JOC Corps Member with Avodah's Jewish Service Corps Jews of Color Bayit

Applications are open for the 2022-2023 Avodah's Jewish Service Corps’ Jews of Color Bayit, a year long program for self-identified Jews of Color (JOCs) between the ages 21-26 to build a lifetime of leadership skills, an active Jewish community, a powerful professional network, and a more just America. We are accepting applications on a rolling basis until all open roles are filled so follow this link to view remaining placements and apply ASAP! Placement roles include: Job Readiness Coordinator at Hot Bread Kitchen and Paralegal (Immigrant Protection Unit) at New York Legal Assistance Group.

Our JOC Bayit in New York City gives Jewish participants of color the opportunity to live communally in a JOC-only space as they embark on their year of service with Avodah. We are excited to offer an environment in our Service Corps that is targeted to specifically nurture the leadership of Jews of Color and pave the way for JOCs to lead our community in movements for social justice.

 As a member of the JOC Bayit in the Jewish Services Corps, you will:

• Gain real-world expertise through critical, hands-on work experience. You’ll be placed with one of Avodah’s partner organizations in New York City. Through on-the-ground direct service work, you'll contribute meaningfully to our partners’ work on crucial justice issues such as immigration, criminal justice reform, education, healthcare, housing , and much more. 
• Engage in racial justice work and learn in a supportive JOC community. Avodah’s innovative curriculum examines the root causes and effects of systemic oppression , develops practical skills, and looks at justice work with a Jewish lens. JOC Bayit programming will deepen, contextualize, and nourish your day-to-day work while preparing you to sustainably stay in social and economic justice movements for the long haul.
• Live in the dynamic JOC Bayit as a majority. Leave the code switching behind - bring your authentic self to the Bayit, enjoying home-cooked meals, cookouts, late night conversations, and culturally diverse holiday celebrations with other JOCs. You’ll enjoy being part of the national cohort while having the safe space of a JOC community.
• Build JOC leadership skills and tap into the JOC ecosystem. Connect with JOC-led organizations, learn from JOC leaders and mentors, and build a diverse lifelong professional network. You’ll learn skills around navigating majority white non-profit spaces while having the opportunity to grow into your own authentic leadership style.
• Access activism, professional development, and Jewish opportunities for life. Over 1,400 social justice leaders across the country serve as active, engaged members of our alumni community. They’ll help you with everything from apartment hunts to job references to holiday meals invites. Plus, join the ranks of our growing JOC alumni community and expand your JOC professional networks.
• Have your basic needs met while you serve for justice.  In addition to a year of professional and personal growth, Corps Members receive a modest monthly living stipend, health insurance, travel allowance, and housing.   

Avodah is committed to building a Service Corps that inclusively represents our diverse community. Sephardi Jews, Mizrahi Jews, Jews of Color, people of color, women, people with disabilities, immigrants, LGBT2QIA people, and people who come from poor or working class backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply!  

Are you the next JOC Jewish Corps Member? We are now accepting applications on a rolling basis until all spots are filled for an August start so Apply today, or email our Recruitment Director Emily Becker at ebecker@avodah.net to learn more or nominate a friend. The program will run August 2022- August 2023.