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Fall 2026 Engagement and Research Intern
National Council of Jewish Women
National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) is a 133-year-old Jewish feminist civil rights organization working for equity and justice for women, children, and families in the United States and Israel. With 250,000 grassroots advocates and 46 local sections, we combine education, direct service, and advocacy to create lasting social change. We approach our work through a Jewish, gender, economic, and racial justice lens, centering those most impacted. Our deep partnerships across civil rights, faith-based, and governmental spaces reflect our intersectional values.
NCJW is pleased to offer internships to rising college juniors and seniors as well as fellowships for graduate students. This is a great opportunity to learn first-hand about nonprofit advocacy, community engagement, event planning, and leadership development. This program is ideal for individuals who are passionate about social justice, civic engagement, and creating lasting, positive change. Please note that while in-person internships/fellowships are encouraged, we can accommodate remote applicants from across the country.
Opportunities & Responsibilities
Relationship Building & Networking: Work closely with NCJW leaders, advocates, and partners nationwide. Help cultivate relationships with key stakeholders and assist in maintaining our growing network of supporters and volunteers. This role will provide you with excellent exposure to high-level organizational operations and leadership.
Communications Support: Assist in writing and disseminating newsletters, weekly updates, and other field communications, as well as donor acknowledgement letters.
Donor Research and Tracking: Conduct prospect research on current and potential donors and draft reports on those findings. Tracking contacts with our network in EveryAction, NCJW’s CRM.
Administrative and Operational Support: Provide essential administrative support for the department and day-to-day operations, such as: preparing materials, coordinating meetings, and entering data into our CRM EveryAction. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of how a nonprofit organization functions behind the scenes.
Professional Development: Participate in regular training sessions, mentorship opportunities, and collaborative projects designed to enhance your leadership, advocacy, and communication skills. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals in the nonprofit sector, gaining invaluable insights and connections to help further your career.
Capitol Hill Visit: Plan and execute a lobby day by meeting with congressional staff and/or your members of Congress to discuss NCJW priority issues.
Qualifications
Strong writing and communication skills, ability to learn quickly, and a commitment to social justice issues.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Proficiency in Excel, and/or Google Sheets is preferred.
Strong interpersonal skills, with an interest in building and maintaining positive relationships with leaders across our network.
No previous professional experience necessary, just a willingness to learn and get involved.
Two years of higher education or commensurate experience is strongly preferred.
Schedule
14 hours per week, spread across 2 or 3 days
Mid-September to mid-December
Compensation
$18.40/hour and/or academic credit
NCJW is an equal opportunity employer. Women, LGBTQ+ individuals, people of color, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Fall 2026 Communications and Policy Intern
National Council of Jewish Women
National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) is a 133-year-old Jewish feminist civil rights organization working for equity and justice for women, children, and families in the United States and Israel. With 250,000 grassroots advocates and 46 local sections, we combine education, direct service, and advocacy to create lasting social change. We approach our work through a Jewish, gender, economic, and racial justice lens, centering those most impacted. Our deep partnerships across civil rights, faith-based, and governmental spaces reflect our intersectional values.
NCJW is pleased to offer internships to rising college juniors and seniors as well as fellowships for graduate students. This is a great opportunity to learn first-hand about communications and the legislative process. This program is ideal for individuals who are passionate about social justice, civic engagement, and creating lasting, positive change. Please note that while in-person internships/fellowships in DC are encouraged and preferred, for top candidates we can accommodate remote applicants from across the country.
Opportunities & Responsibilities
Draft, conceptualize and edit communications materials, including newsletters, emails, blog posts, talking points, regulatory comments, letters, op-eds, and policy updates to further tell the story of NCJW and uplift our work and core issue areas.
Support NCJW advocacy and engagement efforts with content creation for social media platforms including Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Bluesky, Threads, X, and YouTube.
Additional responsibilities may include: writing, designing, and sending email marketing communications; analyzing social media and email performance; designing social media graphics; creating and drafting content for the NCJW website.
Assist in event coordination, meetings, and press conferences, where involvement may include live photos, video capture, live social media coverage, and story telling of in-person opportunities.
