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Job Posted: 05/04/2010

Job Title: DC Program Officer, AVODAH-AJWS Partnership

Location: Washington, DC

Position Summary

 

Help build and strengthen the Washington, DC-Area Jewish social justice community. 

The AVODAH-AJWS Partnership sparks and sustains social change by engaging Jews ages 21-39 where their Jewish values meet their passion for social justice, building communities that take action for social change.  The Partnership’s primary work takes place in Washington, D.C., New York and San Francisco. 

The DC -based Program Officer will collaborate with the national AJWS-AVODAH Partnership team to develop ongoing training, leadership development, and networking opportunities for Jews in their 20’s and 30’s who are committed to exploring the multiple ways in which social justice and Jewish values intersect. 

American Jewish World Service (AJWS) is an international development organization motivated by Judaism’s imperative to pursue justice. AJWS is dedicated to alleviating poverty, hunger and disease among the people of the developing world regardless of race, religion or nationality. Through grants to grassroots organizations, volunteer service, advocacy and education, AJWS fosters civil society, sustainable development and human rights for all people, while promoting the values and responsibilities of global citizenship within the Jewish community. 

AVODAH: The Jewish Service Corps is an independent non-profit organization dedicated to changing people's lives through the integration of Judaism and social activism. AVODAH participants devote one year to working in local anti-poverty organizations. During that year, they live together, creating a shared experience of Jewish community and service, sustained by ongoing study and reflection. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Organize regional events and activities that include social, educational, cultural, and advocacy components
• Cultivate relationships with alumni of AJWS and AVODAH service programs, with alumni & colleagues from other like-minded Jewish service and social justice programs, and with other people within the Partnership’s demographic
• Collaborate with the AJWS-AVODAH team to engage in strategic planning for the partnership community
• Facilitate the development of local social and professional networks and mentoring opportunities
• Work in partnership with the partnership team to develop initiatives and programs
• Develop, in coordination with the partnership team and other colleagues, targeted social change efforts
• Conduct and disseminate periodic evaluation of all activities
• Perform other organizational duties and/or special projects as directed by supervisor 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• BA/BS plus minimum of four years work experience
• Significant skills in program development, events planning, and informal education
• Knowledge about and commitment to the Jewish and social justice communities and the work of integrating social activism and Jewish life
• Detail oriented and well-organized, able to manage multiple complex tasks
• Flexible work style and demonstrated team building skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Creative thinker
• Ability to build relationships with people of all ages and backgrounds
• Knowledge and experience with evaluation techniques and analysis
• Experience with service programs and social change efforts preferred
• Familiarity with community organizing principles and practices a plus 

HOW TO APPLY:
For immediate consideration, please forward your resume and cover letter to opportunities@ajws.org and indicate your name and "DC Program Officer, AJWS-AVODAH Partnership” in the subject line. 

*No phone calls please.
We thank you for your interest. We will only be able to respond to those resumes which most closely match our requirements.

AJWS is an equal opportunity employer and provides competitive salaries and benefits.