Entrepreneur in Residence – Jewish Content Fellow

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November 18

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UpStart

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UpStart partners with the Jewish community's boldest leaders to expand the picture of how Jews find meaning and how we come together. Whether someone is starting a new Jewish venture or reimagining what an existing one has to offer, UpStart gives them the entrepreneurial tools and network they need to build the Jewish community of the future.

11 - 50 employees

📋 Description

• Lead follow-up programming from Collaboratory 2025, focusing on equipping entrepreneurs with pluralistic and courageous Israel engagement and education models. • Support the UpStarter Network members in building capacity to engage authentically with Israel-related topics, in alignment with their missions and communities. • Create 6–8 new Jewish learning resources annually, aligned with the 4 outcomes (Belonging, Education, Community, Creativity) which define the requirements for a vibrant Jewish future, as articulated in the new Strategic Plan. • Design and implement in-person and virtual learning programs, leading new learning program development from ideation through implementation phases. • Develop curricula, toolkits, and frameworks that are adaptable for diverse institutions and audiences. • Pilot AI-enabled formats to enhance personalization, accessibility, and scale of Jewish learning for external network offerings and internal staff initiatives. • Lead two board/funder Jewish learning experiences per year. • Provide Jewish wisdom thought partnership to support the phased launch of UpStart’s Belonging Strategy - an emergent design and implementation framework that serves to nurture a sense of belonging through inclusive innovation and equity-centered design practices. Lend expertise to support the creation of new, Belonging-focused initiatives and policies for internal stakeholders. • Deliver 3-4 cohort workshops annually (2 remote and 2 in-person), with content shared across the broader UpStarter Network. • Provide coaching, mentorship, and Jewish wisdom/Israel engagement support to at least 20 Network leaders each year. • Translate values into tools that Network orgs can apply with staff, boards, and end-users. • Publish 2-4 public-facing essays or resources annually, exploring Jewish content and intersections with emerging technologies (e.g., AI). • Represent UpStart at field convenings, workshops, and thought leadership forums. • Build partnerships with Jewish educators, institutions, and innovators in digital learning and AI.

🎯 Requirements

• 7-10 years of experience in Jewish education, program design, community building, and/or organizational development. • Advanced knowledge of Jewish texts, tradition, and contemporary application, with experience translating ideas into accessible resources. • Rabbinical training, MAJE, or similar degree is preferred. • Strong experience with digital learning tools, AI, or technology-enhanced education. • Proven ability as an educator, facilitator, and content creator, able to engage diverse audiences. • Commitment to upholding UpStart’s values and Guiding Principles Regarding Client and Program Partnerships. • Ability to design and implement in-person and virtual learning programs from ideation through implementation. • Strong experience leading and implementing program design and program logistics. • Passion for UpStart’s mission and the work of UpStart’s network. • Familiarity with innovation ecosystems and the challenges/opportunities facing Jewish communities. • Strong interpersonal and coaching skills, with the ability to support leaders across institutions and ventures. • Lived experience as a social entrepreneur preferred. • Commitment to leading through a lens of community and belonging. • Adaptability and agility in the face of change, both organizational and technological.

🏖️ Benefits

• A comprehensive benefits package, including 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance. • Life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance. • 16 weeks of paid parental leave with no waiting period. • 100% employer-funded Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) for medical-related travel, up to $1,950 per year. • FSA and Commuter Benefits accounts. • Employer-sponsored 401K with employer match. • Flexible discretionary paid time off. • Annual $1,500 professional development stipend. • One-time $300 office setup stipend and provided Mac. • Monthly $50 cell phone stipend. • 3:00pm local close-of-business on Fridays. • Days off for all work-prohibitive Jewish holidays, in addition to secular US holidays. • A one-month (30 days) paid sabbatical per every five years of employment. • Occasional travel for meetings, conferences, and other business-related activities. • A great workplace culture!