The Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
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We envision a vibrant, thriving Jewish community today and tomorrow.
We lead a strong Jewish Puget Sound by serving as a community voice, strengthening connections to Israel and World Jewry, and making investments in Jewish life, for today and the next generation. The Federation was founded in 1928 to serve the Jewish community, locally and around the world. Our focus is ensuring Jewish continuity and our work is anchored in Jewish values. Since our founding, the Federation has been at the forefront of meeting our community’s wide-ranging needs, fulfilling aspirations, and working to assure a strong future for Jewish life.
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Summary:
The Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle is seeking an energetic leader to shape the future of the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Seattle (“the Foundation”). The Foundation oversees over $80 million of assets currently under management across 150 separate charitable funds. As a trusted partner to philanthropists who want to give through a Jewish lens, we offer donor-advised funds, supporting foundations, agency funds, special purpose funds, and designated Federation funds.
The Foundation Director will lead and manage the operations and be responsible for establishing and accumulating enduring assets and resources to fund the Puget Sound Jewish community now, and for generations to come. The Director will work with staff, committee members, and local agencies to ensure a thriving Jewish community for today and tomorrow. The Director oversees all aspects of the community foundation: managing staff, running a small but sophisticated operation, overseeing program and fund-development activities, and serving as a community ambassador for the Foundation and the Federation. Success in this role requires strong self-motivation and hustle, and an entrepreneurial spirit to build and try new things.
Primary Responsibilities include the following:
Strategic
Fund and Legacy Resource Development
Operations Management
What will success in the first year look like?
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Qualifications:
Compensation:
How To Apply:
Please submit your resume in PDF format, along with a cover letter describing your interest in the role to jobs@jewishinseattle.org.
Interested candidates are encouraged to visit the Federation website (www.jewishinseattle.org) to gain insight into our mission and impact. No phone calls please.
Candidates will be required to undergo a background and reference check prior to employment.
The Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle is an equal opportunity employer.
SUMMARY
The Senior Accountant is a hands-on role responsible for managing the financial transactions of the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle, including its Foundation and endowment funds. This role ensures the accurate recording, reconciliation, and reporting of financial data in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), IRS regulations, and internal policies. The position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with various teams, including donor services, endowment personnel, and finance staff.
Essential Responsibilities of the role include the following:
Accounts Receivable (A/R), Account Payable (A/P) & Endowment Transactions (50%)
Endowment & Investment Accounting (25%)
General Ledger & Financial Reporting (15%)
Banking & Compliance (10%)
Other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
Preferred:
Desires Attributes & Competencies:
COMPENSATION
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, bend, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus is required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment is a typical climate controlled office environment and the noise is usually moderate.
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit your resume in PDF format, along with a cover letter describing your interest in the role to jobs@jewishinseattle.org.
Interested candidates are encouraged to visit the Federation website (www.jewishinseattle.org) to gain insight into our mission and impact. No phone calls please.
Candidates will be required to undergo a background and reference check prior to employment.
The Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle is an equal opportunity employer.
As a service to the Puget Sound Jewish community, we post openings for other Jewish organizations. Take a look at the openings below!
To post a job, please send job descriptions and other pertinent information to Ben Berman. Job postings will be listed for 90 days after submission. Thank you!
Position Overview: Kol HaNeshamah, a small, vibrant synagogue community, seeks a Director of Children’s Education to lead our successful Children’s Education program. This half-time role involves overseeing a creative Shabbat School (meeting 18-20 times during the school year), a weekly Hebrew School, and a B’nai Mitzvah class. The program emphasizes active, hands-on learning and is known for an innovative, ‘come-as-you-are’ take on Jewish education.
Key Responsibilities:
● Program Administration: Manage the day-to-day operations of the Religious Education
program, including registration, scheduling, communications, and logistics.
● Curriculum Stewardship: Utilize creative, age-appropriate Jewish curricula that foster active
and engaged learning from birth through B’nai Mitzvah programs.
● Teacher Support: Coach teachers to develop and deliver effective, engaging lesson plans;
provide ongoing professional support and mentorship.
● Youth Leadership Development: Inspire and guide post-B’nai Mitzvah students to serve as
teachers and teacher helpers, cultivating their leadership and connection to Jewish learning.
Community Engagement: Build strong relationships with students, parents, and staff to foster a
warm and responsive learning environment.
Qualifications:
● Experience in Jewish education, with demonstrated capacity to lead innovative
programs.
● Strong administrative and organizational skills, skilled with appropriate software/tech.
● Passion for working with children and teens, especially in developing youth leadership.
● Strong understanding of Jewish traditions, practices, and educational approaches in a
progressive synagogue context including familiarity with Jewish history and managing
relationships with parents and community members.
● Hebrew skills sufficient to teach prayer book proficiency and reading Torah.
● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
● Is curious, community-minded, and kind.
Compensation:
The salary is prorated for a half-time position, based on a full-time range of
$68,000–$72,000, commensurate with experience.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter detailing their
experience and vision for Jewish education to president@khnseattle.org.
