Traveling to communities of all sizes.
Leading teacher training workshops.
Running programs for kids and families.
Leading services and retreats.
Supporting literacy initiatives.
Those are just some highlights from the long list of what ISJL Program Associates do for communities across the South.
ISJL Program Associates (previously known as ISJL Community Engagement Fellows and ISJL Education Fellows) serve communities of all sizes across the Southern region by:
Leading teacher training workshops.
Running programs for kids and families.
Leading services and retreats.
Supporting literacy initiatives.
Those are just some highlights from the long list of what ISJL Program Associates do for communities across the South.
ISJL Program Associates (previously known as ISJL Community Engagement Fellows and ISJL Education Fellows) serve communities of all sizes across the Southern region by:
- Assisting teachers in implementing a comprehensive religious school curriculum
- Traveling to Jewish communities across the South
- Leading Shabbat and holiday services
- Creating religious school programming for all age groups
- Organizing and directing an annual education conference
- Assisting with community and cultural programming
- Recruiting new education partner communities
- Bringing community engagement principles and tikkun olam to their programmatic approach
Want to become an ISJL Program Associate?
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ISJL Program Associates gain tremendous experience in Jewish communal services and leadership skills over the two-year employment in this position, including the opportunity to travel to unique Jewish communities in the South. PAs are based in our office in Jackson, MS. This is a full-time position, complete with salary, expenses, benefits, and professional development. Past years' ISJL Program Associates (formerly Community Engagement Fellows and Education Fellows) have been accepted into top graduate programs and landed terrific jobs following their two-year immersive role at the ISJL.
Qualifications: College degree, active involvement in Jewish life or organizations, résumé, and references. To apply: Applications are closed for 2021-2023 positions. When 2022-2024 opportunities are listed, you will be asked to submit a résumé, cover letter, and two references. We accept applications on a rolling basis; applications received by January 1, 2022 will receive priority consideration. The ISJL believes that everyone is entitled to equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, genetic information, medical condition, veteran status, or any other class protected under federal, state, or local laws. |
