Filed under: Education, Hebrew Speaking, Job Categories, Just Listed, Part Time, Westchester.
Seeking assistant to the president of a small non-profit foundation promoting higher education for gifted Israelis from disadvantaged backgrounds. NOTE: This job is located in the president’s home.
Successful candidate will be a college graduate (master’s preferred) with 2 years of experience in nonprofit/fundraising who is highly organized and a stickler for detail. Previous experience as a personal/executive assistant is highly desirable. A polished writing style, a flair for research and followup, and standard MSOffice skills (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) are also required. You must be a self-starter who enjoys working independently and thrives on multi-tasking under pressure. Responsibilities include (but are not limited to) drafting letters to donors and VIPs, prioritizing president’s voluminous email and phone calls, tracking her schedule, assisting with event planning and president’s personal fundraising (including research), and filing.
Knowledge of Israel and/or Hebrew will be a plus.
President’s home office is located on the Upper East Side.
Flexible hours – 30 per week - may include some weekend hours prior to major fundraising events.
Position opens September 1 and will be filled as soon as qualified candidate is identified.
This job includes medical benefits.
E-mail your resume and a detailed cover letter stating (a) your reasons for being interested in this position and (b) the strengths you feel you bring to it, to the address below. Resumes with standard “boilerplate” cover letters or no cover letter will not receive replies.
Filed under: Administrative, Just Listed, NYC, NYJJB Featured Jobs, Non-Profit, Office Work, Part Time.
Ameinu, The national progressive Zionist organization, is looking for a social media marketing intern, to begin ASAP. The organization provides a variety of programs and advocacy activities to a changing American Jewish community. Cutting across regions and ages, Ameinu presents a pro-peace pro-Israel voice evn as other voices grow more strident.
POSITION SUMMARY
Reporting directly to the executive staff this position will offer the intern a terrific opportunity to help develop marketing and branding efforts for Ameinu. While the position will include involvement oin all areas of outreach and marketing there will be concentration on messaging online in areas like Wikipedia and social media (Facebook, MySpace and YouTube). For a student pursuing a career in marketing and related fields this is an excellent chance to work with others in creating complete cutting edge marketing plans. The intern will also participate in meetings and events with other organizations, politicians and luminaries from Israel and America.
INTERN RESPONSIBILITIES
Hours of Work - Flexible schedule; internship schedule can be designed around school commitments
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
If interested in applying please send resume with cover letter to:
Filed under: Advertising, Computer, Information Technology, Internet, Internship, Just Listed, NYC, New Media, Non-Profit, Public Relations.
Part-time Job Opportunity
Yeshivat Chovevei Torah Rabbinical School’s Office of the Rosh HaYeshiva and Dean is seeking a part-time Administrative Assistant. Qualified candidates should be professional, reliable, detail-oriented, organized, proactive individuals with exceptional follow-through, and the ability to multi-task effectively and efficiently. Applicants must be familiar with yeshiva culture and comfortable in working with Hebrew terminology and Jewish texts.
Flexible hours. Approximately 20 hours per week.
Responsibilities include: various administrative, clerical, and research duties.
Competitive hourly rate.
Location: Upper West Side/115th Street
Interested individuals should submit a resume to Stacey Apter using the link below or call 212.666.0036.
Filed under: Administrative, Just Listed, NYC, Non-Profit, Part Time, Secretarial.
Jewish National Fund seeks Director of Marketing.
Candidates for this position are preferred to have a minimum of 8 -10 years’ experience working for a non-profit organization or in marketing. Duties include: supervising three Marketing Managers; supervising two Interactive Marketing Managers by serving as first contact for web work assignments; providing marketing support for National media planning and placement, National direct mail program and Major donor proposals; full project management on various National initiatives; providing general editorial assistance to Marketing department; and assisting the Executive Director with projects as needed.
email resume with salary requirements to:humanresources@jnf.org
Filed under: Full Time, Just Listed, Marketing, NYC, Non-Profit.
