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Jewish Children Worldwide is a volunteer-powered organization in its founding year. Every role listed here is unpaid — built on the commitment of people who believe every Jewish child deserves support, opportunity, and community.

Whether you have a few flexible hours a month or a professional background you want to put to meaningful use, there is a place for you here.

All positions are entirely volunteer. Jewish Children Worldwide does not currently have the funding to compensate staff or contractors. We are grateful for every hour contributed to our mission.

Board of Directors

Founding Board Vacancies

Jewish Children Worldwide is building its founding board. These are the people who will shape the organization's direction, ensure its integrity, and help it grow from a founding-year startup into a sustainable force for Jewish children and families.

All board positions are volunteer. The organization is led by Kenneth Highland, President, who provides vision, leadership, and fundraising direction. The following seats are open.

Treasurer

Vacancy

Finance & Oversight

Provide financial oversight for the organization — not day-to-day bookkeeping. Review financial reports, ensure sound fiscal practices, and help the board make informed decisions about resources and sustainability.

Responsibilities

Review and present financial reports to the board
Oversee budgeting and financial planning
Ensure compliance with nonprofit financial requirements
Coordinate with any future accountant or auditor

Ideal Candidates

CPA or accountant
Bookkeeper with nonprofit experience
Retired CFO or finance executive
Bank executive or financial advisor
Finance committee volunteer from a synagogue or federation

Clerk (Secretary)

Vacancy

Administration & Records

Keep the organization's records in order — board minutes, corporate filings, bylaws, and annual reports. Being organized matters more than having a prestigious title. This role is the institutional memory of the board.

Responsibilities

Record and distribute board meeting minutes
Maintain corporate records and bylaws
Track filing deadlines and compliance reminders
Assist with annual reports and governance documentation

Ideal Candidates

Attorney or paralegal
Executive assistant or operations professional
Retired administrator
Organized professional from any background

Director — Education & Youth Programs

Vacancy

Programs & Mission

Help shape and oversee our educational programs, youth initiatives, and family support services. Bring expertise in Jewish education, child development, or youth programming to ensure our work is grounded and effective.

Responsibilities

Advise on program design and educational standards
Connect the organization with schools, camps, and educators
Help evaluate program impact and outcomes
Represent the mission in the Jewish educational community

Ideal Candidates

Jewish educator or school administrator
Camp director or youth program leader
Federation volunteer with program experience
Synagogue board member with education focus

Director — Law & Compliance

Vacancy

Legal & Governance

Provide legal guidance on nonprofit governance, compliance, contracts, and regulatory requirements. Help ensure the organization operates within the law and maintains its integrity as it grows.

Responsibilities

Advise on nonprofit law and governance best practices
Review contracts, agreements, and policies
Monitor regulatory and compliance requirements
Support the 501(c)(3) application and ongoing compliance

Ideal Candidates

Attorney with nonprofit, corporate, or tax law experience
In-house counsel or compliance professional
Law professor or retired attorney

Director — Community Relations & Fundraising

Vacancy

Outreach & Development

Build relationships with the Jewish community, donors, foundations, and partner organizations. Help develop our fundraising strategy and ensure the organization is known and trusted in the communities it serves.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute community outreach strategies
Cultivate relationships with donors and foundations
Represent the organization at community events
Support grant research and development efforts

Ideal Candidates

Nonprofit development professional
Foundation staff or grant writer
Business owner with community ties
Synagogue or federation fundraising volunteer
University professor or community leader

Where Great Board Members Come From

Jewish Community

Synagogue board members
Federation volunteers
Jewish educators
Camp directors

Professional Community

Attorneys
Physicians
Business owners
University professors

Nonprofit Community

Foundation staff
Existing nonprofit board members
Retired executives

Where We Are Now

Information, Referral & Community Support. We maintain a resource directory, help parents navigate services, refer families to specialists, host workshops and webinars, and provide advocacy and educational guidance.

At this level, we operate entirely through volunteers — professionals who contribute occasionally, serve as advisors, or help families find what they need.

