Current job opportunities at the World Monuments Fund include a one-year position as a Fellow at the WMF’s Jewish Heritage Program (JHP), starting in the autumn of 2020. (Other openings include a Programs Coordinator and a Press and Media officer.)
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Here’s the info for the Jewish Heritage Fellow — The deadline for applications for this position is September 11 (details at bottom of the page).:
POSITION SUMMARY
WMF is seeking applications for the 2020-2021 Jewish Heritage Fellow position. The Fellow will provide programmatic, administrative, and communications support for the Jewish Heritage Program (JHP), with a key objective of contributing to the reimagining of the program and the development of strategies to engage the Jewish diaspora in highlighting and protecting its rich and diverse heritage (memory, place, and communities). The Jewish Heritage Program Fellow will sit within the Programs department and collaborate closely with colleagues in Communications and Development departments. The fellowship is a full-time, paid position with benefits that begins in early Fall 2020 and continues for one full year (some flexibility in hours and duration may be possible).
Since the creation of the Jewish Heritage Program in 1988, WMF has carried out over 50 documentation, survey, and conservation projects on Jewish cultural heritage sites—initially focusing on Eastern Europe but expanding to the Middle East, Northern Africa, and Asia. In addition to our longstanding commitment to preserve these places of importance, WMF values the opportunity to tell the stories of associated communities and how the sites and traditions have served as an anchor for them across generations.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct research on new opportunities and identify new geographies for the focus of the Jewish Heritage Program
- Provide project support for the active Jewish Heritage Program projects, particularly leading the content creation (audio, video, text, maps) for WMF’s website and other platforms
- Conduct archival research on the history of WMF’s Jewish Heritage Program with the goal of making important surveys and past research available online through wmf.org and partnering platforms with added interpretation/content
- Work with the Communications Department to develop a robust program for public events related to Jewish heritage
- Support the Communications team to design a new Jewish Heritage Program webpage within wmf.org that creatively highlights the program mission and features WMF’s past and current projects
- Develop or edit written content for WMF’s website and social media
- Work with the Development Department to produce donor communications
- Coordinate outreach to potential partners and affinity groups focusing on Jewish Heritage to share the call for nominations to the 2022 Watch, working with the Program Director for the Watch
- Support Regional Program Directors in identifying and evaluating Jewish heritage Watch nominations
- Carry out other administrative tasks associated with the Jewish Heritage Program
SKILLS AND OTHER QUALITIES
- Exceptional research and writing skills
- Attention to detail, with exceptional organization skills
- Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team, and creative thinker
- Ability to carry out tasks as assigned and communicate effectively with colleagues
- Proficiency in another language highly desirable
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact with international colleagues, partners, and constituents
QUALIFICATIONS
- 1-2+ years of professional experience in an office environment
- Bachelor’s degree required (Master’s degree preferred) in relevant fields, such as Jewish Studies, Anthropology, or Heritage Studies
- Demonstrated interest in Jewish Heritage and cultural heritage preservation
- This is a full-time paid position with some flexibility possible
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
SALARY AND BENEFITS
$40,000 per year, with benefits
HOW TO APPLY
Please send a cover letter, resume, and brief writing sample to [email protected] by 5 PM EDT on September 11, 2020. Candidates must have authorization to work in the United States. Only those whose applications are being considered will be contacted.
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