Youth Director

Kemp Mill Synagogue seeks to hire a youth director to design and implement a comprehensive program of Jewish youth activities ages toddler through high school. We are a 500+ member Modern Orthodox Synagogue in Silver Spring, MD, with a strong commitment to providing our younger members with a meaningful, positive, and inspiring shul and religious experience. Reporting to the executive director, the youth director will work closely with the Rabbi, vice president of youth, parents, and volunteers.

This position is for you if you:

• love building Jewish identity in children and teens
• value serious tefillah, intellectual Torah engagement, and Modern Orthodox community life
•  work well with members, staff, and community leaders to achieve a vision
•  think strategically and are detail-oriented
• want to grow professionally in a dynamic, growing Modern Orthodox community with excellent schools and other Jewish resources.

 QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in Jewish youth programming through shuls, camps, youth groups, or similar settings.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills, along with the ability to thrive in a dynamic, community-centered environment, are essential.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.

Salary range begins at $55,000/year and includes paid time off and other benefits.

Interested candidates should send a resume to [email protected]. Applications will be reviewed as received, but applicants are encouraged to apply before May 31, 2026.

Position is eligible for parsonage.

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