Jewish Education Consultants

Key Educator Responsibilities: Facilitate in the planning and execution phase of teen-led services and general Jewish Enrichment opportunities

• Before Convention: (Starting about 10 weeks prior to convention)
  • Partner with BBYO regional professionals to establish a shared vision for Jewish Enrichment throughout convention
    • 1-2 meetings with regional staff to review convention schedule with an eye to Jewish Enrichment, Pluralism, and Jewish practice.
  • Educators will be contracted to support between 5-8 Jewish Enrichment moments including, but not limited to:
    • Shabbat Services, Havdalah, Jewish Enrichment Enhancements, Facilitating a JE Limmud or program moment
  • Provide direction and expertise to teen leaders throughout their preparation to lead Shabbat, daily prayer experiences, rituals moments, programs, and activities.
  • Edit outlines and scripts, both alongside teens and in preparation for calls
  • Encourage creative approaches to Jewish moments
  • Represent and teach BBYO culture, Jewish values and leadership, Judaic programming, and help teens discover their Jewish identity in the planning process

• During Convention:
• Help prepare and coach teens to facilitate ritual and Jewish program moments
• Support and help facilitate meal rituals (Birkat Hamazon, Motzi, Handwashing, etc)
• Work with song leader(s) to ensure thoughtful and inspiring Shabbat atmosphere
• Promote, uphold, and protect BBYO’s pluralistic commitment
• Be present throughout the weekend for participants to engage in structured and unstructured discussions with teens; inspire teens to embrace their Jewish journeys and identities
• Participate in all programming and attend/help facilitate assigned activities as needed
• Observe opportunities to enhance Jewish enrichment experiences at future conventions
• Create a positive, enjoyable experience for participants

• After Convention: (Within 2 weeks of convention)
• Partner with regional staff to offer feedback, suggestions, and future planning
• Follow-up with teens on feedback and resource creation

• Payment and Assignment: Consultants will be contracted per convention experience and paid a $1,150 honorarium upon completion of pre-convention work, convention attendance, and post-convention follow-up. Additional opportunities to engage with teens virtually may be available and pay will vary.

Key Educator Responsibilities: Create a meaningful and engaging Jewish Learning Lab during convention which will include interactive exhibits and programs

• Before Convention: (Starting about 10 weeks prior to convention)
• Partner with BBYO regional professionals to establish a shared vision for J-Lab locations and programming
• Meet with designated teen leaders to create a vision for J-Lab exhibits and experiences.
• Create programs, resources, and materials for J-lab experiences
• Encourage leadership opportunities for teens and staff within the J-Lab as appropriate

• During Convention:
• Set up and oversee designated J-lab spaces
• Facilitate programming in J-lab
• Be present throughout the weekend for participants to engage in structured and unstructured discussions with teens; inspire teens to embrace their Jewish journeys and identities

• Payment and Assignment: Consultants will be contracted per convention experience and paid a $1,150 honorarium upon completion of pre-convention work, convention attendance, and post-convention follow-up. Additional opportunities to engage with teens virtually may be available and pay will vary.

Key Educator Responsibilities:  Support teen leaders in building meaningful chapter programs and utilizing the Jewish Enrichment grant funding they were awarded.

• One 30–45-minute meeting with chapter leaders to support a chapter-based Holiday, Shabbat program, or Jewish ritual/tradition program
• Review and edit script and program guides and coach teens on elevating Jewish Enrichment experiences
• You will be paid $50 per coaching call, payment is distributed monthly

Key Educator Responsibilities: Yearlong consultant to provide mentorship and coaching to chapter leadership in order to elevate Jewish moments on the chapter level.

• Provide consistent coaching to chapter Shlichim, executive board, and Advisor to help elevate Jewish moments on the chapter level
• Establish a regular cadence of calls (at least 2-3x month) with teen leadership, with increased call frequency around upcoming events
• Provide program-based mentorship for between 4-7 teen-selected calendar moments including at least 1 Jewish holiday
• and 1 Shabbat experience
• Provide general coaching and mentorship on infusing Jewish content/moments into chapter experiences (ex. social media
• campaigns, chapter meetings, etc.)
• Guide the establishment of short-term and long-term chapter goals around Jewish education and chapter excellence
• through a Jewish lens
• You will be paid $1700 per assigned chapter

Who You Are:  You have strong Judaic knowledge and background, as well as experience coaching Jewish content. You are proficient in some variation of Jewish prayer, values, holidays, or rituals.  You are a capable teacher and motivator; you have experience working with teens; you are committed to authentically representing your Jewish identity and you are a positive Jewish role model.