Manager, Schoenbaum Shinshinim

POSITION: Manager, Schoenbaum Shinshinim

REPORTS TO: Director, Israel Education & Engagement

ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW

At the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta (Federation), we are building a stronger, more connected Jewish future. This future is powered by philanthropy and built on a solid foundation of engaging programming supported locally across Atlanta and in Israel.  A thriving and connected 21st Century Jewish Atlanta ensures that every Jew and their loved ones can access a warm and caring Jewish community, timeless Jewish wisdom, global Jewish peoplehood, and Jewish ways to do good in the world. This vision depends on a strategic and accessible philanthropic landscape that empowers every individual to give in a way that is meaningful to them.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Manager, Schoenbaum Shinshinim, will lead the day-to-day operations, mentorship, and partnerships for the Federation’s Schoenbaum Shinshinim Program.  The program, a partnership with the Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI), brings Israeli young emissaries (Shinshinim) to serve in the Greater Atlanta Jewish community. This full-time role is responsible for ensuring a meaningful, well-structured, and impactful experience for both the Shinshinim and the many institutions and individuals they serve.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with Site Supervisors and community stakeholders to ensure alignment with the program's mission and goals. 
• Conduct regular site visits to observe Shinshinim in action, celebrate successes, offer constructive feedback, and support their growth as educators and cultural ambassadors. 
• Oversee the recruitment and onboarding of Shinshinim host families.
• Facilitate communication between Shinshinim, host institutions, and families to address concerns and strengthen collaborative partnerships. 
• Manage all administrative and operational aspects of the Shinshinim program
• Design and facilitate a multi-week orientation program for each new Shinshinim cohort.  
• Serve as a coach and advisor for lesson planning, classroom engagement, and navigating challenges within placements. 
• Curate a rotating schedule of guest speakers and workshops led by Jewish professionals, educators, and communal leaders.
• Organize experiential learning opportunities, including site visits to synagogues, schools, and Jewish organizations across the region.
• Design and implement evaluation tools to assess the effectiveness of the Shinshinim program, including feedback surveys, site supervisor reports, and participant reflection forms. 
• Share key insights and outcomes with stakeholders through reports, presentations, or debrief meetings to maintain transparency and drive ongoing improvement. 
• Serve as the primary point of contact between Federation and JAFI, maintaining strong working relationships with Israel-based staff and program liaisons. 
• Attend national and international conferences, consortiums, and strategic conversations.

QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

• Bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, social work or a related human services field preferred.
• 2-3 years of experience working with young people, volunteers and/or community-based organizations. 
• Experience designing and implementing educational curriculum, trainings, and cultural competency.
• Demonstrated understanding of the Jewish community & Jewish values.    
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to connect with people of varying ages and life stages.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office core applications (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint) .
• A high degree of professionalism, confidentiality, and integrity.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule with the ability to work weekends or evenings as needed.
• Available to travel in the U.S. and internationally.
• Understanding of Israeli culture preferred.
• Fluent in Hebrew a plus.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Minimal physical effort required with intermittent standing and walking and prolonged periods of sitting in meetings or at a desk working with a computer.

COMPENSATION

The salary range for this position is $63,000 - $71,000 plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and prohibits discrimination regarding race, religion, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.