a student studying psychology
• Teen Travel Counselor with medical experience – a student studying nursing
• Photographer – a student studying photography and or videography

Jennifer Kravitz

Interim Camp Director/Assistant Director

JCC Princeton Mercer Bucks & Abrams Camp

609-606-7070

jccpmb.org

jccambramscamps.org

Posted 3/21/23

Sprout Lake is a Zionist, pluralist, camp in the heart of the Hudson Valley of New York. Camp Sprout is hiring:

General Counselors

Gymnastics Specialists

Arts and Crafts Specialists

Ropes Course Supervisor

Apply at bit.ly/sproutstaff23

Contact rachel@cyjsproutlake.org with any questions.

Posted on 3/21/23

Beth El is a warm and welcoming Conservative Synagogue in Central New Jersey with over 250 family units. Beth El has a strong youth community with a religious school and social programming for grades Pre-K to 12, and an active regional USY. Youth activities include Hooray for Holidays (18 months-Kindergarten), Pre-Kadima (3rd-5th grades), Kadima (6th-8th grades) and USY (9th-12th grades). The Director will provide leadership to all these programs, supervise the Pre-Kadima Advisor, and serve as the Advisor for the Kadima and USY chapters.

Supervision:

• Support elected youth leaders in developing meaningful programs beneficial to all Beth El youth.
• Cultivate leadership traits and offer mentorship to current and aspiring youth leaders.
• Provide supervision and support to Pre-Kadima Advisor.

Programming:

• Provide robust, monthly in-person activities with contingencies in place for virtual gatherings.
• Foster relationships among youth of all ages and backgrounds; empower youth to develop new friendships and engage in unfamiliar activities.
• Organize annual Purim Carnival.
• Promote regional and international USY conferences and events; attend events when required.
• Assist with broader synagogue initiatives and special events.

Communication:

• Communicate with participants, parents, and colleagues using various platforms (e.g., phone and text, Remind app, Instagram, Facebook) under the guidance of the Assistant Rabbi/Education Director and Vice President of Programming. Review and respond to inquiries in a timely manner.
• Create and promote events via various modalities, e.g., flyers, email, and social media posts.
• Document activities with pictures to promote success through social and physical media.

Administrative:

• Maintain an up-to-date database of program participants.
• Integrate programming with synagogue calendar.
• Assist with registration and attendance for programs, events, and service opportunities.
• Coordinate event funding, promotion, setup and breakdown with the Synagogue office team
• Arrange staff support, food, budget, and transportation for youth events. Includes ordering and picking up food/supplies for programming when needed.

Leadership

• Be a well-spoken and present Jewish role model and mentor in the Beth El community.
• Meet 1-2x/month with Assistant Rabbi/ Education Director and VP of Programming.
• Schedule and run monthly chapter board meetings..
• Work with Hagalil leadership on regional USY events. Attend regional Youth Commission meetings.
• Oversee USY board elections.

Outreach

• Collaborate with Beth El Membership and Programming Committees to develop programming designed to attract unaffiliated families through a variety of social, holiday, educational, community service, and religious events.
• Facilitate relationships with Beth El families to build an inclusive community for congregational youth.

Outreach

• Collaborate with Beth El Membership and Programming Committees to develop programming designed to attract unaffiliated families through a variety of social, holiday, educational, community service, and religious events.
• Facilitate relationships with Beth El families to build an inclusive community for congregational youth.

This role is a part-time position. Approximately 8-10 hours/week. A given week’s hours may vary based on holiday and event schedules.

Annual Salary: $10,000 (paid semi-monthly)

Apply here: https://www.jewishjobs.com/job/xwps2t 

Posted: 3/6/2023

Services

• Seven-week summer internship in leading Jewish nonprofit
• Professional networking and job shadowing opportunities
• Mitzvah project and other fun, collaborative activities
• Financial award upon successful completion of the program

Eligibility

• Program open to Jewish young adults in college who will be juniors or seniors in the Fall 2023 semester
• Must plan on residing in Greater Philadelphia region during program
• PLEASE NOTE: Government directives during the scheduled program period will determine whether participation will be in person or online. All applicants must be able to participate in the program remotely as necessary.

