1. Youth programme design and delivery

• Design, lead and participate in engaging, age-appropriate programmes for children and young people aged 2 to 18.
• Develop youth activities for Shabbat and Festival services, communal events and other relevant occasions across all three synagogue spaces.
• Lead and grow Temple Israel’s post Bar/Bat/B-Mitzvah programme.
• Plan and run day-camp activities during school holidays.
• Ensure programmes reflect Progressive Jewish values and are welcoming, inclusive and relevant to different age groups.

2. Youth engagement and communication

• Build warm and positive relationships with children, teenagers, parents and families across the congregation.
• Promote programmes and events through telephone calls, WhatsApp, email, social media and other appropriate communication channels.
• Encourage participation, follow up with families and help create a consistent sense of connection and belonging for Temple Israel youth.

3. Collaboration and community representation

• Work as a member of the Special Programming Team to plan and participate in other Cape Town Progressive Jewish Congregation events.
• Collaborate with clergy, staff, volunteers and community stakeholders to coordinate youth-related programming.
• Represent Temple Israel Youth at relevant Jewish communal bodies and forums, including the Board of Deputies and Zionist Federation, as required.

4. Planning, administration and reporting

• Coordinate programme calendars, communication, resources and practical arrangements for youth activities and events.
• Maintain appropriate records and follow through on agreed actions and programme commitments.
• Submit structured monthly written reports to the Executive Director in advance of Board meetings.
• Monitor participation and provide practical recommendations for strengthening youth engagement and future programming.

The ideal applicant will have the following competencies:

• Experience in Jewish youth education is essential, gained in either a formal educational setting or an informal environment such as a youth movement.
• Experience designing and facilitating engaging programmes for children and young people.
• Experience coordinating youth activities, communal events or school-holiday programmes would be advantageous.
• The ability to work confidently and appropriately with a broad age range, from young children through to teenagers.

• A warm, engaging and approachable manner, with the ability to build trust with young people and their families.
• Confident facilitation and group-leadership skills.
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to promote activities effectively using calls, WhatsApp, email and social media.
• A collaborative approach and the confidence to represent Temple Israel in communal forums.

• Strong planning and time-management skills, with the ability to coordinate programmes across multiple venues and age groups.
• The ability to manage practical arrangements, communication and follow-up for services, events and holiday activities.
• Good written reporting skills and the ability to submit structured monthly reports on time.
• A proactive, reliable and self-managed approach, with strong follow-through.

• Knowledge and understanding of Progressive Jewish ideology and practice is essential.
• Musical ability would be advantageous but is not a requirement.
• Flexibility to participate in services, Festivals, communal events and school-holiday activities outside the standard 20 weekly hours.
• A strong commitment to safe, inclusive and age-appropriate practice when working with children and young people.

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Closing date for applications: 16 October 2026

If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks of submitting your application, kindly consider your application to have been unsuccessful