Job Title: Youth and Teen Coordinator
Department: Department of Lifelong Learning
Status: Salary Exempt
Hours: 15 Hours a month
Reports To: Assistant Director of Lifelong Learning
Congregation Emanu-El, the first Reform congregation in New York City, seeks to hire a part-time Youth and Teen Program Coordinator for its Department of Lifelong Learning. The work of this department is to transform and revolutionize the congregation’s educational programs, including its Religious School, holiday celebrations, youth and adult education programs. Visit our website at www.emanuelnyc.org to learn more about our congregation, our educational vision, and the programs we offer.
The Youth and Teen Program Coordinator works directly with teens in our K-12th grades, facilitating the planning and execution of formal and informal learning experiences for students in their parents, families, and friends. Ongoing responsibilities include supervising and maintaining our high standards for service learning and leadership development in our teen programs, collaborating with faculty and parents, shepherding the engagement of our teens and their families, and direct teaching. The work of the Youth Learning and Engagement Youth and Teen Program Coordinator is supported and supervised by our Assistant Director of Lifelong Learning. This position is 15 hours per month from August to May.
Youth and Teen Program Coordinator will:
- Recruit new students into our youth programs and support their participation, retention, and achievement.
- Create informal programming for K-12th graders
- Work closely with the Assistant Director of Lifelong Learning, Teen Executive Board, and participants of five of our teen groups to facilitate their successes:
- Teen Philanthropic Committee works to determine a focus for this year’s $10,000 grant, learn about grant-giving, and develop communication skills (8th-12th grade).
- Assisting with Teen Shabbat empowers all of our teen leaders to use their voice and lead our community in a Friday Night Shabbat Service.
- Assisting with Teen High Holy Days empowers all of our teen leaders to create a memorable Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur Teen Service for our families in 5th grade and up.
- Assist with Calling Generations help teens form an ongoing relationship with an adult member of Emanu-El through weekly phone calls (8th -12th grade).
- Assist with Teen Volunteer Opportunities like Midnight Run and A-TEEM, show our teens putting Jewish values into action, making a real impact in their communities while growing as compassionate leaders.
- Serve as a mentor to young people in our community.
The ideal candidate:
- Brings new ideas and the ability to implement them.
- Has both formal and informal educational experience.
- Is familiar with the Hebrew language and Reform Jewish liturgy and comfortable working in a Classical Reform environment.
- Is a team player, working collaboratively with clergy, school faculty, and parents.
- Has excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
- Effectively sets priorities and manages multiple tasks.
- Is achievement-oriented, passionate, fun, disciplined, and responsible.
Candidates with a background in performing arts, media, and technology, and experiential education are especially encouraged to apply. This is a challenging position that brings with it tremendous opportunity for achievement. We seek reflective practitioners who are committed to professional growth and who are able to share a love for learning and of Judaism with all members of our synagogue community.
This is a part-time position, whose schedule during the school year includes evening meetings and High Holiday preparation, and participating with youth and teens. Evening, weekend, and holiday work may be required on an occasional basis throughout the academic year. The ideal starting date is August 18, 2025, and programs run through May 30, 2026. Salary is based on experience. The Youth and Teen Program Coordinator will report to and be supervised by the Assistant Director of Lifelong Learning.
To apply or learn more about the position, please send a cover letter and resume to the Office of Lifelong Learning at [email protected]. Be sure to include 'Youth and Teen Program Coordinator' in the subject line.
CONGREGATION EMANU-EL’S EEO STATEMENT
Congregation Emanu-El of the City of New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The Congregation does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.