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The GREEN ZIONIST ALLIANCE is seeking enthusiastic change makers who care about the environment to join our team. Internships can be done remotely, for credit or not for credit, from anywhere in the world. Learn more and apply today!

Program Assistant

The Coalition on the Environment and Jewish Life (COEJL) has been selected by peer organizations to serve as administrator of the GREEN HEVRA, a network of Jewish environmental organizations working together to further define and build the Jewish environmental field. We are seeking a part-time program assistant who will report to COEJL’s director and work with the Green Hevra stewardship (steering) committee. This position is currently funded for one year, based in COEJL’s New York office and available immediately.

The Green Hevra is a network of 15 Jewish environmental organizations focused on defining and strengthening the Jewish environmental movement and developing strategic opportunities for breakthrough environmental results in the Jewish community and beyond. COEJL’s mission is to deepen and broaden the Jewish community’s commitment to stewardship and the protection of the Earth through outreach, activism and Jewish learning. Since 1993, COEJL has been an initiative at the Jewish Council for Public Affairs (JCPA).

The program assistant will work 10 hours per week and more by agreement during two retreat periods.

The tasks of the program assistant include, but are not limited to:

• Managing the Green Hevra membership roster and listserv;
• Facilitating communication between subcommittees and the whole group;
• Scheduling phone and in-person meetings and securing attendance;
• Planning and managing logistics for two major retreats, including invitations and attendance, food and housing, transportation (if needed), and other tasks as needed;
• Taking notes during meetings and helping committees identify and designate tasks for follow up;
• Creating relevant meeting documentation and assigning related post-meeting follow up;
• Managing reimbursement and receipts;
• Attending retreats.

By staffing the Green Hevra, the program assistant will gain:

• Exposure to network creation and field development in the Jewish environmental sector;
• The opportunity to network with staff from 15 core Jewish environmental organizations;
• The opportunity to engage with COEJL and JCPA staffings.

Attributes sought:

• Be extremely well organized;
• Have effective writing and interpersonal skills;
• Work well under pressure;
• Be able to work independently while knowing when to consult others for direction;
• Know Microsoft Office and social media programs;
• Demonstrate an understanding of Jewish and environmental issues.

To apply, please write “Green Hevra” in the subject line, and send a cover letter, resume, writing sample and references to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. chair of the Green Hevra.

Farming apprenticeship

JEWISH FARM SCHOOL and EDEN VILLAGE CAMP are seeking farm-education apprentices for a multidisciplinary program where they are both farm staff and farm educators. They will work directly with the farm manager and farm educators to participate in all aspects of the two-acre farm: seeding, greenhouse production, soil preparation and amending, composting, cultivating, harvesting, weeding, animal care, fruit and orchard management, and tractor work. Since the farm is only in its third season, apprentices also will have the opportunity to create and develop new facets of the farm, such as helping start beekeeping, build grape arbors and orchards, expand flower production, research and implement alternative composting methods, or other ideas.

Responsibilities include:

• During summer camp, apprentices will lead a variety of farm-based activities and educational programs for campers of all ages, while also assisting in maintaining the daily operations of the farm, and various agricultural projects around camp;
• When camp is not in session, Jewish Farm School and Eden Village run educational programs on the site and the farm, including Sunday farm volunteer days, a fall harvest festival coinciding with Sukkot, and other skills workshops. Apprentices will be the farm educators for all of these programs.

Learning opportunities:

• Weekly seminars in organic, small-scale agriculture;
• Trainings in Jewish environmental education, including the Teva Seminar;
• Participation in the Hudson Valley C.R.A.F.T. Program, a network for young organic farmers;
• Participation in various on-site workshops, such as natural building and herbal medicine;
• Field trips to various organic and educational farms in the area.

Ideal candidates will:

• Be hard working;
• Be able to complete tasks in a timely manner regardless of the weather;
• Be flexible, positive members of a team and community;
• Show timeliness and attention to detail;
• Work creatively to solve problems;
• Be able to develop new educational programs and farm infrastructure;
• Be familiar with the sustainable agriculture and food-justice movements.

Experimental curiosity is encouraged. Extensive experience is not necessary, just an eagerness to learn about small-scale, sustainable farming and Jewish agricultural education. Farming is a continuous learning process through which we meet new challenges each day, learn from our experiences, and create new and exciting methods and programs.

Compensation:

• Apprentices receive full room and board for the duration of the program;
• Astipend of $2,000.

To apply, please complete this form AND click here to complete the full application on the Eden Village Camp website.

Interview will begin after Jan 16. The apprenticeship runs from April 16, 2012 to October 15, 2012.  Please only apply if you are available for the entire season.

Fellow

The NEW ISRAEL FUND is seeking social-justice fellows.

In 1997, the Nomi Fein Social Justice Fellowship was established by Nomi's family after her sudden death at the age of 30. Three years later, a second Social Justice fellowship was created to honor the life and memory of Rabbi Richard J. Israel. In 2008, thanks to the generosity of NIF donors, the NIF/SHATIL Social Justice Fellowship was again expanded. For the 2012-13 Fellowship year, NIF has six U.S spots and one Canadian spot.

NIF/SHATIL Social Justice Fellows spend 32 hours per week interning in an approved, individually-selected Israeli non-governmental organization (NGO), active in one of the following areas:

• Civil and human rights;
• Social and economic justice;
• Environmental justice;
• Jewish pluralism.

Additionally, Fellows engage in monthly enrichment programs and periodic site visits to further develop their understanding of Israel, Israeli activism, and their role as activists both in Israel and at home. Fellows also receive training in leadership and community development. Because Fellows intern full time in an Israeli NGO, successful applicants must have either excellent Hebrew language skills, or good Hebrew with excellent Arabic skills. Living expenses are covered by a modest stipend.

The Fellowship year runs from Sept. 1, 2012 — June 30, 2013 and completed applications, including two letters of reference, are due on Jan. 20, 2012.  Applicants should be college graduates by the start of the Fellowship year. Only U.S. and Canadian residents are eligible for the SJF; Israeli permanent residents are not eligible to receive an NIF/SHATIL Social Justice Fellowship.

You can apply online here.

COEJL Fellow

The Coalition on the Environment and Jewish Life (COEJL) is seeking a paid fellow. The fellow will report to the director and/or assistant director and be located in New York City. This position is available starting in January 2012 and may be available through the year.

COEJL’s mission is to deepen and broaden the Jewish community’s commitment to stewardship and the protection of the Earth through outreach, activism and Jewish learning. Since 1993, COEJL has been an initiative at the Jewish Council for Public Affairs (JCPA), where it develops consensus positions on environmental issues for the organized American Jewish community. COEJL is also the Jewish member of the National Religious Partnership for the Environment (NRPE).

The fellow will work for 1-2 days a week.

Work includes, but is not limited to, the following projects:

• Populating the website with new and previous material;
• Helping create volunteer blog schedule and collect postings for website;
• Increasing COEJL’s Facebook and Twitter followers;
• Updating COEJL’s online speakers bureau;
• Conducting fundraising data clean-up project.

