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Beth Jacob Synagogue is seeking a passionate and experienced leader to ignite a love of Judaism in our next generation. As the Director of Youth & Programming, you'll design and deliver engaging experiences for children, teens, and families, fostering a vibrant and welcoming synagogue community.
Beth Jacob is a welcoming, traditionally progressive, egalitarian synagogue located in Mendota Heights, Minnesota. We are guided by the principles of Torah (study), Avodah (meaningful worship and work), and Gemilut Chasidim (acts of loving kindness.) We exist as a congregation in order to practice and further our understanding of Conservative Judaism through the celebration of Shabbat, holidays and lifecycle events, and daily practice.
The Director of Youth and Programming will be responsible for overseeing and facilitating youth programming for children and teens ages 0-18, as well as support programming synagogue wide. The Director of Youth and Programming will oversee the BJUSY advisor, and will work with the BJUSY board, synagogue staff, and adult youth commission to sustain and grow the synagogue’s youth programs; including family programming, BJuniors (3rd-5th grade), Gesher (6th-8th grade), and BJUSY (9th-12th grade). The Director of Youth and Programming will work with and support our Clergy and Executive director to create synagogue wide programing success, ensuring alignment with Beth Jacob’s mission and vision.
The Director of Youth and Programming will report to the Director of Congregational Learning and will work closely with, and take direction from, the Senior Rabbi and Executive Director. The role is a full time position beginning July 1st 2024.
Responsibilities:
Lead & Develop Engaging Youth Programs:
Synagogue-Wide Programming:
Qualifications:
Compensation and Benefits:
Send a cover letter and resume to Rabbi Justin Held
Email: [email protected]