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The New Orleans Jewish Community Center

Jewish Education + Bay Area Programs Manager

The New Orleans Jewish Community Center, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199


Jewish Education + Bay Area Programs ManagerCamp Tawonga131 Steuart StSte 460San Francisco, CA 94105Job PurposeThe Jewish Education + Bay Area Programs Manager contributes to the mission of Tawonga by collaborating with the Bay Area Programming team to plan and implement all of our Bay Area programs. In collaboration with the Assistant Director of Bay Area Programs & Partnerships, this position will support current and future Bay Area programs including Tawonga's B*Mitzvah (Bar, Bat & B'nai Mitzvah) program, Tawonga Family School, Tot Shabbats, holiday programs, Tawonga Tikkun Days (volunteering/clean up days) and program expansion. This position will provide program development, coordination, administration and management of Tawonga's B*Mitzvah Program (TBM) and Tawonga Family School (TFS). This position also supports the agency's Bay Area based summer functions including support of Ruach Ride, and supporting communications and family relationships. This position reports directly to the Assistant Director of Bay Area Programs & Partnerships.Values and Shared Expectations

Act as a representative of the organization and demonstrate its goals in a positive and professional manner to all. Demonstrate professionalism and accountability. Provide excellent customer service. Take initiative to analyze and solve problems, treat others with courtesy and respect, respond to program participant needs, maintain a high degree of ethics, integrity and confidentiality.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesSupervise the lead Jewish Educators and Teaching Assistants for the B*Mitzvah Program and Tawonga Family SchoolDown the Mountain (Bay Area Programs)Collaborate with Assistant Director of Bay Area Programs & Partnerships on hiring and training of all program educatorsSupport Bay Area based summer functions including Ruach Ride (summer camp bus transport) and parent communicationImplement and/or collaborate on holiday programs co-sponsored by partner organizations, Jewish holiday programs, tot shabbats, family volunteer days, alumni programming, and other local eventsCollaborate on innovation, growth, and cohesion of existing programsOversight of Tawonga Family School & B*Mitzvah Classes, Retreats and Other Gatherings

Manage B*Mitzvah (Bar, Bat & B'nai Mitzvah) program including organizing, planning and coordinating classes, retreats, Kabbalat Shabbat services, Hebrew Education, and adult learningManage the Tawonga Family School program, ensuring high-quality experiences for children, families, and teachersWith the support of the Assistant Director of Bay Area Programs & Partnerships, hire and train lead educators and teaching assistantsSupervise lead educators and teaching assistants, including observing weekend classes (~2 to 4 weekend days monthly) regularly, and providing support and feedback on classroom management, lessons and other issues that ariseSupervise and observe Kabbalat Shabbat Services (1 evening monthly) and adult education (1 evening monthly)In collaboration with the Assistant Director of Bay Area Programs & Partnerships, provide mentorship and support to the Jewish Educator team to create a collaborative group culture focused on providing quality educational experiencesIdentify and assign substitute educators as neededAct as an educator and/or substitute teacher in classes if neededCreate and implement program orientation, B*Mitzvah Program back to school night and other related program gatheringsDevelop and adapt curriculum, build sample lesson plans, review lesson plans and activities with educators before classes, and act as Jewish education expertTeach classes and education sessions on retreats and lead family education sessionsIn partnership with the Assistant Director of Bay Area Programs & Partnerships, direct the B*Mitzvah Retreats (2 weekends per year)Build and steward relationships with a diversity of families (including multiracial, interfaith, LGBTQ+, single parent families etc.) , manage challenging student situations, support families and provide customer service as neededOrganize program testimonials and photos for marketing, grants and evaluationOversight of Service Planning including B*Mitzvah Mentorship & Mitzvah Projects

Prepare service/song leaders to have a consistent outline and system for servicesSupport families in service date selection, service details and location selectionManager mentorship program including recruitment of mentors, trainings and meetings, and matching mentorsOversee the mitzvah project including researching organizations, pairing students with projects and overseeing their participationCollaborate with Bay Area Programs Coordinator to ensure any materials needs/reservations are coordinated and that B*Mitzvah calendar and spreadsheet are up to dateOversee and implement "kid area programming" at High Holiday programs, including developing programmatic plan and determining staff assignments, in collaboration with Bay Area Programs teamImplement Tawonga Bay Area based Jewish holiday programs, partnering with other organizations when appropriate, such as Passover, Hanukkah, Sukkot, and PurimProgrammatic Marketing & RecruitmentMarket and recruit for Tawonga B*Mitzvah Program including 2-3 information sessions and presentations at Camp Tawonga to recruit new familiesMarket and recruit for Tawonga Family School including 2-3 information sessions and presentations at Camp Tawonga to recruit new familiesEnroll target registration numbers during each registration cycle (approximately 130 students per year for B*Mitzvah Program and 50 to 60 families for Tawonga Family School)Build and nurture relationships and communicate regularly with students and familiesSummer CampAttend and support Bay Area side of Ruach Ride preparations, airport logistics and day-of parking lot logistics, coordinating with Bay Area Programs teamSupport San Francisco office team with parent calls, communications, alert lists, forms processing, and other needs; as part of this be on call as needed for some summer evening and weekend coverage, a shared role with the SF teamSupport Incident Command function as assignedOther Responsibilities

Collaborate on innovation of new programs as needed based on the aboveProvide information to community on Camp Tawonga, via phone, email, mailings, outreach events, and others as assignedOther duties may be assigned to meet business needs including but not limited to answering phones, email coverage, creating content for social media, working programs at Camp, and other administrative duties as assignedCompensation and Benefits

This is a full-time, exempt, year-round, and benefited position. The salary range for this position is $66,950 - $82,400 per year. Camp Tawonga offers a competitive compensation package which includes medical, dental, life insurance, retirement with company match and contribution, and paid sick and vacation leave.To ApplyTo ensure consideration, please submit a resume and cover letter explaining your qualifications for and interest in the position. Send applications to kevin@tawonga.org with, "Jewish Education + Bay Area Programs Manager", in the subject line. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, and Tawonga is seeking to hire for this position as soon as possible.Minimum Qualifications:

RequiredExperience as a Jewish educatorMinimum 3 years of relevant experienceMinimum 2 years of experience with program managementMinimum 2 years of experience managing and supervising staffProven ability to work with youth and communicate with parentsCommitment to supporting Tawonga's efforts to promote justice, equity, diversity and inclusion in all programsExcellent and demonstrable interpersonal and customer service skillsProficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Google Suite (Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Forms, etc.)PreferredExcellent verbal and written communication skills in EnglishExcellent interpersonal and customer service skillsExcellent organizational skills and attention to detailExcellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlinesExcellent educator (who could substitute teach in our classes and provide feedback to our educators)Ability to take and implement feedbackStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to work independently and make appropriate decisions in routine and emergency situationsExperience with innovation and program development$75,000 - $85,000Agency Information:

For 95 years, Camp Tawonga has served as a leader in Jewish camping, fostering in children and families a deep connection to nature, community and Judaism. We run programming for children, families and young adults at our stunning residential campsite next to Yosemite National Park and in the San Francisco Bay Area.At Tawonga, children and teens build self-esteem, make lifelong friends and discover their truest selves. The impact of Tawonga often lasts forever.

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