Key Position Responsibilities:

The Board Development and Major Gifts Associate will:
• Serve as the liaison to the BBYO Board of Directors
o Plan twice yearly board of directors meetings
o Oversee board committees and staff the Committee on Directors
o Create a stewardship plan for the board of directors
o Attract top quality new board members
o Solicit board gifts
• Continue to develop the BBYO International Board of Trustees
• Manage a comprehensive and strategic approach to building the National Campaign including development of prospect, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship plans
o Manage existing and cultivate new relationships with Foundations and Federations
• Other responsibilities as assigned

The ideal candidate will be a visionary with vast experience working with philanthropists; creativity and depth; detail-oriented; ability to be discreet; excellent communication skills; and able to thrive in a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment.

BBYO offers excellent benefits including health, vision and dental plans, paid time off and up to 4% retirement fund contribution. Outstanding training and professional development opportunities are available.

For more information contact Rebecca Rottenberg, Associate Director of Human Resources and Professional Development at rrottenberg@bbyo.org.

Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters is holding its annual Chanukah Camp for boys and girls between the ages of seven and fourteen who are associated with Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters or are a part of the Jewish community within the greater Los Angeles area. 
We are hiring Cabin Counselors, Kitchen Staff and Program Instructors that can teach the following: Arts and Crafts; Drama; Judaica; Archery; Music/Dance; Team Building; Sports and Ranch.  Staff members must be available to stay at the camp from December 27th (Saturday evening) – through 3:00 pm on Thursday, December 31, 2009.  In addition to room and board for the week, staff members will receive $255 for our five-day Chanukah Camp.

Chanukah camp will be held at Camp Max Straus, which is located in the Verdugo Mountains in the Glendale-Pasadena area just north of Los Angeles.  Camp Max Straus maintains a high staff to camper ratio.  Cabin groups consist of ten children and two counselors. Additionally, one to two specialists teach each of the program areas.  Camp Max Straus is accredited by the American Camp Association and has been providing a quality camping experience for the children of the greater Los Angeles area since 1938.

Chanukah Camp is fast approaching; if you would like to request an employment application or seek further information regarding Chanukah Camp employment please contact Alba at (323) 761-8675 Ext. 223.

Responsibilities Include:

Range of administrative support
Program logistical support
Submitting expense and reimbursement report
Maintaining content on online social networking sites
Maintaining and updating files and database
Scheduling and coordinating meetings
Other duties as assigned
The Ideal Candidate will:

Be detail oriented
Be highly organized
Have excellent interpersonal skills
Have good written and communication skills
Be able to multi task
Be able to work independently
Be able to manage tasks from different directions
Have strong PC skills, including word, excel and power point
Be web saavy - Must be familiar with Facebook, also helpful are: Twitter, YouTube, Picasa, Flickr, blogs
Be able to meet deadlines

 

Location: Los Angeles
Hours: 25 hrs/wk, no more than 8 hrs/day

 

To apply for this position, please send cover letter and resume (writing samples will also be required) to losangeles@birthrightisraelnext.org.

The Skirball Cultural Center seeks a motivated, problem-solving, results-oriented professional to lead the effort across the institution to provide the delivery of exceptional customer service to Skirball Cultural Center visitors and members. The Visitor Services Director will provide leadership, direction, and mission-driven training for admissions/reception, membership, and volunteer services. The hours for this full-time, senior level position will be Sunday–Thursday or Tuesday–Saturday. The position reports to the Director of External Affairs.

Responsibilities:

Lead the effort across all departments to provide outstanding customer service to visitors and members. Set goals, develop and conduct training, and evaluate performance.
Provide overall leadership for admissions and reception; the volunteer program, to build a loyal, knowledgeable, and effective corps of volunteers to meet changing needs; and the membership program, advising on retention and growth and the cultivation of new and increased financial support.
Act as resident expert on Visitor Services systems, trends, and competitive service issues such as customer relationship management strategies, pricing, attendance, amenities, etc.
Orchestrate the collection of visitor statistics and surveys; analyze and report on Skirball visitation, trends, and demographics; recommend improvements and changes to policy.
Oversee and directly manage ticket sales for exhibitions and programs and “box office” operations.
Identify problems and propose solutions to improve wayfinding and promotional signage to enhance the visitor experience.
Conduct tours for key visitors, groups, potential donors, and leaders of target collaborative organizations, sharing the mission of the Skirball.
Requirements:

Demonstrated success in direct supervision and in building skills and effectiveness of managers.
Demonstrated leadership within an organizational setting, including the ability to develop productive and collaborative relationships and teams across levels and departments.
Proven leadership experience in customer service in a multi-faceted non-profit or business.
Experience in training staff to deliver outstanding customer service.
Significant experience in managing membership or volunteer programs strongly preferred.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Working knowledge of membership databases and ticketing/box office software.
Ability to work on weekends and some evenings.
Knowledge of Jewish history and culture.

