Tikvah is a leading Jewish think tank and educational institution committed to supporting the intellectual, religious, and political leaders of the Jewish people and the Jewish State. Tikvah runs and invests in a wide range of initiatives in Israel, the United States, and around the world, including educational programs, publications, and fellowships.

Current Opportunities:
Millstone Scholars Teaching Fellows – Part Time
Program and Communications Associate, Tikvah Ideas – Full Time
Program Associate, Educational Programs
Development Associate

Millstone Scholars Teaching Fellows- Part Time

About the Millstone Scholars Program

Millstone Scholars is a National Honors program for 7th & 8th graders attending public and secular independent schools in communities across the US. We are now entering our 4th year with 30 cohorts around the U.S. and growing.

Each week over the course of a full academic year, students participate in seminar style classes (in-person) with fellow young Jews eager to discover their own Jewish history and heritage in an intellectually serious way. As they explore Jewish texts, the heroic story of modern Israel, and the influence of Jewish Ideas on America, a strengthened Jewish identity emerges.

About the role

We are currently seeking working professionals and graduate students with a passion for Jewish education to facilitate the Millstone program in local cities across the country.

This is a part-time, in-person position based in the city of the educator’s cohort(s). Cohorts are typically 10-12 students and meet once per week for 75 minutes over the course of the 8-month academic year.

We’re currently looking to hire in the following communities:

  • California
    • East Bay
    • Orange County
    • San Diego
  • Connecticut
    • Westport
  • Florida
    • Aventura
    • Boca Raton
    • Miami
    • Palm Beach Gardens
  • Georgia
    • Atlanta
  • Illinois
    • Chicago
  • Kansas
    • Kansas City
  • Nevada
    • Las Vegas
  • New Jersey
    • Short Hills
  • New York
    • Brooklyn
    • Great Neck
    • Manhattan
    • Queens
  • Ohio
    • Cleveland
  • Texas
    • Austin
    • Dallas
    • Houston
  • Washington
    • Seattle

The Millstone curriculum is built around three core trimesters:

  • Fall: The Foundations of Jewish Thought
  • Winter: The Founding of Modern Israel
  • Spring: The Jewish Experience in America

For more information about the Millstone curriculum, click here.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare lessons and activities based on curriculum
  • Facilitate engaging classroom discussions that promote debate and analysis of historical events
  • Record attendance and submit short seminar reflections
  • Collaborate with Millstone faculty and educator team
  • Maintain ongoing communication with parents
  • Maintain communication with Millstone scholars team
  • Submit evaluations and share requested feedback with program administrators

Experience and Preferred Qualifications

  • Advanced degree preferred, not required
  • Experience working with middle school-aged children preferred, not required
  • Effective classroom management skills
  • Excellent communication skills – verbal and written
  • Ability to engage and inspire students, parents, and families
  • Ability to foster respectful dialogue and encourage critical thinking
  • A strong knowledge base of Jewish and Zionist values, text and philosophy
  • Working knowledge of Tikvah’s work and alignment with the mission

*This is an excellent opportunity for a current classroom teacher, university professor, or graduate student.

Period of Employment

October 2025 – May 2026

Compensation

Salary 10-12k commensurate with experience and skill.

Apply

Click here to access our application form.

About the organization

Tikvah is a leading Jewish think tank and educational institution committed to supporting the intellectual, religious, and political leaders of the Jewish people and the Jewish State. Tikvah runs and invests in a wide range of initiatives in Israel, the United States, and around the world, including educational programs, publications, and fellowships.

Program and Communications Associate, Tikvah Ideas

About the Organization:

Tikvah is a leading Jewish think tank and educational institution committed to supporting the rising generation of intellectual, religious, and political leaders of the Jewish people and the Jewish state. Tikvah runs a wide range of initiatives in America and Israel including educational programs, publications, and fellowships.

About the Role:

We are looking for a driven and detail-oriented Program and Communications Associate to support our growing digital content division. This is an entry-level role for someone who is passionate about Jewish ideas and culture, has strong organizational and writing skills, and is eager to help produce and market written, video, and audio content. This is a full-time position, primarily based in Tikvah’s New York City office, with the option to work from home 1-2 days a week. The Program Associate will report to the Senior Director of Tikvah Ideas.

