adath jeshurun foundation seeks development director

Adath Jeshurun Foundation Seeks Development Director

​Job Title:
Development Director

Organization Name:
Adath Jeshurun Foundation

Job Type:
Full-time

Salary Range:
$75,000-$90,000

Deadline:
Open until filled

Job Summary/Description:
The Development Director for the Adath Jeshurun Foundation is responsible for the ongoing operation of the Foundation, developing and executing large-scale and ongoing giving and planned giving strategies to grow the assets of the Foundation, and for soliciting lifetime and planned gifts to the Foundation. The Foundation Development Director, with the assistance of the clergy, executive director, and Board members, is responsible for developing and growing relationships with congregants and their families and for developing comprehensive strategies and programs to steward everyone who has made a lifetime or planned gift to the Foundation. The Director will also be primarily responsible for managing and coordinating all requests from the Foundation and the Congregation and its programs, and organizations to congregants and families and others for donations and gifts. 
The Foundation Development Director will report directly to the Executive Director with a dotted line to the Senior Rabbi. The Foundation Development Director will work closely with the President and Board members of the Foundation, the clergy and professional staff of the Congregation as well as the Officers and Board members of the Congregation’s Board of Trustees as necessary.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Core Competencies 
• Leadership Skills: You can quickly establish yourself as a trusted resource and in-house development expert. You’re comfortable making decisions and creating a path for the foundation. 
• People Skills: You’re an effective communicator who can work well and inspire those around you. Colleagues describe you as “well-liked” and “well-respected” and you’re able to get folks on board and steer ships. 
• Speaking & Writing Skills: You articulate messages well. Whether a “routine” email, a thoughtful thank you crafted for another person to sign, or a proposal your writing is memorable. Others quote it or copy it. Our goal: every thank you letter is framed. 
• Juggling Skills: You manage multiple projects, tasks and deadlines (usually without breaking a sweat) and always have a few balls in the air (you rarely drop them). 
• Digital Communication Skills: You’re up on current technologies and best practices. You know when digital fundraising works – and when it doesn’t. 
• Detail Orientation: An admitted “perfectionist” with an eye for detail and desire to always be better. 
• Customer Service: You’re a pro at customer service and understand how to make each interaction a positive one. You know your colleagues are customers, too. 
• Financial Literacy: You understand numbers, and you are not afraid of them.

Experience and Qualifications

• Qualifications and Success Factors: 
• Bachelor’s degree and 5 or more years of professional experience in development, non-profit management, religious organizations, or related field; prior development experience strongly preferred; familiarity with Jewish philanthropy a plus. 
• Familiarity with and intellectual curiosity with Jewish community in Twin Cities. 
• Exceptional interpersonal and writing skills. 
• Experience and credibility in seeking and “closing” major gifts. 
• Strong emotional intelligence. 
• Project management and personal organizational skills 
• Outstanding demonstrated success building, cultivating and stewarding new relationships leading to measurable results. 
• Process-driven with exceptional reporting and analytical skills are beneficial. 
• Knowledge of the basic laws, vehicles, and strategies involved in simple and complex lifetime and planned giving gifts.

​How To Apply:
Interested candidates should send an e-mail with resume and cover letter to mirandaw@adath.net 
NO phone calls please.

Gan Shelanu Preschool Hiring Infant/Toddler Teacher

Gan Shelanu Preschool Hiring Infant/Toddler Teacher

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​Job Title:
Assistant Infant and Transitional Toddler Room Teacher

​Organization Name:
Adath Jeshurun Congregation

Job Type:
Full-time

Salary Range:
$15-$17/hour

Deadline:
12/31/21

Job Summary/Description:
Gan Shelanu Preschool is seeking assistant infant and early toddler teachers for the 2021-2022 school year. Gan Shelanu is Adath Jeshurun Congregation’s early childhood program for children aged six weeks through pre-kindergarten. The Gan provides a rich variety of learning experiences intended to stimulate the cognitive and social development of children within a Jewish context. We work to instill in our students’ pride in their heritage, the importance of community and love of giving back. 
Gan Shelanu is looking for a passionate, energetic, patient and hardworking individual to assist as a teacher in our Infant and Transitional Toddler rooms. The ideal candidate must love working with Infants aged children and their families. 
Location: Minnetonka, Minnesota 
Pay: $15-$17 per hour

​Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsibilities: 

• Develop and maintain positive relationships with children and parents 
• Collaborate with other early childhood educators 
• Help maintain a clean classroom consistent with health and safety standards 
• Provide basic needs for children including assisting with toileting and changing diapers 
• Technology savvy, able to navigate and use a device to document and monitor routines of the children 
• Supervising nap rooms 
• Attend workshops and continuing education opportunities and seek continual feedback and coaching to develop as a teacher 
• Attend staff meetings and other programs as assigned 
• Act as a steward of the school in the larger community 
• Flexible and resilient with schedule and duties

Experience and Qualifications
Job Requirements: 

• Able to sit on the ground and lift 20 + lbs. 
• Work as a member of a team 
• Provide proof of vaccination for COVID-19 
• Must adhere to the center’s behavior guidance policies at all times 
• Willingness to complete other duties as assigned 
• Flexible hours and schedule

