American Jewish Historical Society
Executive Director
Job Description
Background:
The American Jewish Historical Society (AJHS) was founded in 1892 to foster awareness and appreciation of the American Jewish heritage and to serve as a national scholarly resource for research through the collection, preservation and dissemination of materials relating to American Jewish history. The AJHS lens toward the social, political, economic and cultural contributions of Jewish people in America has helped to counter rising anti-Semitism, to support scholars, and to inform and engage the public. The collection is viewed as the most valuable single resource for American Jewish family history research, and has also served educators, students, researchers, geneologists, writers, filmakers, curators and general audiences by illuminating the rich tapestry that defines the Amerian Jewish experience.
AJHS publishes the online journals American Jewish History and Jews in Sports Online, a bi-yearly newsletter titled Heritage, and books, monographs and reference works. Additionally, AJHS offers a geneology program, conducts museum tours, organizes regional and national events and celebrations, and provides academic assistance and other related educational activities. AJHS also serves as home for the former Jewish-American Hall of Fame. AJHS holds a collection of more than 25 million documents and books, photographs, art, and artifacts. Among the treasures of this heritage are records of the nation’s leading Jewish communal organizations and important collections in the fields of education, philanthropy, science, sports, business and the arts. AJHS ensures public access to the collection through an online catalog that integrates collections from the five partner institutions at the Center for Jewish History.
AJHS is a fully independent organization that is housed at the Center for Jewish History in Manhattan. It also has a branch in Boston. As the oldest national ethnic historical organization, AJHS is also viewed as a pioneer in preservation and education, and is modelled by groups hoping to document their own progress.
The Position:
The American Jewish Historical Society is looking for an extraordinary individual to serve as its Executive Director to foster new partnerships with social and academic organizations, as well as donors and contributors, and to illuminate the secular and religious accomplishments of the American Jewish people. This highly intelligent and dedicated self-starter shares the Board’s vision for outreach and expansion into new communities. He or she promotes and attends events and serves as a spokeperson for AJHS, bringing light to the significant role that Jews have played in the cultural, intellectual and political life of our nation.
The Executive Director is an implicit spokesperson for AJHS with a compelling background and substantial experience in a nonprofit of a related field. He or she will lead a strategy to widen and deepen the impact of AJHS in even the most remote and improbable locations. This will be done through the development of new organizational partnerships, and innovative outreach solutions including the further development of the online AJHS digital archives.
The Executive Director is a strong fundraiser, hands-on manager, strategic thinker and planner. He or she understands the import of protecting the history of the Jewish community and gracefully ties the work of AJHS to the needs and welfare of Jews locally, in Israel and around the world. The Executive Director works in a supportive and direct manner with AJHS’s Board, staff, and collaborators within the Center for Jewish History, and is diplomatic, of the highest integrity, possesses sound judgement, and has a sense of humor.
Specific responsibilities include:
• Lead AJHS in effective implementation of the organization’s mission and values
• Act as an enthusiastic and inspiring fundraiser for AJHS
• Serve as an effective and dynamic spokesperson for the organization to the public, funders, media and other audiences
• Guide and support the expansion of online services and programs
• Support and collaborate with members of the Center for Jewish History
• Implement and oversee the growth and strategic management of the organization
• Widen AJHS impact by developing organizational partnerships
Qualifications:
• Master’s degree or the equivalent from a major college or university, preferably with a strong background and/or interest in American Jewish History
• A minimum of 10 years of increasingly responsible experience in a similar setting
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Commitment to protecting the history of religious and/or secular groups
• Solid track record of fundraising
• Power and presence to advocate successfully on behalf of the organization in the public and private sectors
• Self-starter with a bright and diplomatic attitude, strong issue resolution skills and advanced interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Able to work independently with a minimum of supervision
• Diplomatic, of the highest integrity and possesses sound judgment as well as a sense of humor
• Understanding and appreciation of the importance of primary documents and artworks.
For more information about the American Jewish Historical Society, visit www.ajhs.org.
To Apply:
AJHS has retained the services of Harris Rand Lusk to conduct this search. Inquiries, nominations, and applications may be directed in confidence to:
Jack Lusk, Managing Partner
or
Debbie Farrell Nelson, Practice Leader
Harris Rand Lusk
261 Madison Avenue, 11th Floor
New York, NY 10016
AJHS-ED@harrisrand.com
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•Assists CEO and Regional Development Directors in duties as needed
•Utilizes research databases like LexisNexis, Foundation Search, Portico, etc.
