Responsibilities:

· Oversee regular updates of ShalomSesame.org, and serve as managing editor of the site, sourcing and contributing content in collaboration with production and creative teams

· Coordinate the development of a new content, collaborating with educational advisors, producers, the digital media team, creative, and legal/finance advisors

· Develop social media, e-newsletter and online partnership strategies to promote and syndicate ShalomSesame.org content

· Manage on-the-ground outreach strategies and steward partnerships with like-minded organizations to distribute content and reach target audiences in innovative ways

Oversee creation of community engagement materials for print and web

· Track budgets and create reporting mechanisms for project goals

· Work with fundraising staff to support presentations to major donors

· Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree required,

· Minimum 3 years of professional experience in Jewish community outreach and content development

· Fluent in YouTube channel and Facebook page management, in addition to familiarity with Google Analytics

· Experience with digital media projects, and content management systems. Excellent computer and technology skills, including all Microsoft Office applications

· Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills with a proven history of building and maintaining professional relationships

· Ability to write clearly and persuasively

· Detail oriented with proven ability to take initiative

To Apply:
Position is open until filled. Please send résumé and cover letter and salary requirements.  Due to anticipated high volume of applications, we unfortunately will not be able to respond to all inquiries. Email to shalomsesame@sesame.org

About Shalom Sesame:

Produced by Sesame Workshop, the non-profit organization behind Sesame Street around the world, Shalom Sesame is a multimedia education project created to teach North American children about Jewish culture and Israel.  Projected to reach millions of families, Shalom Sesame includes twelve half-hour episodes available on DVD; national PBS broadcasts of select episodes; SesameWorkshop.org, a website with video, games and family education materials; books, magazines and print materials; and, community events in partnership with organizations around the country.  Visit us at www.SesameWorkshop.org.

About Sesame Workshop:
Sesame Workshop, a not-for-profit educational organization, creates innovative and engaging content to help all children reach their highest potential. For more than 40 years, the Workshop has been a global pioneer in educating and entertaining children through multiple media. The organization grounds its work in research to understand how media helps children learn, develop and grow. Sesame Workshop is best known as the creator of Sesame Street, The Electric Company and Pinky Dinky Doo.

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YU has an annual aggregate operating budget of approximately $650 million.  Unlike other traditional university advancement programs, approximately 65% of contributed YU support comes from non-alumni friends of the institution.  The University has received pledges of more than $850 million toward completing a $1 billion comprehensive campaign, and in January 2013, announced an additional $400 million effort above the current campaign to support undergraduate scholarships.  YU provides needs-based financial assistance to approximately 80% of the undergraduate population.

PRIMARY FUNCTION: The Vice President of Institutional Advancement will work with the President, faculty, staff, alumni and other YU leadership to build upon the significant success of the University’s existing advancement program, while conceptualizing and implementing a strategic program to aggressively seek new funding sources.  He/she will tap the entire array of advancement approaches and tactic including, but not limited to, annual fund, e-philanthropy and social media, alumni relations, major and planned gifts, capital campaigns, foundation and corporate gifts and research partnerships, and government funding.

YU’s advancement programs are decentralized, with a collaborative working relationship between the central advancement department and the respective professional, graduate school and institute-based advancement programs.  The role of the central office is to provide support for and enhance the philanthropy efforts of each unit.

The Vice President reports to the YU President and oversees a group of team executives that cover the fundraising operations for most of the undergraduate and Jewish graduate schools.  The entire Institutional Advancement professional and support team numbers nearly 50.

Credibility as a successful development/advancement leader in a major institution (higher education, healthcare, human services, cultural arts or Jewish communal agency); knowledge of the entire range of advancement vehicles; front-line major gift experience; ideally, a history of capital campaign leadership; knowledgeable about current trends and best practices in institutional advancement; track record of creating and maintaining positive working relationships with lay leaders, trustees, major donors, and volunteers; effective management and mentoring skills; knowledge of the local, national and global Jewish philanthropic communities; eagerness to embrace current and emerging social media and e-philanthropy tools; approachable, engaging style; strategic thinker and planner; entrepreneurial; well-developed communication and interpersonal skills; genuine passion for the role YU plays in the global community; mission; bachelor’s degree, graduate degree preferred.

Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience and accomplishments. 

