Position Overview
The Development Coordinator works closely with the Executive Director and Director of Development to ensure that the day-to-day operations of the Development Department, including but not limited to database and project management, donor stewardship, campaign materials, and special events are well executed. This person also provides executive assistance to the Executive Director and Director of Development, enabling them to implement The Vilna’s new strategic plan and capital campaign.

The successful candidate must possess strong attention to detail with a proven track record of self-direction and will be excited to deliver strong customer service and manage behind-the-scenes development processes. Advanced data entry and digital skills, along with demonstrated experience in project management and organizational systems, are preferred. The ideal candidate is passionate about arts and culture, historic preservation, and the Boston Jewish immigrant story.

Responsibilities
Gift Entry and Database Management (40%)
Manage CRM database and maintain accuracy of data; enter prospect, donor, and stakeholder data including up-to-date contact information, meeting notes, and future tasks.
Optimize use of CRM database to create reports that drive development activities and success.
Deposit, track, and acknowledge all philanthropic gifts and pledges.
Conduct thorough research on prospective and current donors.

Executive Assistance for Executive Director and Director of Development (40%)
Provide administrative support to the Executive Director and Director of Development as needed, including scheduling meetings, preparing meeting materials, and coordinating meeting follow up.
Work closely with the Director of Development to organize and manage donor engagement cycles of research, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
Manage grant applications and reporting processes.

Donor Communications and Special Events (20%)
Assist marketing team with development of annual fund and other campaign materials including writing appeals, drafting copy for website and collateral, and crafting social media strategies.
Collaborate with the marketing team on material design and website integration.
Assist with planning and executing cultivation and fundraising events.
Staff public programs and donor events; ensure that participants feel valued and engaged.

Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree minimum
2-3 years of professional experience
Demonstrated experience and skill in grants and donor management
Familiarity with database management and marketing principles
Proficiency in Google Workspace and ability to learn computer programs quickly

Ideal Qualities
Aligned with The Vilna’s mission and values
Highly organized and data-oriented: enjoys spreadsheets, data input, tracking to drive goal-oriented activities and success
People-oriented, comfortable and eager to engage with donors and program participants
Takes initiative and can work independently, but likes to ask questions and collaborate with professional staff and volunteer leadership
Capacity to juggle multiple priorities efficiently, while balancing overarching goals and various projects with flexibility and speed
Superb interpersonal, verbal, written, and digital communication skills
Thoroughness and attention to detail
Curiosity and a willingness to learn
Willingness to work nights and weekends
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Salary range and benefits: $50,000 – $55,000, commensurate with experience. Competitive benefits.

Apply Now
Please send a cover letter and resume to Jobs@vilnashul.org with subject: Development Coordinator/ [Your Name]. No phone calls please.

Applications will close on Friday, September 13, 2024. Applicants will be interviewed on a rolling basis. We thank you for your interest in career opportunities at The Vilna.

About The Vilna Shul: Boston’s Center for Jewish Culture
The Vilna Shul is a cultural center in a historic synagogue building in downtown Boston. Our mission is to spark excitement and curiosity about Jewish culture and our American immigrant story through vibrant and meaningful experiences. Our vision is to be a place where arts, culture, tradition and ideas power personal connections, community and the pursuit of a more inclusive society. To learn more, visit us at www.vilnashul.org.

The Vilna Shul provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, The Vilna Shul complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Overview
Camp Avoda seeks a hard-working, strong, organized, and professional Program Director to share responsibility for the overall planning, leading staff, and management and execution of the summer’s program. Camp Avoda’s professional and lay leadership work in close collaboration in a team environment within which the Program Director will play a central role. The Program Director will live in-residence at Avoda from June 16 – August 16, 2024.

About Avoda
We are a non-profit resident camp for Jewish boys ages 7 through 15 in Middleboro, MA. Our program includes: Sports, Swimming and Boating, Arts, Judaica, Ropes Course & Climbing Wall, Field Trips, Evening Activities, Overnight Camp-outs, Color War, Intercamp and Intracamp Teams, and much more.

Mission Statement
Brotherhood * Leadership * Spirit * Tradition

Camp Avoda is committed to providing Jewish boys with a safe, vibrant and nurturing summer environment where “friendships are built to last a lifetime.” We continue our more than 80 year tradition of fostering values of teamwork, leadership, self-confidence and respect for one another based on shared experiences that value our camp culture, Judaism, and traditions.

Leadership Team
The Program Director will serve as a part of the Administration (Leadership Team) of Camp Avoda, which includes the Executive Director, Director, Program Director, and Head Counselors. The Program Director will report to and work closely with the Director and in a team atmosphere with all Avoda staff.

Job Description
The main responsibility of the Program Director is to help run the summer program in any way possible. This includes upholding the values and goals of the camp, enforcing safety and health regulations, and enforcing the rules of behavior. The Program Director will support daily operations of camp, oversee staff, and help ensure all daily programming is running properly. The program director will be responsible to write blog posts on a regular basis, communicate with parents as needed, and communicate clearly and effectively with counselors. The job requires a balance of desk/office work with supervision/interaction/leadership work.

Camp Avoda maintains a well regarded and highly successful summer camp. The Program Director’s responsibilities include the following:

Essential Job Functions:

1. Deliver a fun and effective program to campers.
⬥ Schedule daily camp activities
⬥ Manage selection of elective activities and counselor assignments
⬥ Ensure that counselors are executing activities as expected and support those who need it
⬥ The “program” consists of Regular Days, Special Days, Evening Activities, and more

2. Ensure that camp staff and campers know and follow safety and educational procedures during camp programs.
⬥ Assist in the implementation of staff training.
⬥ Provide guidelines for programs utilizing camp equipment.
⬥ Ensure campers and staff follow safety procedures in all program areas.
⬥ Evaluate program delivery abilities of staff.
3. Assist in the management and care of the physical facilities and equipment in all program areas.
⬥ Oversee daily checks of area and equipment for safety, cleanliness, and good repair.
⬥ Ensure that program areas are kept fee of hazards and debris.
4. Develop and implement schedules and records for all areas of camp program and facilities.
⬥ Create camper and group program and activity schedules.
⬥ Develop and supervise staff schedule for programs and activities.
⬥ Collect and evaluate records; report and evaluate camp program and activity areas.
Other Job Duties:
⬥ Attend administrative and full staff meetings.
⬥ Maintain clear and positive written and verbal communication with all camp staff.
⬥ Participate enthusiastically in camp activities, providing support and guidance to those assigned as leaders.
⬥ Assist core leadership team in all facets of running camp.

Camp Avoda, a not for profit overnight Jewish boys camp located in Middleboro, MA, is seeking an energetic Woodworking Instructor (male or female).

The objective of the camp woodworking instructor is to provide on-going instruction and advice on the design and fabrication of a wide array of items and articles of wood construction to campers at Camp Avoda.

Our camp season is: 6/19/2024 to 8/14/2024. This position will be responsible for up to 5 classes per day, 5 days per week: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday

Salary is negotiable for the eight week season.