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July 22, 2010. by YeshivaOC

Company Description:

Yeshiva University, ranked in the top tier of universities nationally, offers rewarding and challenging employment opportunities to qualified candidates in a wide range of disciplines. Founded in 1886, Yeshiva University has a strong tradition of combining Jewish scholarship with academic excellence and achievement in the liberal arts, sciences, medicine, law, business, social work, Jewish studies, education and psychology. The University offers an excellent compensation package, and a broad range of employee benefit plans, including immediate participation and full vesting in the University’s retirement plan. Staff members are typically eligible for four weeks paid vacation each year.

Yeshiva University is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity.

Job Description:

Provide program and logistical support to the Supervisor. Organizes and supports special projects and events, responsible for day to day management of the office. Works with confidential information and projects.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the general needs of the Supervisor, assisting with the implementation of the Supervisor’s work researching information in Banner or other relevant places
  • Responsible for processing all pledges and contributions received by the Supervisor and making sure receipts and accompanying thank you letters are issued in a timely manner
  • Responsible for working with confidential material, i.e. typing, putting together booklets or folders and sending the materials
  • Answers the phone and responds to phone and email inquiries in a professional knowledgeable manner
  • Drafts and edits letters including, memos, thank you letters to donors and eulogies, reports, proposals and any other written material that is needed
  • Manages all types of travel arrangements for the Supervisor including local and out of the area
  • Coordinates projects for the Supervisor such as the Capital Campaign, fundraising for dinners or events
  • Keep donor contact information up to date
  • Keep proposals and reports up to date
  • Keeps the Supervisor’s calendar
  • Sets up meetings for the Supervisor
  • Various related duties as assigned

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and prior related work experience
  • Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. Experience with PowerPoint a plus

Skills and Competencies

  • Strong multi-tasking skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Ability to prioritize amongst a variety of important tasks
  • Good communication skills
  • Be detail-oriented
  • Be able to work in a high stress environment
  • Good knowledge of Hebrew and Jewish customs

Apply Here

Filed under: Non-Profit.

July 15, 2010. by HLI

The Hebrew Charter School Center (HCSC) was established in 2009 by the Areivim Philanthropic Group, an innovative consortium of North American philanthropists, to promote the development and sustainability of the Hebrew charter school movement. HCSC will accomplish its pioneering mission by supporting a network of excellent schools that serve diverse populations of students, foster strong interpersonal relationships, advance overall academic and social/emotional well-being, and promote high-levels of Hebrew language proficiency and understanding of world Jewish communities and Israel.

HSCS will be a key resource for planning groups interested in developing Hebrew language charter schools and a source of continuing support and expertise for those schools once they are established. These schools will become part of a support network. Hebrew Language Academy Charter School in Brooklyn, NY, opened in August 2009 as the first Vanguard school and the second network school, Hatikvah International Academy Charter School in East Brunswick, NJ, will open in September, 2010.

HCSC will proactively recruit planning groups and local team leaders to establish new schools; award planning and support grants to charter school founding groups and established Hebrew language charter schools; provide technical assistance in school creation and development; help identify and train school leaders, teachers and board members; coordinate customized professional development for educators; generate and publish curricular materials; provide direct training and consultation; engage in capacity-building activities that leverage the collective strength of the network; and ensure that schools receive legal expertise in constitutional issues and individual state education law.

PRIMARY FUNCTION: The Executive Director will provide the vision and strategic direction necessary to implement the HCSC mission. Reporting to and working collaboratively with a committed Board of Directors and foundation leadership, the Executive Director will position HCSC at the forefront of the Hebrew language charter school movement. He/she is expected to be one of the Hebrew language charter school movement’s primary thought-leaders, spokespersons and advocates. This is a hands-on position focusing on leadership, relationship-building, public relations, programming, fundraising, marketing, operations and board relations. Initially, in addition to support staff shared with a sponsoring foundation, the Executive Director will supervise a team of consultants working on school development, curriculum, community and public relations, grants management, and other major initiatives. It is anticipated that the team will grow to include full-time management and support staff.

IDEAL Qualifications: Advanced degree in business, education, not-for-profit management or related field; credibility in the charter school movement and/or significant educational leadership experience; genuine interest in/passion for school reform as well as for the specific mission of HCSC; Hebrew language proficiency and/or a passion for the Hebrew language; exceptional communication skills—able to articulate complex concepts to a broad range of audiences; proven strategic planning ability; experience working effectively with a board of directors; able to assemble and motivate a team toward a common goal; intellectually curious; impeccable integrity; experienced in fundraising; able to thrive and succeed in a fast-paced, evolving setting; capable of managing multiple priorities; knowledgeable about best practices in public education and/or business; energetic, spirited and entrepreneurial; politically savvy; able to inspire confidence; a service mentality; committed to fostering a team environment; familiar with the national philanthropic community; willing and able to travel throughout North America, as required.

