Director of Education and Community Building
at Congregation Or Zarua
This is an exciting synagogue leadership opportunity for an innovative Jewish educational and community leader. The Director of Education and Community Building is a member of the senior staff of Congregation Or Zarua. The right Jewish educator/community-builder will have the opportunity to expand our youth and family services and educational programs. Managing Or Zarua’s Hebrew School and early childhood programming is only one aspect of a dynamic job that invites the Director to work closely with the Rabbi, Executive Director and lay leaders to build our kehillah. Another feature of the position is helping to develop our synagogue as a base for formal and informal education, religious learning experiences, and social, holiday and community programs. Directing and running holiday and select Shabbat programs is also required.
We are a traditional egalitarian synagogue on the Upper East Side in New York City, celebrating our 36th birthday in 5785. With 200+ member households, we seek to attract more families with children as well as individuals and couples. We are a participatory synagogue where congregants do most of the Torah reading and leading services. The new Director will help develop congregants’ tefillah literacy by complementing the existing adult learning programs and Hebrew School with a community-building endeavor that focuses on creating welcoming entry points where new and existing members can enhance their participation in Jewish traditions and rituals.
The successful candidate will bring a creative spirit to this meaningful leadership opportunity and is:
Education Responsibilities:
Community Relationships Responsibilities
Synagogue Outreach and Membership Responsibilities
Administrative Responsibilities
Qualifications
The Director of Education and Community Building will report to and be supervised by Rabbi Bolton (with input and evaluation from other relevant parties) and be guided by the core values and principles of Congregation Or Zarua.
Salary will be commensurate with experience and credentials. Salary range $80k – 120k. Benefits available. Start date is July 1, 2025 or sooner.
Email cover letter and resume to: orzaruaeducator@gmail.com