Learn about public policy and the legislative process by assisting staff and representing NCJW at legislative hearings, briefings, national coalition meetings, rallies, and press conferences.
Assist with issue portfolios, such as reproductive rights, judicial nominations, voting rights, economic justice, LGBTQ equality, religious liberty, and immigration.
Plan and execute a lobby day by meeting with congressional staff and/or your members of Congress to discuss NCJW priority issues, including the opportunity to draft blog posts, self reflections, and LinkedIn thought leadership pieces following lobby day.
Professional Development: Participate in regular training sessions, mentorship opportunities, and collaborative projects designed to enhance your leadership, advocacy, and communication skills. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals in the nonprofit sector, gaining invaluable insights and connections to help further your career.
Qualifications
Strong writing and communication skills, ability to learn quickly, and a commitment to social justice issues.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. A background in social media, graphic design, public policy, political communications, digital marketing, or strategic communications.
Experience using email and social media marketing platforms, past graphic design experience in Canva or Adobe Creative Suite, familiarity with video editing software, familiarity with Word Press, and excellent written communication.
No previous professional experience necessary, just a willingness to learn and get involved.
Two years of higher education or commensurate experience is strongly preferred.
Schedule
14 hours per week, spread across 2 or 3 days
Mid-September to mid-December
Compensation
$18.40/hour and/or academic credit
NCJW is an equal opportunity employer. Women, LGBTQ+ individuals, people of color, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Fall 2026 Policy and Advocacy Intern
National Council of Jewish Women
National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) is a 133-year-old Jewish feminist civil rights organization working for equity and justice for women, children, and families in the United States and Israel. With 250,000 grassroots advocates and 46 local sections, we combine education, direct service, and advocacy to create lasting social change. We approach our work through a Jewish, gender, economic, and racial justice lens, centering those most impacted. Our deep partnerships across civil rights, faith-based, and governmental spaces reflect our intersectional values.
NCJW is pleased to offer internships to rising college juniors and seniors as well as fellowships for graduate students. This is a great opportunity to learn first-hand about advocacy and the legislative process. This program is ideal for individuals who are passionate about social justice, civic engagement, and creating lasting, positive change. Please note that while in-person internships/fellowships are encouraged, we can accommodate remote applicants from across the country.
Opportunities & Responsibilities
Policy and Legislation: Learn about public policy and the legislative process by assisting staff and representing NCJW at legislative hearings, briefings, national coalition meetings, rallies, and press conferences.
Issue Advocacy: Assist with issue portfolios, such as reproductive rights, judicial nominations, voting rights, economic justice, LGBTQ+ equality, religious liberty, and immigration.
Communications Support: Draft and edit advocacy materials, including talking points, regulatory comments, letters, op-eds, policy updates, etc.
Lobby Day: Plan and execute a lobby day by researching an NCJW priority issue, scheduling meetings, and meeting with congressional staff and/or your members of Congress to advocate.
Administrative and Operational Support: Provide essential administrative support for the department, including managing schedules, preparing materials, coordinating meetings, and helping with day-to-day operations. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of how a non-profit organization functions behind the scenes.
Professional Development: Participate in regular training sessions, mentorship opportunities, and collaborative projects designed to enhance your leadership, advocacy, and communication skills. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals in the nonprofit sector, gaining invaluable insights and connections to help further your career.
Qualifications
Strong writing and communication skills, ability to learn quickly, and a commitment to NCJW’s issues.
No previous professional experience necessary, just a willingness to learn and get involved.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Two years of higher education or commensurate experience is strongly preferred.
Schedule
14 hours per week, spread across 2 or 3 days
Mid-September to mid-December
Compensation
$18.40/hour and/or academic credit
NCJW is an equal opportunity employer. Women, LGBTQ+ individuals, people of color, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Great Part-Time Job - Teach Religious School!
