Career 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.

Regional Major Gifts Officers
Regions: western Massachusetts, Boston, southern Florida, Chicago, Los Angeles

The National Yiddish Book Center is seeking major gifts officers based in western Massachusetts, Boston, southern Florida, Chicago, and Los Angeles. The qualifying individuals will be responsible for identifying and soliciting planned giving and major donors; managing portfolio of 150-200 donors; meeting visitation and fundraising goals; using database/research tools to track/manage donors and prospects.

Requirements: B.A. Minimum 3 years in a non-profit setting with demonstrable major gifts and/or planned giving success. Superior writing and communication skills; tech-savvy, experience with Raiser's Edge a plus.

Travel required: 40%. The ideal candidate will have both a knowledge of, and a genuine commitment to, Yiddish culture. Proficiency with technology, a sense of humor, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a willingness to learn are also priorities. Competitive salary, excellent benefits; Send résumé/salary requirements to: Major Gifts Officer Search, National Yiddish Book Center, 1021 West Street, Amherst, MA 01002; Or email: jobs@bikher.org and put “Major Gifts Officer 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.