By participating in a COEJL fellowship, students have access to the following opportunities:

• Exposure to how a small nonprofit works;
• Entry into the Jewish and environmental sectors;
• An opportunity to be published online;
• A small-team environment in a mid-sized organization working on broader public affairs issues in Jewish life;
• An opportunity to attend COEJL and JCPA meetings, and to attend related environmental and faith-based meetings.

Fellows should have knowledge and interest in the following areas:

• Organizational and writing skills;
• Social media and website management (HTML and WordPress);
• Microsoft Excel and database management;
• Jewish and environmental issues.

To apply, please This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Program coordinator and administrative associate

EDEN VILLAGE CAMP seeks a program coordinator and administrative assistant to manage its programs, hiring process, scheduling. S/he will work closely with the co-directors to communicate with families and manage the entire registration and enrollment process.

Responsibilities include:

• Organizing and managing all of the camp's summer programs and schedules;
• Advancing the structure and quality of camp procedures and policies;
• Identifying and developing curricular frameworks by unit and program areas;
• Handling parent communication and camper registration;
• Soliciting and maintaining complete camper and staff records;
• Managing the database of camper and staff information.

Typically, the program coordinator has a background in camping, teaching or youth development. The coordinator should be comfortable in diverse settings and with a variety of challenges; be a born problem-solver, organize, and multi-tasker. The Coordinator must be able to inspire love and care within a vast team and exude the spirit of Eden Village to campers, parents and visitors.

The position is based at our office at the camp site in Putnam Valley, N.Y., and requires living on site for at least three months every year. Year-round housing may be available as part of an employment offer. The coordinator must be excited to join a young nonprofit and interested in growing with the organization over time.

Applications are now being accepted. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with "Program Coordinator" in the subject line. Applications accepted until position is filled.

Cross USA Ride spring Intern

HAZON is seeking an intern to assist planning for its with Cross USA Bike Ride, which will run from Seattle to Washington, D.C. in the summer of 2012.  Preparations for the ride are in full swing. You can gain valuable work experience planning logistical pieces of the trip, managing volunteers and providing customer support. This internship is in Hazon's New York office located in downtown Manhattan.

Requirements:

• Ability to handle multiple tasks and assignments simultaneously;
• Writing and copy editing skills;
• Deadline oriented;
• Responsible;
• Willingness to work on a team.

Responsabilitiies:

• Research many aspects of our cities along the route including accommodations, Jewish and interfaith communities and permits for the ride;
• Plan overnights for the Ride, booking campgrounds, college dorms and hotels;
• Send marketing materials to individuals and organizations;
• Engage in grassroots marketing efforts such as tabling at events and flyering in New York City;
• Perform additional duties as needed.

Though not required, if you are interseted in joining the ride as crew we encourage you to apply.

Cycling experience is not required, however bike parking is available in Hazon's office. Hazon is looking to fill this position in early January. Compensation is $500 per month and Hazon asks for a 15-20 hour per-week commitment.

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to Wendy Levine with “Cross USA Spring Intern” in the subject line.

Jewish environmental educator

SVIVA ISRAEL is seeking outstanding, fun, trustworthy and knowledgeable environmental educators for its Eco Connection program. The Eco Connection program is an extracurricular program which partners Jewish schools in the U.S. and Israel through joint environmental programming. Seeking educators for schools in Philadelphia; Cherry Hill, N.J.; Monmouth, N.J.; Elizabeth, N.J.; and Wilmington, Del.

$18 Hourly wage. Programming starts in October 2011 and ends May 2012.

Requirements:

• Environmentally knowledgeable;
• Previous teaching or Hadracha experience;
• Creative self starter;
• Computer literate;
• Reliable and trustworthy;
• Outgoing and pleasant personality;
• Spoken Hebrew and Judaic background a plus;
• Minimum annual commitment of 14 hours per school.

To apply, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with a cover letter and resume.

Intern

CANFEI NESHARIM is seeking an intern to work empowering the Jewish community to protect our environment.

The intern will work an average of five hours per week on a range of website, outreach and communications projects, including tasks associated with:

• The development of Canfei Nesharim's new website;
• A new set of Jewish environmental core teachings and tools being created for use by Jewish communities worldwide;
• Are You Gonna Eat That?: A New Food-Waste Campaign;
• Jewcology.com, a web portal for the global Jewish environmental community.

Requirements:

• Excellent communications skills;
• Experience with research on the web;
• Familiarity with Internet and social-media tools such as Facebook and Twitter;
• Interest in the environment.

The best applicants will also be quick learners with a strong Jewish background. Website coding skills are not required.

Interested applicants should apply by Sept. 16, 2011. Both high school and college students may apply. Position is unpaid.

Jewish Experiential Nature Fellowship

AMERICAN JEWISH UNIVERSITY is seeking people who will help shape the cutting edge of outdoor Jewish education. Fellows learn through doing — everything from hiking to organic gardening to Torah study. Fellows also will practice what they learn by serving as experiential educators for students and families who come to AJU's Brandeis Bardin Campus in Simi Valley, Calif., about 45 minutes from Los Angeles International Airport. Brandeis Bardin is a 3,000-acre "natural campus" that includes a year-round retreat center and Jewish summer camp — as well as a working farm with hundreds of cows, dozens of horses, goats, chickens, orchards and a 10,000-square-foot organic garden.

Fellows live in their own bunkhouse on the Brandeis Bardin Campus; receive free room and board; and a stipend of $100/week.

Fellowship dates:

• Session 1: Sept. 12 – December 30;
• Session 2: Jan. 21 – June 7;
• Session 3: Aug. 1 – Sept. 7 (gardening fellowship exclusively- no stipend).

There are opportunities for Fellows to remain for the entire year as well.

Fellows work 30 hours a week. This work includes but isn’t limited to:

• Organic gardening and helping schools start their own gardens;
• Constructing new program sites;
• Staffing programs, camping trips and overnights;
• Conducting Internet research;
• Developing new curriculum.

Fellows must be strongly self-motivated, have a healthy respect for physical work, be willing to live in a pluralistic Jewish community and be eager to discover new connections between Judaism and the natural world.

Please click here to apply.

Farm director

JEWISH FARM SCHOOL and Eden Village Camp are seeking a farm director for the Farm at Eden Village. The farm director oversees all farm programming and operations and supervises the farm manager, farm educators and the farm-education apprentices. In the spring and fall, the farm director works closely with the year-round programs coordinator to implement a full calendar of programs for children and adults. In the summer months, the farm director oversees the farm program for Eden Village Camp. This is a year-round, full time position beginning in mid-October.

Click here for full application information.

Communications and operations associate

JEWISH FARM SCHOOL is seeking a communications and operations associate as a new, full-time position with a desired start date of Sept. 6, 2011. This position is based out of JFS's New York City office. Please only apply if you are interested in the potential of a long-term position with the Jewish Farm School. The communications and operations associate will assume a critical and valued role as part of the JFSteam. You will work closely with other Jewish Farm School staff to assist in a diverse set of organizational needs, and will be the public voice of the Jewish Farm School through its website, marketing efforts, press releases and other communications. You also will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth and sustainable operations of the organization.