Join us at KHN and make a lasting impact on the next generation of Jewish learners and leaders!
Are you looking for a rewarding, paid opportunity to make a difference? Jewish early childhood centers (ECCs) in Seattle, Mercer Island, and Bellevue are seeking caring individuals to support young children in the classroom. Whether you’re looking for consistent part-time work or flexible substitute teaching, this is your chance to gain hands-on experience, connect with the community, and play a role in shaping young minds.
To get started, send your resume to Sonya Basseri, ElevatEd Community Manager, at sonyab@jewishinseattle.org.
The Opportunity
Eastside Jewish Commons (EJC) is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to guide our organization into its next phase of programmatic and financial growth. This individual should share our excitement for EJC’s mission, values, unique place in the Jewish community, and future potential. The position is suited for a visionary, proactive, and resourceful leader with a deep understanding of nonprofit management, Jewish culture, and the diverse populations we serve.
The new Executive Director (ED) will lead EJC’s small and talented team of staff and contractors, providing oversight of programs and operations. This requires organizational skills, resourcefulness, and the ability to manage a range of activities – and offers considerable room for creativity and initiative. In terms of focus, the ED should be enthusiastic to assume an active role in outreach and fostering community partnerships, developing and promoting new programming, and raising funds. EJC has relied on contributed funds and the ED should be prepared to lead efforts to diversify our funding base, including through development of earned revenue. EJC’s next leader will work closely with our experienced Board in shaping a new strategic plan for the organization. Our direction forward may shift EJC’s facility/space and staff capacity needs, among others, and the new ED should be able to successfully
lead possible organizational change initiatives. This is an exciting time for EJC as we look to welcome a new ED, build upon our solid foundation, and expand our role in Portland’s Jewish community and beyond.
About Us
The Eastside Jewish Commons mission is to create and sustain a joyful, inclusive, and inspiring community space on Portland’s eastside where people can connect, learn, and grow.
Since opening in July 2021, EJC has become an integral part of Portland, Oregon’s Jewish community. Our space serves as a venue for educational, cultural, spiritual, religious, and social programming offered by partner organizations, individual community members, and by EJC. In the past year alone, EJC hosted hundreds of events attended by thousands from across a diverse community. Our unique “Jewish living room” model fosters collaboration and inclusivity by offering non-membership-based access to programs, events, and space, on the eastside of Portland.
EJC shares our rented space with various organizations including an independent congregation, Shir Tikvah, and we offer co-working space for Jewish professionals. We take pride in our partnerships with more than 30 organizations, including most of Portland’s synagogues, Jewish institutions, and emerging organizations.
The EJC ED oversees the Director of Programming (.63 FTE), as well as part-time staff and contractors handling social media, bookkeeping, events support, and more. EJC has an annual budget of roughly $550,000 and a solid financial foundation, with commitments for a future endowment.
The Ideal Candidate – Experience and Capacities
EJC is seeking an Executive Director with the following profile.
Strategic Leadership. A creative and entrepreneurial leader with a deep
commitment to the EJC mission and values, and awareness of the complex
community needs and diverse populations we serve. Strategic and resourceful, with skills to partner with the Board and others to shape EJC’s direction forward, inspire engagement, and turn vision into action.
Partnerships and Programming. A skilled communicator who is energized to be the public face of EJC, to nurture and build relationships, and to raise EJC’s visibility. The motivation, ideas, and experience to shape and expand EJC programming, in response to community interests, and to broaden our audience. A great listener, able to collaborate and build trust with a wide range of people, foster diverse viewpoints, and navigate difficult conversations with strength and grace.
Management and Organization. Demonstrated experience in overseeing
programs, operations, and systems (financial, HR, facilities/space, events, etc.),
supporting colleagues, and nurturing a high-performing team and organizational culture. Solid financial skills, business acumen, and creativity to rethink how things are done and find opportunities for improvement. A track record of working well with and further building an engaged nonprofit Board.
Fundraising. Proven experience to shape and execute fund development strategies and plans, working closely with Board members and others. The initiative and skills to cultivate and steward donor relationships and to lead efforts to expand and diversify EJC’s funding base through donations, grants, sponsorships, and earned revenue, to support sustainable growth.
Salary and Benefits
Starting salary of $110,000 to $130,000.
Full-time, exempt position, in-person in Portland, Oregon.
Benefits include healthcare, 401k, and PTO.
To Apply
Please submit the following by Sunday, April 6, 2025:
1. A cover letter that demonstrates how your experience and skills would make you a good fit for this position, and what about this opportunity most interests you.
2. A complete chronological resume.
3. Note how you heard about this opportunity.
Please send your application as a PDF via email to: EJC@pagetwopartners.com,
attention: ED Hiring Committee. We will acknowledge receipt of your application, and all inquiries will be handled confidentially.
For more information, including the Executive Director job description,
visit https://ejcpdx.org/.
Equal Opportunity Employer
EJC is an equal opportunity employer. We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences that each individual brings to our community. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.
The Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
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