At Urban Adamah, we host a variety of youth programming at the farm throughout the year. We are looking for experienced and talented educators to create loving, inspiring, and transformative experiences for young people.

We have two youth programming opportunities that require a song leader – as Urban Adamah prides itself on building connection, community, and spiritual practice through song. When completing the application, you may select both or one of the below programs you would like to be considered for. Priority will be given to song leaders who are interested in engaging with both of our youth education programs.

URBAN ADAMAH ALL YEAR – SUNDAY SCHOOL PROGRAM
Sundays, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

As an All Year Song Leader, you will facilitate and deliver sections of pre-created programming for all chavurah groups, small groups of similar-aged students, in Grades K-5, approximately every-other Sunday. You will support Educators in leading students through inquiry and study of Jewish tradition and ritual and its intersection with sustainable agriculture and caring for the earth.

YOUTH RETREATS – SCHOOLS & GROUPS MULTI-DAY PROGRAM
Variable Dates & Times

As a Youth Retreats Educator & Song Leader, you will facilitate and deliver pre-created programming for youth groups who stay overnight at Urban Adamah. You will have the opportunity to serve as a tour guide on the farm, offer a variety of ways to engage with Judaism and Jewish practice, particularly through music and the arts, and support students in Grades 4-12 to make connections between these practices with one’s relationship to the earth.

At Urban Adamah, we host a variety of youth programming at the farm throughout the year. We are looking for experienced and talented educators to create loving, inspiring, and transformative experiences for young people.

There are three primary youth programming opportunities. When completing the application, you may select as many or as few of the below programs you would like to be considered for. Priority will be given to educators who are interested in engaging with all three of our youth education programs.

URBAN ADAMAH ALL YEAR – SUNDAY SCHOOL PROGRAM
Sundays, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

As an All Year Educator, you will facilitate and deliver pre-created programming for a small group of similar-aged students in Grades K-5, approximately every-other Sunday. You will lead students in their inquiry and study of Jewish tradition and ritual and its intersection with sustainable agriculture and caring for the earth.

FIELD TRIPS – SCHOOLS & GROUPS HALF-DAY PROGRAM
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

As a Field Trip Educator, you will facilitate and deliver pre-created programming for youth groups at Urban Adamah. You will have the opportunity to serve as a tour guide on the farm, educate students on topics such as sustainability and organic agriculture, and deliver hands-on farm experiences for students in TK-12th Grade.

YOUTH RETREATS – SCHOOLS & GROUPS MULTI-DAY PROGRAM
Variable Dates & Times

As a Youth Retreats Educator, you will facilitate and deliver pre-created programming for youth groups who stay overnight at Urban Adamah. You will have the opportunity to serve as a tour guide on the farm, educate students on topics such as sustainability and organic agriculture, offer a variety of ways to engage with Judaism and Jewish practice, and deliver hands-on experiences for students in Grades 4-12.

Responsibilities:

Financial Management:
– Lead financial planning, budgeting, expenditure tracking, reporting processes, and monitoring of cash flow.
– Work with bookkeeper and staff to ensure:
~ Tax filings and audits are accurate.
~ Timely collection of Accounts Receivable.
~ Accuracy and timely payment of Accounts Payable.
Collaborate with the Finance Committee and Development Director to establish fundraising needs and goals.

Support to Program Directors:
– Provide financial and logistical support to the Camp Director, Retreat Center Director, and Year-Round programming staff.
– Work with Camp Director, Retreat Center Director, and Year-Round programming staff in developing budgets that foster successful programming.
– Serve as the interim Retreat Center Director
– Attend a minimum of two retreats per year to assist with on-site management.

Vendor Relationships:
– Establish and maintain relationships with vendors, ensuring the selection of appropriate vendors for office and operations management.
– Collect W-9 forms from vendors and ensure accurate invoicing and payment processes.

Operations and H/R:
– Maintain efficient office operations, overseeing supplies, infrastructure, and vendor relationships.
– Manage the insurance policies of the organization to assure that they provide comprehensive coverage and risk management.
– Manage HR processes including:
~ Recruitment, hiring, and onboarding.
~ Payroll and collection of organization time sheets.
~ Employee benefits.
~ Filing of workers' compensation claims
~ Ensuring employees have organization email access.

Organizational Relationships:
– Forge strong relationships with organization leadership including the Executive Director, program directors, and board members.
– Collaborate with external partners, vendors, and service providers to support organizational objectives.

Note: This job description encompasses the primary responsibilities and qualifications for the Business Manager position at Bnei Akiva of Los Angeles. Flexibility and adaptability are essential as additional duties may be assigned to support organizational needs.