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Current opportunities include:

NYS Certified Physical Education teacher

NYS Certified General Education teacher

Full Time Reading/Literacy Specialist

NYS Certified ESL teacher

Full Time Hebrew Language teachers

Full Time School Data Manager

Qualified individuals should submit their cover letter and resume to:

Head of School

positions@hlacharterschool.org

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About JCP

The Jewish Community Project (JCP) of Lower Manhattan, Inc. was founded in 2002 as a grass-roots effort to grow Jewish life in downtown NYC. Based in Tribeca, JCP is an open and organic Jewish community which enables individuals and families to become a creative force in the life of the organization, and to connect to others through Jewish educational, cultural, social, and spiritual programs. The organization serves approximately 600 families and individuals living in downtown Manhattan.

The JCP philosophy encourages people to have a strong sense of personal ownership in their Jewish lives, and offers the tools to design and explore one’s own personal or family Jewish journey. As a post-denominational organization, JCP seeks to provide offerings to families of diverse Jewish and interfaith backgrounds who wish to connect and enjoy a sense of community. Its warm and inviting environment allows people to express their Jewish identities at all stages of life, through high quality, innovative and creative programming.

Today, JCP operates a prominent early childhood center, which includes a Jewish community preschool and a variety of programming for children ages 6 months to 5 years; a pre-school day camp; a Hebrew school; community-wide Shabbat and holiday programs throughout the year; and adult education..

For more information about JCP visit our website at www.jcpdowntown.org

About the Position:

The Business and Finance Associate reports to the Senior Business and Finance Manager and has the following general responsibilities in the JCP Business Office, in the areas of finance, human resources, and general operations of the organization:

Payroll

• Establish and maintain accurate template for entering payroll information, including taxes, withholdings, parsonage and other elements of payroll data.
• Draft payroll data for each bi-weekly payroll, get approval from appropriate management staff, submit payroll to processing company, check for accuracy, and keep confidential records of all payroll activity.
• Manage transfer of payroll data into General Ledger, and check items in P&L and Balance Sheet sections of the GL for accuracy.
• Prepare and process payments of employment taxes to Federal, State and local authorities as well as other vendors related to payroll and benefits.
• Support with quarterly and annual Federal and State payroll tax returns and filings.

Accounts Payable

• Maintain vendor records and communications.
• Receive, date and code for GL all invoices, requests for payment, credit card accounts, and recurring payables.

• Present all A/P items to management staff for signature and approval.
• Enter all A/P items into the GL, and check for duplications and accuracy.
• Present A/P aging report to Business Manager for review, and print checks / make payments as directed.
• Secure signatures, release payments and file paperwork accurately.

Accounts Receivable

• Daily receipts of all payments, properly record all payments into the A/R system.
• Prepare daily bank deposits and record credit card transactions and deposits, organize and file records of deposits.
• Enter bills into the A/R system, including updates of database information on accounts.
• Print, review and mail / email monthly statements for account holders and payment plans.
• Generate and interpret A/R reports monthly, and upon request.
• When directed, contact account holders with balances to solicit payment.
• Provide receipts and records upon request.

Audit and Reporting

• Manage monthly self-audits of financial records and report issues to Business Manager.
• Support with annual audit tasks.
• Prepare bank reconciliations monthly and identify, research and report on any unusual items, and compare to GL records.
• Prepare GL report monthly, identify, research and report on any items that vary from expected budget, and work with staff to adjust forecast accordingly
• Assist Business Manager in developing, monitoring and updating the annual budget.
• Provide regular reports to the Business Manager on financial position and budget performance.
• Maintain an inventory of fixed assets, as well as office supplies.

Fiscal Operations

• Support the business office in maintaining adequate insurance coverage for general liability as well as specific programs and exposures.
• When appropriate, assist in the recruitment and selection of vendors for supplies, maintenance and improvements.

Information Systems

• Ongoing updates of the CRM database.
• Assist in the training of staff to efficiently use IT systems.
• Provide IT support as needed for IT issues.
• Maintain an inventory of the organization’s IT equipment and provide recommendations on improvements or efficiencies.

Human Resources Operations

• Coordinate the employee benefits of the organization, including keeping accurate and timely records, managing enrollment/termination paperwork, interfacing with brokers and service providers, and any other items relating to the administration of our benefits system.
• Provide information on benefits to employees upon request.

