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Assistant Regional Youth Director - Hagalil USY |
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The United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism – USY is looking for a dynamic, outgoing person to serve as Assistant Regional Youth Director for the Hagalil region of United Synagogue Youth (USY). This is a full-time position based out of our Edison NJ office, with travel on a regular basis to visit affiliated congregations in the region (evening and weekend commitments). The candidate must be able to interact and enjoy working with middle and high school students and serve as a Conservative Jewish role model. The ideal candidate must have a degree from a four year college or university and a demonstrated knowledge of Judaism. Experience in leading youth groups and programs in a non-profit organization or any equivalent is preferred. The candidate must be committed to an observant Conservative Jewish lifestyle. This is an exciting opportunity to work with teens and help them develop as leaders. Must have a driver’s license and a car.
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Major Gifts Director |
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Mission Critical: This position has primary responsibility for fund raising events and coordination of USY philanthropy.
Position Purpose: DMG supports the direction, management and coordination for individual, major gift fundraising in support of USCJ. Following the direction of the CDO and the performance expectations and policies of USCJ, the DMG will identify, cultivate, solicit and steward major donors for capital, annual restricted and unrestricted and endowed gifts
Duties and Responsibilities:
• A minimum of 10 qualified contacts (1:1 meetings) per month with major donor prospects
• Development of an annual fundraising plan in coordination with the CDO
• Cultivate and solicit a minimum of 3 donors per month (36 per year), working with the CDO, CEO and volunteers as appropriate
• A minimum goal of $500,000 to be raised for USCJ annually through individual, corporate and foundation gifts • Actively assist or manage differing market segments (i.e. program, alumni, synagogue leaders and other segments) essential to the success of the annual fundraising plan
• Solicit at least 20 gifts of $10,000 or more in a fiscal year • Understand and comply with all USCJ policies and procedures as they relate to fundraising practices
• Review of monthly reports and pipelines with CDO and CEO • Have a strong working knowledge and understanding of USCJ programs
• Develop a USY Alumni Association in tandem with CDO and lay leadership to engage alumni in fundraising, networking and supporting USY
• The DMG will be passionate about Conservative Judaism and will be a self-motivated individual who is able to identify and pursue new fundraising leads
• Proven ability to build effective relationships at all levels both internally and externally
• Self-motivated individual with strong administration skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
Knowledge and Skills:
• The Director of Major Gifts should be outgoing, confident, a persuasive communicator and have excellent writing skills.
• The DMG must be able to give effective presentations and is required to travel often.
• Experience with development software
Education and Work Experience:
• A bachelor's degree in marketing, public relations or another accepted discipline
• A minimum of four to five years’ experience
• A proven track record of revenue generation
• Prior experience with direct mail campaigns, major donors, events, endowments or other campaigns as needed
Perform other duties and tasks, consistent with the skills and expertise, as required in non-routine circumstances
Please e-mail resumes to vlewis@uscj.org. |
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Regional Youth Director - METNY |
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JOB DESCRIPTION
REGIONAL YOUTH DIRECTOR
Director of Youth Activities
METNY Region
This position functions as a key staff member of the Metropolitan New York District, supervising and supporting the day-to-day operations of United Synagogue Youth (USY) and Kadima activities in the METNY youth region. The Regional Youth Director will report to a supervisor from the international office and consult with the METNY Kehilla Relationship Manager (KRM) and the regional youth commission chair.
The duties of the Regional Youth Director include, but are not limited to, the following:
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Function as head of Youth Department in the youth region
- Responsible for effective and efficient administration of regional youth programs
- Develop and monitor budget in cooperation with supervisor and lay leadership
- Work to retain and affiliate USY/Kadima members and chapters in the region.
- Work with kehillot to strengthen their youth programs
- Promote and monitor all aspects of youth programming, with special attention to Jewish identity, learning and skills
- Develop and run regional youth programs and conventions
- Organize and oversee regional participation in USY International Convention
- Promote and recruit for USCJ youth programs, including USY Israel Pilgrimage, USY on Wheels, USY High, Nativ, etc.
- Assist and train congregational youth personnel
- Oversee and train regional youth leadership
- Identify and cultivate potential funding sources
- Represent USY, USCJ, and Conservative Movement in the community
- Develop and maintain a working relationship with local community organizations
- Work with other arms of the Conservative Movement in the region. Uphold and have an understanding of the positions, policies, and services of United Synagogue’s youth programs, and the Conservative Movement.
- Communicate regularly and effectively with lay and professional youth leadership of each affiliated kehilla
- Assist congregations in youth personnel placement
- Monitor compliance with standards as related to USY/Kadima
- Develop, organize and deliver programs, services and training by providing guidance in training youth leaders in Jewish values and leadership techniques
- Oversee USY Officers, Regional Board, and committees
Knowledge and Skills:
Qualifications:
- Must be an observant Conservative Jew
- Must be a regular attendee of a Conservative Movement kehillah
- Must demonstrate a commitment to Conservative Jewish living
- Must have a commitment to personal growth and ongoing education
- Must have a driver’s license
- Must be able to travel on regular basis to visit affiliated congregations in region. This includes evening and weekend responsibilities as determined and agreed upon by lay and professional supervisors
Education and Work Experience:
- Minimum – degree from four year college or university
- Demonstrated knowledge of Judaism
- Preferred – advanced training in a field that will enhance director’s ability to be a greater service to youth and youth programs
- Experience in leading youth groups and programs in a non-profit organization or any equivalent
- Must have a minimum of three to five years experience working in related fields
- Combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is a plus.
As an employer, United Synagogue offers you:
- The United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism offers all full time employees a compensation and benefit package
- Assistance, resources and tools provided by senior team and lay leadership to assure success
- Opportunity for growth
- Employment by a stable organization with offices and employees throughout the United States and Canada
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