Careers
The Career Center is a forum that pairs Jewish communal professional organizations with career opportunities together with people seeking those opportunities in Jewish communal service.
If you represent a local Jewish communal organization click on the “Submit a Job Listing” button below and complete the form. Within two business days, your posting will either go live or you will be contacted by Jconnect with questions. Before posting, read Jconnect’s Career Posting Guidelines.
If you are looking for a new opportunity, browse the job listings below. If you are interested in any of the positions, please contact the posting organization(s) directly. We encourage you to check back often because new jobs are always being posted.
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Current Opportunities
Communications Strategist & Writer
Posted: 03/04/2021
The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington’s Communications Strategist & Writer will be a core member of our professional team. Sitting at the intersection of impact, fundraising, and marketing, they will develop and implement new, dynamic ways of communicating Federation’s impact to key stakeholders (including donors and lay leaders) and the community at large.
The Communications Strategist & Writer is a key driver of helping Federation connect with our community. You will:
- Develop and implement a stakeholder communications calendar, using a cross-channel approach to reach our audiences with educational, fundraising, and acknowledgement messages
- Produce original content focused on the impact of giving to Federation, including but not limited to Federation’s digital and print collateral, cases for giving, annual reports, and donor acknowledgements
- Collaborate cross-departmentally to understand and convey our accomplishments, communal needs, and what matters to our stakeholders
- Partner with the Chief Marketing Officer and Assistant Director of Marketing to ensure that all collateral tells the on-brand story of our work
- Work with our PR team to identify and develop story opportunities for media coverage.
- Serve as a steward of Federation’s brand and style guide in all internal and external written communications
Your successful efforts will help key stakeholders understand the value of Federation’s work and compel their continued interest and investment in it.
Leading candidates will have a proven ability to create engaging written content. Applicable background experience may include nonprofit communications, public relations, speechwriting, editing, presentation development, copywriting, and/or grant writing and reporting.
The salary range for this position is $70,000-80,000.
Posted: 02/17/2021
Working under the supervision of the Controller, the Accounting Manager is primarily responsible for controlling and managing the accounting, financial, maintenance and reporting functions of the Federation’s books and records. Our Accounting Manager must have knowledge of intermediate accounting principles including pertinent FASB pronouncements. This individual must work in an accurate and timely manner with minimal supervision and take initiative in identifying anomalies and bringing them to the attention of the Controller and CFAO.
Early Childhood Lead Toddler/Young Two’s Teacher
Posted: 01/21/2021
Join our outstanding team! The Greenzaid Early Childhood Center at Congregation B’nai Tzedek is seeking an experienced, creative and nurturing lead toddler/young two’s educator for the 2020-2021 school year. Our school, located in the heart of Potomac, Maryland is in a beautiful wooded environment, setting the stage for our Reggio inspired, play-based emergent secular and Jewish curriculum. The Greenzaid Early Childhood Center is comprised of experienced, loving teachers who work collaboratively to promote the best outcomes for our students. We are the ideal setting for children to grow, learn and play!
Executive Director
Posted: 01/21/2021
One of the largest, most prominent and leading synagogues in North America, Beth El Congregation in Baltimore, seeks an Executive Director. Beth El is a progressive, egalitarian and inclusive congregation affiliated with the Conservative Movement. The congregation currently enjoys a strong and involved membership, a nationally respected team of clergy, and talented lay leadership who are all working together to chart a new path of involvement and appreciation of Jewish life.
Development Coordinator
Posted: 01/21/2021
J Family Ambassador
Posted: 01/21/2021
The J Family Ambassador (j.fa) builds authentic relationships, creates new, barrier-free Jewish experiences, expands communities, and imparts relevant Jewish content to families with Jewish children under the age of 6. The j.fa supports the Ambassador program via regular correspondence with their constituency, face-to-face gatherings, and small-scale outreach and events. The j.fa will also work in coordination with and support of the Family Engagement department
Finance Manager
Posted: 01/21/2021
Toddler Teacher
Posted: 10/06/2020
Early Childhood Educator
Greenzaid Early Childhood Center
Potomac, Maryland
Join our outstanding team! The Greenzaid Early Childhood Center at Congregation B’nai Tzedek is seeking an experienced, creative and nurturing lead toddler/young two’s educator for the 2020-2021 school year. Our school, located in the heart of Potomac, Maryland is in a beautiful wooded environment, setting the stage for our Reggio inspired, play-based emergent secular and Jewish curriculum. The Greenzaid Early Childhood Center is comprised of experienced, loving teachers who work collaboratively to promote the best outcomes for our students. We are the ideal setting for children to grow, learn and play!
Required Qualifications:
• Believe young children are naturally curious, capable and creative.
• Have previous experience (minimum two years) teaching in an early childhood setting.
• Hold a degree (associates, bachelors or masters) in Early Childhood Education or a related field and hold the necessary MSDE certification.
• Have excellent writing and communication skills.
• Background knowledge of Reggio Emilia preferred.
• Knowledge of Jewish traditions and holidays.
• Collaborate with teachers to develop an engaging environment, explorations and an imaginative curriculum.
• Appreciate being a part of an innovative community, sharing and learning from other professionals.
• Ability to be an active participant in the care and safety of young children, including lifting and attending to their personal care.
Hours: 9:00 am – 1:15 pm Tuesday, Wednesday and Fridays plus participation in staff meetings, trainings and school events at other times. Opportunities as well for summer program employment in addition to school year aftercare and enrichment.
We offer competitive salary and excellent benefits including paid vacations, professional development and reduced tuition.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.00 – $23.00 per hour