Application due June 1, 2008
Grantmaking Fellowship:
Working at the intersection of grantmaking, community organizing and Jewish tradition.
About JFSJ:
The Jewish Funds for Justice (jewishjustice.org) is a national public foundation guided by Jewish history and tradition. JFSJ helps people in the United States achieve social and economic security and opportunity by investing in healthy neighborhoods, vibrant Jewish communities and skillful leaders. Our holistic approach to social change includes grantmaking and loans, service learning, leadership development, organizing, education, and advocacy.
Fellowship Description:
The Fellowship is a two-year, full-time position. JFSJ is offering two committed individuals the opportunity to participate fully as members of the grantmaking team overseeing our internal portfolios and managed projects. This is a working fellowship with a strong learning component. Responsibilities will include roughly one-third program coordination, one-third administrative work and one-third learning, reflecting, researching and writing. The Fellowship will train and develop emerging leaders exploring a career in economic justice and philanthropy who are enthusiastic about working at the intersection of Jewish values, community organizing, leadership and grantmaking. The fellowship start date is Monday, July 14, 2008, though some flexibility is available.
Qualifications:
· Interest in a career in grantmaking with a commitment to justice work.
· Interest in exploring social justice work with a Jewish and faith lens.
· Extraordinary writing and communication skills.
· An attention to detail and a capacity to manage multiple projects.
· Ability to function comfortably in a fast-paced work environment.
· Common sense, ability to work well with others and a sense of humor.
Leadership Development Content of Fellowship (subject to change):
The Fellowship has a structured learning component that will include intensive leadership development training, study of Jewish text and tradition and engagement with community organizers, grantmakers and Jewish thought leaders. Examples of this may include:
· Monthly learning and reflection with prominent thought leaders.
· Attendance at national conferences and training on grantmaking, social justice and Judaism
· Weekly check-in and reflection and full participation in staff training, strategy and planning work.
· Field engagement with community organizers, grantmakers and Jewish thought leaders.
Compensation:
The salary is $38k for each of the first and second years with the opportunity for a cost of living increase for the second year; potential third year available upon mutual agreement of Fellow and JFSJ. Full benefits package includes vacation and healthcare benefits, as per JFSJ policy.
Eligibility:
It is a policy of Jewish Funds for Justice to prohibit discrimination against any of its employees on the basis of, but not limited to, race, sex, age, ethnicity, gender identity, gender expression, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, physical disability or any other category protected by law.
Evaluation and Selection:
A selection committee of JFSJ board and staff will interview six finalists for the Fellowship. *All candidates must be available to be in New York on June 18-19 for interviews with the selection committee.
How to Apply:
Find the fellowship application here or go to Jewishjustice.org. Email your application and resume with your name in the subject line to fellowship@jewishjustice.org no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on June 1, 2008.
Questions? If you have any questions about the Grantmaking Fellowship please contact fellowship@jewishjustice.org. Please do not call. Thank you for your interest in this Fellowship.
Filed under: Full Time, Just Listed, NYC, Non-Profit, Social Work.
We have an immediate opening for and Assistant Program Coordinator. We are an Orton-Gillingham Jewish Bais Yaakov Girls School and a Community After School Reading Center in Brooklyn for children with Dyslexia. We are looking for somone who will coordinate the daily activities at the school. This person must be able to multi-task. You must be good at organization. We need someone who can set up systems and follow them through. The right canditiate will have writing skills and be computer literate. You will also be a people person and be able problem solve. Parent and staff liason part of the job. This person could come from the business side or could be a teacher ready to get out of the classroom and into coordination and planning, or a retiree looking to give back to the community. Some admininstaion experience and a college degree preferred. Any training in working with Dyslexia Education is a plus. Must like to be part of a think tank. I you feel that you might fit this bill, please fax you resume to 718-972-0125 or email ldavidny@earthlink.net.
Filed under: Administrative, Brooklyn, Education, Full Time, Just Listed, Suitable for Retired.
