Temple Beth Sholom - Youth Director

Temple Beth Sholom is a vibrant, inclusive Jewish congregation in Miami Beach of approximately 1100 families affiliated with the Union for Reform Judaism.
The Youth Program Coordinator and Educator at Temple Beth Sholom will serve as part of the Youth Engagement team and will work closely with our Director of the School for Living Judaism, clergy and staff to create engaging, exciting and high-level informal experiences for grades K-12. Focused on building community and meaningful relationships in the congregation, they will engage children, teens and families in programming such as youth group, social events, trips, Madrichim support (teens as assistant teachers), regional and national NFTY events, Shabbat dinners, social justice work and retreats. They will serve as a camp contact, integrating camp approaches into their programming and bringing the children of the congregation to camp with them each summer.
During the summer, we highly encourage the Youth Director to work at a URJ camp- either our regional Camp Coleman or a specialty camp of their choosing. This is negotiable.
Essential Functions:
Youth Director

1. Youth Group Partner with youth Rabbi to create a youth group culture in the congregation by developing running, attending, and evaluating age-appropriate youth group programming for our youth groups:
   • BESHTY: Grades 9-12
   • Jr. BESHTY: Grades 6-8
   • Mini BESHTY: Grades 3-5
   • Micro BESHTY: Grades K-2
2. Mentor and support our Youth Group Teen Board to:
   • Grow personally as leaders in the Jewish world
   • Support Rabbi in developing and executing 6-8 programs for their peers
   • Participate in events within TBS as well as larger Miami and Florida community
3. Mini/Micro/Junior Youth Group Advisor:
   • Run all programs with Mini/Micro/ Jr. BESHTY in accordance with the youth group calendar
   • Program and Staff youth retreat for grades 3-5
   • Help incorporate social justice programming
   • Create and implement 3-5th grade yearly Mini BESHTY Retreat (weekend overnight event at campsight)
4. LEADS Coordinator- Oversee our LEADS program (teen leadership development program) for grades 9-12 including:
   • Implementing training sessions throughout the school year
   • Mentor and support student in programming and leading Mini/Micro BESHTY events, including Mini BESHTY Retreat
   • Mentoring student teachers
   • Partnering with faculty and overseeing administrative details connected to the program
5. Programming and scheduling in partnership with the Rabbi or synagogue professional:
   • Develop social programs through the year by creating a Youth Group culture.
   • Develop and maintain a youth group board
   • Manage the youth group calendar and programs
6. Synagogue-Wide programming- Work with our larger team to:
   • Help plan logistics and chaperone 4-5 overnight trips a year
   • Work with teachers and supervisors to support and help plan schoolwide and synagogue programs such as Shabbat programs, holidays and festivals, retreats, and grade specific celebrations
7. Communication- Oversee communications for planned programming including:
   • Managing communication and develop a calendar to be used for teens and families
   • Maintaining a social media presence for teen programs at the Synagogue
8. Camper Recruitment & Retention- Bring camp to the congregation through:
   • Being the camp voice in the congregation and serving as Jewish camp “concierge”, connecting families to the summer camp program that best fits their need
   • Tracking and following up with families interested in attending camp
   • Bringing a level of enthusiasm for URJ camps to the congregation by planning and running camp themed experiences and recruitment initiatives.
9. jLAB (Religous School) Teacher- teaching in our education program including:
   • Teaching in our jLAB (religious school) program (specific assignments to be determined)
   • Leading the dinner and informal portion of our high school program on Monday evenings
   Qualifications:
   • Both a self-starter and able to work as part of a larger team.
   • Possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
   • Possess the ability to build and maintain appropriate relationships with teenagers, children, and parents.
   • Possess the ability to remain calm and make swift decisions in emergencies.
   • Conscientious work ethic
   • BA degree (in a related field preferred)
   • Experience in a camp or synagogue setting preferred, but not required
   • Knowledge of and commitment to the Reform Jewish movement and institutions, preferred but not required