Click here for full application information.

Communications, fundraising and program administrative assistant

WILDERNESS TORAH is a young Jewish nonprofit organization with a mission to awaken and celebrate the earth-based traditions of Judaism to nourish the connections between self, community, earth and spirit.

The administrative assistant is a new, part-time (approx. 15-20 hours/week), contract position with a desired start date in July or August 2011. This position may become a staff position of 20-30 hours/week in 2012. Please only apply if you are interested in the potential of a long-term position with Wilderness Torah. You will work closely with other Wilderness Torah staff to assist in a diverse set of organizational needs including: Communications administrator (website and marketing email updates), fundraising administrator (tracking and acknowledging donors), Program administrator (managing event registration), and general office administrator (setting up meetings, mailings, databasing, etc.). Wilderness Torah's organizational philosophy is one of collaboration, communication, commitment and sustainability.

Responsibilities include:

• General office administration
  
  • Coordinate mailings;
  • Schedule meetings, send out agendas and minutes;
  • Purchase office supplies;
  • Maintain and update contact database using Highrise;
  • Simple IT work including setting up new email accounts and calendars;
  • Create and maintain office systems.
  • Fundraising administration
  • Track donors in database;
  • Mail acknowledgment letters;
  • Schedule meetings;
  • Send funder updates;
  • Track grant deadlines.
• Marketing and communications administration
  • Update website using WordPress;
  • Send marketing emails using MailChimp;
  • Manage Facebook page;
  • Manage photos;
  • Build and maintain press list and send press releases to reporters;
  • Coordinate flyer, brochure and other materials development.
• Program administration
  
  • Set up event registration pages using EventBrite;
  • Send welcome emails, track event registration;
  • Assist with program marketing;
  • Coordinate event evaluation.
• Attend Wilderness Torah festivals as staff with a defined administrative role.
• Assist other Wilderness Torah staff and programs as needed.

Experience and skills desired:

• Impeccable organizational, spreadsheet, logistical skills and attention to detail, and a love for doing it!
• You are one of the most organized people you know.
• Creativity, motivation, solution-orientation and flexibility. An ability to roll with the punches.
• Initiative to independently take ownership of and execute projects.
• Great communication skills, openness to receiving feedback; interest in personal growth.
• Web savvy (familiarity with or ability to quickly learn online tools such as Highrise, MailChimp, WordPress).

Compensation:

• Flexible hours and work location;
• Work with social innovators in an exciting growth phase;
• Work collaboratively with, and get one-on-one support from experienced staff members and volunteers;
• Meet amazing people in the earth-based Jewish community and beyond;
• Be a part of an exciting and growing movement to reconnect Judaism to the earth;
• Make a difference — to this organization and to the world.

Pay is based on experience.

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Infrastructure Coordinator

WILDERNESS TORAH is a young Jewish nonprofit organization with a mission to awaken and celebrate the earth-based traditions of Judaism to nourish the connections between self, community, earth and spirit.

The infrastructure coordinator is a new, part-time (approx. 15-20 hours/week), contract position with a desired start date of July 2011. This position may become a staff position of 20-30 hours/week in 2012. Please only apply if you are interested in the potential of a long-term position with Wilderness Torah. Wilderness Torah festivals create a village from scratch for 150-200 people in remote locations. They require key pieces of infrastructure including large and small shade structures, an outdoor kitchen, bathrooms, waste/recycling stations and solar lighting/electricity/gas needs. The festivals also require coordinating a complex set-up and breakdown process with many work-exchange participants. Major responsibilities include: Leading coordination of everything infrastructure, gear, building, inventory, site, set-up, break-down and facilities related for Wilderness Torah’s growing Pilgrimage Festivals — Sukkot on the Farm, Passover in the Desert, and Shavuot on the Mountain — in partnership with Wilderness Torah staff and volunteer leadership. Wilderness Torah's organizational philosophy is one of collaboration, communication, commitment, and sustainability.

Responsibilities include:

• Work with Wilderness Torah staff to create a village infrastructure vision for the Pilgrimage Festival Program and for each festival individually;
• Scout sites for festivals, manage site logistics, and liaise with site administrators;
• Assess and oversee infrastructure needs for each festival;
• Manage all Wilderness Torah gear (tracking, organizing, purchasing, transporting supplies and equipment);
• Build, design or purchase structures as needed;
• Create set-up and break-down plans for festivals and oversee this process before and during the festivals;
• Coordinate set-up and break-down work-exchange program;
• Help to ensure a welcoming and comfortable participant experience at the festivals;
• Take care of infrastructure needs on site at the festivals;
• Hold leadership role onsite at festivals;
• Generate and implement new ideas for festival village structures and systems;
• Help with infrastructure needs for other programs, beyond the festival;
• Execute administrative tasks associated with programs as needed.

Experience and skills desired:

• Impeccable organizational and logistical skills, and a love for doing it!
• Experience managing large, complex projects with multiple moving parts and people;
• Experience building, fixing and creating temporary structures and other infrastructure needed for large, group camping trips;
• You know your way around a tool shed and a hardware store;
• Creativity, motivation, solution-orientation and flexibility;
• Initiative to independently take ownership of and execute projects;
• Ability to lead a team and collaborate with many people;
• Experience organizing volunteers;
• Ability to pay attention to detail while keeping an eye on the big picture;
• Great delegation skills;
• Great communication skills, openness to receiving feedback; interest in personal growth.

Compensation:

• Gain experience planning incredible community events;
• Flexible hours and work location;
• Try out creative, environmentally-friendly building projects;
• Work with social innovators in an exciting growth phase;
• Work collaboratively with and get one-on-one support from experienced staff members and volunteers;
• Meet amazing people in the earth-based Jewish community and beyond;
• Be a part of an exciting and growing movement to reconnect Judaism to the earth;
• Make a difference — to this organization and to the world.

Pay is based on experience.

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Intern

WILDERNESS TORAH is a young Jewish nonprofit organization with a mission to awaken and celebrate the earth-based traditions of Judaism to nourish the connections between self, community, earth and spirit.

As an intern, you will be instrumental in taking Wilderness Torah to the next level and will be part of a fun, dedicated and passionate group of people.

Projects may include:

• Coordinating Wilderness Torah's Pilgrimage Festivals;
• Researching fundraising opportunities and donors, planning events, tracking;
• Creating web content, updating the website, managing marketing emails;
• Compiling market research and analyzing data from event evaluations;
• Finding new avenues to market Wilderness Torah’s events and doing media outreach;
• Assisting with accounting, data entry and other database projects.

Skills needed:

• Excellent organizational skills, general computer and web savvy, and a commitment to connecting Judaism and the earth;
• You should be self-directed, committed and able to work well in a less structured work environment.