Enrollment
Application required. Contact Franklin C. Ash Summer Internship Program for details

Cost
No cost to participants

Office Location
123 S. Broad Street, 7th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19109

Hours
Monday – Friday
9 am – 5 pm

Contact
TEL: 215.832.0878
EMAIL: AshInternship@jevs.org

Posted: 3/2/2023

Posted: 3/2/2023

Part-time (15-20 hours/week, $15-$20/hour)

Summary:

The Jewish Federation of Somerset, Hunterdon & Warren Counties, NJ is looking for a part-time Development Associate. This is a great opportunity to expand your knowledge of philanthropy and community planning while gaining valuable experience in many aspects of fundraising from special events to individual giving.

The successful candidate will be able to handle all aspects of working closely with the Campaign Manager in advancing our community engagement and fundraising efforts. The candidate must be enthusiastic about interacting with donors and volunteers and be a quick study when learning new software programs, specifically learning how to work with a donor database (CRM). The candidate must be very detail oriented and a team player.

Community Fundraising and Engagement:

The Development Associate will assist in the successful execution of all fundraising events by working with relevant staff and lay leaders on giving/pledge status of event attendees in advance of events, as well as developing and managing lists of invitees and attendees. During events they will assist with registration, set-up and clean-up and will engage with donors.

The Development Associate will provide excellent customer service by responding independently and in a timely manner to donor questions and will perform administrative tasks related to donor requests as necessary.

Using CRM database, the Development Associate will be responsible for working with the Campaign Manager and other staff to create all mailing lists for direct mail solicitations, holiday greetings and thank you notes and to identify prospects for fundraising efforts. They will also generate gift acknowledgements. 

Database Management:

The Development Associate will be responsible for maintaining the accuracy of donor records and giving histories. They will enter all pledges and work with the Financial Services Manager to conduct gift reconciliations.

Using the CRM database, the Development Associate will create a monthly campaign status report for review by the Campaign Cabinet and Board of Directors, as well as all other reporting required for analysis and advancement of fundraising campaigns.

They will also usher matching gifts through the process of applying for and receiving the matches, and will update database procedures as needed to conform with best practices.

Qualifications:

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and be flexible, adaptable and highly detail oriented

Ability to work well as a team player 

Ability to master new software programs quickly

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Exceptional organizational skills

Experience with software programs including Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word

Ability to work occasional evenings and Sundays as needed for meetings and events

Willingness to perform other duties as assigned to meet organizational goals

If you are interested in learning more, please send you resume to Robin Wishnie: rwishnie@jfedshaw.org

Posted: 2/22/2023

Coordinator, Youth & Families (LSW, supervision from a licensed LCSW available) JFS is seeking a Coordinator, Families & Youth, LSW, for a part-time or full-time position. Hybrid work  style, flexible hours based on population served and needs. Welcoming and supportive team  environment with group/individual supervision available. The agency prioritizes ongoing professional  development, free or reduced-fee training and CEU’s. 

Bilingual professionals encouraged to apply, specifically seeking the following languages to meet the  needs of our community: Spanish, Russian, Cantonese, Mandarin, Hebrew, Yiddish, or American Sign  Language. 

About the agency: Jewish Family Service of Somerset, Hunterdon, and Warren Counties (JFS) operates as  a non-profit social service agency. JFS strives to preserve and strengthen the quality of individual and  family life for those of all faiths and beliefs in our tri-county community. To apply, send resume via email  to Shaina Sherman, LSW, Executive Director ssherman@jewishfamilysvc.org. 

The Coordinator, Youth & Families will oversee the Family Mentor Program and provide support for  programs serving youth, families, and neurodivergent individuals including the following responsibilities: 

Coordinate Family Mentor Program 

• Recruitment, onboarding, matching, supervision, ongoing training and recognition process of Family Mentor Volunteers
• Recruitment, screening, assessment and intake of prospective families including supporting Program Manager in building relationships with community partners
• Maintaining accurate and up to date program documentation
• Assisting leadership with program evaluation, data collection, and reporting as needed

Coordinate Expanding Horizons Program 

• Recruitment, screening, assessment and intake of prospective participants
• Co-facilitation of Expanding Horizons groups
• Supporting Program Manager in building relationships with community partners • Maintaining accurate and up to date program documentation
• Assisting leadership with program evaluation, data collection, and reporting as needed

Clinical Responsibilities 

• Providing counseling to youth, families, and adults as needed
• Ensuring process of agency biopsychosocial assessments, documentation, referrals up to date • Supporting Program Manager in development and implementation of pilot program for youth therapeutic groups

Additional responsibilities as requested by supervisor and director.