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Tiferet Academy is looking to hire a Operations and Finance Manager for the 2013-2014 school year to help run and support the operations and finances of the school.
Opening in September 2013, Tiferet Academy seeks to be at the forefront of re-imagining the classroom of the future. By leveraging cutting edge technology and educational best practices we aim to both promote the highest quality of education and realize cost savings over the previous generation of classrooms. Tiferet Academy aims to become a child-centered K-8 elementary school.
We take a project-based and blended approach to education through a combination of traditional face-to-face, online, and peer-led learning. Our curriculum is geared towards helping students become enthusiastic learners, analytical thinkers, problem solvers, and ultimately, successful leaders in their communities and industries. We are committed to achieving excellence in both Judaic and secular studies, preparing students for scholastic, social and financial success in the evolving modern world, while instilling a strong love for Torah and Mitzvot, Am Yisrael and Eretz Yisrael, and other Jewish values.
The Operations and Finance Manager position requires someone who is highly organized, a savvy user of technology and other organizational resources, and who works well with others. He or she will possess the ability to set priorities, implement multiple projects, handle details, and work effectively under pressure with minimal supervision.
The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
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• Payroll and benefits – withholding and reporting, monitoring health insurance coverage, comparison shopping and addressing individual staff problems
• Purchasing and accounts payable – efficient purchasing system and monitoring of budget variances
• Accounts receivable, including financial aid – billing, collections (current year and past year), overseeing enrollment process including: generating enrollment contracts (together with Head of School and Board), liaison with Application & Enrollment System Vendor (e.g., TADS, FACTS), liaison with Finance Committee on tuition setting and Financial Aid distribution, and fielding financial aid appeal
• Vendor Management – liaison with Dept. of Ed. and vendors (Title Funds, MSA-Mandated State Ed, BEDS form)
• Support office staff – coordinating events
• Communication – manage school communications (website, Facebook, Twitter, mailings) and addressing individual parent problems (in conjunction with Head of School)
• Scheduling – busing, arrivals and dismissals
• Logistics – Coordinating with facilities (e.g., security, deliveries)
• Professional development The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree and at least three years of successful experience.
The advertised position offers competitive compensation.
Tiferet Academy has the ability to offer health and welfare benefits to employees.
Please apply by completing the application form online at www.tiferet.org/jobs and by sending a resume and cover letter to jobs@tiferet.org.
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Directs and manages the activities and performance of all members of the team, including knowledge managers, benchmarking analyst, and leadership training coordinator. Convenes various groups within the Union and the Movement to insure that knowledge is shared among staff, volunteers, and other key institutions of the Movement, so that our congregations and constituents can access the best knowledge and best practices available.
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Serve as a Jewish community builder in the NFTY NEL area (including Canada)
• Provide Judaic and personal growth events, resources, mentorship, and learning to Jewish teenagers affiliated with the URJ.
• Assure quality teen events and programming in a healthy and safe environment.
• Offer support and guidance to congregational youth, volunteers and professionals in their efforts to create and maintain active high school teen programming.
• Provide the “boots on the ground” structure to expand and solidify Jewish youth involvement in URJ youth programs with an emphasis on NFTY
• Promote the goals and focus of Campaign for Youth Engagement in structure and practice
Summary:
• Serve as a Jewish community builder in the NFTY NEL area (including Canada)
• Provide Judaic and personal growth events, resources, mentorship, and learning to Jewish teenagers affiliated with the URJ.
• Assure quality teen events and programming in a healthy and safe environment.
• Offer support and guidance to congregational youth, volunteers and professionals in their efforts to create and maintain active high school teen programming.
• Provide the “boots on the ground” structure to expand and solidify Jewish youth involvement in URJ youth programs with an emphasis on NFTY
• Promote the goals and focus of Campaign for Youth Engagement in structure and practice
Essential Functions:
1. Be Reform “sh’lichim” to Jewish youth and all who interact with Jewish youth, strategizing the most effective means to connect to this generation of Reform Jewish teens and their congregations.
2. Network with other Jewish organizations in the area to ensure collaboration around Jewish teens in the Northeast Lakes area.
3. Plan, implement and oversee NFTY regional youth events and partner with appropriate URJ or congregational staff in the planning, implementation and oversight ensuring events are youth led, programmatically well evaluated, generally evaluated as outstanding experiences, safe, with incidents appropriately reported and dealt with according to NFTY policy, and within budget.
