B’nai Mitzvah Program Coordinator

Astoria Center of Israel (ACI) is seeking a thoughtful, organized, and collaborative B’nai Mitzvah Program Coordinator to help develop and launch a meaningful, inclusive, and engaging B’nai Mitzvah program for our students and families. 

The Coordinator will work closely with the Rabbi and Education Director to create a personalized and welcoming experience for each student, while building a strong sense of community among families preparing for B’nai Mitzvah. We are located in Astoria, Queens New York.

Key Responsibilities

Program Development

• Help develop and launch ACI’s Inclusive B’nai Mitzvah program, including structure, timelines, expectations, and family communications.
• Develop resources, systems, and learning opportunities that can be used from year to year.
• Help create student cohorts and individualized pathways based on students’ skills, interests, and needs.
• Build excitement and community around the B’nai Mitzvah experience.
• Create an inclusive experience for all children with training and guidence from Matan (https://mataninc.org/) through a UJA grant.

Student & Family Support

• Serve as a key point of contact for students and families throughout the B’nai Mitzvah process.
• Meet with students to understand their strengths, interests, skills, and areas where additional support may be helpful.
• Meet with families to discuss goals, expectations, and their child’s individual pathway.
• Provide ongoing communication, guidance, and support to families.
• Offer scheduled meetings or office hours for students and families.

Collaboration

• Work closely with the Rabbi and Education Director on student progress and program development.
• Coordinate with teachers, tutors, and other educators involved in the B’nai Mitzvah experience.
• Help create a supportive community among students and families.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about Jewish education and creating meaningful B’nai Mitzvah experiences.
• Warm, approachable, and comfortable working with children and families.
• Organized and able to manage multiple students and family needs.
• Collaborative and able to work effectively with clergy, educators, and volunteers.
• Experienced in Jewish education, B’nai Mitzvah preparation, tutoring, youth programming, or a related field.
• Committed to creating an inclusive and accessible experience for students with a range of learning styles, abilities, and backgrounds.

Compensation & Term

This position is supported by a UJA grant and is funded for the September–June program year, with total compensation of $10,000. The schedule is flexible and will be structured around the needs of participating students and families.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to help build a new B’nai Mitzvah program from the ground up at ACI. The role offers the opportunity to shape the program’s structure, resources, student experience, and family engagement in collaboration with the Rabbi and Education Director.

The schedule is flexible and will be structured around the needs of participating students and families.