Youth Engagement Associate

Title:Youth Engagement Associate

Location:This position is based in St. Louis Park Minnesota with required in-person hours. Some remote hours are possible.

About Beth El:Beth El Synagogue is a dynamic Jewish community that inspires members of all ages to embrace Torah Avodah and Gmilut Chesed. We are a Conservative Egalitarian synagogue.

About Beth Els Youth Department:Beth Els Youth Department engages hundreds of young people from newborns and their families to high school seniors - and everyone in between!

Opportunities to participate in and learn about Jewish life abound for youth of all ages. Regular formal programming begins at 2 years-old with weekly Childcare on Shabbat(Saturday) mornings. It continues with BESTY our Shabbatmorning camp-style program for elementary schoolers. After our students become BMitzvah they engage in one or more of our teen programs - in particular our youth group BERUSY.

About the Youth Engagement Associate:Beth Els first-ever Youth Engagement Associate is both a behind-the-scenes and front-facing role serving roughly 50% of their time in each way. They support the Director and the operations of the Youth Department in administrative and congregant-facing ways.

• Coordinate and maintain department logistics and operations (calendars registrations rosters etc)
• Supervise and support young people during events/gatherings/programs
• Support communications across the department between young people families faculty and staff
• Support department events/gatherings/programs (communicate with staff gather materials set up spaces etc)
• Otherwise assist Youth Department staff and faculty in their work with young people

You will be a qualified candidate and an excellent fit if you

• Are highly-organized driven and able to work collaboratively and independently
• Can lift 30-40 lbs
• Enjoy working with young people of all ages
• Have spent some years working in education and/or youthwork spaces (camp school youth group)
• Maintain positive and professional relationships with young people
• Understand Jewish communal life (culture education holiday/lifecycle)
• Work comfortably with Google Workspace and Microsoft 365

Hours:8-10 hours per week

• Saturday mornings 8:30am - 12:00pm (in-person)
• Some Tuesday evenings 6:30pm - 9:00pm (in-person)
• Occasional other weeknights and weekend evenings (in-person)
• Administrative hours to be determined (in-person to start)

• Part-Time Year-Round Non-Exempt
• $20 - $25 / hour based on experience

The Youth Engagement Associate reports to the Director of Youth Engagement. It is a crucial support role not a supervisory role.

Beth El Synagogue is committed to a culture that believes in work-life balance. Our professional team works collaboratively and supports one another in a positive work environment. We strive to create a supportive schedule in partnership that honors your personal needs and your professional responsibilities.

To Apply:Please send your résumé and a cover letter to Our application period will close on July 31 2026.