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Youth & Family Engagement Director
The First Narayever Congregation – Toronto, ON
Full-Time | 40 hours/week | $60-77,000 based on experience

The First Narayever Congregation, a dynamic, inclusive, and egalitarian synagogue in downtown Toronto, is seeking a Youth & Family Engagement Director to bring creativity, leadership, and spirit to our growing community. This is a full-time role focused on developing and delivering inspiring, meaningful programming for children, teens, and families — helping the next generation find their connection to Jewish life.

About You
You are a passionate Jewish educator and/or leader with:

• Davening and synagogue skills, capacity to lead family and children’s services
• Demonstrated experience working with children, pre-teens, and/or young adults
• A strong foundation in Jewish learning, ritual, and tradition
• Strong communication skills and the ability to connect with young people (and their families) in a relevant and accessible way
• Experience managing stakeholders, building partnerships, and working with volunteers
• A collaborative, proactive mindset and vision to grow and enrich youth and family programs and activities

Key Responsibilities

• Develop creative and engaging programs for families, teens, and young adults
  Enrich Shabbat and Yom Tov family programming with joyful, interactive content
• Organize and mentor teen leaders to deliver children’s programming
• Serve as the main point of contact for families, managing communication via quarterly newsletters, weekly communications, and direct outreach
• Co-lead our Bnei Mitzvah class, guiding students and families through a meaningful Jewish journey
• Act as the ShinShinim Site Supervisor, integrating their work into broader programming
• Coordinate and co-lead family services for High Holidays
• Organize occasional family Kabbalat Shabbats.
• Support the Youth Committee and Celebrations Team in planning and delivering youth/family events
  Cultivate volunteers and build partnerships with other downtown Jewish organizations to expand offerings and reach

The Director reports directly to the Rabbi, and works closely with the Youth Chair, Bar-Bat Mitzvah Chair, Celebrations Chair, and High Holy Days Chair to ensure the integration of Family and Youth programs into all aspects of shul life

Why Narayever?
The First Narayever is a warm, spirited, and intellectually engaged community rooted in tradition and open to innovation. You’ll join a collaborative team that values your input, creativity, and leadership in shaping the future of Jewish life downtown.

This opportunity offers room for growth, competitive salary and benefits, and meaningful contribution as a key part of a small shul staff.

To Apply:
Please send your resume and a cover letter outlining your vision for engaging youth and families in a vibrant urban Jewish context to: admin@narayever.ca
Application Deadline: June 12
Interviews will be scheduled June 16-25
Start Date: August 1, 2025 (negotiable)

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities who share our commitment to vibrant, inclusive, and joyful Jewish community life.

Think you would be great for this position but don’t quite fit all the criteria? Send us a message.