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Youth Education Specialist with Avodah's Jewish Service Corps

On-site, Work must be performed in or near Chicago, IL
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  • Details

    Job Type:
    Full Time
    Job Type:
    Temporary
    End Date:
    August 1, 2026
    Experience Level:
    Entry level
    Compensation:
    USD $738 - $938 / month
    This is a stipend volunteer position with a service program. Corps Members receive free housing and utilities as a part of the residential program.
    Cause Areas:
    Housing & Homelessness, Education, Immigrants or Refugees, Community Development, Health & Medicine, Human Rights & Civil Liberties, Poverty

    Description

    Whether you’re approaching graduation or just planning a career change, we know that getting started in social justice work professionally can be daunting. That’s why a key component of our Jewish Service Corps is matching you with a local non-profit where you’ll gain hands-on experience, build transferable skills, strengthen your justice analysis, and contribute significant capacity to work being on crucial issues.

    We are currently accepting applications on a rolling basis to fill our final Chicago cohort spot at partner organization, Girls in the Game. Check out the open role here and if it speaks to you, we encourage you to apply asap!

    • Serve as a Teen Programs Specialist or After School Specialist at Girls in the Game: At Girls in the Game, every girl finds her voice, discovers her strength and builds confidence through fun and active sports, health and leadership programs. In this role, you’ll coach girls 4-5 afternoons weekly at various locations, ensuring strong attendance and enrollment through communication with participants, families, and site contacts. You'll contribute to curriculum development, especially for elementary programs. Operationally, you'll manage equipment, track attendance and participation, administer surveys, create marketing materials, and maintain our Salesforce database for recruitment. You’ll also have the opportunity to collaborate on special projects, and participate in citywide events to expand our reach and community engagement.

    As a reminder, as a Corps Member you'll create lasting Jewish community, launch your career in justice work, dive into deep learning, have your essential needs met, Start your next chapter with confidence, and join our active alumni network for life.

    The program will run early September - early August 2026. Apply today for your best chance at joining us!

    Whether you’re approaching graduation or just planning a career change, we know that getting started in social justice work professionally can be daunting. That’s why a key component of our Jewish Service Corps is matching you with a local non-profit where you’ll gain hands-on experience, build transferable skills, strengthen your justice analysis, and contribute significant capacity to work being on crucial issues.

    We are currently accepting applications on a rolling basis to fill our final Chicago cohort spot at partner organization, Girls in the Game. Check out the open role here and if it speaks to you, we encourage you to apply asap!

    • Serve as a Teen Programs Specialist or After School Specialist at Girls in the Game: At Girls in the Game, every girl finds her voice, discovers her strength and builds confidence through fun and active sports, health and leadership programs. In this role, you’ll coach girls 4-5 afternoons weekly at various locations, ensuring…

    Benefits

    Avodah takes care of the most important things. Corps Members receive furnished housing, a monthly living stipend, health insurance, a travel allowance, exit stipend, and a year of professional and personal development. Corps Members can also tap into the Economic Access Fund to support unmet financial needs.

    Avodah takes care of the most important things. Corps Members receive furnished housing, a monthly living stipend, health insurance, a travel allowance, exit stipend, and a year of professional and personal development. Corps Members can also tap into the Economic Access Fund to support unmet financial needs.

    Level of Language Proficiency

    Some Avodah Placement Organizations may require second language fluency or proficiency.

    Some Avodah Placement Organizations may require second language fluency or proficiency.

    Location

    On-site
    Chicago, IL, USA

    How to Apply

    We are now accepting applications on a rolling basis for a September program start. We strongly encourage applying asap the best chance at an acceptance.

    We are now accepting applications on a rolling basis for a September program start. We strongly encourage applying asap the best chance at an acceptance.

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