Manager of Teen Community and Engagement
The Shalom Hartman Institute of North America
Mission and Philosophy
The Shalom Hartman Institute is a leading center of Jewish thought and education, serving Israel and North America. Our mission is to strengthen Jewish peoplehood, identity and pluralism, to enhance the Jewish and Democratic character of Israel, and to ensure that Judaism is a compelling force for good in the 21st century.
Position
Hartman’s Teen Initiatives recruit, support, and mentor young Jewish learners (aged 15-18) in order to develop and inspire ongoing, thoughtful Jewish engagement and courageous Jewish leaders. Hartman’s Teen Initiatives also help high school students cultivate Jewish identities that take seriously their relationships with Jewish Peoplehood, Israel, and broader humanity while developing the tools to build an informed, meaningful, and bright Jewish future.
Hartman’s Teen Initiatives, including its signature program, the Hartman Teen Fellowship, provide opportunities for motivated, engaged, and curious Jewish teens from across North America to gather, both online and in person, as a community of learners during the academic year. Teens unpack questions that matter most to the Jewish people with guidance from the faculty of the Shalom Hartman Institute and with support from local Jewish communities. Teens learn to approach Jewish texts with nuance, engage questions with complexity, and apply Jewish wisdom to their lives with intention.
We are looking for a community-minded, detail-oriented, relationship-forward and motivated manager to join our team who will help recruit, support, and mentor Jewish young adults through their Jewish educational journey.
The Manager of Teen Community and Engagement will drive recruitment efforts for Hartman’s Teen Initiatives, foster meaningful mentoring relationships with approximately 300 teens, and manage the student experience within Hartman teen programs. The Manager will visit Jewish communities to represent the program and identify promising candidates, document and guide student participation, partner on the design of teen facing programs, and help teens process their learning.
You have:
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Exceptional experience engaging young people, managing relationships, and building cohorts and communities.
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Proven success in program planning, development, implementation and evaluation
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Experience working with Jewish teens from Jewish communities across the denominational and political spectrum.
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Comfort engaging with Jewish youth-facing organizations across the educational landscape.
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A strong ability to remain organized and detail-oriented while managing multiple complex tasks including documenting and managing logistics and data associated with programs, immersive experiences, travel, communication, and interactions.
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Flexibility to work weekends and evenings.
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The ideal candidate for this position will also have an understanding of and commitment to the Shalom Hartman Institute’s mission, excellent communication skills, and the ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks with excellence and efficiency. The Manager of Teen Community and Engagement reports to the Director of Teen Initiatives.
Responsibilities:
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Coordinate and document recruitment efforts for Hartman’s Teen Initiatives, by arranging meetings, visits, and presentations and maintaining relationship database.
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Manage the student experience within teen programs, including planning community-focused program elements, mentorship opportunities, and supporting student leadership. Important to be able to develop individual relationships and facilitate community activities and discussions.
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Anticipated travel 4-6 times a year, including two in-person shabbatonim/weekend teen programs and visits to North American Jewish communities. Program year also includes some Sunday and evening programs responsibilities.
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Track student interest and serve as a concierge to additional learning and mentorship opportunities.
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Support the creation and management of a robust ecosystem of programmatic opportunities for young adults, including regional Hartman programming for students.
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Manage students’ transition post –high school, including recruitment for Hevruta gap-year program and campus engagement.
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Develop and sustain student connections through our alumni network, and track participant relationship data using CRM best practices;
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Facilitate programs for young adults across North America;
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Partner with the Director of Teen Initiatives, Hevruta Gap Year Program staff, and the staff of Wellspring to connect students to additional, relevant content and learning opportunities. (Wellspring is the Hartman Institute’s initiative to support young adult learners between the ages of 15-25 and the professionals who support them.)
Qualifications:
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6-8 years of experience engaging and working with young adults in a formal or informal setting
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Passion for and experience with engaging Jewish young adults and able to use those skills in a virtual environment
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Exceptional at building relationships with diverse constituencies
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Deeply curious about the individual student experience and ready to build relationships with over 300 young adults
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Passion for SHI NA’s mission and the mission of our Wellspring initiatives
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Good sense of humor, reliable, and a quick learner
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Proven ability to thrive in a dynamic, high-energy environment and under tight deadlines
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Excellent written and communication skills
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BA/BS or equivalent, MA preferred
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Position is based in our New York City office
Salary range and benefits: $80,000 - $90,000, commensurate with experience. Very competitive benefits package.
To apply:
Please submit a resume and a cover letter as a single document. The cover letter should include descriptions of positions with relevant experience, and demonstration of successful expertise in the core demands of the position. No phone calls please.
We thank you for your interest in career opportunities with The Shalom Hartman Institute. Due to high volume, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Candidates who will be interviewed can expect a response within 2-3 weeks.
The Shalom Hartman Institute of North America is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.