Other

• Day-of support with special events.
• Support with mass mailings.
• General administrative support when directed

Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience, in an accounting field (required)
• Experience with accounting systems (Quickbooks or other) and donor database systems, as well as expertise with Excel, MS Office and other general computer applications
• A minimum of two to three years of solid administrative experience
• Superior attention to detail, and highly developed organizational skills
• Excellent problem solving skills, and self-motivated to perform at a high level
• A desire to take initiative, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Professional work style, and effective written and oral communication skills
• Advanced interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with a diverse group of staff, volunteers, and other stakeholders, fostering a customer service oriented approach
• A professional and resourceful style, with the ability to work independently and as a team player,
• Comfort level with working in a growing organization.

TO APPLY

This position is open for immediate hire. To express interest in this unique professional opportunity, please send your cover letter, resume and salary history to Alex Kogan, at Jobs@jcpdowntown.org.

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The Director of Youth Engagement will be part of the synagogue professional leadership team and will help build leadership among teens and will help develop an action plan for a reinvigorated Youth Committee. Together with professional and volunteer leaders, the Director of Youth Engagement will implement dynamic programming to engage children (K-12) in the life of our vibrant synagogue community, with a priority on developing and implementing a strategy to increase pre-teen and teen engagement.

Specific responsibilities include:

Programming

• Generate ideas, plan, organize, and execute teen programming with input and active involvement of teen leadership.
• Establish and cultivate multiple paths for teen involvement. Pilot new programs
• Function as advisor to USY and Kadima chapters
• Actively recruit and retain participants for all activities.
• Develop opportunities for intergenerational programming within CBS and for interactive programs with teens and pre-teens beyond the CBS core community
• Collaborate with parent volunteers to support their implementation of holiday and Shabbat programs

Outreach & Administration

• Cultivate ongoing conversations and relationships with synagogue youth
• Develop working relationships with parents and lay leaders and convene conversations about a vision for youth engagement.
• Initiate and maintain regular communication with teens and volunteers.
• Maintain youth database, track affiliation and program participation.
• Collaborate with Rabbi and Director of Administration. Participate in staff meetings.
• Serve as staff liaison to synagogue professionals, board members and volunteers.
• Manage the youth and teen program budget

Shabbat/Holiday activities

• Create new opportunities to invite teens and pre-teens in a CBS Shabbat experience.
• Provide administrative oversight and support of weekly Shabbat youth services led by volunteers and staff.
• Integrate youth in synagogue programs

Additional Information

• Salary: DOE (to be discussed directly with applicant)
• Full time. Start date: August 1 (flexible)
• Flexible schedule
• Includes 2-3 shabbatot per month and holidays; evening and weekend programs and meetings.
• Report to Rabbi and collaborate with volunteers.

Qualifications

• Professional informal/experiential youth educator with proven leadership skills and ability to serve as a role model and mentor for Jewish youth
• Experience working with teens and/or pre-teens
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to design and lead programs
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, including outreach via social media.
• Demonstrated commitment to Jewish life and values
• Masters Degree preferred. Bachelors Degree required.
• Understand today’s teens and able to cultivate relationships with them
• Ability to see big picture and map trajectory of youth K-12 and monitor transitions between the stages.

Interested candidates are encouraged to send a cover letter and resume, along with name and contact information for 2-3 professional references, to: jobs@cbsteaneck.org. Please include “Director of Youth Engagement” in the subject line. Preference will be given to applications received by Monday, June 3.

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Harlem Hebrew Language Academy Charter School is a new K-5 dual-language public charter school serving a diverse population and committed to academic excellence and Hebrew language proficiency that will open in NYC CSD 3 in August 2013 with 156 students in grades K & 1.

We seek dynamic, caring, dedicated, and professional educators who would relish the opportunity to work with exceptional colleagues, a diverse student body and an innovative program for the 2013-2014 school year.

Current opportunities include:

• Kindergarten Hebrew Teacher
• Grade 1 Hebrew Teacher
• Music/Hebrew Teacher

All Hebrew teachers must be fluent speakers, readers and writers of Modern Hebrew. Degree in  early childhood or elementary education; classroom experience a must;  ability to differentiate instruction for different learning styles and needs.

