Youth Director - Hillside/Elizabeth, NJ

Location: Adath Israel in Hillside/Elizabeth NJ

About Us

Adath Israel is a warm and welcoming synagogue dedicated to fostering Jewish education, community engagement, and meaningful religious experiences for all ages. We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Youth Director to strengthen and expand our youth programming, with a particular focus on enhancing Shabbos morning groups and engaging children and teens in meaningful Jewish experiences.

Responsibilities

Shabbos & Yom Tov Programming

• Build and develop a thriving Shabbos morning youth program, ensuring engaging and age-appropriate tefillah, learning, and activities for children of all ages.
• Oversee Tot Shabbat, creating a warm and interactive Shabbat experience for young children and their families.
• Recruit, train, and supervise group leaders, ensuring they create a welcoming and structured environment.
• Organize and implement special youth events for Yom Tovim (e.g., Purim celebrations, pre-Pesach programming, Simchas Torah activities).

Youth & Teen Engagement

• Plan and oversee non-Shabbat monthly activities for various age groups, such as trips, educational experiences, and social events.
• Collaborate with Rabbi Rosenbaum and Rabbi Steinmetz to develop programming for middle school and high school students, fostering stronger connections and engagement with the shul.

Leadership & Community Building

• Foster positive relationships with children, teens, and their families, creating an inclusive and supportive youth culture within the shul.
• Manage the youth program budget responsibly, ensuring financial sustainability and efficiency.
• Publicize youth programs through shul communications, flyers, and social media, ensuring high visibility and engagement.
• Collaborate with the Youth Committee, providing updates, gathering feedback, and aligning programming with community needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in youth programming, education, or a related field.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to connect with and inspire children and teens of various ages.
• Energetic, creative, and passionate about building Jewish youth engagement.
• Willingness to work on Shabbat, Yom Tov, and occasional evenings as needed.

To apply please send all resumes to Shayna at [email protected] and put Youth Director Application in the subject.