Posted: 2/20/2023

Spend an incredible summer, working with kids at Camp Zeke! Camp Zeke celebrates joyful Judaism and healthy, active living through whole foods (our kitchen is fully kosher), sports, fitness, and culinary arts! We are located on 560 serene acres in Northeastern, PA, and have campers ages 7-17.

Camp Zeke is looking to hire staff in a variety of roles, including:
Counselors | Coaches | Leadership Roles | Kitchen Staff | Dining Services | Office Staff |Drivers | Sports | Lifeguards (we’ll train you!) | Circus Arts | Theater | Outdoor Adventure |Music | Nurse Interns

Positions available starting in late May or June through mid-August with opportunities to extend into the fall if available. Compensation is commensurate with experience and position and includes room and board for the length of your contract.

To learn more about the opportunities, please check out our website: www.campzeke.org or email your resume/questions to staff@campzeke.org. We look forward to spending an amazing summer with you!

Posted: 2/16/2023

The Jed Foundation’s Summer Internship Program offers undergraduate and graduate students from different academic tracks and diverse backgrounds the opportunity to explore all aspects of the nonprofit sector with a full-time, paid internship. This 10-week opportunity can satisfy academic requirements through integrated coursework or the receipt of academic credit.

Interns support specific departments that match their areas of study and/or professional curiosity, and those range from Government Affairs and Advocacy to Media Relations, from Higher Education Programs to Marketing Campaigns. However, all participants gain exposure to a complete overview of the organization through virtual social events, professional development sessions, and meet-and-greets with JED staff. Interns collaborate remotely within their internship cohort and with the greater JED team, building bridges as they advance in their career development.

As a JED intern, you will:

• Work across the organization while focusing on the areas most relevant to your career goals.
• Gain knowledge around youth mental health and the nonprofit sector.
• Access professional development and mentorship opportunities.
• Build community with your fellow interns through project collaborations, virtual social events, and more!

Recruitment for JED’s 2023 Summer Internship Program begins Tuesday, January 17, 2023, and ends at 5 p.m. EST on Friday, February 17, 2023. The Summer Internship Program will take place virtually from June 12 to August 18, 2023. Eligible applicants must be current undergraduate or graduate students based in the United States.

 Apply here.

Posted: 2/16/2023

The Collegiate Leadership Internship Program (CLIP) is a paid 6-week summer internship experience in New York City. Housed at the Bronfman Center for Jewish Student Life at NYU, CLIP matches undergraduate students with internships at a variety of Jewish communal organizations throughout New York City. CLIP participants intern Monday through Thursday and spend Fridays in seminars that focus on professional development, leadership development, and Jewish identity development.

Apply here by 3/1

Posted: 2/16/2023

Mahaz fellows will live, learn, and work together. Applicants should be ready to immerse themselves in the daily activities, responsibilities, and rhythms of working on a production-oriented and community-based farm. Through the duration of the program, Fellows will have a chance to learn a diverse set of field skills related to regenerative agriculture, as well as gain an introductory exposure to a range of skills applicable to the foundation of homesteading arts and tending the wild.

Fellows will work directly with our Farm Managers and farm team through their work in the field. A core focus of the program will be working with our horticultural projects – vegetable & medicinal gardens, fruit & nut orchards, ecological landscaping, etc. In addition, based on farm’s needs, fellows will be invited to participate in other farm areas, such as:

• Apothecary / Herbal Product Processing
• Pantry / Harvest Preservation
• Pasture Management & Animal Husbandry
• Forestry Systems
• Mushroom Propagation & Foraging
• Ecological Arts / Wild-Crafting

Aside from the core field work of the program, the program will also include weekly classes in a range of subjects related to agriculture, ecological crafts, Torah, and more, as taught by our farm team and guest educators.

