The Yiddish Book Center is a great place to work: meaningful and challenging positions, warm, friendly atmosphere, competitive salaries, excellent benefits.  We are seeking qualified applicants for the following:

• Program Assistant
  
• Volunteer Docent Educator

Program Assistant

Yiddish Book Center seeks full time (30-40 hours/week) Program Assistant with strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, and organizational experience, to help the Director of Educational Programs with communications, research, marketing, recruitment, admissions, events coordination, and other aspects of the administration of a growing program of educational offerings for college students and adults.

Required: B.A. and 1 year of program experience, excellent written and oral communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and web-based networking tools, and valid driver’s license. Experience in educational programs and nonprofit environments preferred; knowledge of Yiddish language and culture a plus.

September 2010 start date. Competitive salary and benefits package. Applications will be reviewed beginning August 16 until position is filled. Send cover letter, resume and writing sample to: Amy Leos-Urbel, Director of Educational Programs, aleos-urbel@bikher.org.

Volunteer Docent Educator

Open to the public six days weekly, the Book Center is a destination for visitors from around the world. We need volunteers to greet visitors, lead tours, and make brief presentations. Volunteers should be comfortable with groups and public speaking, able to make a year-long commitment, and interested in learning more about Yiddish culture. We provide enjoyable training sessions. No prior knowledge of Yiddish is necessary.  If interested, please contact Arielle Jackson (413) 256-4900 ext. 124 or ajackson@bikher.org.