Job Posting: Life-Long Learning Associate at Congregation Emanu-El of NYC

Congregation Emanu-El, the first Reform congregation in New York City, seeks to hire a full-time Life-Long Learning Associate. This is a new position that is being created as an outcome of a year-long process of re-envisioning congregational learning.

The Life-Long Learning Associate will be responsible for the management and coordination of learning experiences throughout the congregation. Key responsibilities will include office administration, program management, financial supervision, communications and publicity. Additionally, the Associate will receive mentoring from the Director of Life-Long Learning in such areas as institutional change, strategic planning, hiring, and other aspects of life-long learning as based upon the skills and interests of the individual. This is a full-time, entry-level position that is appropriate for a recent college graduate interested in exploring a career in the field of education or non-profit management.

The Life-Long Learning Associate will:

• Coordinate scheduling, logistics, and daily operations for all departmental activities.
• Administrate the departmental office, including maintaining inventory and ordering and purchasing supplies, texts, and other materials
• Handle internal and external communication and publicity, including departmental e-mail, telephone, and written correspondence and writing, editing and formatting sections of the congregation’s website.
• Manage departmental information systems and databases for enrollment, registration, and other activities
• Be responsible for bookkeeping, payroll, and accounts payable/receivable
• Organize on and off-site facility use, including set-up and clean-up, technology, maintenance and security, and transportation
• Staff and supervise activities in and out of the Religious School.
• Provide daily coverage and emergency and crisis management.
• Handle additional routine administrative tasks as needed.

The ideal candidate:

• Brings new ideas and the ability to implement them
• Has excellent interpersonal, writing, and organizational skills
• Effectively sets priorities and manages multiple tasks organizational skills
• Has a strong knowledge of applicable technology, including database management
• Is a team player, working collaboratively with other staff and parents
• Is familiar with Hebrew language and Reform Judaism
• Is committed to professional growth
• Is passionate, fun, enthusiastic, creative, and energetic
• Thinks big picture about congregational living and learning

This is a challenging position that brings with it tremendous opportunity for achievement. We seek reflective practitioners who are committed to professional growth, are effective team-members, and who are able to share a love for learning and of Judaism with all members of our synagogue community. An advanced degree in Education and/or Judaic Studies is preferred.

The position requires evening and weekend work throughout the academic year. The ideal starting date will be July 10, 2007. Salary is a minimum of $30K+ based on experience. The Life-Long Learning Associate will be supervised by the Director of Life-Long Learning and will coordinate responsibilities with the Religious School Coordinator and administrative staff in other departments.

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Saul Kaiserman at saulkaiserman@gmail.com.

Job Posting: Jewish Teaching Fellows in New Orleans

Seeking two recent college graduates to go to New Orleans to teach in the day school and congregational school settings.

Fellows receive:

• A month of intensive Jewish study and teacher training before beginning the fellowship;
• Ongoing mentorship and guidance;
• Regular Jewish study during the fellowship;
• Teaching opportunities in day school, congregational school, adult education, and interfaith environments;
• The chance to earn an MA in Jewish Education or Jewish Studies;
• The chance to share your love for Judaism and to help transform a rich but devastated community;
• Housing and all expenses, plus a stipend upon completion.

Applicants should be actively involved in Jewish cultural and religious life (any movement affiliation welcome), be energetic and interested in teaching and service, and have some significant Jewish study background.

Ideally, we are looking for a 2 year commitment, though we may consider applicants for a single year. The teaching assignments, study, and other projects will be determined together with the Fellows to focus on the particular skills and interests each participant brings.

Please contact Rabbi Joshua Cahan, Director by email or at 212-666-7372.

Job Posting: Religious School Coordinator at Congregation Emanu-El of NYC

Congregation Emanu-El, the first Reform congregation in New York City, seeks to hire a full-time Religious School Coordinator. This is a new position that is being created as an outcome of a year-long process of re-envisioning congregational learning.

The Religious School Coordinator will be responsible for the planning and execution of formal and informal learning experiences for Religious School-aged students and their families during and outside of school hours. Key responsibilities will include the day-to-day operation of the Religious School, managing departmental projects and program initiatives, and staffing events. Additionally, the Coordinator will assist the Director of Life-Long Learning in research and development, curriculum design, recruitment, placement, and evaluation.

The Religious School Coordinator will:

• Develop and manage systems for scheduling, logistics, and daily operations for all departmental activities.
• Oversee implementation of departmental policies and procedures.
• Manage all internal and external communication and publicity, including writing, editing and formatting sections of the congregation’s website.
• Maintain accurate departmental information systems and databases and document all activities .
• Manage the departmental budget and supervise expenditures and payroll.
• Manage substitute teachers and guest educators, volunteers, and temporary staff.
• Coordinate all on and off-site facility use, including set-up and clean-up, technology, maintenance and security, and transportation.
• Staff and supervise activities in and out of the Religious School.
• Provide daily coverage and emergency and crisis management.
• Handle additional routine administrative tasks as needed.

The ideal candidate:

• Brings new ideas and the ability to implement them
• Has excellent interpersonal, writing, and organizational skills
• Effectively sets priorities and manages multiple tasks organizational skills
• Has a strong knowledge of applicable technology, including database management
• Is a team player, working collaboratively with other staff and parents
• Is familiar with Hebrew language and Reform Jewish liturgy
• Builds a pluralistic and Reform Jewish environment
• Is committed to professional growth
• Is passionate, fun, enthusiastic, creative, and energetic
• Thinks big picture: How school-oriented activities fit into congregational living and learning

This is a challenging position that brings with it tremendous opportunity for achievement. We seek reflective practitioners who are committed to professional growth, are effective team-members, and who are able to share a love for learning and of Judaism with all members of our synagogue community. An advanced degree in Education and/or Judaic Studies is preferred.

The position requires evening and weekend work throughout the academic year. The ideal starting date will be July 10, 2007. This is a full-time, senior level position with benefits. Salary is a minimum of $55K based on experience. The Religious School Coordinator will be supervised by the Director of Life-Long Learning and will coordinate responsibilities with the Religious School Office Administrator and administrative staff in other departments.

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Saul Kaiserman, Director of Life-Long Learning at Congregation Emanu-El.