Chicago Jewish Day School is a multi-denominational, progressive Jewish day school serving approximately 235 students from Junior Kindergarten through Grade Eight. Grounded in Jewish values, CJDS offers an integrated, inquiry-based, and experiential curriculum that emphasizes excellence in both Judaic and General Studies.

The Development Associate plays a vital role in advancing the mission of Chicago Jewish Day School by supporting fundraising operations, donor engagement, and stewardship efforts. Reporting to the Director of Institutional Advancement, this hands-on position is ideal for someone who enjoys making fundraising work—through strong systems, thoughtful communication, and careful attention to detail.

This role provides essential administrative, operational, and programmatic support to ensure that donors experience the impact of their generosity and that the school’s development efforts are accurate, timely, and effective. The Development Associate is a trusted partner to staff and school leadership and contributes meaningfully to the integrity and success of CJDS’s philanthropic work.

Salary range is $50,000-$60,000. Click here for more information and to apply.

Hillel has launched the Jewish Career Network, powered by Hillel — and we can’t wait to have you join us. Students and grads of all ages are looking for career and mentorship opportunities, connections in their new cities and towns, and ways to level up and become their best professional selves.

Click here to get started!

JVS Career & Employment services include career counseling, job skills training, job referrals and more. While our core values come to us from the Jewish tradition, their power is truly universal. Click here for resources.

JVS Career Services provides workshops focused on the critical materials needed by all job seekers as they prepare to launch their job search. Our workshops are in-depth presentations focused on resumes, cover letters, LinkedIn, networking, interviewing and professional branding, with all of the resources needed to help with the job search process and assist in securing employment.

Explore our list of upcoming workshops to find the ones that work best for you and your professional goals.

The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) is always looking for outstanding candidates who have a strong passion to help and serve. We offer an excellent benefits package and a competitive salary. Click here for current vacancies.

IDHA also offers virtual recruitment presentations twice a month. Click here for more information and to register.

Ready to jumpstart your career? Hillel is looking for early-career professionals to make Jewish campus life more engaging and inclusive for college students.

• Help build vibrant, diverse, inclusive Jewish communities on campus.

• Gain key skills to thrive in the professional world.

• Earn a competitive salary in an exceptional early career role.

• Participate in fully-funded leadership development programs abroad or in the U.S.

• Learn, connect, and grow within a like-minded Springboard cohort.

• Empower Jewish students to find their voice, inspire their Jewish journeys, and leave your mark on Jewish campus life and the Jewish future

Visit https://www.hillel.org/springboard-fellowship/ for more information and to apply.

Fellows receive an annual base salary of $46,000 in year one of their fellowship and $48,000 in year two of their fellowship. (Depending on geographic location, some are given an adjusted cost of living salary above this minimum.) Additionally, fellows receive a comprehensive benefits package, which includes health insurance as well as generous vacation and sick time.

The Collegiate Leadership Internship Program (CLIP) is a selective, paid internship experience in New York City for college students to develop professional skills, explore Jewish identity, shape their community, and connect with mentors and a cohort of values-driven peers. CLIP matches undergraduate students with engaging, substantive internships at Jewish nonprofits based in NYC.

Summer interns work 4 days a week at their placement site and spend time each week in social and experiential in-person seminars that focus on personal and professional development with a cohort of 30 peers. Semester interns work 12 hours per week at their placement site and spend one half-day per week in seminars.

CLIP seminars are where the personal meets the professional: we ask big questions about professional life and leadership, learn tangible professional development skills, network with guest speakers, explore excursions throughout the city, and consider themes around Jewish identity. One seminar will take the form of a weekend-long Shabbaton retreat from Friday-Sunday outside of the city, with transportation provided by CLIP.

Questions? Reach out to Mel Friedel at mel.friedel@nyu.edu. Click here for more information and to apply.

Upon completion of the program, summer interns receiving full participation credit are paid a $3,500 stipend through direct deposit or check. This stipend is dependent on interns meeting all of the goals set in their signed contract.

The Simon Wiesenthal Center's NextGen Jewish Leaders Program offers a unique, immersive internship experience designed to prepare the next generation of advocates, leaders, and change-makers to make a positive difference. Interns gain direct exposure to public policy, legislation, international diplomacy, and community advocacy by working inside government offices, agencies, NGOs, and advocacy groups. Each participant is paired with a professional mentor and receives insight into the inner workings of policy and diplomacy. 

In addition to their placement, students participate in weekly workshops with elected officials, government staff, and Jewish communal leaders, deepening their understanding of public policy and strengthening core advocacy skills. 

The program runs for 7 weeks from mid-June to late July. Upon completion of the internship, each participant receives a stipend of $2,150.

