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Congregation Agudas Achim is a 145-year-old thriving egalitarian Conservative congregation in
Columbus, OH, one of the fastest-growing cities in the US. In today’s world, we aspire to be a place of radical joy.

Agudas Achim is in a uniquely charged period of potential, with exceptionally engaged and energetic lay leadership, renewed membership growth (70 member units in the last six months), strong community agency relationships, and a newly engaged and dynamic rabbi. Congregation Agudas Achim seeks a Director of Lifelong Learning (DLL). In partnership with our rabbi, the DLL is responsible for envisioning, creating, and implementing Agudas Achim’s core value of Talmud Torah K’neged Kulam, learning together is tantamount to all. Agudas Achim is a community of lifelong learners, engaging our members and families at every age and stage of life. Together, we strive to deepen our understanding of the beauty and wisdom of our tradition to understand how we walk in the world as a Jew and live our lives as the best version of ourselves.

In this role, the DLL oversees all aspects of our synagogue’s educational programming. Together with the rabbi, they will be primarily responsible for Makom, our new enterprise in learning and engagement at Agudas Achim. They will also work in close collaboration with senior staff and lay leadership to oversee and manage education and learning for all ages at our synagogue.

Who You Are:
● Operational experience: Successful demonstration in operating and leading a small or mid-sized learning institution and experience in program strategy and research, policy, classroom design and management, and constituent management
● Relational Leader: Model dynamic, human-centric design and excellent teaching that centers on the idea that we must get to know people in order to find what is meaningful for them in order to inspire our congregants and families.
● Skilled Jewish Educator: Bring outstanding Torah understanding and the ability to translate it into learning experiences for learners ranging 0 to 120.
● Pedagogy: Master in-depth capabilities to assess learning needs, design relevant programs, execute training/teach and assess impact of learning against objectives. Have a fundamental understanding of pedagogical approaches, including innovative and creative methods, best learning/educational practices, and a commitment to staying current in the
field.
● Adaptive: Forward thinking and driven, able to take initiative and anticipate needs and balance competing priorities.
● Communications and Influencing: Demonstrate strong verbal and written communications. Show ability to adapt influencing style for audience and constituency
● A Master’s degree in Jewish Education or a related field, or a Bachelor's degree with at least 3 years in Jewish educational programing leadership

Responsibilities include:
● The DLL will be tasked with opening and facilitating Makom, our new educational programming for school-aged children, as well as coordinating and building our educational programming for all ages.
● Collaborate closely with the rabbi in implementing the overall direction and vision for the congregation’s educational offerings.
● Establish warm and positive relationships with families, children, faculty, and other

Director of Lifelong Learning
Congregation Agudas Achim | Columbus, OH

members of our congregational community.
● Enlist and engage volunteers to contribute to lifelong learning and family programming.
● Foster and maintain collaborative relationships with the community at large to facilitate
continued growth in Makom enrollment and synagogue engagement.

Makom
● Oversee and articulate the vision, goals, and structure of Makom together with the Clergy,
Committees, Board, and other lay leaders.
● Facilitate curriculum that helps participants recognize and distinguish the themes,
emotions, stories, and laws in Judaism and locate themselves within our tradition and how
it relates to their own lives and journeys. Evaluate the curriculum on an ongoing basis in
consultation with the rabbi.
● Communicate and respond to students, parents, teachers and other congregants in
nurturing an environment that enhances enthusiasm for a lifetime of Jewish learning.
● Recruit, train, and lead the faculty who teach our students.
● Engage with the congregation and greater community to attract current and new families.
● Maintain appropriate budgeting, asset management, record keeping, and resource
development in consultation with executive director.
 

Adult Education
● Work collaboratively with lay leaders and synagogue leadership team to help develop and deliver an inspiring and cohesive adult education program and curriculum.
● Teach directly and create opportunities for the rabbi, guests, and congregants to teach classes that will appeal to the members of Agudas Achim and the broader community.
● Ensure robust schedule of events such as topical presentations and scholars-in-residence. Youth Learning and Engagement
● Oversee, track progress and provide academic support for our B’nai Mitzvah students, including finding tutors, mentors, or B’nai Mitzvah project opportunities.
● Collaborate with the rabbi and director of congregation life to plan and implement family social events, such as family Shabbat dinners, movie nights, and congregational retreats.
● Develop relationships with and engage our middle and high school students and facilitate dynamic educational and social programming for them.

Compensation and Benefits:
This is a full-time position with some flexibility in hours and some night or weekend hours.

Benefits include: Health Insurance, paid vacation and sick days, retirement contributions, cell phone allowance, congregational membership, and professional membership association dues. The salary range is $80,000 – $95,000, commensurate with experience.

About Our Neighborhood:
Agudas Achim is located in the heart of Bexley, Ohio. Our recently renovated facility, inside the eruv,
is an easy walk for many of our members built intentionally in a residential area. Bexley is a first-ring
suburb of Columbus known for its historic homes and tree lined streets. We are proud of our
walkable community and ice cream choices. Bexley public schools are excellent and highly rated and

many of our families send their children, K-5, to the Columbus Jewish Day School, a beloved community school, located in New Albany, Ohio. We are a mid-sized Jewish community with the services and organizational map of a large one, including a thriving Jewish Community Center, Jewish Family Service and many synagogues of all denominations and new rabbinic and educational leadership across these congregations. It is a thriving Jewish community where you can afford a beautiful home with a yard and yes, neighbors still borrow a cup of sugar.

To apply, please attach resume and cover letter and email DLLsearch@agudasachim.org
Congregation Agudas Achim embraces and affirms a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.