Compensation:

Develop your organizing, research and technical skills;

Learn about what it’s like to get a nonprofit organization off the ground;

Get one-on-one support from experienced staff members and volunteers;

Participate in Wilderness Torah’s programming free of charge;

Obtain experience you can include on your resume;

Get to know amazing people in the earth-based Jewish community and beyond;

Be a part of an exciting and growing movement and organization;

Work at the David Brower Center in Berkeley;

Make a difference — to this organization and to the world.

This is an unpaid internship for approximately 10-20 hours/week. WIlderness Torah is more than happy to work with students to receive school credits where available. Interns are directly supervised by an experienced staff member.

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Fellows

URBAN ADAMAH is a residential leadership-training program for young adults that integrates urban organic farming, social-justice work and progressive Jewish living and learning. Fellows will operate an organic farm and educational center in Berkeley, Calif., while interning with community-based social-justice organizations addressing issues at the intersection of poverty, food security and environmental stewardship. The Urban Adamah curriculum is designed to equip fellows with the tools to become agents of positive change in their own lives and in their communities. Twelve Urban Adamah fellows will be selected to participate.

Admission to Urban Adamah is rolling. Click here for full application information.

Field organizers

J STREET seeks field organizers in the following regions: Northeast (based in Boston), Mid-Atlantic/Southeast (based in Washington or Philadelphia), and Midwest (based in Chicago). This is an outstanding opportunity for an individual who is an effective organizer and team builder, and is committed to Israel and progressive Jewish values. The field organizer will be part of a comprehensive and integrated grassroots program of a young, fast-growing nonprofit organization.

Over the long-term, J Street aims to ensure that there is a broader discourse regarding Israel and a broader conception of what it means to be pro-Israel in all aspects of the Jewish community.  Organizing and mobilizing pro-Israel, pro-peace supporters at the grassroots level is an essential element to all of this work and at the core of this work will be mobilizing the 165,000+ supporters of the organization. J Street Locals are responsible for implementing a robust field plan including grassroots advocacy, educational programming, outreach to individuals, Jewish organizations and other allies, as well as grassroots fundraising in local communities around the country.

The primary focus of J Street field organizers will be to support the work of the regional directors to organize and maximize the potential of existing J Street Local operations around the country and in some cases, support the creation of new Locals. Field organizers will work with the regional directors to support individual Locals, including in leadership recruitment and outreach, educational and persuasion programming, and congressional advocacy. Field organizers also will support event planning and national speaking tours in their region, as well as assist in developing materials. In each region, field organizers will serve as the primary point of contact with at least 1-3 Locals. As part of a regional team, field organizers will be asked to coordinate and work in tandem with other members of the J Street family.

Responsibilities include:

• Support the work of the regional directo;
• Provide support for Local event planning and speaking tours;
• Serve as the primary point of contact for 1-3 Locals in the region;
• Provide some administrative support to the regional director;
• Identify and recruit new leadership for the organization;
• Assist the reginal director in organizing new J Street Locals in target cities/regions;
• Provide assistance to reginal directors with database and online communications;
• Participate in a series of national staff calls as well as regional calls;
• Travel within the region to support the work of the reginal director and monitor various grassroots activities/events;
• Speak persuasively and effectively on behalf of J Street;
• Provide support for national initiatives in the region;
• Assist reginal director to provide regular tracking;
• Report on a day-to-day basis to the regional director;
• Participate in weekly team calls;
• Be responsible for specific requests and assignments made by the vice president of field/grassroots.

Qualification include:
Grassroots organizing experience at the campus, regional or state level;
Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team, juggle multiple tasks, build relationships and take initiative, and set priorities;
Excellent time management and strong communication skills required;
Willingness and ability to travel.;
Candidates must also be extremely tech savvy and able to manipulate data, spreadsheets and have a comfort level with constituent relationship software;
Specific experience in online activism and social media is a plus. 

Salary is dependent on skills and experience.

To apply, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with "Field Organizer" in the subject line.

Director of operations and marketing

NEGEV NECTARS is a unique venture that brings the finest gourmet, sustainably produced and organic foods from the Negev region of Israel directly to American consumers. Negev Nectars is a values-driven business with the mission to promote the use of sustainable growing practices in the desert region of Israel and contribute to the economic development of this critical region of the country.

The director of operations and marketing manages all aspects of this business from coordinating product development and the subsequent shipments with farmers on the Israel side, producing packages and channels of distribution for the products, working to market and sell the fine goods on the American side, and managing the Negev Nectars brand. Together with founder Marvin Israelow, the director of operations and marketing will continue to build the young business and further the positive impact on the lives of small-scale farms in the south of Israel.

The position requires a full time, though flexible schedule and involves travel to sites throughout the New York metropolitan area. It is based both out of New York City and Chappaqua, N.Y. The director of operations and marketing manages his/her own time on a day-to-day basis in response to the needs of the business and reports to Marvin Israelow, founder and owner.

Responsibilities include:

• Plan product line and develop membership packages and other product offerings;
• Coordinate shipments of organic products from Israeli farms in the Negev to Westchester, N.Y.;
• Maintain relationships with customers, farmers and all partner institutions;
• Cultivate new relationships with complementary organizations, potential customers and relevant supportive communities;
• Promote the business on the web, through the press and physically at events and markets;
• Manage designers, interns, volunteers, administrative assistants and part-time staff;
• Continue to develop and improve upon systems for processing and fulfilling orders, monitoring product inventory and freight shipping;
• Maintain website and general web presence;
• Write and manage mass-mailings and periodic newsletter.

Qualifications:

• BA required, MBA and/or business experience a plus, with a track record of delivering real results through both ideas and execution preferred;
• Experienced with marketing and sales through both conventional means and online media;
• A passion for supporting sustainable agriculture in Israel;
• Strong writing skills for website copy, periodic newsletter;
• Detail-oriented, able to manage complex customer data base;
• Strong web skills for website management, social media marketing and mass-emailing;
• Hebrew-language proficiency;
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills;
• Quickbooks skills a plus;
• Self-motivated and able to work both independently at times and to manage a team at other times;
• Able to multi-task;
• Willing to lift boxes and drive company vehicles when necessary.

Salary commensurate with experience. Flexible work hours.

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Communications intern

HAZON is seeking an intern to support the work of the communications team. Hazin is looking for a focused, independent individual looking to gain experience in nonprofit communications  and willing to work 10-20 hours a week alongside the communications team in Hazon's downtown Manhattan office. This internship would be appropriate for an undergraduate or  graduate student with flexible work hours. Hazon offers strong mentorship, an exciting, flexible  work environment, the opportunity to learn about many facets of nonprofit communications,  and free participation in Hazon events. The intern will deal with all aspects of the public  electronic face of Hazon, including website administration, email marketing, branding,  advertising, social media and management of an extensive database.

Responsibilities include:

• Maintaining and enhancing Hazon’s websites;
• Managing and engaging in social media;
• Reading, writing and editing copy;
• Managing Hazon’s database
• Graphic design.