Where We Are Headed

Family Support & Consultation. As we grow, we will engage professionals to provide parent coaching, educational advocacy, school navigation assistance, resource coordination, and family support consultations.

Professionals who join us now as advisors and volunteers help shape this next stage — and will be first in line as paid roles become available.

1Level 1 — Open Now

Community Volunteers

These roles are open right now. No professional license required — just time, commitment, and a desire to help Jewish children and families.

Resource Directory Volunteer

Help us build and maintain our directory of community resources — schools, camps, synagogues, social services, and educational programs — so families can find what they need quickly.

Flexible / remote

Family Navigator

Guide families through available services and programs. Help parents understand their options, make referrals, and connect them with the right community resources.

Flexible / remote or local

Workshop & Webinar Facilitator

Lead or co-facilitate educational workshops and webinars for parents and families — covering topics like school advocacy, inclusion, navigating services, and community resources.

2–4 hrs/month

Community Ambassador

Represent Jewish Children Worldwide in your synagogue, school, or community. Help us reach the families who need us most and build awareness of our programs.

Flexible

Educational Advocate

Support families in understanding their children's educational rights, navigating IEP and 504 processes, and communicating effectively with schools and educators.

Flexible / case by case

Peer Support Group Leader

Facilitate peer support groups for parents and caregivers — creating a space for shared experience, mutual support, and practical guidance within the community.

2–3 hrs/month

2Level 2 — Professional Advisors

Licensed Professionals & Advisors

We are actively seeking licensed professionals who can serve as volunteer advisors and occasional consultants. These roles require professional credentials and are the foundation of our Level 2 capacity.

All roles at this level are volunteer. Professionals who join now help shape the organization and will be considered first as compensated roles become available.

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)

High Impact

Help shape our family support programs, resource navigation systems, inclusion initiatives, and parent education workshops — on a part-time consulting or advisory board basis. LICSWs understand both the child and the family context, and bring experience with autism spectrum conditions, ADHD, learning differences, family systems, and community resources. We are not seeking clinical service delivery — we are seeking professionals who can help us build better programs and occasionally consult with families.

Part-time consultant or board advisor

Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or MSW

Support resource coordination, family guidance, and educational advocacy. Help families navigate school systems, community services, and available support programs.

Advisory / occasional

Special Education Advocate

High Impact

Help families navigate IEPs, 504 Plans, school accommodations, and placement decisions. Educate parents on their rights under IDEA and Section 504, and help them communicate effectively with schools. This role is enormously valuable to families who have never navigated these systems before and do not know where to start.

Advisory / case by case

Developmental Pediatrician or Psychologist

Serve in an advisory capacity — not as staff or clinical provider. We are seeking professionals who can join our advisory board, speak occasionally at parent workshops and webinars, or consult on program design. This adds credibility to our work, helps ensure our resources reflect best practices, and signals to families that our guidance is grounded in professional expertise.

Advisory board / occasional speaker / program consultant

A Note on Professional Roles

LICSW: One of the most versatile professionals a nonprofit like ours can engage. They understand both the child and the family context — and can help shape programs, review resources, and consult with families without requiring the organization to become a healthcare provider.

Special Education Advocate: Families navigating IEPs, 504 Plans, and school accommodations for the first time are often overwhelmed. A knowledgeable advocate who can explain parent rights and help families communicate with schools is one of the most concrete forms of help we can offer.

Developmental Pediatrician or Psychologist: We are not seeking clinical staff. We are seeking professionals willing to serve on our advisory board, speak at a parent workshop, or consult on program design. Their involvement adds credibility and ensures our guidance reflects professional best practices.

Also Needed

General Community Volunteers

No specific background required — just a willingness to show up for families in your community.

Family Support Volunteer

Provide practical help to families in need — grocery runs, school pickups, friendly check-in calls, or helping a family connect with local resources.

Flexible

Local Community Liaison

Be our eyes and ears in your local Jewish community. Help identify families who could benefit from our programs and connect them with our team.

Flexible / local

Ready to Get Involved?

Tell us about yourself, your background, and how you'd like to contribute. We'll follow up to find the right fit.