Program Associate – Education Team

Who You Are:

Our hiring decisions are based on who you are, not only on what you can do. While skills are important, at Anshe Emet we hire the person and the skillset. Therefore, we are looking for someone who shares our core values:

Mission: Our congregants are everything to us and customer service is our primary focus
Teamwork: We work collaboratively to support one another.
Pride: We don’t just work, we build.
Relentlessness: We push limits, take risks, and learn.
Integrity: We make it right no matter what.
Ingenuity: We think outside the box.
Tolerance: We are inclusive and value diversity.
Introspection: We constantly reflect, seek growth, and pivot.

Responsibilities

Youth & Family Engagement

Develop and implement engaging educational and social programs for children and families throughout the year.

Support family holiday celebrations, community events, and synagogue-wide educational experiences.

Teen Programming

Coordinate teen initiatives and supervise madrichim (teen teaching assistant) program.
Lead our Am Yisrael High Teen Educational Series.
Plan social events, leadership training, service opportunities, and special programs for middle and high school students.

Religious School Operations & Coordination
Oversee curriculum implementation.
Coordinate substitute teachers and classroom coverage.
Accountable for regularly scheduled family communications.
Assist with planning and coordinating weekly Religious School programming.
Prepare classrooms, supplies, curriculum materials, and learning resources.
Support Monday, Thursday, Sunday and holiday programming, including setup, logistics, and day-of operations.

Education Team Partnership
Plan synagogue educational events, holiday experiences, and special celebrations.
Support marketing efforts through newsletters, social media, website updates, and promotional materials.
Maintain organized program calendars and scheduling.
Order and organize educational supplies and materials.
Track program budgets and expenses as assigned.
Prepare reports, correspondence, and educational materials.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
Experience working with children, teens, families, or educational programs.
Experience in planning events preferred.
Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Comfortable learning new technology platforms and databases.
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team while also taking initiative independently.
Enthusiasm for building relationships and creating meaningful Jewish community experiences.
Familiarity with Jewish life, holidays, traditions, and synagogue culture is preferred but not required for candidates eager to learn.