Director of Multigenerational Engagement
Congregation Darchei Noam – Toronto, ON
Congregation Darchei Noam, a vibrant and inclusive Reconstructionist synagogue in Toronto, is seeking a Director of Multigenerational Engagement to lead innovative programming that fosters meaningful connections across all ages. This role integrates educational leadership, ritual coordination, musical contributions, and community engagement, with a focus on child and family experiences. As a key member of Darchei Noam’s leadership team, you will collaborate with clergy and staff to create welcoming, inspiring, and engaging Jewish experiences that deepen participation in Jewish life.
Key Accountabilities:
Child & Family Engagement
● Develop and oversee programming for children, families, Hebrew School, B’mitzvah students, and teens.
○ Providing educational and administrative support for these programs, ensuring all materials and details are organized.
○ Maintaining regular and timely communication with all members.
○ Coordinating B’mitzvah services and celebrations, and tutoring B’mitzvah students.
● Organize Shabbat, holiday, and community-wide programs, including parallel parent learning opportunities.
● Provide educational and administrative support, ensuring smooth program execution.
● Foster relationships among families and integrate new members into the community.
● Coordinate and tutor B’mitzvah students, ensuring a meaningful and personalized journey.
● Collaborate on curriculum development with clergy and education leadership.
● Recruit, support, and train educators, volunteers, and lay leaders.
Shabbat & Holiday Programming
● Plan and coordinate multigenerational Shabbat and holiday experiences.
● Assign Torah/Haftarah readers, divrei Torah presenters, and service participants.
● Ensure inclusive and accessible ritual elements for a diverse congregation.
● Support Shabbat School participants in service integration.
Musical & Spiritual Leadership
● Co-lead services with clergy, incorporating musical elements.
● Contribute to High Holiday services with a focus on family engagement.
● Support musical leadership for Shabbat, Holiday, B’mitzvah and festival services.
Who You Are
● Passion for creating inclusive and engaging Jewish Reconstructionist experiences.
● Experience in Jewish education, synagogue leadership, or related fields.
● Skilled in leading Jewish prayer services with musical excellence.
● Strong organizational and administrative skills with the ability to multitask effectively.
● Well versed in Torah and Haftarah reading, Jewish prayer services, and ritual practices.
● Ability to connect with diverse age groups, from young learners to adults.
● Musical ability and proficiency in Hebrew is essential
● Degree in Jewish education or a related field, or equivalent experience required; Rabbinical or Cantorial ordination preferred.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to edpo@darcheinoam.ca with the subject line “Director of Multigenerational Engagement.” In your cover letter, tell us why you’re the right fit for this role and what excites you most about the opportunity. This is a full-time, in-person, permanent position with a competitive salary based on experience and qualifications. The Director of Multigenerational Engagement reports to the Executive Director of Planning and Operations, Senior Rabbi, and Assistant Rabbi.
We appreciate all applications; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Congregation Darchei Noam is an equal opportunity employer, committed to accessibility and inclusion in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
