BBYO Genesis Fellowship 2024-2026 Cohort

Location: United States- placements will be assigned between April 2024-June 2024

Pay: $47,000-$52,000 annually based on experience (year one), $47,000-$52,000 annually plus performance-based raise (year two) *state-minimum salaries where applicable 

Start Date: July 1st, 2024

*2-year Fellowship program (July 1, 2024-June 30, 2026) with the ability to apply for permanent roles after fellowship completion.  

* Israel/International Travel extension in year 2, end date no later than August 15th, 2026

Are you ready to launch your career in an organization that values community, is guided by Jewish values, and ensures our newest professionals have a head-start in a competitive job market? Are you interested in travelling and learning new skills to use inside or out of the Jewish professional space?  Are you hoping to effectively build your global network quicky while doing great work in the world? If so, read on because BBYO is looking for awesome talent to join our inaugural BBYO Genesis Fellowship program.    

BBYO fellows play a key role in the success of BBYO by working closely with teens in cities across the United States to create strong programs, develop leadership skills, and make their chapters great. This is an amazing opportunity to make an impact by engaging with and inspiring Jewish teens to do great things.  

You:  

You love working with teens. You’re creative, quick on your feet, and you like your job to change every day. You’re not the kind of person who wants to sit behind a desk. You have an infectious personality, and you love getting others to join you in changing the world. You're a problem solver and you're good at juggling multiple priorities at once. 

Us:  

We’re a global network of passionate professionals excited to make a difference in the lives of Jewish teens. We are the Jewish community’s largest and fastest growing pluralistic platform for reaching and inspiring Jewish teens during the school year with 600 teen-led local chapters and over 100 weekend retreats along with a plethora of summer experiences including Israel visits, global travel programs and leadership camps. We work as a strong and inclusive team and every day is different by design. We are fast-paced, high energy and results driven. 

What You’ll Get to Do as a BBYO Fellow: 

• Work directly with teens (grades 8-12) to create impactful, fun and dynamic programs
• Mentor teens and deliver leadership training
• Work with teens to attract and retain members to build and grow chapters
• Guide teens in establishing an annual calendar for each chapter that drives engagement and recruitment through meaningful programming
• Build and maintain relationships with all key community stakeholders 
• Recruit new members to join BBYO and to attend summer programs 
• Facilitate the planning process, alongside teen leadership, and colleagues, for regional programs including overnight conventions
• Work alongside colleagues to bring new, innovative, and fun ideas to the community
• Attend summer camp (but this time you’re in charge!) as you direct teen leadership programs
• Manage the region’s email inbox and assist with mass communication tools including but not limited to council emails, social media, and phone follow-ups
• Track regional data such as membership, prospects, and program logistics

 What You’ll Learn and Experience as a BBYO Fellow: 

• How to run a small business as you develop skills in budgeting, membership, marketing, sales, HR, and event planning  
• Rotate within a variety of BBYO departments to learn different areas of the business and build your resume
• How to analyze and track data to drive decision making  
• Global thinking as you work with an international team across organizational and geographical boundaries 
• Influence and leadership acumen as you inspire others to action 
• Relationship building as you network with and travel to other BBYO communities  
• Receive private professional coaching and cohort experience
• Israel Journey

Job Requirements: 

• 0-3 years of work experience 
• A bachelor's degree or higher 
• Experience with youth or teens is preferred
• Organized with an attention to detail 
• Ability to be flexible in geographic placement. Placements will be communicated between April 30th, 2024-July 1st, 2024. 
• Attend BBYO’s staff conference each year and staff BBYO’s International Convention each year.
• Ability to travel as needed and to staff a summer leadership program at a location i