Jewish Education Consultants
BBYO
- Washington DC
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Before Convention: (Starting about 10 weeks prior to convention)
- Partner with BBYO regional professionals to establish a shared vision for Jewish Enrichment throughout convention
- 1-2 meetings with regional staff to review convention schedule with an eye to Jewish Enrichment, Pluralism, and Jewish practice.
- Educators will be contracted to support between 5-8 Jewish Enrichment moments including, but not limited to:
- Shabbat Services, Havdalah, Jewish Enrichment Enhancements, Facilitating a JE Limmud or program moment
- Provide direction and expertise to teen leaders throughout their preparation to lead Shabbat, daily prayer experiences, rituals moments, programs, and activities.
- Edit outlines and scripts, both alongside teens and in preparation for calls
- Encourage creative approaches to Jewish moments
- Represent and teach BBYO culture, Jewish values and leadership, Judaic programming, and help teens discover their Jewish identity in the planning process
- During Convention:
- Help prepare and coach teens to facilitate ritual and Jewish program moments
- Support and help facilitate meal rituals (Birkat Hamazon, Motzi, Handwashing, etc)
- Work with song leader(s) to ensure thoughtful and inspiring Shabbat atmosphere
- Promote, uphold, and protect BBYO's pluralistic commitment
- Be present throughout the weekend for participants to engage in structured and unstructured discussions with teens; inspire teens to embrace their Jewish journeys and identities
- Participate in all programming and attend/help facilitate assigned activities as needed
- Observe opportunities to enhance Jewish enrichment experiences at future conventions
- Create a positive, enjoyable experience for participants
- After Convention: (Within 2 weeks of convention)
- Partner with regional staff to offer feedback, suggestions, and future planning
- Follow-up with teens on feedback and resource creation
- Payment and Assignment: Consultants will be contracted per convention experience and paid a $1,150 honorarium upon completion of pre-convention work, convention attendance, and post-convention follow-up. Additional opportunities to engage with teens virtually may be available and pay will vary.
- Before Convention: (Starting about 10 weeks prior to convention)
- Partner with BBYO regional professionals to establish a shared vision for J-Lab locations and programming
- Meet with designated teen leaders to create a vision for J-Lab exhibits and experiences.
- Create programs, resources, and materials for J-lab experiences
- Encourage leadership opportunities for teens and staff within the J-Lab as appropriate
- During Convention:
- Set up and oversee designated J-lab spaces
- Facilitate programming in J-lab
- Be present throughout the weekend for participants to engage in structured and unstructured discussions with teens; inspire teens to embrace their Jewish journeys and identities
- Payment and Assignment: Consultants will be contracted per convention experience and paid a $1,150 honorarium upon completion of pre-convention work, convention attendance, and post-convention follow-up. Additional opportunities to engage with teens virtually may be available and pay will vary.
- One 30-45-minute meeting with chapter leaders to support a chapter-based Holiday, Shabbat program, or Jewish ritual/tradition program
- Review and edit script and program guides and coach teens on elevating Jewish Enrichment experiences
- You will be paid $50 per coaching call, payment is distributed monthly
- Provide consistent coaching to chapter Shlichim, executive board, and Advisor to help elevate Jewish moments on the chapter level
- Establish a regular cadence of calls (at least 2-3x month) with teen leadership, with increased call frequency around upcoming events
- Provide program-based mentorship for between 4-7 teen-selected calendar moments including at least 1 Jewish holiday
- and 1 Shabbat experience
- Provide general coaching and mentorship on infusing Jewish content/moments into chapter experiences (ex. social media
- campaigns, chapter meetings, etc.)
- Guide the establishment of short-term and long-term chapter goals around Jewish education and chapter excellence
- through a Jewish lens
- You will be paid $1700 per assigned chapter