About the Role
The University Fellow will support JFCS Holocaust Center programs, including high school programs, Speakers Bureau programs, public and state-wide programs, outreach efforts, and the library and archives. This role involves program implementation and representing the JFCS Holocaust Center with students and community members.
Responsibilities
- Mentoring and building relationships with high school students
- Supporting the development of curriculum and online educational tools for middle and high school learners
- Engaging with Holocaust and genocide survivors and preserving their stories
- Assisting in the facilitation of public and Speakers Bureau programs
- Maintaining and creating digital resources for the Tauber Holocaust Library and Archives
- Supporting the planning and implementation of the California Collaborative for Holocaust and Genocide Education
- Researching, writing, or designing content for the Holocaust Center’s social media and outreach efforts
- Collaborating with other JFCS programs and departments
- Participating in occasional JFCS or departmental meetings and trainings
- Representing the Holocaust Center with professionalism, responsibility, and cultural sensitivity
- Maintaining confidentiality and protecting client and community member privacy
Requirements
- Current undergraduate or graduate student enrolled in a Bay Area-based university or college
- Familiarity with the history of the Holocaust and/or genocide studies, Jewish studies, or related fields (e.g., history, sociology, comparative literature) is preferred
- A minimum of 1 year experience working with youth and/or a strong interest in education
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Basic proficiency with computer software and tools, including video conferencing platforms and social media
- A commitment to professionalism, responsibility, and a willingness to learn
Skills
- Education
- Holocaust/genocide studies
- Computer software proficiency
- Video conferencing platforms
- Social media
Location
- Bay Area
Work Type
- Part-time
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Student
Education Level
- Undergraduate student
- Graduate student
Salary/Compensations
- $19.61/hr
About the Company
- Jewish Family and Children's Services (JFCS) has served the San Francisco Bay Area for 175 years.
- We offer world-class services to support individuals and families across all stages of life, including adoption, mental health, senior care, disability services, financial assistance, Holocaust education, and youth development.
- Our mission and work are rooted in Jewish values, and we serve people of all faiths and backgrounds.
Equal Opportunity
- All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, including minorities, women, veterans, and disabled individuals.
- Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.
- JFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