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience and accomplishments. A complete position specification is available upon request. Kindly direct all inquiries to Howe-Lewis; do not contact HCSC. Nominations and applications will be kept confidential.

E-mail your resume and letter of interest to Charter@howe-lewis.com.

Online application available, click here.

Filed under: Education, Hebrew Speaking, NYC, Non-Profit.

July 7, 2010. by YeshivaOC

Company Description:

Yeshiva University, ranked in the top tier of universities nationally, offers rewarding and challenging employment opportunities to qualified candidates in a wide range of disciplines. Founded in 1886, Yeshiva University has a strong tradition of combining Jewish scholarship with academic excellence and achievement in the liberal arts, sciences, medicine, law, business, social work, Jewish studies, education and psychology. The University offers an excellent compensation package, and a broad range of employee benefit plans, including immediate participation and full vesting in the University’s retirement plan. Staff members are typically eligible for four weeks paid vacation each year.

Yeshiva University is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity

Job Description:

  • Lead a professional team including outside agencies that function strategically and proactively
  • Continue to mentor, develop and train media staff
  • Identify the best agencies to support us, and direct their efforts and ensure we are fully utilizing our resources
  • Bring best practices to our media relations effort to use new media effectively to promote public relations and conduct regular analysis to prove ROI (return on our investment)
  • Oversee and promote all YU news in vehicles generated from department, including newsletters such as YU Today, News Page and Home Page on YU.edu site
  • Develop a relationship with students and promote student accomplishments
  • Seek editorial opportunities for placement of philanthropic news
  • Educate our clients about how public relations works and the roles they must play for us to be successful
  • Lead us in new media in partnership with our interactive media department, to better tell the University’s story, reach prospective undergraduate as well as graduate students, reach the community and build its connection to each other and the University
  • Bring a media relations perspective to all the efforts of the department
  • Be a part of the senior team and lead the communications and public affairs department’s thinking as a collaborative partner with other members of the senior staff, and the Vice President
  • Build an external communications plan for the President with the Vice President and President’s Chief of Staff
  • Develop a close relationships to local Jewish media in NY metro area and other key national markets, developing a steady flow of pitches to build a deeply penetrated presence for YU
  • Bring cause marketing knowledge to our public relations efforts: identifies and builds partnership opportunities with other organizations that will extend our presence

Job Description:

  • 10+ years of experience in public relations firm and/or in a client-side organization
  • Knowledge of the Community and sensitive to its issues and practices
  • Understand the external Community and the key players in it
    • Knowledge of secular and Jewish media (Print, television, radio, and on-line media), with close relationships in all

Skills and Competencies:

Is discrete, positive, energetic, creative, hard-working, with a sense of humor exhibits good judgment and strategic thinking, and is a good collaborator and communicator.

Apply Here

Filed under: Administrative, Full Time, NYC, Non-Profit.

April 14, 2010. by IsraelExperts

Improve your leadership skills and make an enormous difference in your life and the lives of others in an  IsraelExperts Volunteership program and get to know Israel from the inside! The 5-10 month positions include professional supervision, hands on experience in your field, Jewish Peoplehood program, educational seminars, Ulpan (Hebrew language class) and travel throughout the land.

Suitable for college graduates (ages 21-30)  who have strong interpersonal skills and are talented, optimistic leaders with one or more of the following skills or areas of interest:

· Tutoring English, math, computers or sciences

· “Big Brother” or “Big Sister” mentoring

· Teaching arts, crafts, music, dance or theater

· Social work, advocacy or counseling skills

· Political and government studies

· Coaching sports and/or recreational therapy

· Nutritional studies, health and medical skills

· Occupational and physical therapy graduates

· Environmental and eco-studies

· Jewish and/or Middle Eastern studies

· Women’s studies

· Global / International studies

Flexibility and a sense of humor are a must for ALL placements!!

For more information:
Volunteership@IsraelExperts.com

http://Volunteership.IsraelExperts.com

Online application available, click here.

Filed under: Child Care, Education, Entertainment, Full Time, General, Healthcare, Hebrew Speaking, Human Resources, Internship, Non-Profit, Recruiting, Social Work, Therapist, Travel.

