Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle
Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle
Career Opportunities
Career Opportunities
What We Stand For
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.
See below for current openings at the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle. Sign up for our newsletter to be the first to hear about future opportunities as they become available.
The ideal candidate will be a warm and committed organizer /planner, naturally enthusiastic about connecting people and families around shared interests, and invested in personal growth through Jewish learning and connecting regularly with other PJ Library families in the Greater Seattle Area.
Set up a 15–20 minute Zoom call with PJ Library Program Manager Rachel Zell.
Be prepared to respond to:
Please send a copy of your resume to jobs@jewishinseattle.org.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Jewish Community
Career Opportunities
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!
Congregation Beth Israel (CBI) Bellingham, WA | Status: Full-Time, Exempt
Salary: $82,000-$95,000
Submit applications to: hiring@bethisraelbellingham.
Congregation Beth Israel (CBI) seeks an energetic, thoughtful, and collaborative Executive Director to serve as its chief operating leader working alongside our clergy. Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director holds primary responsibility for the day-to-day operational, financial, and administrative health of the synagogue.
The ideal candidate will combine strong business acumen with deep emotional intelligence, bringing a “can-do” attitude to building a highly functional, mission-driven, and sacred workplace environment.
● Oversee day-to-day financial operations and working within our budget tasks include, bookkeeping oversight, payroll, receivables, vendor payments, and membership billing.
● Partner with the Treasurer and Finance Committee to develop, coordinate, and monitor the annual budget, tracking performance metrics and ensuring fiscal sustainability.
● Lead revenue-generation efforts, including donor cultivation, strategic fundraising initiatives, and grant writing.
● Manage financial aspects of risk management, including regular insurance reviews, contract negotiations, and asset protection.
● Supervise, mentor, and evaluate administrative, Kesher and facilities staff, fostering a positive, collaborative, and accountable workplace culture.
● Coordinate, recruit, and recognize volunteers, aligning their efforts with committee goals and synagogue needs.
● Implement and update personnel practices, including HR compliance, regular performance evaluations, job training, and constructive conflict management.
● Oversee the maintenance, custodial care, and approved capital improvements of the synagogue building and grounds.
● Serve as the principal contact for all facility vendors, contractors, and service providers.
● Along with our Safety and Security committee, coordinate and regularly review security protocols, building access, and emergency preparedness in conjunction with local law enforcement and lay leadership.
● Provide logistical and operational oversight for rentals, lifecycle events, holiday celebrations, and special programs.
● Serve as an active, ex-officio partner to the Board of Directors. Report on operations, inform leadership of critical issues, and systematically implement board decisions.
● Provide committee oversight and support lay leaders with timely data, advice, and strategic direction.
● Act as a key chief operating leader alongside clergy to ensure the synagogue functions as a healthy, mission-driven institution.
● Develop and manage the administrative infrastructure required for strong congregational engagement, recruitment, and retention.
● Manage the synagogue’s CRM/database to ensure high data integrity, streamlined communications, and efficient member communication.
● Support the operational, non-pedagogic needs of the Religious School and coordinate non-pastoral congregational support systems.
● Oversee the congregation’s communication strategies, ensuring professional standards across all publications (e.g., Shul Shofar, Weekly Timbrel), social media platforms, and website updates.
● Advance the synagogue’s visibility, reputation, and inclusion efforts within the broader community.
● Education: Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Non-Profit Management, Business Administration, or a related field is desirable.
● Experience: Minimum of 5 years of relevant executive leadership experience, preferably within a synagogue, Jewish communal organization, or non-profit entity.
● Cultural Competence: Deep familiarity with Jewish ritual, history, traditions, and customs..
● Operational Acumen: Proven leadership experience across finance/budgeting, facilities management, human resources, and community fundraising.
● Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal, written, and diplomatic interpersonal communication skills; ability to navigate a diverse stakeholder community with emotional intelligence.
● Schedule Flexibility: Willingness and ability to work a non-traditional schedule, including evenings, weekends, and high holiday periods as operational needs dictate.
Queen Anne Jewish Preschool — Seattle, WA
Pay: $4,000.00 – $5,000.00 per month
Location: In person | Position Type: Full-time, school-year position
Queen Anne Jewish Preschool is a boutique preschool located in the heart of Queen Anne. Our warm, home-like environment allows children to feel safe, connected, and excited to learn each day.
Our program is inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy and emphasizes hands-on exploration, creativity, meaningful relationships, and learning through play. We maintain low student-to-teacher ratios so our educators can provide individualized attention and create strong connections with each child.
We are looking for a joyful, energetic, creative, and empathetic preschool teacher to join our warm and dedicated team.
The ideal candidate enjoys working with young children and understands the importance of creating a nurturing, engaging, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment. Our teachers work collaboratively to support each child’s social-emotional, cognitive, physical, and language development. Candidates should be dependable, patient, enthusiastic, and able to communicate warmly and professionally with children, families, and fellow staff members.
