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Summer Intern for University Programs
Society for Humanistic Judaism
28611 West Twelve Mile Road
Farmington Hills, MI 48334

The Society for Humanistic Judaism is looking for a summer intern to fill a project-based contract position.

The project entails compiling a manual for university Humanistic havurot programs explaining Humanistic Judaism and including at minimum the following components:

1.      Description of the philosophy of Humanistic Judaism

2.      Description of market on university campuses (unaffiliated, children of intermarriage, not self-identified, unaware of movement and practices)

3.      Description of who secular, Humanistic and cultural Jews are.

4.      Examples of Humanistic Prayers/Meditations

5.      Examples of Humanistic Shabbat Service

6.      Examples of Humanistic Havdala Service

7.      Examples of holiday home/dorm room celebrations

8.      Description of Humanistic Approach to Jewish Holidays

9.      Example of Humanistic Changes to traditional songs (na-a-se- shalom)

10.  List of speakers within the Humanistic Jewish movement

11.  Example of possible programs that Hillel can conduct for Secular, Cultural and Humanistic Jews, including “how to” steps to initiate and run the program.

12.  Description of the HuJews Conclave offerings for college students and other HuJews programs

13.  Description of Humanistic Approach to inter-dating/inter-marriage

14.  Inclusion of relevant articles or sermons by Humanistic Rabbis in written or podcast formats.

Many of these items already exist but need to be reworked to address Hillel professionals, Judaic Studies professors and college students and then need to be compiled and formatted in a consistent and professional manner.

The manual will be distributed in both electronic and paper formats for use and updating. Promotion of manual to Hillel directors and on student websites follows distribution.

An ideal candidate will have knowledge of campus life, Hillel programs and Humanistic Judaism and be training to be a Jewish communal professional.  The ideal candidate also will live in either Detroit or Chicago.  The individual should be a strong writer and have excellent organizational  and computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, PageMaker/InDesign, and Acrobat Because there will be a part-time position available in the fall it would be beneficial if the individual were available to continue as a part-time employee once the contract is filled. The part-time position of university program associate would involve promoting Humanistic programming on campus, distributing the manual, and making contact with Hillel and other Jewish programs on campus.

 Applicant should be able to begin immediately or in the early summer.  Position open until filled.

 Stipend:  $2500 – distributed ¼ after intial text is compiled, ¼ upon completion of draft manual, ¼ after completion of manual, final ¼ upon distribution.

 To Apply:  Send your resume and cover letter to Society for Humanistic Judaism Attn:  Bonnie Cousens – University Program Summer Intern, 28611 W 12 Mile Road, Farmington Hills MI 48334, or email job@shj.org in pdf or word format with SUMMER INTERN written in the subject line.

SECRETARY
Society for Humanistic Judaism
28611 West Twelve Mile Road
Farmington Hills, MI 48334

DESCRIPTION:
The Society for Humanistic Judaism, a non-profit organization for cultural Jews, is the national organization of Humanistic Jewish congregations in North America. We are seeking an energetic, flexible, highly organized individual who can carry out projects independently and cooperatively to serve as our full-time SECRETARY. She or he will possess excellent communication skills, judgment, and work ethic, plus ability to multi-task, focus on details, and a sense of humor. Top-notch computer skills a must; responsibilities include word processing (Microsoft WORD and Corel WordPerfect), bookkeeping (Quickbooks), database management (Raiser's Edge), plus Internet, e-mail, and other Microsoft OFFICE programs. Office experience required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Secretary oversees the management and use of Raisers Edge, maintains the database, performs daily bookkeeping tasks, documents office procedures, and provides assistance with other tasks as needed to keep the organization running smoothly. She/he will assist in and complete tasks assigned to other staff as necessary.

The Secretary will keep the professional staff informed of project and task progress.

TASKS:
1. Maintain fund raising, membership, and mailing list data bases.
2. Establish and maintain office procedures. Create procedure manuals.
3. Perform daily bookkeeping and invoicing tasks.
4. Administer membership dues collection and billing.
5. Maintain diary/calendar.
6. Assist with mailings, including preparation of materials.
7. Maintain filing system.
8. Monitor and maintain supplies, materials, literature, and equipment.

PROGRAM ASSISTANCE:
1. Provide project support (including for the annual fundraising campaign) for professional staff.
2. Word processing and data entry.
3. Assist in overall organizational and project responsibilities as necessary.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: mid 20s plus benefits

Contact: Send letter of interest and CV to: job@shj.org

 

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