Job Opportunities

Current openings:

Head of School

The National Yiddish Book Center is seeking applications and nominations for the new position of Head of School. The successful candidate will lead a year-round, multi-generational educational center offering lively, substantive learning in all aspects of modern Jewish culture, from Yiddish language and literature to music, film, cooking and more. Our goal is to broaden understanding of Jewish identity and help new generations better understand who they are and where they come from. Our initial focus will be on college students and adults. On-site classes will be supplemented by a robust program of distance learning.

The Head of School will work with an advisory committee to plan a year-round schedule of courses, and will recruit and supervise resident and adjunct faculty. Requirements for this position include an entrepreneurial spirit, administrative experience in an educational environment, a collaborative attitude, and superb communication and organizational skills. Teaching background and familiarity with modern Yiddish and Jewish literature, history and culture are preferred. Willingness to re-locate to western Massachusetts is a must.

This position includes excellent salary and benefits. Please submit a letter of interest and resume to: Anne Atherley, Search Committee, National Yiddish Book Center, 1021 West Street, Amherst, MA 01002. No phone calls, please.

Membership Assistant

This administrative position supports the organization’s national and international membership base, including: correspondence; data entry; and general phone, mail and office duties. Also assists with website and online fundraising.

Requirements: great communication skills; attention to detail; data entry experience; flexibility. Knowledge of Raiser’s Edge a plus.

Competitive salary/benefits, and excellent work environment. Please submit a letter of interest and resume to: Membership Search, National Yiddish Book Center, 1021 West Street, Amherst, MA 01002. No phone calls, please.

Senior Major Gifts Officer

The National Yiddish Book Center is seeking a Senior Major Gifts Officer, to be based in western Massachusetts. The qualifying individuals will be responsible for identifying and soliciting planned giving and major donors; managing portfolio of 150-200 donors; meeting travel, visitation, and fundraising goals; using database/research tools to track/manage donors and prospects.

Requirements: B.A.; superior writing and communication skills; tech-savvy, experience with Raiser's Edge a plus. National travel required: 40%. The ideal candidate will have major gifts and/or planned giving experience as well as a knowledge of, and a genuine commitment to, Yiddish culture. A sense of humor, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a willingness to learn are also priorities.

Competitive salary, excellent benefits; Send résumé/salary requirements to:

Development Search National Yiddish Book Center 1021 West Street Amherst, MA 01002

Or email: jobs@bikher.org and put “Development Search” in the subject line. No phone calls, please.

The National Yiddish Book Center is a vibrant, non-profit organization working to rescue Yiddish and other modern Jewish books and celebrate the culture they contain. Supported by 30,000 members, we are now the largest and fastest-growing Jewish cultural organization in America.

Please note that we cannot accept applications for positions that are not currently open and listed above. We are not able to keep resumes on file. The National Yiddish Book Center is an equal opportunity employer, and hiring decisions are made without regard to race, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, or national origin.