Congregation Beth El
301-652-2606
Seeking energetic, enthusiastic, fun and responsible people who are interested in creating positive Jewish experiences for children. Congregation Beth El, a vibrant egalitarian congregation in Bethesda, Maryland (25 minutes from College Park), is looking for teachers who can help inspire our students to connect to Judaism and their Jewish heritage. Candidates should send a resume and a brief cover note to Elisha Rothschild Frumkin, Education Director: (efrumkin@bethelmc.org). We encourage you to visit our website: www.bethelmc.org to learn more about us.
Possible positions may include:
• K-5th Grade Sunday morning
• Sunday Morning Hebrew through Movement teacher
• Shabbat morning service leader
• 3rd-6th Grade Electives or Hebrew teachers – Tuesday/Wednesday Afternoons
What YOU Bring:
• Love of working with children
• Personal enthusiasm about Judaism and being Jewish
• Desire to create positive relationships with each of your students
• Ability to collaborate with other members of the faculty
• Ability to foster respect for others, a commitment to Jewish values, and Tikkun Olam (repairing the world).
Unique talents or interests are welcome! Singers and guitar players, those with artistic or culinary talents, teachers who love the outdoors and/or have camp counselor experience, those with technical/social media skills, and teachers who can involve students and parents in social action projects are a plus! Salary are based upon hourly rates ranging from $35-80/hour, based upon education and experience.
Outreach Coordinator
Foggy Bottom West End Village
(202) 333-1327
Part-time position with flexible schedule to provide Outreach Support to older adult members of the Village. Includes weekly contact with members 55+ who have been ill, isolated or have not been attending events. Also, the position will the point person for the Ward 2 memory testing in the neighborhood including publicity and appointment maintenance. Will be working with multiple social service agencies. Supervised by the Executive Director and work with a team that includes the Assistant Director, graduate social work intern(s) and volunteers. Requires good phone skills, occasional visits to members for a check-in, and strong administrative and detail oriented. Position has growth opportunities for interested students in gerontology and social service. The Foggy Bottom West End Village is the local agency for providing support to older adults maintaining independent living and is supported with educational, cultural and wellness programs (in coordination with GWU). Contact Executive Director, Hal Bordy, (202) 333-1327 (prompt 1). An immediate opening.
Camp Counselor
Camp Kibbutz - Ohev Sholom Congregation
(202) 882-7225
Camp Kibbutz at Ohev Sholom in NW DC is hiring counselors for Summer 2026!
Camp Kibbutz will be 3 weeks of fun, creativity, Torah, field trips, outdoor activities, art, friendship, community, and more for kids in rising K-5th!
We are looking for enthusiastic, responsible, creative, and committed madrichim (college age or immediately post-college) to help us make this experience amazing for all of our participants! Camp counselor/experiential/extracurricular leadership experience is a big plus, but not a requirement. The dates are August 3rd-7th, August 10th-14th, and August 17th-21st!
Responsibilities include:
-Participation in all camp activities (day camp hours are 8:30-3:30 pm) including field trips, staff meetings, and staff training prior to the start of camp
-Providing leadership and guidance for a group of 8-12 campers
-Engaging campers in fun day-to-day programs and activities
-Working collaboratively with co-counselors and fellow camp staff to ensure that camp runs safely and smoothly
-Acting as a positive and appropriate role model for fellow staff and campers
We are offering competitive pay, starting at $19/hour depending on experience, with the option for bonuses if you commit to working all 3 weeks and/or staying for aftercare. We will also have a paid training day before camp.
Camp is Monday-Friday from 8:30am-3:30pm (with the option to extend to 5:30pm for aftercare). Hours for madrichim are 8am-3:30pm (or, for those doing aftercare, until all children have been picked up).
To apply, please click here: https://www.ohevdc.org/form/camp-kibbutz-counselor-application-2026.html or contact talia.rasiel@ohevdc.org with any questions.
Program Coordinator
Agudas Achim Congregation
Are you highly organized and passionate about working in the Jewish community? Do you love making things run smoothly, building relationships, and helping people feel connected during important moments?
Agudas Achim Congregation—an egalitarian Conservative synagogue in Alexandria, VA—is seeking a Program Coordinator to play a hands-on role in shaping Jewish communal life. This full-time position is ideal for someone who wants to be part of a vibrant Jewish community, work closely with families and clergy, and bring warmth and structure to synagogue programs and celebrations.