The program will run from April 30 to  September 3 in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Central Virginia, and will be an incredible opportunity for individuals looking to learn a rich variety of farming and homesteading skills through living and working on the land.

More details about the program and the application process can be found at www.mahaz.org

Application Deadline: March 10

Posted: 2/10/2023

POSITION SUMMARY  

The Youth Group Advisor will provide support, leadership, and community for our youth, grades  8-12. In this position, the Advisor will serve as a role model to participants and staff in his/her  attitude and behavior. The function of this position is to foster social, spiritual, educational, and  social action programming for the youth of Congregation Adas Emuno. All youth programming  activities should enable students to develop and deepen their connections to Judaism, other  Jewish youth, and the local community. He/she will follow and uphold all safety and security  rules and procedures and communicate regularly with the parent and Board liaison to promote  events. Candidates must have the flexibility to attend meetings and to participate in weekend  events. This is a part-time position effective while students are in Religious School from  September- May, with the possibility to extend annually. The position may also require some  groundwork and expectation-setting toward the end of the summer in preparation for the year  to come, also utilizing lessons learned from the prior year. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

The Youth Group Advisor will plan and implement creative programs, engage our students, and  increase participation in programming. He/She will specifically be responsible for the following:

1. Administer, plan, lead, and organize age-appropriate youth group programming and  activities. 
2. Devise and administer program activities that emphasize Jewish meaningful experiences  including worship experiences, social events, social action programs, and educational  activities. 
3. Prepare a proposed calendar of events. 
4. Plan and set agenda for monthly meetings with the Rabbi, parent and Board liaison.
5. Maintain correspondence and communication with Youth Group Students And parents.
6. Travel with youth groups when attending events and serve as an authority figure, coordinating additional chaperones as needed. 
7. Be a Jewish role model for the students. 
8. Articulate marketing needs to Board liaison and participate in creation of materials.
9. Devise programs and activities to ensure members feel included in Temple life. 
10. Proactively responds to phone calls, inquiries, or concerns in regards to efforts regarding  youth programs. 
11. Track participation and report successes following events. 
12. Coordinate the purchase of supplies for Youth Group activities. 
13. Arrange for appropriate adult supervision/volunteers as needed. 
14. Maintain financial records and keep expenditures within budget.
15. Travel to events will be required. Schedule will include weekend days, afternoons or  evenings as needed especially when events are planned; will include full weekends or  more when travel is required.
16. Performs other tasks as assigned related to the Youth Group.

EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE: 

1. Undergraduate degree from an accredited four-year college or university or equivalent  experience optimal. 
2. Experience or background in Jewish Education or former member or leader of a Jewish  youth group is ideal. 
3. Knowledge of Judaism and Jewish topics including prayers, rituals, and holidays.
4. Understanding and knowledge of children of various ages. 
5. Possess leadership skills and is capable of leading children. 
6. Demonstrates ability to maintain relationships with children and parents. 
7. Capacity to prepare materials for activities and programs. 
8. Demonstrates ability and willingness to access community resources. 
9. Strong organization and leadership skills. 
10. Enjoys working with students in grades 8 through 12. 

Disclaimer: The list of Duties & Responsibilities is not exhaustive. The Temple reserves the right  to revise this job description.

For more information, please contact Emily Avidon at emavidon@gmail.com 

Posted: 2/8/2023

Interested in shaping today’s Jewish community? Propelling your personal and professional growth? Learning key leadership skills?

If you’re Jewish, 20-25 years old, and you answered yes to the above questions – the Changemakers Fellowship is for you!

Changemakers is a virtual leadership development experience designed to expand your career options, your network, and, most importantly, your desire and ability to effect positive change in your community and the world at large.

This fellowship runs for 9 weeks with a time committment of 1.5-2.5 hours weekly in live virutal sessions, and an additional 1-2 hours of independent study per week. Upon successful completion of the fellowship, participants will receive a $350 stipend.

Cohorts run at various points throughout the year.

