HaKehila

HaKehila on Helsingin juutalaisen seurakunnan tuottama julkaisu. Sen tehtävänä on tarkastella monialaisesti juutalaista kulttuuria, historiaa ja elämää Suomessa ja ulkomailla.

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We are seeking passionate, dedicated, and enthusiastic individuals to help lead our Youth Movement, BBYO Finland

HaKehila

BBYO Teen Advisor:

Our community partners with BBYO to offer an incredible youth group experience to Jewish teens in Finland. BBYO is a leading global Jewish teen movement, providing fun and meaningful experiences that inspire a commitment to Jewish life, learning, and leadership. We empower teens to take on leadership roles, build lifelong friendships, and develop skills that prepare them for college and beyond.

Role Overview:

We are seeking passionate, dedicated, and enthusiastic individuals to help lead our Youth Movement, BBYO Finland. As an Advisor, you will mentor and guide Jewish teens in your community, helping them to develop leadership skills, explore their Jewish identity, and create lasting memories. This part-time role is around 15 hours/week.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Mentorship: Provide guidance, support, and encouragement to BBYO members.
  • Program Planning: Assist teens in planning and executing chapter events, programs, and initiatives.
  • Leadership Development: Foster leadership skills among teens by facilitating training sessions and workshops.
  • Community Engagement: Encourage active participation in community service projects and Jewish learning experiences.
  • Relationship Building: Cultivate positive relationships with teens, parents, and community stakeholders.

Qualifications:

  • Passion for Youth Development: A genuine interest in working with teens and helping them grow.
  • Jewish Knowledge: Strong understanding of Jewish values, traditions, and culture.
  • Leadership Skills: Proven leadership experience, preferably in a youth or educational setting.
  • Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
  • Organisational Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities effectively.
  • Commitment: Willingness to commit time regularly for meetings, events, and planning sessions, primarily during evenings and weekends!
  • Ability to travels: there are several international BBYO conferences a year and the Advisor will accompany our teens on these trips

Benefits:

  • Impact: Make a significant difference in the lives of Jewish teens.
  • Networking: Connect with other community leaders and organizations.
  • Development: Enhance your own leadership and mentoring skills.
  • Fulfilment: Experience the joy of seeing teens grow and succeed.

How to Apply:

If you are excited about making a positive impact in the Jewish community and have the passion to mentor the next generation of leaders, we would love to hear from you!

Please send your resume and a brief cover letter explaining why you are interested in becoming a BBYO Advisor to avi.ohayon@jchelsinki.fi  by 16 June.