Jobs, Internships, and Volunteer Opps

Hillel maintains a job file of local job openings for Hebrew School Teachers, Youth Group Advisors and other similar jobs.

Presently, we are beginning to get information on summer camp counselor jobs.  Stop by the Hillel Center to peruse our listings.

Below are some summer and post-college opportunities we know of:

AVODAH:The Jewish Service Corps:, Join a one-year program combining work for justice, Jewish learning and community building. The application is now available online!Work full-time on issues you care about-immigration, hunger, literacy, public health, domestic violence, and more.Learn from veteran organizers, activists, and educators about how to make change in the world and about the Jewish connection to social justice.Live with other young people ages 21-26 from all Jewish backgrounds and build a community committed to integrating social change and Jewish values. You'll receive a modest living stipend plus health insurance and an Americorps Education Award of over $5,000 for repayment of student loans or future education.Find out more on a conference call for prospective applicants. You can also go online to check out this video about AVODAH.Questions? Contact Mollie Spevack, recruitment coordinator, at apply@avodah.net or 212-545-7759 x310. Where will you make a difference?

Camp Judea, Hendersonville, NC: - lifeguards, counselors, sports, horseback, ropes course, nature, art, kitchen and office - Contact Lori Goldstein at 404-634-7883 or e-mail Lori@campjudaea.org

Isabella Freedman Summer Internship Program: From June 21 - August 31, 2010 - As an intern, you will give 36 hours/week of service to facilitate the Jewish retreat experience of others. You'll study what interests you and learn from great grounded aspects of Judaism. This Internship Program costs $180 including all programs, very basic housing, and wholesome kosher meals. For more information and to apply go to isabellafreedman.org/internship or e-mail internship@isabellafreedman.org or by phone call (800)398-2630

Jewish Medical Ethics Summer Program at The Schlesinger Institute in Jerusalem:   www.medethics.org.il 

Machon Kaplan:  Pursue Jewish Values in Washington, DC-Summer Social Action Internship. Students live together and participate in social, cultural, and religious events. For more information visit www.rac.org or contact Rabbi Michael Namath at 202-387-2800 e-mail mnamath@rac.org

MDA Internship program:Magen David Adom is the Israeli emergency corps ambulance service and has an extremely high quality of emergency care, students who particpate would obtain experience and a First Responder certificate when they finish.
http://http//www.mdaoverseas.com/about.php

NUJLS- Executive Director:NUJLS,The National Union of Jewish LGBTQQI Students, is currently looking for an Executive Director. Please click here for more information.

UJA Federation NYC Editorial Internship: Get great editorial experience as a spring semester intern for the editorial content group at UJA-Federation of New York, the world's largest local philanthropy. Have the opportunity to research, write and have published stories and other material for the web and for print. This spot within UJA-Federation's Marketing & Communication department will provide the chance to gain publishing and communications experience. Strong reporting and writing skills are essential, as is ability to work in a collaborative environment. Schedule is 2-3 days a week, 10-15 hours.Anyone interested should contact Noel Rubinton by e-mail rubintonn@ujafedny.org) as soon as possible, and include a resume and writing samples.

Volunteers for Israel offers you a unique, life-changing opportunity for adventure, new friendships, and mitzvot.  Experience Israeli life from the inside by spending 2-3 weeks working side-by-side with soldiers on an IDF base, capped by weekends of your own!Choose from among our regular programs offered throughout the year or our 2010 Summer International Youth Program, June 13-July 1 or July 4-July 22.  For more details visit our website , or call 866.514.1948.

 Click here for information on working at Hillel around the world!

Below is a list of local Jewish jobs available:

East Northport Jewish Center conservative synagogue - Youth Director to lead pre-Kadima (4th and 5th graders)
and Kadima (6th, 7th and 8th graders) - contact Wendy Isaac at 631-368-6474

Huntington Jewish Center- There are several positions available for the 2010-2011 school year. Click here for more information.

Kings Park Jewish Center Conservative synagogue - Junior Congregation leader for Hebrew School students
Contact - 631-269-1133 or e-mail kingsparkjc@optonline.net

M'Yad L'Yad (Helping Hands) of Suffolk County - Website Intern- This is an excellent organization that matches needy families with anonymous donors who send boxes of needed items. They are in need of an intern to help with their website. For more information contact:  M'Yad L'Yad - Helping Hands, 74 Hauppauge Rd., Commack, NY 11725, (631) 742-7194
www.myadlyad.org -

North Shore Jewish Center There are several positions available for the 2010-2011 academic year. Click here for more details