More information and the application can be accessed at jewishchangemakers.org.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

ADMINISTRATIVE

• Administrator – Grades K through 7 (Primary I, Primary II, Kindergarten and Alef through and including Hey).
• Provide recommendations for preparation of the annual school budget, and then administer the budget.
• Create school calendar and schedule all school-related programs.
• Teachers:
  • Recruit and hire teachers.
  • Supervise and evaluate teachers. Minimum of one written evaluation of teachers to be provided to the Board of Education no later than March 1.
  • Conduct orientation and regular faculty meetings
  • Promote appropriate staff development.
  • Counsel individual teachers to enhance their effectiveness.
  • Assign teachers according to their experience and expertise.
  • Notify the Chair or a member of the Board of Education Committee of Principal’s absences and designate a teacher to assume Principal’s responsibilities during times of absence.

• Select and purchase texts and supplies.

• Write updates for monthly The Shofar newsletter.

• Send weekly emails to parents with pertinent school and scheduling information.

• Be available for individual consultations with parents and students when appropriate, or upon request of parent(s).

• Implement family-oriented education and integrate this with Temple programming where appropriate.

• Attend Board of Education meetings regularly to advise, inform and participate in deliberation. Participate as a non-voting member of the Board of Education and attend Executive sessions when requested to do so.

•   Students:
  • Set-up registration procedures.
  • Make class lists and assignments.
  • Maintain school and student records.
  • Handle discipline and concerns.

•   Coordinate and follow-up on Shabbat attendance, including contacting parents.

•   Meet prospective members interested in school registration to discuss school curriculum and programming, if necessary.
•   Coordinate Rabbi participation in Religious School classes and programs during the year.
•  Work with families to set bar/bat mitzvah dates and coordinate tutoring. 

EDUCATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

•  Prepare and implement the curriculum with the approval of the Board of Education and in consultation with the Rabbi and faculty.

•  Evaluate and update the curriculum on an ongoing basis.

•  Initiate, implement and evaluate experiential programs, e.g., representation of school at Israel day.

• Be present at all times when school is in session and attend all school related functions.

• Be responsible for assuring teaching coverage of every classroom through maintenance of substitute list.

PROFESSIONAL GROWTH

•  Support and participate in activities of regional and national Associations of Conservative Jewish Education.

• Keep abreast of developments and trends in Jewish education through contact with literature of the field and taking courses.

PRESCHOOL LIAISON

• Work with the preschool director to promote religious school and help transition graduates.

YOUTH PROGRAMMING COORDINATOR

Serve as advisor and program coordinator for USY Chaverim, USY Gesher and USY. Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Plan, publicize and supervise at least one monthly chapter event for Temple Beth Ahm USY Chaverim, USY Gesher and USY Chapter. 
• Plan, develop, and implement programming that encourages “age-eligible” youth from Temple Beth Ahm and the local Jewish community to participate in USY Chaverim, USY Gesher and USY.
• Reinforce Jewish principles and values to the youth including Tikun Olam.

• Participate in Temple Beth Ahm Youth Commission Meeting as requested by Youth Commission Chair.

• Ensure adequate communication with congregational groups. 

• Meet with synagogue leadership to gain insight and understanding of Temple Beth Ahm’s culture to facilitate alignment of USY Chaverim, USY Gesher and USY Chapter goals and programs. 

• Plan mixer activities between USY Chaverim and USY Gesher, and between USY Gesher and USY.

• Coordinate USY elections.

Full time position with a salary range of $50,000-60,000. Applicants can contact Jennifer Butkovic jbutkovic@optonline.net

Posted: 1/25/2023

ISJL is looking for enthusiastic recent college grads up for two years of adventure, impact, and Jewish community-building.

Support, connect, and celebrate Jewish Life in the South

That’s the ISJL’s mission – and we’re currently hiring two-year ISJL Program Associate positions to help provide every Jewish child in the South with an excellent Jewish education, no matter where they live or the size of their religious school.

Receive extensive training and hands-on experience

ISJL Program Associates are based in our office in Jackson, Mississippi, and travel all over the South visiting vibrant southern Jewish communities. This is a two-year, full-time position. On-the-job training is provided, as well as salary, expenses, and benefits.