How To Apply:
Please email: Julie Ziessman, Director of Early Childhood Education at juliez@adath.net

ADATH JESHURUN DIRECTOR OF YOUTH EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT

Director of Youth Education and Engagement

​Job Title:
Director of Youth Education and Engagement

Organization Name:
Adath Jeshurun Congregation - Minnetonka, Minnesota

Job Type:
Full-time

Salary Range:
$65,000-75,000 (depending on qualifications). Benefits include Health Insurance, Dental, Vacation and Paid Holidays

Deadline:
April 4, 2022

Job Description:
The Director of Youth Education and Engagement is an enthusiastic Jewish educational leader who oversees the engagement and educational programming of our youth (grades 2-12 and post high school years) at Adath Jeshurun Congregation, a member of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism (USCJ). The primary responsibility of this role is to engage our youth in programming and educational opportunities that inspire them to continue to build their connections to our synagogue and their Jewish peers, to help grow their Jewish knowledge and identity, and to develop their leadership skills. This position will work in collaboration with Adath’s clergy, staff, and volunteer leaders to articulate a vision for our youth engagement and to navigate the voices of multiple stakeholder groups, from youth to parents to staff to community. This individual will oversee the day to day operations of our youth programs, hire and supervise staff, be accountable for fiscal efficiency, and be responsible for program implementation and organization of our youth engagement to ensure that our children and their families are an integral part of our Adath community. This person understands that lifelong participation in Judaism is fostered through meaningful engagement and education at their synagogue, beginning in their childhood.

Who You Are:
You are an engaging leader who values community and relationships. You understand the formative impact of formal and informal Jewish education and the importance of inspiring and maintaining youth engagement throughout the teen years. You are passionate about Jewish life and learning and strive to live this as a dugma (example) in your own life. You are a collaborative professional with a demonstrated track record of success in leading your staff with warmth and connecting with a variety of ages, and their families, with enthusiasm and care. You appreciate the complexities of relationships and value diversity of temperaments, abilities and development in children. You are a self-starter, innovator, and a team builder. You embrace change while being respectful of our traditions. You value Adath as a progressive, egalitarian, and sacred Conservative synagogue community and see our youth as an integral part of the larger Adath community. You are dynamic and engaging, whether participating in Saturday morning Shabbat services, outreaching to the community to build participation, developing relationships with our agency partners, or supporting your staff as they implement programming. You have excellent listening skills, are organized and articulate in your communications with families and have the flexibility to be present for a variety of events, programs, holidays and Shabbat.

Primary Responsibilities:
The Director of Youth Education and Engagement is responsible for the following current programs: Saturday Morning Program (SMP), The Conservative Movement’s youth chapters: USY, Gesher USY (Kadima), and Chaverim USY (Macabee), The Moving Tradition’s Rosh Hodesh and Shevet programs, TEN@Adath (Teen Educational Network) and Heschel Study, and our Post High School Outreach program. We encourage you to take initiative to create additional programs to enhance opportunities for our youth.
Engage Our Youth:

• Meet our young congregants where they are, without judgment or preconceptions. Listen to them with compassion and encouragement, while empowering them to grow as individuals and leaders in our community, recognizing that each and every one of them is a future leader
• Foster safety and inclusion within our youth community
• Inspire Jewish learning by overseeing and developing social and community programs
• Build enduring relationships, and maintain communication with families of pre teens and teens regarding their needs, and Adath’s programs and policies

Management Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Adath’s clergy and educational staff to ensure consistency and continuity in the congregation’s educational vision
• Manage and mentor youth program staff with a commitment to staff retention and continued growth:
• Supervise Coordinator of Ritual Engagement in conjunction with the Hazzan
• Hire and supervise Youth Group Coordinator and oversee programming for USY, Kadima and Maccabees
• Hire and oversee staff leaders for Rosh Hodesh and Shevet (Moving Traditions)
• Mentor Saturday Morning Program Adult Staff

Administration:

• Work in partnership with Adath Jeshurun’s leadership team to create an overall strategic vision for our youth programming and education
• Oversee annual budget by developing and meeting financial targets
• Oversee annual enrollment for programming, emphasizing engagement and a feeling of connection to our synagogue community
• Represent Adath Jeshurun in the greater community
• Engage families in synagogue life from grade school through college-age
• Use technology and social media for operations and communication innovatively
• You will be supervised by our Rabbi in-charge of the Youth Department

Experiences and Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in education, child development, Jewish studies, or related field
• A minimum of 5 years of management or supervisory experience, including staff supervision and fiscal management
• Experience in curriculum development and implementation in formal and informal Jewish education
• Demonstrated ability to develop and adhere to effective processes and exhibit strong problem solving skills
• Proven success in financial, operational, and administrative management, including the ability to work within an established budget
• Collaborative management and leadership skills and the ability to motivate staff to work toward performance objectives with respect and innovation
• Outstanding ability to communicate sensitively and diplomatically with people of all ages
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the use of technology for operations and engagement
• Knowledgeable about Jewish traditions and customs
• Values equity, diversity, environmental stewardship, and social justice
• Commitment to the highest professional and ethical standards
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

How To Apply:
​Please send a cover letter outlining why you would be a good candidate for the job and a resume to jobposting@adath.net