For more information and to apply visit Simon Wiesenthal Center | About | Internship Programs

Uri L’Tzedek’s College Social Justice Fellowship is now accepting applications for Spring 2026! This virtual fellowship brings together observant Jewish college students for four powerful Sunday sessions focused on social justice through a Jewish lens, featuring dynamic speakers, peer learning, and community building.

• Session Dates: April - May 2026, exact Sundays and times TBD. 

• $100 stipend offered for full participation

• Open to undergrad + grad students

• Priority Application Deadline: March 1, 2026

Students can apply here!

Dayenu: A Jewish Call to Climate Action is seeking 5 Spring Campus Fellows to help bring a spiritually rooted Jewish climate movement to their campus this spring. Fellows will receive a $300 stipend for the semester to organize the Jewish community on their campus in support of climate justice campaigns. This is a chance to join a spirited and talented community of people who are passionate about addressing the climate crisis. You’ll gain a strong network of support to advance a justice-oriented career, and be a core part of bringing students into a transformative Jewish climate movement.

Click here for more information and to apply.

Birthright Israel invites you to travel to the center of Jewish history for a once-in-a-lifetime 10-day journey. Alongside a diverse community of Jewish and Israeli peers, we’ll experience the ancient allure of Jerusalem, take in the stark beauty of the Negev Desert, and channel the innovative spirit of Tel Aviv.

There are opportunities for students, young adults, volunteers, internships and fellowships. Click here to learn more.

Keshet is seeking an enthusiastic, compassionate leader to join us as the Avodah & Work Program Overnight Camp Site Director for Summer 2026. In this unique and rewarding role, you’ll guide teens and young adults with disabilities as they grow their vocational abilities, strengthen life skills, and thrive in an inclusive overnight camp community.

Click here for more information and to apply.

Salary Range: $8,000.00 - $9,000.00

Anshe Sholom in East Lakeview is looking for a warm, reliable extra set of hands to help with synagogue youth programs for kids ages 0–4 (parents present). Specifically seeking people available on February 22, March 29, April 21 from 9:00am-12:00pm

What you’ll do:
Setup/cleanup, assist with activities, support families.

Pay: $20–$25/hr

Event-based for now, with potential for more regular work for the right fit.

If interested, email Amylpappas@gmail.com.

Am Shalom, being a reform Jewish synagogue based in Glencoe, IL and serving over 1100 households throughout the northern Chicago suburbs, welcomes people of any faith or production background who want to become multifaceted livestream technicians. Ideal candidates should feel comfortable operating/monitoring audio and video simultaneously. However, anyone comfortable in only one field is encouraged to apply as well! Please see below for background on our space and expectations for this role:

• Provide A/V services for live-streaming and recording Friday evening Shabbat services, memorials/funerals, and additional audio or video support for special events on an as-needed basis.

• Simultaneously operate and switch 2 Panasonic PTZ cameras via Panasonic controller and Blackmagic ATEM technologies.

• Mix audio of singing clergy & accompaniment simultaneously for optimal in-room and livestream listening quality. Synagogue is currently upgrading to Midas M32C, DL16 + DL8 technologies operated via iPad.

• Occasionally manage graphics display for song lyrics, video playback, etc.

• All equipment is provided by the synagogue and, in most situations, is permanently installed in the space. Little-to-no setup is required by freelance technicians without advanced notice.

• Shifts will pay at a rate of $30/hr, all calls include a 4hr minimum regardless of schedule.

• Formal training and minimum 1 shadowed service, paid, shift to be scheduled prior to any solo shifts.

• Anyone interested is asked to please submit an introductory email with attached resume to amshalomav@gmail.com with the subject line A/V TECHNICIAN INTEREST.

EZRA works to prevent homelessness, relieve hunger, reduce isolation, and ease other barriers to self-sufficiency. For opportunities to volunteer with EZRA visit https://www.juf.org/ezra/Get-Involved.aspx

Conversations to Remember, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, dedicated towards combating loneliness and isolation felt by senior citizens is looking for volunteers help these seniors, many of whom are suffering from dementia. Our virtual visit program matches 2-3 college students with residents of long-term care, assisted living, and memory care communities for virtual video visits. Training is provided as well as additional ongoing support. Click here for more information and to complete a volunteer interest form.

Kol Zimrah is embarking upon our 30th year and is looking for singers--of every voice part--but particularly tenors.

We rehearse Wednesday evenings at North Shore Congregation Israel in Glencoe.  And in January, a Chicago Satellite--KZ City at Temple Sholom will launch. 

Visit kolzimrah.org and click on "Join Our Choir" to get the process going. 

For questions, email kzconductor@kolzimrah.org or president@kolzimrah.org.