Youth Engagement Associate / Office Assistant

TEPV is seeking a part-time Youth Engagement Associate for our Kadima and teen youth groups, as well as staffing for the Hebrew school office on Sunday mornings when school is in session. A successful candidate will have experience working with pre/teens, and be a responsible chaperone and communicator with participants, parents and staff. The Associate will work under the supervision and guidance of the Education Director, to

• Assist with planning and chaperoning events

• Provide light administrative and logistical support

• Assist with publicity and maintaining communication with students and families
• Help with recruiting and developing tweens and teens as participants

Qualifications:

• Experience in an educational Jewish youth environment or relevant field
• Exhibit an enthusiastic and nurturing leadership approach
• Display professionalism, reliability, and a steadfast work ethic
• Maintain a positive demeanor, adaptability, and sense for collaborative work

Youth Group Responsibilities:
Assist with the planning and chaperoning of social, religious, and experiential activities tailored to the needs of:

• Grades 5-7 Kadima Youth Group (8-10 events per year)
• Grades 8-12 Teen Programs (4-5 events per year)
• Oversee teen youth group board meetings (approximately 5 per year) and facilitate effective communication and collaboration
• Mentor and empower teenage leaders, nurturing their growth in program design and implementation
• Help facilitate and chaperone lunch-and-learn leadership activities for the madrichim (teen Hebrew School aides) over the year
• Cultivate strong rapport with Youth Group members and encourage their active participation

• Support communication and marketing efforts, including social media, email correspondence, flier distribution, and communication with students and families
• Assist with planning, scheduling, or setup for youth programs (1-2 hours per week of remote work) 

General Job Responsibilities:

• Attentiveness to health, safety, and security protocols to ensure the well-being of all participants
• Availability to chaperone events on various weeknights and weekends
• Clear and proper communication with youth and their families
• Facilitating a fun, engaging, welcoming and safe environment
• Flexibility to fulfill reasonable job-related tasks as needed

School Office – Sundays 9:30am-12:30pm [May be combined with Youth Engagement Assistant or Separate] 

• Answer phones and take messages as needed
• Greet students, families and visitors
• Be available to help teachers or students who may need Band-Aids, water, or office supplies
• Assist Director with arrival and dismissal procedures and related administrative items (e.g. distributing teacher memos or photocopies)
• Oversee teen madrichim (aides) as they sign in and complete their assigned tasks

Total Compensation: $25/hour, totalling $4,000-8,000 annually depending on availability for programs

Other benefits include:

• Making a lasting positive impact on Jewish youth
• Mentorship & guidance from passionate synagogue professionals
• Being part of a vibrant, wonderful and engaging community!