● Low Ratios: Low student-to-teacher ratios for better classroom connections.
● Generous PTO: More than 15 paid Jewish and national holidays + Paid time off.
● Environment: A beautiful, warm, home-like facility with private security on site.
● Location: Convenient Queen Anne location directly across from Trader Joe’s.
● Growth: Opportunities for professional growth and increased responsibility.
● Impact: The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families.
● Support: A friendly and supportive team environment.
● Create a warm, safe, and welcoming classroom environment.
● Plan and facilitate engaging, age-appropriate learning experiences.
● Encourage children to explore, create, ask questions, and develop independence.
● Support children’s social-emotional development and help them navigate classroom routines and peer interactions.
● Observe children’s development and communicate meaningful updates with families.
● Maintain an organized, clean, and inviting classroom.
● Work collaboratively with fellow teachers and school leadership.
● Participate in staff meetings, professional development, and school events.
● Follow all licensing, health, safety, and supervision requirements.
● Experience: Experience working with young children in a preschool, childcare, camp, or similar setting.
● Approach: A warm, patient, and nurturing approach.
● Skills: Strong communication and teamwork skills.
● Professionalism: Reliability, professionalism, and a positive attitude.
● Engagement: Ability to actively engage with children throughout the school day.
● Requirements: Willingness to complete all required Washington State childcare trainings and background-check requirements.
●Experience with Reggio Emilia-inspired, play-based, or child led learning is helpful but not required. Experience in Jewish education is a plus, but not a requirement.
● Pay: $4,000.00 – $5,000.00 / month
● Schedule: Full-time, school-year position (Specific hours and employment dates will be discussed during the interview process)
● Benefits: Paid time off
Please submit your résumé through this link
(https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Queen-Anne-Jewish-Preschool/jobs?jk=3b5627396b8c2b18&star
t=0&clearPrefilter=1) along with a brief introduction describing your experience working with young children and why you are interested in joining Queen Anne Jewish Preschool.
Application Question:
● How many years have you worked in early child care education? Queen Anne Jewish Preschool is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who are committed to creating a warm, respectful, and nurturing environment for young children.
Reports to: Director of Programs, Comms & Org. Development
Location: In person, Seattle
Employment Type: Hourly, Part Time
Start Date: Role begins in September 2026, with onboarding & training in August 2026.
The Kavana Cooperative is a pluralistic, non-denominational Jewish community non-profit in Seattle. Kavana’s office is located in the Queen Anne neighborhood of Seattle, Washington. For more information about us, please see our website: www.kavana.org.
The Program Coordinator serves as the onsite logistical support for many of Kavana’s monthly and annual events (dates below). This role includes the following:
– Preparing Materials: Packing supplies for events, transporting supplies to event
locations, and back to headquarters after the event.
– Set Up & Clean up: While onsite during events, this role sets up materials and the space, and is responsible for cleaning up and re-setting spaces after the event.
– Greeter: This role serves as a greeter to community member participants.
– On Site Support: Available throughout events take photos, problem solve any logistical issues that arise and be eyes of safety.
This position works some events as the only logistical team member, and some events that have additional staff support. Events are typically evenings and weekends.
Monthly calendar of events / hours listed below.
Before the event:
● Print materials if necessary, and help to pack supplies for events (can include grocery shopping).
● Transport supplies to event locations (when applicable).
● Arrive early to events to set up materials and the space.
During the event:
● Serve as greeter at events, welcoming participants warmly and checking them in.
● Act as eyes of safety during the event.
● Take photos.
● Larger events: clean up as needed.
After the event:
● Clean up and reset event locations. Follow location closing instructions.
● Transport and unpack materials back to headquarters.
● Upload photos to Google Drive.
● Access to a vehicle to get to and from events and transport supplies.
● A warm and friendly public facing demeanor.
● Organized and detail oriented, able to set up spaces thoughtfully and tidy them
effectively.
● Ability to carry up to 50 pounds, including on stairs.
● Availability to work many of the below dates.
● Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
● Responsive!
Below is the list of all of the dates for coverage, varying from 11.5 – 18 hours monthly. It’s ok if you don’t have 100% availability, with advance notice (note, these dates could be split between multiple Program Support Staff if needed). Additional one-off events, or monthly events may be offered later.
This role is part-time, hourly.
● Pay: $30 – $32 per hour
● Kavana will reimburse you for mileage monthly, at the Federal POV rate, for all Kavana errand driving you do in your own vehicle; alternatively, we could reimburse public transportation.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please email the following materials to
programs@kavana.org.
– Resume
– Email letter that includes:
– How you are connected to Kavana or how you heard about this role
– Your availability for the dates shared above
– One skill or previous experience that applies to this role
Kavana is a pluralistic Jewish community that welcomes people from a wide range of backgrounds, identities, and Jewish experiences. We seek team members who will contribute to an inclusive and collaborative workplace. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other protected status.