Major Responsibilities:

  • Assist with the publication and upkeep of content across our websites, including essays, video courses, and podcasts
  • Draft a wide range of written materials, including content descriptions, promotional emails, surveys, forms, social media posts, and general marketing copy
  • Build regular newsletters and curate relevant content for our audience
  • Conduct basic analytics tracking and user experience testing
  • Provide occasional support for editorial and production workflows, including proofreading, fact-checking, uploading, and formatting content
  • Foster deeper engagement with our community of readers, listeners, and viewers
  • Track and report on content offerings and marketing strategies among competitors
  • Provide general administrative and operational support for the content division as needed

Qualifications:

  • Strong writing, editing, and organizational skills
  • Knowledge of Jewish ideas, culture, and American/Israeli public affairs
  • Willingness and ability to learn relevant software (e.g., CMS, email marketing tools, webpage design)
  • Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to quality
  • Ability to work independently, take initiative, and identify problems
  • Alignment with Tikvah’s mission

Preferred Skills (Not Required)

  • Familiarity with web content management systems (e.g., WordPress) and/or digital analytics tools (e.g. Google Analytics)
  • Experience with Photoshop, Canva, or other visual graphics tools
  • Familiarity with basic video/audio editing software
  • Basic understanding of HTML/CSS

Please send cover letter and resume to HR@tikvah.org

Program Associate, Educational Programs

Reports To: Director, High School Fellowships
Position Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Location: Hybrid – NYC and work from home

About Tikvah:
The Tikvah Fund is a leading Jewish think tank and educational institution committed to supporting the intellectual, religious, and political leaders of the Jewish people and the Jewish State. Tikvah runs and invests in a wide range of initiatives in Israel, the United States, and around the world, including educational programs, publications, and fellowships.

Job Summary:
The Program Assistant’s main responsibilities will be to support the High School Programs’ administrative, logistical, and communication needs. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

Program Administration:

  • Communicate with students, teachers, and parents.
  • Set up Zoom classes and assist with general program logistics.

Data & Written Communications:

  • Draft language for general emails and website content.
  • Manage contracts and engagement letters with faculty and vendors.
  • Update and maintain student data and Salesforce entries.
  • Compile readers and program materials.
  • Support curriculum development through editing, and design.

Events Management:

  • Plan and run in-person and online student events (including the occasional Sunday)
  • Strategize with the Director about program expansion and improvement.
  • Assist with special projects as assigned

The compensation range for this role is $65,000-$75,000, commensurate with experience and skill. Tikvah offers an excellent benefits package including health insurance, 401K plan, paid vacation, paid time off for Jewish and national holidays, and short Fridays.

Please submit a resume and cover letter to HR@tikvah.org.

Development Associate

Reports To: Senior Director of Development
Position Type: Full-Time, Overtime-Exempt
Location: New York City – onsite

About Tikvah:
The Tikvah Fund is a leading Jewish think tank and educational institution committed to supporting the intellectual, religious, and political leaders of the Jewish people and the Jewish State. Tikvah runs and invests in a wide range of initiatives in Israel, the United States, and around the world, including educational programs, publications, and fellowships.

Job Summary:
The Development Associate is a frontline fundraising role, responsible for cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding a portfolio of donors while supporting development initiatives including fundraising events, and campaigns. This position has a direct impact on Tikvah’s financial and operational success.

Major duties and responsibilities include:

  • Maintain a personal portfolio of entry-level Tikvah Society donors and prospects (annual gifts around $2,000).
  • Serve as the primary relationship manager for this portfolio of prospects, developing and implementing a strategy for these accounts.
  • Set and regularly revise projections for all budgeted donors.
  • Communicate with donor portfolio via face-to-face meetings, emails, phone calls, and Zoom meetings.
  • Identify new Tikvah Society prospects by calling, emailing, and mailing lower-level donors and subscribers within Tikvah’s larger database.
  • Track all donor interactions in Salesforce and maintain accurate portfolio data, updating addresses, emails, and names as needed.
  • Review weekly development report package.
  • Log all pledges into Salesforce and collect payment in a timely manner.
  • Support department’s strategic engagements including events, direct mail campaigns, email campaigns, etc.
  • Attend Tikvah’s events and other networking opportunities.
  • Ensure proper donor recognition in all publications and oversee accurate donor lists for those publications.
  • Regularly read Tikvah’s educational materials, participate in events, and take a proactive role in understanding Tikvah’s many programs in the US and Israel.

Qualifications:

  • Four-year degree or equivalent experience in a related field
  • Strong writing, editing, and organizational skills
  • Knowledge of Jewish ideas, culture, and American/Israeli public affairs
  • Willingness and ability to learn relevant software (e.g., CMR, Salesforce, email marketing tools, etc..)
  • Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to quality in written and verbal communication
  • Ability to work independently and take initiative
  • Alignment with Tikvah’s mission

Preferred Skills (Not Required)

  • Familiarity with the public/non-profit sector
  • Prior experience with Salesforce CRM

The Development Associate will be a member of the development team and is expected to perform the above duties with a high degree of autonomy and independence.

The compensation range for this role is $65,000-$80,000, commensurate with experience and skill. The Development Associate will be eligible for a performance-based bonus. Tikvah offers an excellent benefits package including health insurance, 401K plan, paid vacation, paid time off for Jewish and national holidays, and short Fridays.

Tikvah is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to an inclusive work environment, and we welcome a diverse pool of candidates for all searches.