Mercaz - Jewish Philly Teens
Part-Time Advisor(s) - 4-10 hours a week
Looking for one or two advisors to work 4-10 hours/week.
(Possible opportunity to hire one exceptional candidate for all 10 hours.)
Competitive salary based on hours worked and previous experience.
Mission Statement
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!
Submit resume and cover letter directly to education@bzbi.org