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Youth Engagement Associate

Beth El Synagogue

Minneapolis, MN • On-site

$20 - $25/hr

Part-time

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

Title: Youth Engagement Associate

Location: This position is based in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, with required in-person hours. Some remote hours are possible.

About Beth El: Beth El Synagogue is a dynamic Jewish community that inspires members of all ages to embrace Torah, Avodah, and G’milut Chesed. We are a Conservative, Egalitarian synagogue.

About Beth El’s Youth Department: Beth El’s Youth Department engages hundreds of young people, from newborns and their families to high school seniors - and everyone in between!

Opportunities to participate in and learn about Jewish life abound for youth of all ages. Regular, formal programming begins at 2 years-old with weekly Childcare on Shabbat (Saturday) mornings. It continues with BESTY, our Shabbat morning camp-style program for elementary schoolers. After our students become B’Mitzvah, they engage in one or more of our teen programs - in particular our youth group, BERUSY.

About the Youth Engagement Associate: Beth El’s first-ever Youth Engagement Associate is both a behind-the-scenes and front-facing role, serving roughly 50% of their time in each way. They support the Director and the operations of the Youth Department in administrative and congregant-facing ways.


Core Responsibilities
  • Coordinate and maintain department logistics and operations (calendars, registrations, rosters, etc)
  • Supervise and support young people during events/gatherings/programs
  • Support communications across the department between young people, families, faculty, and staff
  • Support department events/gatherings/programs (communicate with staff, gather materials, set up spaces, etc)
  • Otherwise assist Youth Department staff and faculty in their work with young people
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Requirements and Relevant Experience

You will be a qualified candidate and an excellent fit if you…

  • Are highly-organized, driven, and able to work collaboratively and independently
  • Can lift 30-40 lbs
  • Enjoy working with young people of all ages
  • Have spent some years working in education and/or youthwork spaces (camp, school, youth group)
  • Maintain positive and professional relationships with young people
  • Understand Jewish communal life (culture, education, holiday/lifecycle)
  • Work comfortably with Google Workspace and Microsoft 365


Hours: ~8-10 hours per week

  • Saturday mornings, 8:30am - 12:00pm (in-person)
  • Some Tuesday evenings, 6:30pm - 9:00pm (in-person)
  • Occasional other weeknights and weekend evenings (in-person)
  • Administrative hours to be determined (in-person to start)


Salary and Terms
  • Part-Time, Year-Round, Non-Exempt
  • $20 - $25 / hour, based on experience


Reporting Structure

The Youth Engagement Associate reports to the Director of Youth Engagement. It is a crucial support role, not a supervisory role.


Work Environment

Beth El Synagogue is committed to a culture that believes in work-life balance. Our professional team works collaboratively and supports one another in a positive work environment. We strive to create a supportive schedule in partnership that honors your personal needs and your professional responsibilities.


To Apply: Please send your résumé and a cover letter to jobs@bethelsynagogue.org. Our application period will close on July 31, 2026.