Qualifications:

• Understanding and command of HTML, PHP, mySQL or Javascript;
• Knowledge of use and functions of social media outlets.

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Finance intern

Working directly with HAZON’s chief financial officer, you will learn the in’s and out’s of how the organization is run from a financial, accounting and risk-management perspective. You also will gain exposure to working with auditors, fundraising, budgeting, vendors, payroll, human resources, office management and reporting to the organization’s stakeholders. After developing a good understanding of daily roles / responsibilities, a more long-term project revolving around IT, financial controls, financial reporting and / or a topic to be determined will be initiated that you will lead.

Hazon’s CFO is a CPA with Big 4 audit and consulting experience focused on accounting for  environmental liabilities, and is currently pursuing an MBA. To the extent possible, part of your  internship will involve networking with professionals within the accounting profession,  counterparts at other similar institutions, and consultants and service providers who are part of  the Hazon network. It is our hope that these opportunities will help you learn about other  interesting career possibilities while building your network.

As an organization that is working for a healthier and more sustainable world, Hazon aspires to  create a healthy and sustainable work environment for its staff. You will have the opportunity  to participate in many in-office seminars and meetings with leaders in the environmental and  social-justice movements. Helping out at several of Hazon’s events is expected, and it is our  hope that you will find these experiences to be enriching and great for networking within the  community.

Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate will be a person who is looking to develop a career in accounting and/or nonprofit management;
• If a current student, you should have completed some introductory accounting classes;
• Although not required, a desire to work in the Jewish nonprofit community is a plus and you will find this experience advantageous to future career goals;
• Flexible work arrangements can be made, however working a minimum of 3 days per  week for a minimum 12 weeks is desired with the possibility of continuing longer;
• Ideal would  be a candidate who has the flexibility to work throughout the full year;
• A solid work ethic, flexibility, and a good sense of humor are musts.

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Summer-program coordinator

The mission of the TEVA LEARNING CENTER is to renew the ecological wisdom in the Jewish tradition and to renew our community through connection with God’s Creation. Since its inception in 1994, Teva has been at the forefront of the Jewish environmental education movement. Teva is the largest full-time year-round program dedicated to experiential Jewish education taught through the lens of the natural world. Teva teaches more than 6,000 people annually from across the nation and from all denominations, ages and constituent groups, including Jewish day schools, congregations, community centers and camps. At the Rose Nature and Ecology Center, Teva educators will lead campers in experiencing the wonders of the natural world through hands-on investigation and radical amazement.

Dates:

May 1, 2011 to September 15, 2011, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday, plus occasional evening work.

Salary: Starting at $8,000 plus housing and training.

Location:

Rose Nature & Ecology Center at Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds, 75 Colonial Springs Road, Wheatley Heights, N.Y. (accessible by LIRR, 1 hour from Penn Station). A beautiful site, with hiking trails, greenhouse and seasoned garden ready to be replanted.

User Group:

1,800 campers, 6 to 12 years old, from six Jewish Community Center day camps

Location and salary:

This full-time position is based in New York City and salary is $55,000 plus benefits.

Responsibilities:

• Work within and expand a well-developed curriculum to teach nature and farm activities;
• Supervise up to three staff and several high school interns, working collaboratively with camp staff;
• Oversee (and regularly lead) five 40-minute program slots daily;
• Maintain and expand nature center displays, organic garden, and general appearance;
• Creatively gather materials for programs from thrift stores and recycling centers;
• Delegate tasks to staff and interns by creating a daily and weekly duties list and holding meetings;
• Curriculum writing and program development.

Qualifications:

• Ability to think creatively and with a solutions-oriented approach;
• Ability to make independent decisions and respond to immediate needs of students, emergency situations, and program needs;
• Ability to work outside in a variety of weather conditions and temperatures;
• Must be organized and neat;
• Must demonstrate a positive attitude, and be a good people person;
• Demonstrate genuine interest in children and enthusiasm for learning and teaching about nature in an outdoor setting;
• General familiarity with the local natural environment;
• Experience working with children, preferably in an outdoor setting;
• Some farming and science/naturalist skills would be helpful, but not required;
• Musical ability and song leading a big plus;
• Current CPR & first-aid certification.
• If you are not a trained Teva educator, then you must participate in the Teva Seminar (May 31 – June 3, 2011 at Surprise Lake Camp, Cold Spring, N.Y.) or present a history of teaching environmental education.

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Exxecutive director

The FRIENDS OF THE ARAVA INSTITUTE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES (FAI) is seeking an executive director. The executive director is the senior executive supervising all fundraising and the day-to-day operational and administrative aspects of daily management of FAI.  This individual is responsible for implementing the organization’s strategic plan and for meeting or exceeding specific goals set by the Board of Trustees.  The executive director will oversee the staff and volunteers, serve as the primary liaison to the Arava Institute and support board development. The executive director reports to the Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees expects the executive director to meet annual fundraising goals; to expand beyond current sources of income; to increase the number of foundation grants; multi-year grants; $5,000 and above annual donors and major gifts.

Responsibilities include:

• Achieve specific targets as delineated in the strategic plan which will be updated annually.
• Direct all aspects of fundraising, with an emphasis on major giving and developing large multiple-year gifts.
• Serve as the senior solicitor and coordinate efforts with fundraising partners including the Jewish National Fund (JNF).
• Hire and supervise, either directly or by extension, all permanent, part-time and contract staff and volunteers.
• Direct the overall operations, budgets, financial tracking and reporting and capital assets of the organization.
• Manage the FAI brand and serve as the primary FAI spokesperson to supporters, volunteers, North American students and alumni and the general public.
• Represent the Arava Institute in North America working closely with the executive director of the Institute.
• Oversee North American student recruiting.
• Provide information, advice, direction and counsel to the Chair of the Board, Board Committees, and the Board of Trustees in the creation of policies, goals, and strategic direction of the organization.

Skills and experience sought:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Significant fundraising experience, including direct responsibility for major gift fundraising.
• Experience raising funds with partner organizations is desirable.
• Proven management and administrative skills, including financial, development, and public relations.
• Knowledge and experience in the areas of Israel, the Middle East and the environment.
• Superior verbal and written communications skills.
• Strong strategic planning and organizational ability.
• Excellent interpersonal skills in dealing effectively with a diverse group of interested and influential individuals, as well as maintaining staff morale and direction.
• Experience with national and international nonprofits is desirable.
• Creative, “out of the box” thinker who can guide the organization to the next level.

Location: Flexible within the continental United States, FAI is a virtual organization. Current office is in Harrisburg, Penn. Must be able to travel up to 35% of the time.

Compensation: Commensurate with experience.  Please submit salary history and requirements with your resume.