April 9, 2010. by ScarsdaleSynagogue

Scarsdale Synagogue - Temples Tremont & Emanu-El

2 Ogden Road

Scarsdale, New York 10583

Job Title: Youth Director

Position Summary:

  • The Youth Director will continue, alongside our Assistant Rabbi, to grow our multi-tiered youth program for grades 4-12.
  • Create strong bonds between our youth, our synagogue, and Reform Jewish tradition through monthly youth programs.
  • Serve as a role model, teacher, counselor, cheerleader, friend, mentor and spiritual guide to enhance the youth experience with the congregation and with their Judaism.
  • Make young people feel that they are valued members of our temple community.
  • Provide youth with group and individual opportunities for personal and spiritual growth to connect with their synagogue.
  • Establish a personal relationship with our youth and their families providing an enticing, nurturing and stimulating environment.

Professional requirements and Skills:

  • Recognized Jewish character, personal competence, integrity, and commitment to the mission of the Reform movement.
  • Experience working with Jewish organizations, youth movements, camps, etc.
  • Knowledge of Reform Judaism including prayers, rituals, and holidays.
  • Strong organizational, project management and leadership skills.
  • Keen interpersonal skills, allowing for contact and connection with a full range of temple youth, volunteers, and staff.
  • Experience working with young people in an informal setting.
  • Ability to work on a variety of projects simultaneously.
  • Computer experience including word processing, database, and spreadsheet applications.

General Duties:

  • Plan and implement programming for children in grades 4 though 12, working closely with the Assistant Rabbi responsible for Youth programming.
  • Engage youth in doing mitzvot and community service.
  • Attend and encourage youth participation in various Temple holiday, community and social gatherings.
  • Manage the annual youth budget.
  • Serve as staff liaison for the Temple’s Youth Activities Committee.
  • Promote youth participation and attend NFTY (Reform Youth Group) regional events.

Reports to: Assistant Rabbi

Hours: ¼ time; approximately 40 hours/month (September - June). Availability on some Saturdays, Sundays, and either Monday or Wednesday afternoon preferred. Flexibility of hours helpful.

Salary:

$10,000 annually plus temple membership

To apply, send a resume, including references to:

Rabbi Andrew Gordon

SSTTE

2 Ogden Road

Scarsdale, New York 10583

rabbigordon@sstte.org

dgfinn@verizon.net

Online application available, click here.

Filed under: Education, General, Just Listed, NYJJB Featured Jobs, Non-Profit, Part Time, Westchester.

April 7, 2010. by eastend

East End Temple, a small downtown Manhattan Reform congregation seeks faculty for the 2010-2011 school year.  Part-time positions as teachers, assistant teachers, and resource room staff are available.  Classes are held either Tuesday or Wednesday afternoons (depending on the grade).

Teachers and resource room staff must have a BA and teaching experience and knowledge of basic Hebrew.

Online application available, click here.

Filed under: Education, NYC, Non-Profit, Part Time.

March 14, 2010. by lisa

Help in Managing the central office of AFORAM in New York,

Develop Donor Relationship with AFORAM and Rambam Medical Center

Recruit Donors and major prospects for AFORAM

Organize Missions to Israel to Visit Rambam and Israel, the first mission planned for the Rambam Summit on June 10th 2009

Help in Building the Website and organize local events to enhance visibility and promote philanthropic activity for Rambam

Organize and accompany visits of Professors and Doctors from Rambam to meet local donors and build relationships with Donors

Develop relationships with Foundations in the USA that give donations to Hospitals and Israeli Medical Institutions.

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Online application available, click here.

Filed under: Full Time, Non-Profit.

February 19, 2010. by manageropsposition

Position Title: Manager of Operations

Multi-campus Nassau County religious day school seeks Manager of Operations to oversee and manage all Facilities, Information Technology (IT), Tele-Communications and general business support operations. Position reports directly to the Executive Director.

Candidate must be highly motivated, energetic and responsible; capable of multi-tasking and making sound business recommendations and decisions. Candidate is required to have a strong background in information technology and facilities operations. Excellent time management and people management skills are a must as well as the ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Highly computer literate and extremely well organized. Strong people skills and creative problem solving abilities strongly preferred.

Job Description

The Manager of Operations’ primary objective is to ensure and enhance all operational functions of the school and assist the Executive Director in any and all projects as needed. The role has two primary areas of responsibility, Facilities Management and Information Technology.

