Beth Israel Congregation

Ann Arbor, MI

Youth and Family Programming Coordinator (15 hours per week)

Job Description

The Youth and Family Programming Coordinator is responsible for planning and executing supplemental activities involving children in and out of the religious school, teenagers, and families with children. The Youth and Family Programming Coordinator reports to the Director of Program and Engagement and receives direction on Judaism and vision from the Rabbi.

Core Responsibilities

Identify families with children, assist them in fostering member-to-member connections, and bring them together through meaningful programming
Facilitate families reaching out to newer members and each other
Advise youth groups for high school (USY), middle school (Gesher), and upper elementary (Chaverim) age groups
Design and implement extension activities taking place after religious school, either at BIC or off campus
Design and supervise babysitting and children’s programming during High Holiday services
Create lesson and activity plans; obtain materials
On-site supervision of babysitting and programming staff
Shabbaton and retreat programming for youth and families
Create, host, and facilitate retreats and other gatherings for BIC children and their parents
Develop and implement camp-like programming at Beth Israel, in consultation with Rabbi
Curate and share Jewish camp, community service programs, and Israel and domestic travel opportunities for youth
Lead a learners service in the Chapel with BIC children, grades 2-6, 1 time per month during Shabbat Services on Saturday
Attend a Saturday Shabbat service with BIC children, 1 time per month, with the responsibility of inviting and encouraging students to attend and participate
Attend synagogue events designed for BIC children and families

Compensation and Benefits

Start date: July 1, 2025

Wages: $26 per hour

Send resume and cover letter to Melanie Gorman Mgorman@bethisrael-aa.org

Beth Israel Congregation - Ann Arbor jobs

Youth and Family Programming Coordinator