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Office manager / executive administrative assistant

The NATIONAL RELIGIOUS PARTNERSHIP FOR THE ENVIRONMENT seeks an experienced, versatile, office manager / executive administrative assistant for its new office in Washington, D.C.  The Partnership, founded in 1993, is a highly respected, national alliance of four major independent faith groups  — the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, the National Council of Churches of Christ, the Coalition on Environment and Jewish Life, and the Evangelical Environmental Network — that undertake programs for environmental sustainability and justice through education, congregational outreach, leadership training, communications, and public policy initiatives. The Partnership’s board of directors recently appointed a new executive director, Matthew Anderson-Stembridge, who comes to NRPE from his post as founding director of the Creation Care Fund.

Responsibilities include:

• Answer phones and direct phone calls; place calls; and set up conference calls;
• Edit, proof and format documents and correspondence for executive director;
• Provide research; make travel arrangements; schedule meetings; coordinate staff meetings;
• Assist with board-meeting logistics; maintain office file system; order office supplies;
• Handle in-coming and out-going mail; maintain NRPE’s database;
• Monitor Partnership's general e-mail; maintain / update  NRPE’s website;
• Take and transcribe meetings notes; maintain office equipment; recommend latest technology;
• Keep office organized;
• Other administrative and programmatic duties as necessary.

Position provides off-site administrative support to and reports to the director of finance and administration in Mass. office as well as the executive director.

Skills sought:

• Administrative experience in nonprofit world;
• Excellent written and oral communications and inter-personal skills;
• Strong organizational skills;
• Versatile computer skills (Microsoft Office for Mac);
• Ability to be very flexible and prioritize multiple tasks;
• High standard of productivity;
• Ability to complete tasks for active, traveling executive director with equanimity, wisdom, loyalty and humor;
• Must find serving in a support role rewarding.

Competitive salary commensurate with experience and a full benefits package.

To apply, send, e-mail or fax resume, thoughtful cover letter, references and salary history to: 
Kimberly Foster
Director of Finance and Administration
National Religious Partnership for the Environment
49 S Pleasant St., Suite 301
Amherst, MA 01002 
Fax: 413-253-1414

Program fellow

The COALITION ON THE ENVIRONMENT AND JEWISH LIFE (COEJL) is seeking a program fellow to assist with COEJL’s programs and communications. The fellow will work with the director and program director and will be located in New York City. The position comes with a small stipend and is for at least 20 hours a week.

Responsibilities include:

• Jewish Leaders Declaration: Staffing meetings and events, scheduling and communications, media outreach and promotional development.
• Sustainability Efforts and Outreach: Assist in the research of sustainability models for Jewish institutions, conduct outreach to COEJL partners, do social media outreach on Facebook, Twitter, blog, website and elsewhere, assist with weekly e-mails and maintenance of email contact system.
• Program Development: Assist with COEJL programming efforts on webinars and other events, staff board and committee meetings.

Skills sought:

• Excellent communications, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Interest and experience in sustainability efforts and Jewish communal work.

Compensation: Stipend

To apply, please e-mail your cover letter and resume with the words “Program Fellow” in the subject line in an e-mail to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Fundraising fellow

The COALITION ON THE ENVIRONMENT AND JEWISH LIFE (COEJL) is seeking a fundraising fellow to assist with COEJL’s donor research and outreach. The fellow will work with the director and will be located in New York City. The position comes with a small stipend and is for at least 20 hours a week.

Responsibilities include:

• Donor Research: Individual donor research; foundation grant research.
• Writing: Grant and report writing; writing letters and outreach or marketing material that is donor specific.
• Data Management: Updating donor information on COEJL’s website and in its database; tracking COEJL’s accomplishments for reporting.

Skills sought:

• Excellent writing and research skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Interest and experience with Jewish and environmental issues and fundraising.

Compensation: Stipend

To apply, please e-mail your cover letter and resume with the words “Fundraising Fellow” in the subject line in an e-mail to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Web-content fellow

The COALITION ON THE ENVIRONMENT AND JEWISH LIFE (COEJL) is seeking a full-time website fellow to assist in a number of projects. The fellow will report to the director and be located in New York City.

Responsibilities may include:

• Writing, editing and updating website content on both nrpe.org and coejl.org;
• Planning for a new website;
• Setting up new social-media tools;
• Maintaining media clippings file;
• Updating COEJL’s information and linking on other websites.

Skills sought:

• Proficiency in Web design;
• Knowledge of global climate change;
• Writing ability.

Compensation: $2,000 stipend

To apply, please e-mail your cover letter and resume to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Field manager

The field manager will manage vegetable production on the 5-acre Adamah farm, which grows for a 50-share CSA, for the dining hall at the ISABELLA FREEDMAN JEWISH RETREAT CENTER in Falls Village, Conn., and for our value-added products business (pickles, sauerkraut and jam). 

Location:

Isabella Freedman Jewish Retreat Center, Falls Village, Conn.

Responsibilities include:

• Crop planning, greenhouse propagation, transplanting, tractor & hand cultivating, harvesting, post-harvest handling;
• Delivering 50 pre-boxed CSA shares for a 22-week season;
• Train and supervise the field apprentice;
• Train, supervise and teach the Adamah Fellows while they are working in the field;
• Assist with the goats, chickens, and educational programs when necessary.

Applications are now being accepted.
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Value-added products business manager

The value-added products business manager will oversee all operations of the Adamah value-added products business, including production (10%), marketing, sales and distribution (65%) and Adamah faculty (25%) at the ISABELLA FREEDMAN JEWISH RETREAT CENTER in Falls Village, Conn. 

Location:

Isabella Freedman Jewish Retreat Center, Falls Village, Conn.

Responsibilities include:

• Making pickles. kimchi, dilly beans, sauerkrauts, jam, herbal tea, salve and other seasonal specialty products;
• Coordinating with the field manager to ensure correct quantities and varieties of vegetables are planted and that harvests are aligned with food production calendar;
• Manage an apprentice and fellows to work appropriately and efficiently without direct supervision on a day-to-day basis (the apprentice will run the majority of food production sessions);
• Financial management, including management of the VAP budget, overseeing inventory, bookkeeping and tracking all sales and expenses;
• Setting up sales events on and off-site;
• Attending Adamah staff meetings, and leading classes, workshops, Avodat Lev (morning meditation and prayer service) and tours.

Applications are now being accepted.
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Environmental educator

TEVA educators consist of musicians, artists, performers, athletes, scientists, scholars and lovers of life. Some educators hold advanced degrees in education, environmental studies, and social work.  All Teva educators are hired because through prior experience they have demonstrated strong skills in working with children. 

Salary:

$275 per 5-day work week as well as lodging for the entire contract period and meals while programs are in session.
In general, a work week is from 9:00 a.m. Sunday to 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Educators are not paid a full salary for the training period at the beginning of a season, but will receive a stipend equivalent to one week’s pay for the three-week period.

Location:

Isabella Freedman Jewish Retreat Center, Falls Village, Conn.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in trainings (1/3 of all work time) and learn Teva’s curriculum;
• Prepare the site each week for school groups and create program materials;
• Plan and lead limudei chutz (outdoor learning) and work with a co-educator if applicable;
• Organize and run two chuggim (electives, e.g. fire making, eco-drama) each week;
• Facilitate all-group theatrical presentations, large scale games & song sessions;
• Participate in and contribute to morning tefilla/services.