Interested candidates should submit their cover letter and resume in English  torpnatman@harlemhebrewcharter.org

Competitive compensation package
Equal opportunity employer

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If you are:
-a people person
-aggressive in a nice way
-able to persuade
-pleasant
-smiling
-loud
-able to draw attention
-good speaker
-willing to act fun and silly
-fun, funky and funny
-and like magic

We need you !

Looking for someone who is a great salesperson. The product to sell is magic tricks for all levels, for little kids , for teenagers and for adults.
If you have background in magic - great! If you don’t have it - no problem! anyone can do magic - we will teach you a few tricks to start off with. Most importantly you have to be able to make customers feel good and make them want to have those magic tricks in their possession.
It will start on part time weekend basis with a long term potential turning into full time.

• Location: palisades mall
• Compensation: $8.50 an hour plus commission based on your sales

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Degree in progressive early childhood or elementary education; classroom experience a must; knowledge of Jewish tradition, practice and culture; ability to differentiate instruction for different learning styles and needs.

Citizenship, Green Card or appropriate Visa to permit work in US. Please email resumes (IN ENGLISH) using the link below.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. For more information: www.beitrabban.org/work-at-beit-rabban/

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Congregation Beth Elohim (CBE) is seeking an Event Manager to coordinate an array of activities and events at the Synagogue of 900+ member households.

Founded in 1861, CBE (www.cbebk.org) is one of the fastest growing synagogues in New York City.   It was recently named “one of America’s 25 most vibrant congregations” by Newsweek, which hailed it for “quickly adapting to Brooklyn’s exciting, young population.”  Throughout its 150 year history, CBE has been one of Brooklyn’s largest and most influential reform Jewish congregations.   Open to people from a variety of backgrounds, CBE serves as a hub for its members and the surrounding community.  It is a place of worship, dedicated to study, ritual and acts of loving-kindness; and also a place to socialize, to celebrate and to actively engage with the world, and a synagogue center energizing and enriching our Jewish community.    CBE is pioneering a new model of Jewish communal life. We gather together diverse and eclectic groups in a campus-like atmosphere, aiming to create community while offering a broad range of educational programs and cultural events.

The Event Manager will ensure the highest quality of customer service and event planning. The Event Manager enables the congregation to maximize use of its space and strategizes how to expand the number of external rentals. S/he utilizes judgment and knowledge of the congregation to make decisions that enable it to fulfill its mission. The Event Manager reports to the Executive Director .  Major Responsibilities: Coordinate logistics for all CBE events and allocate available resources;  Work with CBE families and clergy on life cycle events – brises, baby naming’s, bar/bat mitzvahs, weddings and funerals.  Assist the general public with space rental inquiries (annual meetings, parties, fundraisers, children’s birthday parties, graduations etc.)  Negotiate and generate contracts; creating work plans for events, Coordinate and monitor the timeline of events;  Control & update organization calendar; Serve as key member of planning teams for special events and holidays (High Holy Days, Sukkot Block Party, Simchat Torah, Hanukah Family Celebration, Purim, Passover/2nd Seder Dinner, Shavuot and annual fundraiser).  Coordinate set ups for weekly religious Services; Order supplies for events and holidays; Arrange audio/visual set ups and support when needed; Attend and present at weekly maintenance and operations meetings. Qualifications: Detail-oriented facilitator able to work well with a wide range of people including clergy, staff, volunteers and members. Demonstrated ability to be flexible, solve problems, and create effective systems.  Experience in event planning required, and familiarity with Jewish life and the Park Slope community is desired. Audio/visual capability is a plus. Work week is Wednesday through Sunday.

Please send resume, salary requirements and references to mhamburger@cbebk.org.

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Job includes 3 days a week working in Midtown Manhattan (18-20 Hours per week). The office is generally operating on a 4 day work week Monday-Thursday.

Experience and proficiency with MICROSOFT OFFICE is a MUST. Familiarity with QuickBooks, Constant Contact, Google Docs, and website content management is a plus.

Must have good organizational skills, and the ability to handle customer service matters. A self-starter and quick learner is preferred.

Part time position – great for college students!

For more information and to apply please send a resume and cover letter to: bneiakivaofnynj@gmail.com office@bany.org eitansender@gmail.com

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