Full-time | 40 hours/week | Wednesday–Sunday
(Evenings and weekends are part of synagogue life—especially around Shabbat and B’nai Mitzvah weekends.)
What You’ll Be Doing
Bringing synagogue programs and events to life—from Shabbat and holidays to community gatherings
Serving as the go-to guide for B’nai Mitzvah families, coordinating all non-ritual details
Managing event logistics, kitchen and catering coordination, and weekend operations
Leading part-time staff and volunteers during services and celebrations
Being the calm, welcoming on-site point person when it matters most
Who This Is For
Someone warm, capable, and deeply organized
A natural planner who enjoys juggling moving pieces
Comfortable working with families, clergy, staff, volunteers, and vendors
Experience in Jewish communal or nonprofit settings is a plus
Familiarity with Shabbat, holidays, and kashrut is required
Compensation & Benefits
$50,000–$55,000, commensurate with experience
Healthcare, dental/vision options, FSA
PTO plus Federal and Jewish holidays when the office is closed
If you’re excited to build community, love creating structure behind meaningful experiences, and want to grow your career in Jewish life—we’d love to meet you.
Contact Barry nove at Bnove@agudasachim-va.org with Resume and cover letter
Development Associate, Donor Relations
Jewish Federation of Greater Washington
301-230-7239
Position Development Associate, Donor Relations
Department FINANCIAL RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (FRD)
Reports To Senior Director, Strategic Operations
Date February 2026
Salary 55k-60k
Join Our Team as a Development Associate, Donor Relations – Make an Impact!
Are you passionate about building strong relationships and delivering top-notch customer service? Do you love working with data, streamlining processes, and ensuring seamless donor experiences? If so, we want you on our team!
As a Development Associate, Donor Relations on Federation’s Financial Resource Development (FRD) team, you’ll play a critical role in driving fundraising success by delivering exceptional donor experiences, optimizing operational support, and using data-driven insights to strengthen relationships. Your work will ensure that every donor feels valued, engaged, and connected to our mission.
We’re looking for a detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and customer-focused problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment. If you have a passion for philanthropy, enjoy working with systems and processes, and want to make a difference in your community, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
What You’ll Do:
🔹 Deliver Unparalleled Donor Support: Be the first point of contact for donor inquiries via email and phone, ensuring that every donor receives timely, thoughtful, and personalized support.
🔹 Optimize Operational Support: Handle essential fundraising tasks such as gift acknowledgments, pledge reminders, tribute and condolence cards, event registrations, and donor commitments—ensuring smooth and efficient operations. Perform some administrative tasks, such as calendaring and submitting invoices, as needed.
🔹 Be a Data & Operations Powerhouse: Serve as a database expert, keeping donor information clean, accurate, and up-to-date while generating reports and insights that fuel strategic fundraising efforts.
🔹 Steward & Engage Donors: Build and strengthen relationships with Community Campaign donors through phone calls, emails, and text campaigns, ensuring they feel appreciated and ask for their continued support of our mission.
🔹 Innovate & Improve Systems: Work with the team to streamline donor relations processes, implement more efficient systems, and enhance the overall donor experience.
What We’re Looking For:
• A people-person who enjoys providing outstanding customer service.
• A process-driven thinker who loves organizing, analyzing, and optimizing systems.
• An effective communicator to external and internal stakeholders, who is comfortable in engaging with colleagues and volunteers at all levels of the organization
• A detail-oriented professional with the ability to work independently, perform well under pressure, balance multiple tasks and exhibit sound judgement
• Someone with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software experience (or a willingness to learn!) who enjoys working with data.
• A team player who is eager to collaborate and make a meaningful impact.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, and comfortable with and open to new technology
• Commitment to the mission of The Jewish Federation
• Knowledge of the Jewish community, its customs and practices is preferred
• Bachelor's degree required.
