Position Summary:
USCJ’s best estimate is that there are nearly 250,000 USY alumni worldwide and many other adults in the 20s and 30s age bracket who are not currently engaged through our network. The NYC Area YALA (Young Adult, Leaders, and Alumni) Coordinator is central to welcoming these individuals into the programmatic world of YALA.
The role of the NYC YALA Coordinator is to create, manage and promote compelling, meaningful and welcoming experiences designed to engage Jewish young adults in their 20s and 30s within the community. The Coordinator is a part-time, contract role that is responsible for ensuring successful delivery of six (6) YALA events between September and June. This role will require approximately five (5) hours per week for the duration of the program. To be considered, candidates must be at least 21 years of age.
Responsibilities:
- Plan, deliver and manage all aspects of six (6) YALA events between September, 2024 and June, 2025 which includes two (2) events each 3-month season.
- Manage event timelines and resource allocation (staff, materials and venues); ensure everyone is aligned and working toward a common goal.
- Form a New York City YALA committee and collaborate with committee members.
- Identify and initiate ongoing outreach and networking opportunities to create interest and attendance at YALA events.
- Seek out potential partnerships with area Conservative synagogue young adult groups and other organizations that share USCJ’s values to expand our reach and deepen engagement.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Must be at least age 21 years of age
- 2+ years of relevant work experience preferred
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and collaborative work style to build strong relationships and drive engagement with USCJ professional staff, lay leaders and other stakeholders
- Strong follow-through skills, and ability to take initiative
- Resourceful, organized and detail-oriented with strong project and time management skills
- Ability to effectively multitask and manage conflicting priorities while effectively managing stakeholder expectations
- Self-starter; able to work effectively independently and as part of a team
- Risk management skills; ability to anticipate problems, identify vulnerabilities and respond to emergencies using critical thinking and good judgment to minimize risk and negative outcomes
- Must have a passion for USCJ’s mission.
- Familiarity with Jewish traditions, values and culture
- Proficiency with Google Workspace
Location:
Must be located in New York City to effectively manage in-person YALA events.
Pay:
$6,000 paid in three (3) installments after completion of two (2) events during each 3-month season between September, 2024 and June, 2025
For consideration, submit resume and cover letter to [email protected].
United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism (USCJ) is the network organization for the Conservative/Masorti Movement working to ensure there are thriving centers of Jewish practice that celebrate both tradition and contemporary life in North America, Israel and beyond. We envision and pursue an authentic and dynamic Judaism that inspires today’s and tomorrow’s generations of Jews to seek meaning, find connection and experience wholeness (shleymut) in a world that is complex and ever-evolving. Together, we demonstrate what an authentic and dynamic Judaism looks like, inspire people to be part of it and advance its critical role in the world.
Our services and programs are focused on three key areas:
- We support and strengthen congregations and their leaders. We develop and deliver a portfolio of services and programs including leadership training for congregational lay leaders and professional staff to help them identify, embrace and respond to the needs of the 21st-century Jewish community.
- We engage teens and young adults. Our USY program engages thousands of teens in synagogues and other settings, and YALA (Young Adults, Leaders, and Alumni) creates engagement opportunities for Jewish young adults in their 20s and 30s.
- We serve as a vital resource for the Movement through a partnership with the Rabbinical Assembly (RA) working strategically to expand our reach to engage individuals beyond synagogue walls.
At USCJ, we don’t just talk about our values – we live them every single day. Collaboration, Dedication to the Mission, Generosity of Spirit, Innovation and Adaptability, Integrity, Solution Orientation and Striving for Excellence are not just words on a page for us; they are the guiding principles that shape our culture and drive our success. Join us and observe firsthand how our values inform and direct our work with precision and purpose.
To learn more about us, visit www.uscj.org.
USCJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer.