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Job Responsibilities:

Strategic Development Planning

• Conduct research on donors and prospects using wealth screen tools and online
  research platforms and resources.
• Manage a detailed timeline and strategic Moves Management plan to be created
  by, and in partnership with, JCP professional and lay leadership.
• Provide support for implementation of a strategic plan for overall fundraising
  efforts.
• Create and manage a master calendar on JCP underwriting/sponsorship
  opportunities, working closely with JCP staff on needs for the school year/Jewish
  Life calendar.
• Assist professional and lay leadership (Development Committee and Board of
  Directors) in the management of the donor cultivation and stewardship process.
• Share staffing responsibility of the Development Committee with the
  Development Director.

Donor Event/Program Management

• Helping to coordinate multiple fundraising events throughout the year including, but not limited to, the Annual Benefit, Major Gifts event, and all donor cultivation and stewardship events, etc.
• Input items for the Silent Auction

Grant Development

• Serve as the point person for donor/prospect communications including, but not limited to: impact stories, annual report, major donor reports, etc.
• Handle donor acknowledgement letters on an ongoing basis.

Donor/Prospect Communications

• Work with the database manager to ensure accuracy of donor information.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of various gift types and donor acquisition
  and retention activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2-3+ years of relevant experience in a fundraising and/or development role.
• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Occasional evening and weekend work will be required.
• Knowledge of the internet and software applications, including MS Word, Power Point,
  and Excel.
• Development database experience preferred—particularly Blackbaud and/or Raiser’s
  Edge.

Personal Characteristics:

• Has tact, sensitivity, and mature judgement. Can maintain privacy, confidentiality, and discretion.
• Committed to and demonstrates a growth mindset.
• Team-oriented and collaborative.
• A strong work ethic, including the ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines,
  demonstrate strategic thinking and good decision making; and maintain and model high
  personal, ethical, and professional standards.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Ability to change priorities in a high volume and fast-paced environment.
• High level of energy, initiative, and creativity.
• Has excellent listening skills and the ability to work with constituents possessing diverse
  opinions.
• Is even-keeled and has high emotional intelligence with a joyful spirit.
• Instills trust through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.

This is a full-time position based in New York. Jewish Community Project Downtown offers
competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications. The salary range for this
position is $60,000-$65,000. The company is an equal opportunity employer.

Submit your application here.

Discovering and respecting children’s natural ways of understanding the world and
scaffolding them as they grow, the JCP ECC offers a nurturing environment that values
the uniqueness of each child and the importance of community. Children benefit from an
integrated curriculum that supports their interests and natural curiosity in a process
oriented framework, with an eye to skill development. The JCP ECC provides children
and their families the opportunity to explore their Jewish culture and identity within a
diverse and inclusive community.

Day-to-day/weekly responsibilities include:

• Plan, execute, and assess developmentally appropriate curriculum and experiences in harmony with the school’s philosophy and mission.
• Differentiate instruction to assess and support the progress of individual children.
• Ensure positive guidance of children’s behavior and group management.
• Ensure that the children’s environment is healthy and safe, in compliance with the DOH guidelines
• Ensure positive communication with parents and outside professionals of related services.
• Contribute to the ongoing operations of the school by helping to create a harmonious atmosphere, working collaboratively within a teaching team, and carrying out additional responsibilities to the school community in a positive, collegial manner.

The successful candidate will have the following attributes:

• An excellent understanding of developmentally appropriate early childhood
• curriculum and pedagogy.
• An understanding of the developmental issues that affect children and their
• families and an appreciation for the diversity of families.
• Experience implementing positive discipline strategies.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Mature and responsible attitude towards work.
• A Masters degree and NY State Certification in Early Childhood Education either completed or in progress.

Email a résumé and cover letter to denise@jcpdowntown.org 

The Hebrew School Project (HSP) is an independent, experiential Jewish weekly after-school program that serves children in Pre-K through 7th grade in Tribeca.

The Hebrew School Project is a program of the Jewish Community Project (JCP), a diverse, creative, inclusive, and open Jewish community and communal space in Lower Manhattan.

JCP is looking to hire talented and engaging teachers for the Hebrew School Project for the 2023-2024 school year. Prior experience as a classroom teacher is not required. Experience working in informal educational settings (e.g. summer camps, after-school programs) is a plus.

Applicants must:

• Be engaging, enthusiastic, and passionate about Jewish education
• Have experience working in diverse educational settings
• Have an understanding of Jewish history, holidays, and ritual, and a basic Hebrew
  education
• Be interested in learning and growing as a teacher and as a Jewish professional
• Be a team player, open to creative and collaborative work
• Feel comfortable in a flexible professional environment
• Be committed to sharing ideas
• Have a progressive approach to Judaism and denominationalism
• Be available Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays from 3:00-6:30 PM
• Be available to work without visa support

Classroom teaching experience is not required, but is a plus. Experience working in informal educational settings (e.g. summer camp, afterschool programs, etc.) is a plus.

Compensation for grades Pre-K – 5 is commensurate with experience and ranges from $30-$50 per hour.

Teaching grades 6-7 requires a greater degree of independent curriculum development, and compensation for lead teachers of these grades is $80 per hour.

Application Instructions: To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Daphne Logan,
Director of the Hebrew School Project, at dlogan@jcpdowntown.org.