A People-Friendly Workplace
The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington is a dynamic and collaborative workplace offering a people-friendly environment, including:
• Excellent health care and retirement benefits
• Generous Vacation and Sick leave
• 6 weeks paid Parental Leave after 1 year
• Commuter bonus
• Hybrid work schedule
• Opportunities for continued professional development
• Access to the JPRO Network, which connects, educates, inspires, and empowers professionals working in the Jewish nonprofit sector
This is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to be part of a mission-driven organization that is strengthening communities and transforming lives. If you’re ready to bring your energy, expertise, and passion to our team, we can’t wait to meet you! 📢 Apply today and be a part of something bigger!
Organizational Vision, Mission, and Function
The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington envisions an open, connected, and vibrant Jewish community that cares for each other, fosters Jewish learning and journeys, embraces Jewish peoplehood and Israel, and acts as a force for good in the world. As a mission-driven non-profit organization, we work to inspire, build, and sustain vibrant Jewish life in a changing world by mobilizing our community in common purpose, intentional innovation, and effective action.
Candidates should be located in or willing to relocate to the Greater Washington (DC, MD, and Northern VA) region. This is a hybrid position, with a minimum of 3 days a week required in our headquarters in North Bethesda, Maryland.
Law Student Programs Manager
The Louis D Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law
The Law Student Programs Manager plays a key role in empowering the next generation of civil rights advocates and strengthening the organization’s national network of law students. Working closely with and under the Director of Student Programs, the Manager will support and grow four initiatives that engage law students: (1) student-led chapters that promote civil rights education and advocacy across U.S. law schools, (2) Clerkships working under the Director and staff attorneys, (3) JIGSAW Fellowships providing training and networking with law students around the nation, and (4) the annual Student Leadership Conference.
See our website for the full posting.
Help us understand why you might be a good fit for LDB and why we might be the right team for you. We suggest including:
Resume
Writing sample
Cover letter (no more than 1 page)
Please submit your application to students@brandeiscenter.com
Spring Social Justice Fellow
Uri L'Tzedek
(646) 522-6140
Uri L’Tzedek’s College Social Justice Fellowship is now accepting applications for Spring 2026! This virtual fellowship brings together Jewish college students for four powerful Sunday zoom sessions focused on social justice through a Jewish lens, featuring dynamic speakers, peer learning, and community building.
We are so excited to be covering these highly requested topics:
- LGBTQ and Orthodoxy
- Jewish-Muslim Bridge Building
- Climate Justice
- Human & Animal Rights
Key Details:
🗓️ Session Dates (All Sundays): April 12, 19, 26, & May 3 at 5pm EST
💰 $100 stipend awarded for full participation
🎓 Open to undergrad + grad students
🕒 Priority Application Deadline: March 1, 2026
Franklin C. Ash Summer Internship Program
JEVS Human Services
The Franklin C. Ash Summer Internship Program is a seven-week summer internship opportunity for undergraduate college students who are interested in gaining a deeper understanding of nonprofit work. Selected students work with local nonprofits to gain hands-on experience. They also participate in weekly cohort meetings throughout the program for professional development and service projects. Upon successfully completing the program, students receive $2,000.
Opportunities
A seven-week summer internship that will stand out on a resume and provide a valuable learning experience
Professional networking and job shadowing opportunities
Community service project and professional development activities
Financial award upon successful program completion
Eligibility
Program open to undergraduate college students who will be juniors or seniors in Fall 2026.
Must plan on residing in Greater Philadelphia region during program.
Possess a high level of leadership experience and an interest in exploring the nonprofit career field.
Rosh Edah (Unit Head) & Other Senior Roles
Ramah Day Camp Greater DC
3016582111
Looking for a meaningful summer leadership role? Ramah Day Camp Greater DC is hiring Roshei Edah (Unit Heads) for summer 2026. You’ll supervise staff, partner with senior leadership, help shape educational and communal culture, and ensure campers have a safe, joyful, and values-driven summer. This role is ideal for upper-level college students or recent grads with experience in education, youth work, and/or Jewish life who are ready to step into meaningful responsibility.
Rosh Edah not right for you? Learn about our other senior level & specialist roles!
To learn more, or apply, visit www.ramahdcdaycamp.org/staff or email rabbijill@campramahne.org
