Youth Director

Machzikei Hadas, one of the largest orthodox synagogues in Canada with over 350 families, is seeking an energetic Youth Director to lead and grow an already robust youth program.

The ideal candidate is a dynamic, motivated, and creative individual. This individual will build off already excellent programming, to create youth programming that will enrich the lives of our members’ children by infusing core Torah values.

The Youth Director is also responsible for acquainting themselves with each child while helping to develop a deeper sense of community for children in every age group.

The Youth Director is a part-time position responsible for youth ages ranging from Nursery through High School.

Programming includes but is not limited to:

• Shabbat and Yom Tov morning groups for children, ages 3 through 11;
• Leading and/or organizing the teen minyan;
• overseeing the parent-child learning programming with the Rabbi;
• running non-Shabbat and Yom Tov programming throughout the year.

The Youth Director will coordinate and supervise all Shabbat group leaders and volunteers, and will coordinate with the youth committee on programming opportunities and the youth programming budget.

The ideal candidate has organizational experience working with Jewish youth (NCSY, Jewish camps, teaching, or other synagogue youth leadership), the ability to lead on projects and programs independently, and a working knowledge of current technology including document creation and social media.

While this is a part-time position with flexible hours for organizing and planning, it requires a presence in synagogue weekly Shabbat morning. 

It’s estimated to be a 10 hour a week time commitment

Compensation: $20,000 

How to Apply

For interested individuals, please send a cover letter and resume to Rabbi Michael Goldstein at michael@cmhottawa.com.