4. Develop creative outreach mechanisms to attract and engage the largest possible contingent of teens to regional, North American and congregational programs.
5. Promote the URJ - mission, vision, programs, values, beliefs, projects, and affiliates, including review of all regional programming to ensure high quality educational and personal growth experiences in line with the mission, vision, etc.
6. Promote values, concepts and practices of the Campaign for Youth Engagement in working with teens, congregations, clergy, staff, other organizations as well as within the URJ.
7. Act as an ambassador and recruiter for all URJ youth oriented programs including but not exclusive to: NFTY in Israel, URJ camps, EIE, Mitzvah Corp, and L’Taken.
8. Effectively communicate NFTY youth related information to the region; including clergy, youth advisors, parents, lay leaders and teens so that people in the region are informed.
9. Serve as a resource, mentor and advisor to the NFTY Regional Board. This includes setting a schedule of group and individuals meetings, setting appropriate relationship boundaries with regional board members, providing constructive and positive feedback to regional board members, sharing your personality and unique approach to experiential education, and creating an environment for board members that they identify as fun, based on trust and Jewish values, team-focused, and an opportunity for growth.
10. Maintain a fiscally responsible regional budget
11. Complete all administrative reporting and process tasks as described in the NFTY Policy & Procedures Manual
12. Respond to communications and inquiries in a timely fashion
13. Support congregations in their youth programs: should serve the congregations in the following ways
- Help train and orient congregations’ youth workers
- Be a resource for youth programming ideas
- Consult with congregations looking to start a TYG
14. Maintain updated regional online presence, including website based on the standards set by the NFTY Web Team.
15. Travel to and/or support Regional and North American Events and meetings
16. Respond to the specific needs of working with international teens and congregations
17. Train and supervise any ancillary staff needed for their region (i.e. Reform Youth Interns)
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Qualifications:
• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree, Masters preferred
• Knowledge of and experience with the Reform Movement & NFTY
• Experience in camp and/or youth work in a leadership capacity
• 3 year minimum commitment
• Ability to communicate or attend events during day, evening and weekend hours
• Ability to spend two-weeks, as appropriate, for URJ Summer program placement (URJ Camp, travel program. Etc.).
Physical Requirements:
• Ability to function well on less than optimal sleep for 2 consecutive nights
• Physical stamina to maintain focus and leadership for up to 5 consecutive days
FOR MORE DETAIL AND TO APPLY:
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| Reform Synagogue in Northern Westchester looking for an administrative assistant to work directly with the Cantor to facilitate the b’nai mitzvah program.
Responsibilities include: Scheduling tutoring appointments Maintaining lists and database Managing correspondence Preparing materials for children and their families Cantor support(correspondence, filing and phone) The ideal candidate should be able to work independently and be well-spoken well organized, detailed-oriented, responsible, flexible and have excellent multi-tasking and interpersonal skills to work with parents and children. Familiarity with synagogue life, Jewish traditions, and Hebrew. Skills: Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel, and Google Apps. Chaverware a plus. |
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The Ramaz School is seeking a full-time Executive Assistant to the Director of Institutional Advancement. The ideal candidate for the position is highly-organized, discrete, and accustomed to working in an administrative function in fast-paced environments. Excellent problem-solving skills with proven ability to prioritize and multi-task to meet goals and deadlines a necessity. The candidate must also have excellent communication skills in order to courteously interact with faculty, staff, parents and students on a regular basis.
Specific responsibilities include:
• Performs general administrative work in support of the Director of Institutional Advancement and Development Office.
• Manages the Director of Institutional Advancement’s phone, calendar and tasks.
• Schedules appointments with the Director of Institutional Advancement for Board members, development staff, and prospective donors.
• Assists in the handling of correspondence and large mailings and general filing work.
• Provides administrative support for Development Office projects and initiatives.
• Performs data entry work and other related administrative work as needed.
• Order catering and coordinate for special requests and set-up.
• Receive and distribute presentations/materials for meetings/conference calls.
• Handle confidential information and explain procedures when necessary.
• Work independently and within a team on special and ongoing projects when necessary
Qualification Requirements:
• Baccalaureate Degree and a minimum of three years of work experience.
• Knowledge of Outlook, Microsoft Word and Excel. Database experience a plus.
Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience. Generous benefits.
We offer excellent salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. An EOE. Please email resume and cover letter indicating position of interest and where you saw posting to Ms. Ida Bohmstein at HR@Ramaz.org.
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