Required skills:

• Demonstrated interest in children and enthusiasm for learning and teaching about nature in an outdoor setting;
• Experience working with children, preferably in an outdoor setting;
• Ability to work outside in a variety of weather conditions and temperatures;
• Interest in Teva’s mission of Jewish environmental education;
• Current CPR and first-aid certification.

Applications are now being accepted.
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Achdoot coordinator

In the TEVA Achdoot program, 7th- and 8th-grade students from Jewish day schools focus on community building, outdoor-living skills and renewing the connections between Judaism and the natural world. Achdoot provides students the unique opportunity to experience the splendor of Creation, from dawn until sunset, inspiring wonder, cohesiveness, and camaraderie within the group.

Salary:

$400 per week as well as room and board.

Location:

Surprise Lake Camp in Cold Spring, N.Y.

Dates:

April to June.

Schedule:

In general, a work week is from 9:00 a.m. Sunday to 6:00 p.m. Thursday. Sundays are devoted to staff development and training, and preparing for upcoming trips. Experts in the fields of ecology, environmental education and Jewish environmental ethics run the seminars. Students generally arrive on Mondays at 10:00 a.m. and depart at about 2:00 p.m. on Wednesdays.  Staff will drive to the site and meet students there. Sites are generally 45 minutes away, but could be as far as 7 hours. Trip leaders will have the morning off following a trip.

Responsibilities:

• Complete planning and implementation of all programs and cooking all meals;
• Care and  maintenance of all camping equipment;
• Plan and lead limudei chutz (outdoor learning) and work with a co-educator if applicable;
• Pack out and clean up of every trip;
• Final inventory and pack up of equipment at the end of the season.

Required certification:

• Current CPR and first-aid certification.

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Rosh Teva at Surprise Lake Camp

The person in this exciting position will be supervised by the assistant director of the TEVA LEARNING CENTER in relation to curriculum, and by Elyse Braun, Surprise Lake Camp specialist coordinator in relation to programming, scheduling and day-to-day operations. Surprise Lake Camp’s Teva program consists of hands-on and educational activities relating to nature and the environment in a Jewish context. Rosh Teva will plan and lead six activity periods a day, involving campers aged 7-16. Additionally, Rosh Teva will be responsible for planning and implementing the Mainside Teva hobby for campers aged 7-13 and the camping and hiking specialty for campers aged 13-16. Rosh Teva will take a leadership role in the planning and implementation of the camp-wide Shomrei Adamah Day and serve as a resource for individual-unit greening projects. The Rosh Teva also will be responsible for increasing camper environmental awareness and appreciation. Rosh Teva will supervise and schedule the other Teva staff.  

Salary:

For Teva staff alumni, salary starts at $4,000 and goes up based on experience. For other candidates, the salary varies based on experience.

Location:

Surprise Lake Camp in Cold Spring, N.Y.

Dates: June 4—6: Supervisor’s weekend;

June 7—10: Teva Seminar;

June 22 — Aug. 24: Camp in session;

*Rosh Teva may choose to remain in residence at Sunrise Lake Camp after June 4 for preparation.

Required skills:

• Strong organization skills to deal with many logistical details;
• Ability to communicate well and supervise staff;
• Enthusiasm and passion for working with kids;
• Gardening, animal care, camping/backpacking & nature exploration skills;
• The ability to relate to these skills in a Jewish context.

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Henry Kaufman Campgrounds intern

Work as a campground intern for TEVA, helping 1,800 campers aged 6 to 12 years old from six different Jewish Community Center day camps. 

Salary:

Extensive training plus $800 — $1,000, depending upon experience.

Location:

Farm at Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds, 75 Colonial Springs Rd., Wheatley Heights, N.Y.  Intern must be able to commute to the campgrounds daily, by car or by Long Island Railroad.

Dates: Late June to late August, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday, and occasional evening work.

Responsibilities:

• Work cooperatively with the other intern, lead educator and program coordinator;
• Learn about Jewish environmental education;
• Work closely with program coordinator on farm and nature-center building projects;
• Assist lead educator in teaching groups of campers;
• Help maintain and grow the farm;
• Help plan and prepare for camper groups.

Required skills:

• Ability to think creatively and with a solutions-oriented approach;
• Genuine interest in children and enthusiasm for learning and teaching about nature in an outdoor setting;
• Experience working with children, preferably in an outdoor setting;
• Ability to work outside in a variety of weather conditions and temperatures;
• Current CPR and first-aid certification.

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Teva summer office intern

This is a great position for someone looking for experience in a Jewish nonprofit  organization.  The successful candidate must have an appreciation for the Mission of the TEVA LEARNING CENTER and Jewish environmentalism.  

Location:

New York City

Responsibilities:

• Support Teva Learning Center programs (40%)
  
  • Assist with the planning, execution and follow-up of Teva Seminar;
  • Support Teva programs by assembling curricular materials, researching educational information and seeking to continually improve organizational offerings;
  • Send Earth Beads to students completing individual environmental actions.
• Communicate and support Teva Learning Center’s mission (30%)
  
  • Market Teva via Web site and e-mails;
  • Table at conferences and summer events;
  • Manage logistics and communications between Teva, schools & other organizations.
• Manage Teva Learning Center Office (30%);
  
  • Facilitate receipt of supplies and materials needed from parent and sister organizations;
  • Read through student evaluations, create summary documents and send them to schools;
  • Enter information on students and parents of Teva programs.

Required skills:

• Well-developed organizational skills combined with an ability to multi-task;
• Independent worker who is able to take initiative on projects;
• Creative, solutions-oriented and a quick thinker/learner;
• Excellent communication in person, on the telephone and by written correspondence;
• Highly developed interpersonal skills and a professional demeanor;
• Comfort navigating computer files and manipulating databases;
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and proficiency with HTML.

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Summer camp staff

EDEN VILLAGE CAMP (EVC) seeks exceptional, kind summer staff to inspire and empower campers toward a vision of a vibrant, sustainable Jewish community and world. Many leadership and career-building summer positions are available, as well as a full-time office administrator role. Working at Eden Village Camp is a unique opportunity to join an inspired, land-based, kid-centered Jewish community.

EVC is looking for staff members who want to:

• Leave pop culture at the door and foster campers' healthy connections with nature, each other, themselves, and their Judaism;
• Eat organic, made-from-scratch, farm-to-table meals (mostly vegetarian with vegan and gluten-free options);
• Put campers' and camp's needs before your own as you live, play and work with kids 23 hours a day, 6 days a week;
• Live in a pluralistic Jewish community that honors diverse Jewish experiences (EVC is strictly kosher and shomer-Shabbat-friendly);
• Turn compost on the farm, make herbal salves, immerse in nature, milk goats, sing, explore swamps, bake in outdoor cob ovens.

