Job Description for the Congregation Emanu El Youth Group Leader

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Are you a university/college age young adult interested in leading and hanging out with Jewish teens between 13 and 18?

Do you like engaging youth in fun activities and helping them maintain a connection to their Jewish Identity and other Jewish teens in Victoria?

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If so, then you may be a great fit to be the new Victoria Jewish Youth Group Coordinator!

Come join us in planning a mix of fun, educational, and tikkun olam (putting the world to rights) activities for an amazing group of post-B’nei Mitzvah teens.

As Coordinator, you, alongside a parent volunteer, will lead the Congregation Emanu-El Youth Group, which includes young people post B’nei Mitzvah (age 13) through high school (open to all Jewish youth in Victoria). You will prioritize connecting with Jewish teens in an engaging and youthful way to encourage involvement in and connection with the youth group.

Responsibilities:

• Meet regularly (monthly) with parent volunteer to develop a youth group plan
• Establish a calendar of events for the youth group (approximately 8 events running from October through June), allowing for a mix of activities—including fun outings, hikes, and tikkun olam events—as developed with input from the teen members. Have some Jewish connection in all events.
• Create and execute a communication plan for the group:
• Maintain What’sApp Community and email + phone list
• Write and send emails/texts in advance of events
• Develop and maintain social media platforms with weekly communication to facilitate group development.
• Coordinate and supervise all youth group events.
• Coordinate and facilitate youth involvement in planning and conducting events. (This will be a gradual process as our young people get used to taking on these tasks and responsibilities).
• Work with the Treasurer to create yearly budgets.

Pay: $23/hr, an average 6-8 hrs/month.

Please send cover letter and resume to [email protected] by September 1st, 2025