About UJA Federation of Greater Toronto

At UJA Federation of Greater Toronto, our vision is to lead the most vibrant Jewish community in North America - a community characterized by its diversity, unity, compassion, generosity and commitment to Jewish values. Together with our philanthropic,volunteerandprofessional leadership, were changing lives.

As one of North Americas leading Jewish non-profits, UJA Federation of Greater Toronto works topreserve and strengthenthe quality of Jewish life in Greater Toronto, Canada, Israel and around the world.UJA advances this mission through fundraising, programs, and research focused on our strategic pillars: fighting poverty and improving well-being, growing Jewish education and identity, countering antisemitism and hate, and strengthening connections with Israel and Jewish communities worldwide.

About the Opportunity

The UJA Federation of Greater Toronto ShinShinim program allows 20-24 post high school young Israeli leaders (ShinShinim) to spend a year of volunteerism in Toronto as experiential educators in Israeli culture and Jewish Peoplehood.

Reporting to Vice president Israel Engagement, the program manager will be responsible for acting as their co-mentor and primary contact person, designing together with the UJA ShinShinim team their professional and personal growth plan, optimizing their integration into and impact on the community. In addition, the manager will oversee multiple process to ensure the smooth operation of the program like recruiting and training host families, Stewart lay leaders, plan and run seminars, community projects and retreats etc.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Recruit, motivate, develop and retain talent to deliver impactful results, champion a flexible, agile and inclusive work environment, prioritizing health and well-being of team

Personal Mentoring Provide individualized mentorship to support the personal and professional growth of each UJA ShinShin throughout the year.

Professional Mentoring Guide and support UJA ShinShinim in developing and delivering educational initiatives on Israeli culture, society, and Jewish peoplehood at partner institutions.

Team Collaboration Participate in regular UJA ShinShinim team meetings to address mentoring challenges and committee dynamics.

Internal Coordination Oversee all UJA ShinShinim-related interactions within UJA, including CCB, Marketing, and Campaign.

Program Oversight Plan and manage the annual UJA ShinShinim interview and selection process.

Summer Camp Partnerships Maintain and strengthen relationships with summer camps involved in the UJA ShinShinim program.

Project management Support UJA ShinShinim in organizing special large Israel engagement projects/events (e.g., Yom Hazikaron).

Logistical Management mange all the programs logistical needs, including transportation, vulnerable checks, OHIP , stipends, winter clothing, etc.

Host Family Coordination In collaboration with the Chair of the UJA ShinShinim program, lead the recruitment, screening, and training of host families while fostering ongoing relationships with them.

Progress Reporting Prepare and present periodic progress reports.

Qualifications:

• We are looking for an educator in heart, a charismatic role model with a pedagogical and psychological understanding of education.
• Very High organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• High level verbal and written English and Verbal Hebrew
• Extreme Availability is highly required. (The UJA ShinShinim are young Israelis living for a year in a foreign country, they will need the support of help or a shoulder to lean on). The manager of the program must be available to meet with them at any time required.
• Flexibility in terms of working hours is a must. The UJA ShinShinim works on a very hectic schedule, meeting with them can often happen only in the evenings or during the weekends. Spending time away with them overnight in retreats, Shabbatons, etc., is also a common requirement.
• A driver's license and an available car is a must.
• Advanced computer skills
• Undergraduate degree in the field of experiential education or similar.
• Extensive experience in experiential education and teen engagement.
• Deep and immersive experience and knowledge of Israel and Israeli society as well as with the Jewish community in Toronto.
• Marketing experience is an advantage.
  

*This is a full-time permanent position. Union Level 5. At UJA we support a flexible work schedule and all of our employees engage in hybrid work. Engagement and connection are key to supporting the best employee experience and we want to ensure that this puts balance and well-being at the forefront of our approach to ways of working. In addition to a rich time off policy, UJAs offices are closed on all Jewish holy days (yom tov) and we support early office closures to observe the Jewish Sabbath (Shabbat).

We look forward to connecting with you to understanding what you can bring to the UJA team and how we can support your career goals. Qualified applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume. Only those applicants invited for interview will be contacted.

Commitment to Inclusion and Accessibility:

UJA Federation supports a diverse candidate and employment experience. We are proud of our dynamic professional team, which reflects the diversity of the Jewish community and general community alike in Greater Toronto. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all communities. We encourage you to follow us to get regular updates on open roles. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and believe this is essential to ensure that every member of our team can thrive.

We adhere to barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.