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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.

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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.

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This position drives forward the Federation’s work to improve the safety and well-being of Jewish community members facing hate crimes and bias incidents by helping our community understand the importance of Washington State’s Hate Crimes & Bias Incidents Hotline, how to use it, and supporting community members experiencing anti-Jewish harm.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Responsibilities include the following:

  • Plan, execute, and deliver trainings and information sessions statewide that educate Jewish community members on how to utilize the Hate Crimes & Bias Incidents Hotline.
  • Support Jewish community members experiencing hate or bias to utilize the hotline and connect them to wraparound services and support.
  • Engage Jewish community members to gather feedback and assess accessibility needs to improve access to and utilization of the Hate Crimes & Bias Incidents Hotline.
  • Measure and report on the effectiveness of education and outreach through two surveys: one that measures community comfort with reporting to the hotline before the start of education and outreach efforts, and one that measures community comfort with reporting to the hotline after education and outreach efforts have concluded.
  • Participate in quarterly meetings convened by the Attorney General’s Office to collaborate with other contracted community-based organizations.
  • Write and submit quarterly progress reports detailing grant execution progress.
  • Other duties and special projects may be assigned.


Supervisory Responsibilities:
None

QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
  • Strong understanding of Jewish identity and antisemitism, and how to holistically build Jewish safety and inclusion
  • Experience working on a federal or state grant
  • Knowledge of hate crime statutes in Washington State


Required Attributes and Competencies:

  • At least 3 years of experience working in advocacy, nonprofits, or the Jewish community
  • Experience working with Jewish community members
  • Understanding of Jewish identity and antisemitism, and respect for a holistic approach to building Jewish safety and inclusion
  • Basic understanding of hate crimes and bias incidents and their impact on communities
  • Strong facilitator and communicator — persuasive writer, impactful public speaker, ability to boil down complex information and clearly convey a message
  • Excellent interpersonal skills — proven track record of building and maintaining robust relationships with diverse stakeholders
  • A self-starter who can work well independently
  • Possesses sound judgement and strong discretion on sensitive issues
  • Ability to juggle multiple priorities and competing deadlines
  • Must be able to travel locally regularly, and to various locations across the state as needed
  • Possession of a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance is required


COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

  • While all Federation employees are “at-will,” this position is grant-funded and, in its current capacity, is slated to run through September 30, 2027.
  • Salary: $33/hour, 30 hours/week
  • Paid time off and holidays include fifteen (15) vacation days and five (5) sick days annually, nine (9) Federal holidays, and Jewish holidays, which vary year to year.
  • Full benefits available include: medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance coverage, 401(k), and 403(b).
  • The Federation offers a supplemental leave program to Washington State’s Paid Family & Medical Leave, which makes employees’ salaries “whole” for the duration of the leave approved by the state.


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.

HOW TO APPLY

Send a PDF resume and a cover letter describing your interest to jcrc@jewishinseattle.org.

Learn more about our mission at www.jewishinseattle.org.


Are you a natural connector/organizer of your friends and family? Do you have an excitement for bringing people together and a passion for building community through people-to-people connections? We are now actively looking for
PJ Library Parent Connectors, to inspire and nurture the growth of Jewish families with young children.

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.

A Parent Connector is:

  • Someone who lives in the PJ Library Seattle catchment area and is a PJ Library parent
  • A passionate ambassador for PJ Library, sharing PJ Library with all families they encounter
  • Excited to meet, welcome, and get to know parents raising Jewish children
  • An excellent communicator and listener who excels at relationship building
  • Passionate about Jewish life and excited to infuse Jewish themes into programs
  • Interested in facilitating and participating in new opportunities for peers to meet each other
  • Self-motivated, curious, and open to new ideas
  • Familiar with online communication outlets for parents in their community
  • Able to work independently as well as part of a team
  • Knowledgeable about the local community’s parent resources, both within and outside of the Jewish community
  • Understanding and respectful of the range of Jewish connection and knowledge among parents


Compensation / Hours / Work Format:

  • $27.00/hour, flexible hours per week, up to 20 hours per month by agreement (additional monthly hours possible with advance approval)
  • Flexible work hours could include evenings and weekends
  • Remote working & in person for events
  • Flexible budget for coffee dates and other event materials and costs to be discussed and approved by the PJ Library Program Manager


Parent Connector Responsibilities:

  • Support families participating in PJ Library Get Together Grants and encourage families to use this engagement tool
  • Create and implement at least 1 gathering per month (e.g. playground meetups, informal playgroups, holiday-themed events, partner events with Jewish institutions, library story time, home-hosted series, parents’ night, etc.)
  • Deepen connections with families through face-to-face meetings, phone calls, personal emails, and social media
  • Participate in an orientation session followed by bi-monthly supervision calls with Rachel Zell, PJ Library Program Manager
  • Participate in quarterly all-connector sessions either virtually or in person
  • Actively share the gift of PJ Library with families and help with sharing sign-up information
  • Collect and maintain contact information for program participants
  • Submit monthly reports to PJ Library Seattle supervisor
  • Support larger PJ Library programs as needed


Position requirements:

  • Available to work flexible schedule including weekends
  • Able to represent PJ Library Seattle in a professional manner at all times
  • Must be able to provide own transportation to events


How to Apply:

Set up a 15–20 minute Zoom call with PJ Library Program Manager Rachel Zell.

Be prepared to respond to:

  1. What excites you about being a Parent Connector for PJ Library in Seattle?
  2. How do you envision bringing families together in your neighborhood with a limited budget? What types of experiences do you think families with young children are looking for?
  3. What experiences will you draw on to build community?


Please send a copy of your resume to jobs@jewishinseattle.org.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

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!

Washington

Part-time Development/Event Director for small Jewish music non-profit

$36-$50 per hour; 20-40 hours per month. Commission based on performance.

The Seattle Jewish Chorale is an 18-year-old volunteer-based Jewish choral group. SJC preserves, celebrates and advances the cultural heritage of world Jewry and fosters unity, understanding and respect within the Jewish community as well as between Jews and the wider community.

We are a joyous and committed group of music enthusiasts who enjoy performing quality Jewish music from a range of time periods. We perform two major concerts each year, as well as periodic free outreach concerts and other small performances around the Seattle area upon request.

We are looking for a dynamic, self-driven Development Director & Event Planner to both plan our 18-year concert gala in spring 2026, and put together a marketing/outreach plan to expand our audience and exposure. The Development Director will engage with and foster donor relations, reach out to partner Jewish organizations in Seattle, and assist our Operations Director with grant research and proposals. The Development Director will work with our operations director, treasurer and development committee. Meetings with the Board of Directors and Development Committee will take place online; a computer and reliable internet are a must.

A successful candidate will bring knowledge about philanthropy and fundraising, as well as a proven track record for cultivating, deepening and expanding donor relations. Extensive knowledge and/or established relationships within the Seattle Jewish community would be ideal for this role.

This position is ideal for a semi-retired candidate or someone seeking part-time work.

Contact Us — Seattle Jewish Chorale

Camp Solomon Schechter is hiring for an experienced Major Gifts Manager who can bring equal parts strategy and heart to our development efforts – someone who loves the art (and joy!) of relationship building, is motivated by big goals, and is excited to help shape the next chapter of our camp story.  Candidates should ideally be based in Vancouver, Seattle, Portland or other corners of the Pacific Northwest.
 
View the full description and how to apply here.

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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.

 

Responsibilities

  • Connect with, care for, and support the learning of young children in a Jewish classroom. 
  • Follow guidance from a trusted head-teacher.
  • Support young children through activities, transitions and day-to-day classroom life. 
  • Bring your passions and positivity to an early childhood environment.  
  • Be an advocate for the early childhood center in your community. 
  • Ensure school policies are met and maintained in the classroom.

Qualifications

  • Reliable, caring individuals eager to support young learners.
  • Open to learning about child development (no prior experience needed!).
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Able to pass a background check and fingerprinting through Merit.
  • Available for at least 8 weeks, with the possibility of extending.

Benefits

  • $20/hour for your time in the classroom.
  • Flexible schedule – Choose regular part-time shifts or on-call substitute work.
  • Multiple locations – Pick which neighborhoods work best for you.
  • Community & support – Join a network of like-minded educators and receive guidance from a dedicated Community Coordinator.
  • Opportunities for growth – Gain hands-on experience with potential for full-time roles.

 

Work Locations

  • Seattle (Central District, Capitol Hill, Queen Anne, Wedgewood, Ravenna)
  • Mercer Island
  • Bellevue (Eastgate, Crossroads)


Ready to Make An Impact?

To get started, send your resume to Sonya Basseri, ElevatEd Community Manager, at sonyab@jewishinseattle.org.

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