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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Jewish Community of Amherst</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">JCAT Asst. Adviser Job Description</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><u><span style="font-size: 16pt;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"> </span></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Title: </span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Asst.
Adviser for JCAT</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Reports to: </span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Rachael
Goren, Director of Teen Programming </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Based at: </span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Jewish
Community of Amherst, but work can be completed off-site.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Job purpose</span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">:
To assist in the implementation and programming of the JCA teen programs.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></p>
<ol style="margin-top: 0in;" start="1" type="1"><li class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Attending teen programming (JCAT) on an as-needed
basis to facilitate teen programming for teens grades 7-9.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Planning and carrying out teen programming as needed
for 7<sup>th</sup>-9<sup>th</sup> grade teens affiliated and
non-affiliated with the JCA.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Attend training sessions and orientations as
needed.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Completing all paperwork and documentation in a
timely and accurate fashion, and continuing to follow guidelines for all
teen programming. </span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Communicating logistical and administrative needs
with the Director of Teen Programming. </span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Communicating with supervisor at least once a
month for supervisory purposes.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Assist in teen programming publicity and
marketing. </span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Respond to teen and parent inquiries in a timely
fashion.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Strengthen the teen's Jewish identity as often as
possible, offering the teens the opportunity to explore their own identity
as Jewish teens.</span></li></ol>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Specific Job Skills: </span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt;"></span></p>
<ol style="margin-top: 0in;" start="9" type="1"><ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Successful experience working with teens as a
counselor, teacher, or in another related capacity.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Knowledge of Judaism and Jewish life.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Ability to work well with teens, parents, fellow
professionals and lay leaders.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Experience in and proven success with the
development, coordination and implementation of teen program events and
activities. </span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Excellent written and oral communication and
organizational skills. </span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Possesses an engaging/charismatic personality,
energetic, creative, well-organized, a self-starter, a coach, and a high
desire to make things happen.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Ability to travel as needed throughout Amherst for job
related duties. </span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Ability to work periodic evening and weekend
hours.</span></li></ul></ol>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><u><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"> </span></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Time Commitment</span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">:
Part-time position, approximately 3-6 hours per month</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Salary: </span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">$18/hr.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Vision for Teen Programming</span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">: </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style=""> </span>The past few years of JCA teen programming
have been focused on recreating a vibrant teen group and engaging teens in
leadership to keep the teen group functional and strong. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The site's vision for teen
life is:</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 39pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Symbol;"><span style="">¡P<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">To nurture the
further exploration of our Jewish teen's identity, </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 39pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Symbol;"><span style="">¡P<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Build teen
connections to Jewish experience in our community by providing a peer
experience in a youth group and community service learning, as well as
disseminating information to parents and teens about other opportunities of
Jewish programming that are not connected to the site (such as summer camps,
Israel programs, and other teen programs).</span></p>
<br clear="all"><br>-- <br>Rachael Goren<br>Director of Teen Programming<br>Camp Shemesh Administrator<br>Jewish Community of Amherst<br>742 Main Street<br>Amherst MA 01002<br>413-256-0160<br><a href="mailto:teendir@j-c-a.org">teendir@j-c-a.org</a>; <a href="mailto:jcateens@gmail.com">jcateens@gmail.com</a><br>
<a href="mailto:shemesh@j-c-a.org">shemesh@j-c-a.org</a> <br>