Please send resume and cover letter describing your skills and interests by mail, fax, or e-mail to:
Human Resources Department
Re: Visitor Services Director
Skirball Cultural Center
2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
FAX (310) 440-4595
humanresources@skirball.org

Are you looking for a great volunteer opportunity?  Do you love reading and helping children?

If so, consider becoming a KOREH L.A. volunteer “reading partner.”  KOREH L.A. trains and places volunteer “reading partners” with LAUSD elementary school children to help foster a love of reading.

Every volunteer attends a short training session and then chooses the school, day and time they will volunteer.  They then work with a child for at least one hour a week throughout the school year. 

In 11 years, KOREH L.A.’s 9,000 volunteers have helped more than 18,500 LAUSD children enhance their reading skills, school attendance, and self-confidence. 

KOREH L.A. trainings are happening right now so visit their website at www.korehla.org for more information and other training dates.
 
Every child is entitled to the gift of literacy, so please help give a child a chance.

Please contact KOREH L.A. at (323) 761-8153 or literacy@jewishla.org to sign up for a training.

Looking for a homework helper for my kids. Some driving may be involved. Person needs to be patient. 3 to 4 afternoons per week. Home is close to campus. References are appreciated.

Call 310-968-9381 or email farnazyashar@yahoo.com.

Adat Ari El Religious School is seeking classroom aids for Sunday morning. We are looking for responsible and mature young adults who can assist in the classroom with students, help prepare materials and be a support to our staff and administration. Hebrew knowledge is a plus! Pay is competitive and commensurate with experience. Hours are: Sundays 9-12, we do have some staff coming from the area; transportation might be arranged.

Rabbi Elianna Yolkut at rabbielianna@adatariel.org

Ideal candidate will have customer service experience, knowledge of Judaica, and possess superior public relations skills, including problem-solving ability, tact and diplomacy as well as a strong desire to provide visitors with an informative, enjoyable and memorable experience. Job is on Sundays from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm with possible additional hours during the week by mutual agreement.

Email resume to Karen Neumann at giftshop@wiesenthal.net or fax resume to 310-772-7668.

The Westwood Village Synagogue, a Modern Orthodox Synagogue located three blocks from the UCLA campus, seeks a highly qualified candidate to fill the position of WVS Youth Programs Coordinator. Qualifications must include a love of working with multiple age groups from toddlers to teens, appropriate childhood educational and care expertise, the ability to run our Junior Minyan, Judaic studies knowledge, and an ability to develop and implement multiple level age appropriate curricula for Shabbat and holidays.

Please contact Sheila Keiter at skeiter@post.harvard.edu or (310) 470-2294.

Modern Orthodox family is seeking to hire a tutor for our 7-year old third grader who is transferring from an Orthodox day school to a secular school for gifted children this fall.  We are committed to continuing our daughter’s Jewish education.  We envision two lessons per week in our Tarzana home covering (i) Hebrew language, (ii) Torah studies and (iii) Jewish culture (holidays, customs, rituals, etc.). 

Please email qualifications to efisheresq@aol.com.

Looking for someone who has some familiarity with literature and public relations to promote my book inside and outside the Jewish community. Most work done online but would also require some phone work calling book reviewers, book club leaders, etc. Computer is supplied. Job pays $15 per hour and would last a minimum of five weeks at eight hours per week (two, four-hour shifts). Potential for bonus and extended hours if book sales are successful. The first chapter of the book can be viewed at daviddelbourgo.com.

Please submit cover letter and resume by email to ddelbourg@gmail.com.

Earn $4000 as an intern in this unique, nine-month program for incoming college sophomores and juniors. Experience four months of innovative training followed by hands-on Jewish/Latino community outreach. Learn from some of the most effective leaders and icons of our time, while earning a certificate from a renowned international human rights organization. Program runs from September 2009 - May 2010.

Mark Katrikh

310-772-7615

Looking for someone to teach a class for 6-8 Tuesday evenings (time somewhat flexible) on a subject of your choosing and passion, other than siddur. We are currently with a Rabbi who would normally take on this task. We are calendared to begin October 13 which is the first Tuesday following Simchat Torah. A spring session is also calendared starting February 2. Thiw would be a wonderful opportunity for an upper level Rabbinical student who is interested in adult education. Salary is negotiable.

 

Rebecca Diamond

Chair, Adult Education

Temple Ramat Zion

818-992-0529

Positions open for internships in Los Angeles for a movie to be filmed in Israel. Hand-on learning. No previous experience required. If interested, forward a resume and cover letter to: hemisphereprods@gmail.com

I am seeking a Hebrew tutor for my 10- and 11-year-old.

Nancy Hammerman

818-259-0588

Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters is a faith-based one-on-one community based mentoring program for children, ages six to 18 years old. 

 

Please see the attachment for more information on how you can become a volunteer.