Job Title: Assistant Director, L'Taken

Work From Home: Yes

Work Remote: Yes

Work Hybrid: Yes

Description

Job Title: Assistant Director, L’taken

Location: Hybrid (remote and in-person; Greater Washington D.C. area)

Organization: Union for Reform Judaism

Employment Type: Full Time, Benefits Eligible, Exempt, MNGT

Department: Religious Action Center (RAC)

Reporting to: Director, L’Taken

Start Date: August 1, 2025

Salary Range: $55,000 - $60,000 plus competitive benefits package

Level/Salary Grade: Subject Matter Expert (Intermediate)/B

The Role

The Union for Reform Judaism’s (URJ) Religious Action Center (RAC) is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Assistant Director to help lead and implement one of our flagship programs — the Bernard and Audre Rapoport L’Taken Social Justice Seminars — and to support broader efforts to protect democracy in the U.S., Canada, and Israel. This is a unique opportunity to shape the next generation of Jewish leaders and changemakers while working at the powerful intersection of faith and justice. If you are passionate about social impact, teen engagement, and Jewish values, we encourage you to apply.

About L’Taken

L’Taken brings together teens from across North America for four immersive days in Washington, D.C., where they explore Jewish social justice values, build community, and learn to advocate effectively on issues that matter to them. We proudly welcome participants from diverse backgrounds, including Teens of Color, LGBTQ+ identifying teens, teens from interfaith families, teens with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups.

What You Will Do

Reporting to the Director of L’Taken, the Assistant Director will play a key role in both strategic planning and hands-on execution. Responsibilities include:

• Support the design, implementation, and evaluation of all L’Taken seminar weekends.
• Collaborate on the development and revision of seminar programming to ensure engaging, meaningful, and inclusive experiences.
• Manage planning for Advocacy Day during each seminar, ensuring a smooth and impactful experience, including but not limited to scheduling and coordinating all Capitol Hill lobby visits with House and Senate offices and reserving meeting spaces for advocacy visits.
• Manage participant registration in Cvent in partnership with the Central Program Operations team.
• Oversee logistics including scheduling, materials preparation, and merchandise orders.
• Lead social media strategy and content creation to amplify the L’Taken program and related civic engagement work. Work closely with URJ and RAC communications teams to ensure consistent, mission-aligned messaging.
• Assist in the recruitment, onboarding, and supervision of seasonal staff supporting the L’Taken program.
• Maintain ongoing communication with congregations and community partners to support recruitment, registration, and relationship-building. Provide timely and professional support to participants and chaperones via phone and email.
• Support additional URJ initiatives, including immersive summer programs (with potential onsite responsibilities at a URJ camp).
• Contribute to the Reform Movement’s broader efforts to protect democracy and combat hate

Who You Are

You are passionate about empowering youth, organizing for social change, and strengthening civic engagement within a diverse and inclusive Jewish framework.

Keys to Success (the must-haves)

• Program Management & Coordination: You have a strong ability to manage large-scale events, overseeing logistics, scheduling, and resource allocation to ensure the successful execution of the L'Taken seminars. You’re skilled at juggling multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a smooth and efficient process.
• Leadership & Staff Supervision: You have proven experience recruiting, mentoring, and managing seasonal staff, providing guidance throughout the program’s execution, and fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Advocacy & Lobbying Coordination: You possess a strong understanding of advocacy processes, particularly in coordinating lobbying visits with elected officials, and the ability to work with teens to effectively advocate on critical issues.
• Social Media & Communications: You have expertise in developing and executing social media strategies that engage participants and stakeholders. You communicate clearly and compellingly, crafting impactful content across various platforms.
• Self-Management & Accountability: You manage your time effectively, prioritize well, and work autonomously to achieve goals while maintaining your personal well-being.
• Collaborative Teamwork: You enjoy working with diverse teams to achieve shared goals, ensuring clarity in roles and responsibilities. You manage resources and timelines effectively while addressing challenges respectfully and collaboratively.
• Commitment to Racial Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (REDI): You bring experience or a strong commitment to fostering an inclusive environment, dedicated to making the program accessible, welcoming, and relevant to all participants—including Teens of Color, LGBTQ+ teens, and teens with disabilities.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• 1-3 years of experience in program management, preferably in youth engagement, social justice, or nonprofit sectors preferred
• A degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience is preferred.
• Occasional in-person meetings, as needed
• In the weeks leading up to each L'Taken seminar, the role requires in-office preparation at the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism building in Washington, D.C.
• Availability to work during L'Taken seminar weekends, staying at the hotel where the seminars take place, which occur between December and March, typically over an extended weekend (Friday – Monday) in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.
• Potential for onsite involvement at a URJ residential camp during the summer, supporting additional programming.

About Us

​​Every team member at the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) plays an essential role in our mission to create a whole, just, and compassionate world. Our team is creative, thoughtful, and innovative. Each member of the team is empowered to make meaningful contributions to achieving our shared goals. Our diverse team is made up of individuals with different skills and backgrounds and every team member is willing to take risks as well as take action to develop and create big ideas for the future of the Reform Movement. While this position focuses on a particular area of work, every team member is a vital part of our overall success.

​The Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) provides vision and voice to build strong communities that, together, transform the way people connect to Judaism and change the world. We acknowledge that due to racism, ableism, homophobia, and other forms of oppression, that our communities are not whole until everyone experiences a sense of belonging within the Jewish community. As the largest Jewish movement in North America, we stand for a Judaism that is inclusive and reflective of a wide range of identities and accept the responsibility of dismantling oppression both inside and outside of our communities. Through camping, youth experiences, programs, information sharing, and networking opportunities, our over 850 congregations and 15 residential camps create opportunities for our communities to enhance their capacity to build and expand community, engage in meaningful and authentic Jewish life, deepen Jewish learning, energize worship, pursue social justice and develop inspired leadership. Together, our employees and stakeholders, are creating Reform Judaism of today.​

Application Process

Apply online and include a one-page cover letter along with your resume, outlining your skills and experience and how you meet the essential functions and qualifications of the position. We look forward to hearing from you!

The URJ strives to be a welcoming and inclusive environment that is committed to creating a diverse environment. We promote strenuous policies and practices of equal opportunity and diversity, equity, and inclusion. It is our objective to recruit, hire, and retain the most qualified individuals including those of any race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Our equal employment philosophy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, job benefits, and terminations. The URJ encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, individuals who identify as LGBTQIA+, and other often underrepresented groups.