Youth Group Advisor(s)

Mercaz - Jewish Philly Teens Part-Time Advisor(s)

4-10 hours a week 

Mercaz - Jewish Philly Teens

Supported by the Weinberg Foundation Grant from the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia

This new and exciting Teen initiative will engage Jewish teens in Center City - regardless of institutional affiliation - as they gather and become a robust Jewish teen community and ultimately become effective Jewish leaders through: 

• Social Activism and Mitzvah Projects
• Leadership Training 
• Jewish Educational Opportunities 
• Engaging Speakers
• Field Trips and Travel Opportunities

Programs will most likely take place on Wednesday evenings and Sunday mornings/afternoons. Your work schedule can be amended to fit your personal schedule. 

The Ideal Candidate… 

• Is passionate about assisting teens in creating and implementing programs that will cultivate strong Jewish leaders
• Has enthusiasm for making the world a better place by participating in social causes that align with Jewish tradition and values 
• Has led programs with teens and can relate to them and build relationships with them
• Is excited to work with, teach, and learn from teens
• Has formal or informal Jewish education experience or experience working with teens in other experiential education settings (i.e. summer camps, youth groups, after school programs, scouts, etc.)

Main Responsibilities Include (all with the help of the Mercaz founder):

• Preparing lessons on compelling topics for teens and enthusiastically teaching the content 2-4 hours per week 
• Assisting in the planning and executing of monthly service projects
• Supporting the teens and helping to build a strong Jewish teen community in Philly
• Assisting with training peer leaders and being a role model

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience and educational background  
• Amazing work environment and supportive colleagues 
• Complimentary High Holiday tickets for you (and your spouse/partner if applicable) 
• Getting to be a part of the creation of what is destined to become the most effective and popular Jewish Teen endeavor in the Philly area! 

Competitive salary based on hours worked and previous experience.