Not only are these immersive two years dynamic and inspiring, but also the connections forged have a lifelong impact. Our alumni have gone on to serve as educators (Jewish and secular), rabbis, cantors, communal leaders, lawyers, doctors, and more!

Posted: 12/13/2022

Amir Farmer Job Description

Location & Dates: Amir Farmers work for 10-12 weeks (June-August) with one of Amir’s camp partners across North America. Farmers will be expected to reside full-time at the summer camp which employs them. Amir Farmers will also be expected to join the Amir Seminar at a location TBD from May 28th – June 2nd.

Compensation: Amir Farmers are employees of the summer camp and subject to the pay scale as set by the camp. Compensation typically ranges from $2,000 – $3,500 for the summer (based on experience and the camp’s financial resources) with room, board, and all travel (to / from camp and the Seminar) covered.

Job Description:

Amir Farmers lead impactful Jewish farm, environmental, and food education programming as an employee of one of Amir’s partner summer camps. Our Farmers have a range of farming and experiential education experience – for some this is their first experience with Jewish farming while for others this is a continuation of many years in this work. Our organization seeks to bring authentic, land-based Jewish experiences to children and young adults across North America. To that end, Farmers are either experienced in or eager to step into the role of Jewish farm educator.

Amir Farmers will develop their food growing and experiential education skills while building the Amir community amongst their peers at the annual Training Seminar in late May / early June. At this training, Farmers will learn all aspects of building a camp garden / farm, as well as how to use Amir’s Sourcebook to run programming for campers of all ages. They will also gain practical tools for engaging with campers effectively and intentionally.

Farmers are hired as an employee of one of Amir’s partner camps, so the job will look slightly different depending on which camp the Farmer is placed with. Amir works with the applicant and its partner camps to identify a good match based on a variety of factors. 

A note on religious practice: Amir is not affiliated with any denomination of Judaism, and works with camps across a wide spectrum of Jewish religious observance. Similarly, our Farmers come from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences with Jewish life and Jewish farming. Amir seeks individuals who are comfortable serving in a role as a Jewish educator, defined to incorporate a broad spectrum of practice, and will seek to match the Farmer with a camp that allows them to embody that role in the way they feel most comfortable.  

Primary Responsibilities:

• Cultivate gardens with participating campers
• Lead garden-based activities and educational programs for campers of all ages
• Daily garden maintenance and care
• Participate in weekly oversight meetings with Amir Mentors
• Act as an enthusiastic and active member of the camp community
• Help campers (and staff) explore a land-based Judaism 

Like all other staff at camp, you will have additional responsibilities beyond your job title as the farm educator. This could include being with campers in the mornings / evenings and at meals or assisting with programming outside the garden. We will work with you and camp leadership to ensure that your job description from camp is as clear as possible, and that expectations are managed so that you can be most successful this summer.

Mental, Physical, and Emotional Ability:

We encourage people of all abilities to apply. We recognize that many farm education jobs list a variety of physical requirements which we do not believe are necessary to be successful in this position. Please reach out if you have any questions and we would be happy to discuss any concerns you may have. 

• Bend, squat, dig and work with manual farming tools*
• Work and / or run programming outside for 6-8 hours per day in the heat / all summer weather
• You may be with campers for a total of 14 hours a day, if you are expected to eat breakfast with a cabin and remain with the campers until bedtime
• Engage in detail-oriented work with a careful eye
• Teach groups of 10-20 children and facilitate their experience working in the garden
• Live full time at a summer camp, and navigate the social and emotional aspects of living at work 
• Remain resilient through hiccups and mishaps in farming
• Ask for supplies and support when you need them

*While establishment and maintenance of the garden / farm generally requires these abilities, we welcome any adapted gardening practices. The Amir Farmer works in a camp community – they do not necessarily need to be lifting 50 pound bags of grain or broadforking the whole garden by themselves. We will try to match Farmers to gardens / farms / camps that work for their bodies.

Deadlines: The deadline for applications is rolling until the end of April, or until all spots are filled. Priority will be given to applications received before February 12th.

COVID-19: 

The American Camp Association developed detailed safety procedures these past few years, as have each of our individual camps. We expect that Farmers (and all camp staff / eligible campers) will be required to be vaccinated and boosted – please reach out if you have a specific medical exemption. Farmers will be subject to any additional COVID-19 protocols as set forth by their camp employer, which will likely include testing prior to arrivals. 

We will share our COVID-19 protocols for the Training Seminar well in advance, and expect to similarly require vaccination and a negative PCR test prior to arrival. Amir and its partner camps will of course be updating protocols as is appropriate, and are happy to work with you to ensure that you feel safe in working at camp / attending the Training Seminar this summer.

Diversity and Inclusion: 

Amir is actively seeking to build an organization that provides opportunities to marginalized groups in Jewish institutions. As such, we strongly encourage Jews of Color, Sephardim, Mizrahim, Indigenous, and LGBTQIA+ folks to apply. We work directly with the leadership of our camp partners to ensure that the spaces our Farmers enter are welcoming, safe, and caring environments for all members of the community. Our team is here to support Farmers throughout the summer, and seeks to proactively provide Farmers with the information they need to determine if the partner camp is a good fit for them.

Apply at www.amirproject.org/application

For more information about the position, please contact Sasha Fraser: recruitment@amirproject.org.

Posted: 12/13/2022

Shamayim: Jewish Animal Advocacy is recruiting for this year’s cohort of campus fellows!

The Shamayim Campus Fellowship gives committed Jewish vegan, vegetarian and animal loving college students the opportunity to take action and create change on their campuses.

Fellows will:

– Host several vegan campus events throughout the school year

– Receive funding for vegan food at events (with prior approval)

– Participate in learning calls

– Earn a modest stipend upon completion of the program

While this program has already launched, we will still be adding more amazing students that come our way to the cohort this year.

Application can be found here.

Additional information can be found here.

Posted: 11/30/2022

Rabbi Pesach Raymon Yeshiva in Edison, NJ, is seeking engaging and caring assistant teachers for first and second grades. Will be collaborating with experienced and well-trained lead teachers in a warm and professionally supportive environment. Full and part time positions available. Please contact ashakarchi@rpry.org for details.

Posted: 11/30/2022

Park Place in Highland Park, NJ is looking for a mashgiach and a cashier. If you or someone you know is interested, please contact Paul at 732-565-1234 or paul@parkplacekosher.com

Posted: 11/21/2022

For more information or to apply: www.yiddishbookcenter.org/fellowship-program

Posted: 11/21/2022

For more information or to apply: www.yiddishbookcenter.org/steiner-summer-yiddish-program

Posted: 11/21/2022

Posted: 11/14/2022

Working at Ramah Sports Academy is more than just a summer job. At RSA, we strive to provide both campers and staff members with the incredible experience of living in an immersive Jewish environment. Our summer staff is made up of dedicated and passionate individuals who are carefully selected and trained to be compassionate, enthusiastic, and responsible staff members. We are always on the look-out for great dugmaot (role models) for our campers, and we would love to talk to you about the positions we have available at Camp for this summer.

As a member of our summer team, you will serve as a mentor to campers, participate in sports coaching and programming, create lasting friendships, participate in professional development, explore your own Jewish identity through learning opportunities, help establish the culture of RSA, and so much more!

We are looking for talented and committed Jewish college-age and adult staff who are excited to spend their summers in an immersive Jewish environment and have a love of sports.

Paid summer positions are available for candidates who we believe would be a great addition to our community. Do you think you would be a great fit?

We are looking to hire staff for any of the following positions.

• Programming Counselor
• Major Sports Coaches
• Art Specialist
• Jewish Educators
• Video/Photography Specialist
• Song Leader

Summer benefits include lodging, meals, and professional development in addition to salary!

Interested? Apply now or contact us for more information.

Begin Staff Application

Are you looking for an internship that will allow you to grow your skills and professional networks and also return to work at camp? Check out the Reshet Ramah Internship Program for current internship opportunities in a field of your choice, in addition to a stipend added on to your camp paycheck. For questions, contact Ariel Goodman, National Ramah Program Director.

Posted: 11/2/2022