Job Code: 457
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Founded in 1912, Hadassah, is the nation’s largest women’s and Zionist membership organization, whose members are motivated and inspired to strengthen their partnership with Israel, ensure Jewish continuity, and realize their potential as a dynamic force in American society. From building hospitals and schools in Israel, to rescuing war orphans and helping immigrant children adapt to life in Israel, to fighting for women’s rights and women’s health issues, Hadassah has enriched the lives of people all over the world.
Young Judaea, Hadassah’s youth movement, seeks an Israel Youth Program Supervisor.
The Supervisor will be reponsible for aggressive promotion of the Year Course program and will assist the Manager of Long-term Israel Programs in various large-scale projects
Responsibilities:
*Create marketing, promotional and educational materials for the recruitment of the Year Course Program.
*Serve as liaison between families in the U.S. and our office in Israel
*Oversee site coordination and logistics of Year Course orientation
Develop and coordinate the Family Tour Program for Year Course families.
*Screen and orient participants, including one-on-one interviews with program applicants
*Coordinate arrival and departure days at local airports
*Maintain web site
*Other duties as assigned
Additional Qualifications:
*4-5 years work experience
Supervisory experience
*Marketing and event planning experience
*Previous involvement in Jewish community
*Knowledge of Israel and Israel programs preferred
*Strong organization and follow-up skills
*Excellent interpersonal skills
How to Apply:
To apply, please e-mail your resume to jobs@hadassah.org. Please include the job code and job title in the subject line of your e-mail or cover letter
EOE
Filed under: Administrative, NYC, Non-Profit.
Wanted: One or more computer-savvy individuals who can help with the development and/or maintenance of our Web site (www.kulanu.org) as volunteers/pro-bono consultants.
We are the administrative office for a small, volunteer-run non-profit organization reaching out to isolated Jewish communities around the world as well as groups of people seeking to learn about their Jewish roots. We operate out of the Upper West Side home office of the organization’s Treasurer & Development Officer. We are a friendly, informal, very hard-working team, and the fascinating work we do allows us to be in touch with people all over the world.
Here are examples of roles that you might fill:
1. Help with Web site maintenance, adding new written material or photos (preferably one or more hours a week)
2. Help clean up code, fix broken links, etc. (could be a one-time assignment of 10-20 hours or more)
3. Advise on Web site structure and design (occasionally, as needed)
4. Serve as teacher/mentor and/or technical consultant as we learn new skills and work with new tools for web site development (occasionally, as needed)
5. Help with web design; for example, creating templates that make it easier for others to maintain the web site (as needed)
6. Browse the site using older web browsers, to see if there are compatibility problems (anytime)
7. Make suggestions for improvements in the web site (anytime)
We are looking for people with strong experience and skills appropriate for items 1-5. We expect to work, at first, mainly with HTML, CSS, and Dreamweaver. The Web site is hosted on an Apache/Linux server.
If you work with us, we would be glad to make this a community service assignment or an internship, and to provide references for your school, future employers, or clients.
How to Apply:
If you are interested, please email us with the following information (no phone calls, please):
• Your name (first and last)
• Contact information (email address, phone number(s), and snail mail address)
• Hours of availability
• The role(s) in which you are interested
• Tell us about your skills and experience working on other Web sites, your knowledge of relevant programs, and any additional information you believe is pertinent. If you’d like, point us to URL’s of sites you’ve worked on, and let us know what role you played in developing each site.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Filed under: NYC, Web Development.
Position Summary
The entry-level associate digital content producer reports to the senior director of digital media & marketing. He or she will write, edit, create, and maintain content for use on UJA-Federation of New York’s website and in outbound e-mail communications and other platforms, collaborating with the Digital Media team and colleagues from many areas of organization and its agencies to research, compile assets and approvals, and collect information to produce comprehensive, accurate news and feature stories, profiles, online forms, and multimedia content.
Primary Responsibilities
• Research, write, edit, compile, and deploy Daily Briefing e-mail and related website content.
• Maintain accurate listings on website events calendar and other relevant calendar websites that serve the New York Jewish community.
• Create custom online donation and event registration forms as needed to support fundraising events and donation appeals.
• Create simple video “vignettes” for display on elevator lobby screens at UJA-Federation.