Positions include madrichim (counselors) and senior specialist and leadership positions including tribe (unit) leaders, teen mentors, and music, wilderness, and science specialists.

Applications are now being accepted. Full details can be found by clicking here.

Farm interns/counselors

EDEN VILLAGE CAMP and JEWISH FARM SCHOOL seek two farm interns/counselors for the new Eden Village Farm. The internship begins in April and runs through October and offers a unique mix of responsibilities and learning opportunities. In the spring, interns will work alongside the farm manager to create the two-acre farm. In the summer, interns will work as farm counselors for Eden Village Camp. In the fall, interns will continue to work on the farm and serve as educators for various programs.

Educational opportunities:

• Introduction to permaculture;
• Natural-building projects;
• Social-justice training for environmental educators;
• Participating in a local network of young farmers;
• Jewish environmental and agricultural education;
• Seed saving and food storage.

Qualifications:

• Enthusiasm for working the land learning new skills;
• Ability to work well with others;
• Experience working with children;
• Familiarity with the sustainable agriculture and food-justice movements.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting farm manager in day-to-day farm work;
• Serving as educators for a variety of programs before and after camp;
• Working with volunteers throughout the growing season;
• Working with campers on farm and garden projects throughout the summer;
• Assisting with coordinating various on-site programs on-site including the Hazon bike ride, Shavuot and Succot festivals, Eco Beit Midrash, and farmer skill-share retreat.

Compensation:

• Farm stipend for April through June;
• Counselor salary for the summer;
• Educator stipend for fall programs;
• Housing for duration of position;
• Meals while camp and programs are in session.

Applications are now being accepted.
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Farming apprenticeship

Are you looking to live the land? Dine on organic food that you grow yourself? Bake in a thermal-mass oven?  Build durable mud buildings? Recycle everything?  Want to do all of this in Israel?

ECO ISRAEL, based on the Hava & Adam eco-educational farm between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, offers English-speaking Jewish young adults, ages 18-30, a 5-month professional apprenticeship and coursework in permaculture and sustainable living. Upon completion of the program, participants will receive an internationally recognized certificate in permaculture design. Eco Israel is an intimate program that offers participants the opportunity to explore how ecology, Judaism and Israel come together in a working model of a self-sustaining ecological community.

Applications for Eco Israel are now being accepted. Most Eco Israel participants are eligible to receive very generous scholarships from Masa Israel.  Download your application here.

Ecology internship

The ARAVA INSTITUTE has established a site within the International Long Term Ecological Research network -- the only ILTER site in the Middle East. Its mission is to provide natural-resource managers with the scientific information necessary to promote long-term biodiversity and sustainable development. It will create interdisciplinary research combining ecology and other natural sciences (such as geology, hydrology, agriculture) with social studies (such as urbanization, geography, anthropology, economics) to build a conceptual model of the area and assess the area's environmental problems.

Research interns can be involved with any of the following:

• Working on building an ISSE conceptual model for the site: This model is based on the American LTER work of Scott Collins, director of Sevilleta LTER at the University of New Mexico. It links sociology and economics with ecology to study ecosystem service. The work will be with Dr. Daniel Orenstein and Scott Collins. The work is mostly academic and is suited for someone with a background in ecology, biology, sociology, economics or related fields.
  
  
• Building the priorities regarding tasks ahead of the platform: This work will include researching the environmental and ecological problems of the area, finding data, interviewing local researchers, rangers and building a work plan. The work will be with the manager of the site, Gil Ben-Natan, and it will be mostly meta-data collections, finding information, interviewing people, and traveling.
  
  
• Liaison with Jordan: This role will require writing research proposals together with Jordanian and American partners. This means researching the priorities of both committees and preparing research proposals. This work will be with Reuven Yosef and it requires someone with interest in international relationships.
  
  
• Ecological impact of the proposed Red-Dead Conduit: This work will be will be with Clive Lipchin and Gil Ben-Natan as part of the Arava Institute's social, agriculture and ecological work on the proposed canal.
  
  
• GIS mapping of the area into habitats, based on geology, land use and dominant plants: Working with Micha Silver and Gil Ben-Natan, this requires a background in GIS.
  
  
• Ecological research: Any ecological research that has been recognized by the science committee's meeting can be done with any of the researchers in the area.

Research interns must commit to a period of between two months and one year.
The position is self-funded -- costs are currently 3,000 NIS per month, which covers room, board, office space and supervisory expenses.

Details on the application process can be found here.

Executive director's assistant internship

The executive director’s assistant intern helps the executive director and the associate director of the ARAVA INSTITUTE (AIES) implement daily tasks as well as strategic plans. The position is full-time starting immediately.

The areas in which assistance is required include:

• Fundraising tasks and trip planning;
• Human resource management;
• Board of directors communication and planning;
• Meeting coordination;
• Hosting individuals and groups;
• Research and academic work;
• Representation of the Arava Institute.

The intern’s specific responsibilities include:

• Email filtering and communication;
• Data entry;
• Filing;
• Logistics;
• Research.

Please note: The intern must own a laptop and have a cell phone.

Benefits:

• Lodging, food, health insurance and laundry services at the AIES campus;
• A monthly stipend of 1,500 NIS;
• Reimbursement for all expenses incurred due to job requirements including travel expenses and the use of a personal cell phone;
• Free auditing of one class at AIES;
• Free admission to special guest lectures;
• Free participation in some field trips and some student-life activities.

Details on the application process can be found here.

Alumni-networking internship

The ARAVA INSTITUTE's Arava Alumni Peace and Environmental Network (AAPEN) intern works with Sharon Benheim, the director of alumni projects. Join the team to help enable a network of alumni of who wish to work together as a community of international citizens connected by the Arava Institute to cooperate to transcend political borders for environmental improvements, education and a culture of peace.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the director of alumni projects in collecting and entering data to alumni database;
• Encourage alumni use of the alumni Web portal;
• Visit alumni projects in the field -- this may involve travel every other week;
• Assist the director of alumni projects in writing alumni updates for PR and development purposes;
• Assist the director of alumni projects in writing new content for the alumni portion of the Web site;
• Assist with planning of conferences, workshops, meetings and AAPEN gatherings;
• Make phone calls to alumni who are out of our system;
• Assist in affiliating AAPEN with international and regional organizations;
• Assist in overseeing internships or alumni projects as needed;
• Participate in office toranut, cleaning merkaz or other facilities, moving days, etc.;
• Attend meetings as needed;
• General office assistance and English-language proof reading;
• Assist with academic program events as requested;
• Assist in hosting visitors.

The AAPEN intern will be expected to:

• Work full time (about 50 hours a week);
• Provide one's own laptop computer and cell phone.

Benefits:

• Lodging, food, health insurance and laundry services at the AIES campus;
• A monthly stipend of 1,500 NIS;
• Reimbursement for all expenses incurred due to job requirements including travel expenses and the use of a personal cell phone;
• Free auditing of one class at AIES;
• Free admission to special guest lectures;
• Free participation in some field trips and some student-life activities.

Details on the application process can be found here.

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