JSU Assistant Director - South Shore

Key Responsibilities

• Launch, maintain, and lead 4 weekly JSU Clubs in South Shore, Long Island schools, ensuring at least 20 club sessions per year
• Create dynamic, relevant Jewish content for clubs that sparks curiosity and discussion
• Cultivate relationships with school administrators and faculty to support JSU’s presence and growth
• Partner with JSU Global Campus and the Regional team to identify new schools for expansion
• Host 2 weekly evening events for South Shore, Long Island teens focused on engagement, Jewish learning, and personal connection
• Run 1 monthly fun/social events to build community among club participants
• Organize 1 monthly local Shabbat experiences to deepen Jewish connection outside the school setting
• Actively mentor most engaged students, fostering individual religious and leadership growth

Long-Term Impact & Recruitment

• Recruit South Shore area students for immersive Jewish experiences such as Shabbatonim, NCSY Summer programs, especially TJJ, and gap year
• Guide students in post-high school Jewish life, including Jewish campus engagement and gap-year Israel programs

Community, Fundraising & PR

• Build strong relationships with parents and alumni through consistent, personal communication
• Support fundraising and “friendraising” initiatives that sustain and grow the impact of JSU
• Promote JSU through local PR, social media, and outreach to increase visibility and community connection

Shabbatonim & Regional Programs

• Recruit for and participate in local and regional Shabbatonim and conventions
• Collaborate with Regional NCSY team to deliver meaningful, high-quality experiences for teens

Experience & Qualifications

• Experience in teen programming and/or Jewish education (formal or informal)
• A track record of being charismatic, organized, and flexible
• The ability to build trust and connect with both teens and adults
• A solid foundation in Jewish knowledge, including Halacha, Jewish thought, and tradition
• The ability to confidently lead discussions and role model personal growth

Professional Expectations

• Serve as a role model, reflecting Jewish values and lifelong learning in your own growth
• Attend and contribute to local and national staff trainings and meetings (weekly, monthly, annually meetings vary by region)
• Maintain a positive, solution-oriented attitude and work collaboratively with peers and supervisors
• Uphold all OU/NCSY policies to ensure a safe, welcoming, and professional environment
• Manage programming and club budgets responsibly
• Maintain accurate student data and engagement logs in NCSY’s systems

Salary & Benefits

The salary range for this position is $60,000 - $75,000, commensurate with experience.

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance: The OU offers health insurance through an Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA).

Instead of a single group plan, employees have the freedom to choose their own health insurance plan that fits their personal and family needs. The OU contributes a generous monthly amount directly toward your premium, making coverage more flexible, affordable, and tailored to you.

Employees enrolled in our health plan also receive an annual BeniComp stipend, a supplemental benefit that reimburses eligible medical, pharmaceutical, dental, and vision expenses.

In addition, the OU offers employees group dental and vision insurance through MetLife.

Additional Benefits and Perks:

• 10 paid sick days
• 10-15 paid vacation days
• Paid Jewish and Federal holidays
• Short Fridays to accommodate for Sabbath observance
• Free life and disability insurance
• Discounted continuing education opportunities
• 403(b) retirement plan with a 5% employer match after 3 years (requires a minimum 2% employee contribution)