Competencies/Skills
• Very good writing skills (samples required)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Commitment to collaboration and teamwork
• Attention to detail and follow-up
• Deep, sincere interest in digital media and websites, including content, networking, and searches
• Basic familiarity with HTML and ability and desire to acquire additional competency
• Some familiarity with CSS is good, but not required
• Proficiency, or desire to acquire proficiency, with simple digital-video creation and editing applications, including Apple Keynote and iMovie
Education & Experience
• Four-year college degree is required
• Ability and interest in writing, and understanding of the Internet
• Collaborative ability and attention to detail are critical
About the Organization
The world’s largest local philanthropy, UJA-Federation of New York cares for those in need, rescues those in harm’s way, and renews and strengthens the Jewish people in New York, in Israel, and around the world. Funds raised by UJA-Federation sustain the activities of more than 100 health, human-service, educational, and community agencies. Every day, these community-based organizations provide a multitude of services that improve and enhance people’s lives. For more information, visit UJA-Federation’s website at www.ujafedny.org.
How to Apply:
Please e-mail cover letter, resume, and writing samples to jobs@ujafedny.org.
Filed under: NYC, Web Development.
The 14th Street Y, a Jewish community center and a vital neighborhood resource that welcomes people of all backgrounds, seeks experienced, encouraging and, above all, engaging Baseball Coaches to help boys & girls ages 5 to 16 years old improve their skills and knowledge of the game.
Ideal candidates will have great energy, stamina, and patience. The ability to organize and demonstrate the key components of the game is essential.
Classes are held on Fridays from April to June, 12:00 noon - 5:00 pm. Upon receiving a job offer, a physical examination and background checks will be required.
Please forward a cover letter and resume by e-mail to jobs@edalliance.org and Marcus_Hawthorne@14StreetY.org (in MS-Word or TEXT format)
or by mail to
Educational Alliance, Inc.
Human Resources Dept.
197 E. Broadway, U19
New York, NY 10002
The Educational Alliance is committed to being an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate because of race, color, creed, gender, religion, national origin, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status, or sexual orientation. Accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals requiring them.
Compensation: $ 40 + per hour
Filed under: NYC, Sports and Fitness.
HIAS, the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society, America’s first international migration agency, seeks a full-time New York Young Leaders Coordinator to oversee the expansion of the HIAS Young Leaders (HYL) chapter in New York.
The Coordinator will organize all aspects of the HYL New York chapter including recruiting/retaining constituents, overseeing its committee leadership structure and implementing & facilitating events and programs in the areas of fund-raising, education, advocacy, and community service. The Coordinator will assist in the facilitation of HIAS’ scholarship program as well as outreach and retention to former recipients of the program. Additionally, the Coordinator will collaborate with other HYL chapters in DC & LA to create national programming.
The successful candidate will have 2+ years volunteer management experience, preferably with young professionals and students in a Jewish communal setting; ability to attend evening and weekend meetings/events; a high level of cultural sensitivity; the ability to work independently; excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; proficiency with Windows-based computer systems; and a B.A. (related field a plus).
Please send resume with cover letter indicating salary history/requirements by email to: Human Resources at hylny@hias.org or fax: 212-967-4383 to the attention of HR and HYL.
EOE M/F/D/V.
Filed under: Administrative, NYC, Non-Profit.
We are looking for a superior assistant to be the “right hand” to the CEO of an International Jewelry Company. The ideal candidate must be bright, polished and energetic. In addition, you must be able to work independently and have superior communication and computer skills. We will only interview candidates who have worked a minimum of three years for a senior executive.
All resumes will be handled in the utmost confidence.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Handling correspondence and calendar, making travel arrangements, preparing and organizing special reports and projects, and preparing PowerPoint Presentations.
Additional Information:
Salary: $50,000- $75,000 - based on salary history and experience.
Benefits: Extensive
Position: Full Time
Contact Information:
Email: creativeny@msbx.net
ATTN: FA/ CEO
Filed under: Administrative, Jewelry.
Perry Davis Associates, Inc. (PDA) is a full-service consulting firm, which has worked with hundreds of local, national, and international organizations in the fields of social services, education, healthcare, the environment, and the arts, since 1986.
PDA seeks an account executive to work closely with the principals on developing and implementing fundraising strategies with diverse client base that represents many facets of the non-profit world and specifically the Jewish community in North America and in Israel. Experience as a volunteer and/or with the Jewish community is very helpful but not essential.
The candidate must have a demonstrated record in working independently, showing initiative, be confident in developing close working relationships with lay leadership, and able to manage a wide array of clients and projects. The appropriate candidate will also have fundraising experience in donor solicitation and managing development projects and excellent written and oral communication skills.
