Job alert: The Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas is advertising for a PJ Library Community Coordinator. (If you don’t know what the PJ Library is, well, you should!) You can find the job announcement on JewishJobs.com.
“Full-time editorial assistant needed for Jewish Ideas Daily (www.jewishideasdaily.com), a growing website of thought, culture, politics, and religion. We are looking for someone organized and responsible, deeply and critically engaged with Jewish matters. Editorial experience and computer/tech skills are highly desirable. Competitive compensation commensurate with experience; must be based in New York. ” For the full announcement, check JewishJobs.com.
“The Forward seeks motivated journalists to contribute to its politics blog, MitzVote. Launched in time for the midterm elections, MitzVote will continue to cover Jews in American politics as momentum builds toward the 2012 elections. The Forward seeks to build a dependable cadre of knowledgeable, experienced freelancers across the country to contribute short pieces about politics on both the local and national levels — anywhere Jewish voters, candidates, issues or trends become newsworthy.”
For more information and to apply, visit JournalismJobs.com.
From the Yiddish Book Center:
Deadlines are approaching for two remarkable opportunities at the Book Center: the Steiner Summer Program for college students and the Fellowship Program for recent college grads.
The Fellowship Program for recent grads offers an exceptional opportunity to work and learn at the forefront of Yiddish culture. Fellows spend a year working on Book Center projects in the areas of education, bibliography, and ethnography. A strong background in Jewish Studies or a related field and a working knowledge of Yiddish are required. Application Deadline: January 3, 2011.
For college students who want to explore Yiddish language and culture amidst gardens, apple orchards and stacks of Yiddish books, the seven-week Steiner Summer Program can’t be beat! It’s tuition-free and students can earn six college credits. No prior knowledge of Yiddish required. Application Deadline: February 1, 2011.
Deadlines are fast approaching! Spread the word!
“The Yiddish Book Center is seeking a creative, energetic and experienced Director of Communications and Visitor Services (Director of Communications) to provide leadership and management for the direction, planning and execution of all communications strategies, publication, and web-based initiatives to expand the Book Center’s audience and membership and to enhance the institution’s national profile. The Director of Communications will create a strategic plan for communications, both print and online, to promote the values and mission of the Book Center. In addition, this individual will oversee and improve the visitor experience on-site. Reporting to the Executive Director and serving as an integral member of the senior management team, the Director of Communications will work to develop the Book Center’s identity and expand and engage new audiences. The Director of Communications supervises a Communications Associate and the docent program. In addition, the Director engages and supervises consultants in design, editing, and other areas. This individual must work closely with development, membership and education departments to design all collateral material and effectively promote all initiatives. The Director of Communications will be responsible for the redesign and ongoing oversight of the Book Center’s flagship magazine, Pakn Treger.”
Source: JewishJobs.com. Go there for more information/to apply.