Facilities Management encompasses all aspects of maintaining and improving the physical aspects of the school’s multiple properties and buildings.  Key elements of the responsibility include, but are not limited to:

· Identify, evaluate and prioritize all repair and maintenance needs and requests

· Assign internal personnel or engage 3rd party vendors to perform required services in the following key areas:

  • Electric
  • Plumbing
  • HVAC
  • Carpentry
  • Masonry
  • Gardening/Landscaping
  • Snow Removal

· Ensure appropriate completion of all assigned work orders (internal & 3rd party)

· Arrange and schedule all required inspections and services, for example:

  • Sprinkler systems
  • Fire alarm systems
  • Burglar alarm systems
  • Back flow valves

· Monitor materials purchases to assure appropriateness given assigned work

· Negotiate pricing for materials and 3rd party services and ensure contract compliance

· Operate within budgetary parameters

· Liaise with vendors, utilities and municipal entities (e.g. Fire Marshal) as appropriate

· Manage a staff of three

Information Technology responsibilities include ensuring ongoing services are maintained at appropriate levels, as well as planning and implementing growth projects to expand functionality.

Areas of responsibility include but are not limited to:

  • Identify, evaluate and prioritize all IT related requests
  • Identify cost effective solutions; source and identify vendors; negotiate pricing; initiate purchases; track implementation to completion
  • Negotiate contracts, pricing and set up of new vendors
  • Identify, plan and implement IT enhancements with maximum benefit
  • Improve services and/or reduce expenses
  • Operate within budgetary parameters
  • Administration of email system
  • Administration of card access system
  • Manage a staff of two

The Manager of Operations also functions as a representative of the Administrative Office and routinely performs campus inspections to identify areas needing attention. The Manager of Operations also works diligently to identify ways to improve efficiency and reduce expenses in other key areas, as appropriate, under the guidance of the Executive Director.

To apply, please email a cover letter, resume and salary requirements to ManagerOpsPosition@gmail.com

Hiring entity is an equal opportunity employer.

Online application available, click here.

Filed under: Five Towns, Information Technology, Long Island, Management, Non-Profit, Queens.

February 14, 2010. by Jbaum

The Rabbi Arthur Schneier Park East Day School, a Nursery-Grade 8 school, is synonymous with excellence. Although serious and successful fundraising has been conducted at the School over the course of many years, it has been carried out informally. We are now about to establish a formal fundraising structure complete with the critical elements of a sound development program. At the same time, we must launch a capital campaign to support an exciting physical and curricular expansion.

We seek an experienced and seasoned fundraising professional with a “roll up your sleeves and can-do attitude,”  to help us accomplish these objectives. The successful candidate will have a passion for The School’s mission,  the ambition, dedication, proven capability and creativity needed to build a successful fundraising capacity from the ground up, be able to develop strategic plans,  and be able to identify new sources of funding. A bachelor’s degree with a minimum of five years of progressive development experience is required; significant experience within the New York City Jewish fundraising community is preferred and prior experience at a Jewish Day School is a definite plus. Excellent written and oral communication skills, and a mastery of donor management software (Raiser’s Edge/e-tapestry) are essential.

Online application available, click here.

Filed under: Consulting, NYJJB Featured Jobs, Non-Profit.

January 19, 2010. by RachelS

Company - One Family Fund is a non-profit organization whose main goal is to help victims of terror in Israel.

Location - Teaneck, NJ

Category - Development Director

Responsibilities –

Seeking an experienced leader to help us reach the next level of sustained growth. Director of Development will work with the local team to develop and implement a strategic and diversified fundraising plan that will guide the organization to meet ambitious fundraising goals, maximize opportunities around corporate, individual, and foundation fundraising; create and implement all appropriate systems and metrics to increase operational efficiencies; enhance evaluation procedures and surpass fundraising goals; and directly solicit prospective and existing donors. Collaborate with lay leadership in the formalization and solidification of the US Board of Trustees.

Work with Israeli counterparts to help integrate US fundraising operations with Israeli assistance operations.

May require some travel to Israel.

Qualities and qualifications

Fundraising experience and experience working in the non-profit sphere.

Business management skills - ability to apply operational discipline, meet deadlines and create an overall businesslike environment while maintaining a culture of empowerment and collaboration. Collaborative working style· Empower and respect staff, volunteers, clients and donors.

Excellent people skills.

Grant writing skills and reporting experience Skilled and inspirational communicator – including internal and external communications, public speaking and writing.

Community networking skills

Professional salary commensurate with experience.

Online application available, click here.

Filed under: New Jersey, Non-Profit.