UpStart · 2 months ago
Entrepreneur In Residence: Jewish Content Fellow
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $100K/yr
7+ years expUpStart is an organization focused on accelerating growth and nurturing ideas for the Jewish community. They are seeking a Jewish Content Fellow to lead efforts in Jewish content development, equity-informed leadership, and innovative engagement with Israel, utilizing artificial intelligence to enhance Jewish learning experiences.
CommunitiesNon ProfitReligion
Responsibilities
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
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Commitment to leading through a lens of community and belonging
Adaptability and agility in the face of change, both organizational and technological
Preferred
Rabbinical training, MAJE, or similar degree
Lived experience as a social entrepreneur
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.
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Company
UpStart
UpStart strives to dream, build, and grow bold initiatives that enhance the vitality of Jewish life.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$14.25MKey Investors
Jim Joseph Foundation
2022-03-14Grant· $6M
2021-04-19Grant· $2M
2018-06-11Grant· $6M
Leadership Team
Jenn Goldstone
Deputy Chief Executive Officer
Jed Snerson
Chief Financial and Operating Officer
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