Responsibilities:
• Working with lay leadership
• Managing annual campaigns, capital campaigns, and fundraising events
• Developing and implementing strategies for approaching foundations and other prospects for institutional grants
• Supervising and/or conducting ongoing research to identify new opportunities for support
• Collaborating with Board members to cultivate and solicit prospects
Qualifications:
• Strong oral, written, and editing skills
• Ability to balance big-picture thinking with attention to detail
• BA/BS or beyond
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Must work well with others
• Familiarity with the American Jewish communal world a plus
• Highly organized, detail-oriented and self-motivated
How to Apply:
We invite you to visit our website: www.perrydavis.com to learn more about our work and clients.
Resumes should be sent to: Ingrid@perrydavis.com
Filed under: Consulting, NYC, Sales.
Position: Program Associate, Jewish Education Program
Reports to: Director of New York Region
Location: New York, NY
Category: Full Time, Exempt
Facing History and Ourselves is an international non-profit education organization headquartered near Boston, Massachusetts. Our mission is to engage students of diverse backgrounds in an examination of racism, prejudice, and antisemitism in order to promote the development of a more humane and informed citizenry. By studying the historical development and lessons of the Holocaust and other examples of genocide, students make the essential connection between history and the moral choices they confront in their own lives.
FHAO is currently seeking a Program Associate for the New York region who will have a major responsibility for coordinating the work of our Jewish Education Program and delivering Facing History program services, including outreach and working with teachers of the program; co-facilitating professional development workshops and summer seminars; maintaining follow-up contact; coordinating projects, community outreach, and written reports. Working closely with both the NY office and the Director of the Jewish Education Program in our Brookline, MA, headquarters, the successful candidate must be comfortable with integrating the use of Internet and other New Media technologies into programs which equip teachers with the content, skills, and tools to teach middle and high school students about the consequences of racism, antisemitism, and violence. This position is budgeted to start July 1, 2008.
Jewish Education Program Associate
Responsible for supporting teachers in Jewish day schools and supplementary schools in the use of the Program, including:
•Developing materials and lessons
•Working with teachers of the program
•Co-facilitating professional development workshops and summer institutes
•Outreach to new teachers and schools
•Maintaining and documenting follow-up contact
•Developing community outreach to donors and other community members.
•Assist in the expansion of the Jewish Education Program nationally and internationally as required
Additional Qualifications:
Essential Skills/Qualities:
•BA/BS required; MA preferred
•Experienced teacher with excellent communication and facilitation skills; preferably in a variety of Jewish educational settings
•Previous teaching experience in a Jewish educational setting preferred; experience teaching Facing History a plus
•In-depth knowledge of European history required; English/language arts/humanities experience a plus; passion for quality education required
•Interest in, and ability to articulate the mission of this non-profit
•Knowledge of Internet and web communication for support of national network of teachers and students.
•Familiarity with leading productivity and presentation software a plus
•Ability to organize and execute tasks in a non-profit context
•Ability to travel (mostly domestic; some international travel possible)
How to Apply:
Compensation and Benefits:
In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, Facing History provides an excellent compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life, short-term & long-term disability insurance, a 403(b) program with 10% company contribution, generous paid time off, an employee assistance plan & a travel assistance plan, participation in the TransitChek program and a friendly work environment.
Facing History proudly values diversity. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, M/F.
Please apply via our online application at www.facinghistory.org/careers.
Field Service Engineer
Our client develops and commercializes advanced systems that extract vital diagnostic information from subtle changes in the patient’s exhaled breath.
Our clients headquarter is based in Israel.
This position is a “roving” position that should be based in New Jersey.
The Field Service Engineer [FSE] is responsible for the implementation of the company systems at designated medical centers. This role is the primary liaison between the medical center and the company HQ for technical and training issues.
Primary Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Contact:
Company: TPE Staffing, Inc. (www.tpestaffing.com)
Contact: Jess Roberts
Email: jroberts@tpestaffing.com
Phone: 678-799-9006
Filed under: New Jersey, Technical, Technology.
Israel-oriented non-profit organization seeks managing editor for quarterly magazine. Must have thorough knowledge of print production, magazine layout and design, and a creative vision for the graphic and written content of the publication. Strong writing and copy editing skills required. Knowledge of Jewish history and culture is a must and some Hebrew helpful. Must be familiar with working with freelance writers and photographers, printers, graphic designers, volunteer leadership and development staff. Reports to organization’s director of communications.
Please email your resume and salary requirement to: DebbieL@amitchildren.org
Filed under: Journalism, NYC.
