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Looking for a Job in the Jewish Community? You've Come to the Right Place!

Looking for a career at the JCC, a synagogue, JSSA, Hillel,  or other Jewish organizations? ShalomDC is the place for you to find jobs within the Jewish community.

Get on the Fast Track to Finding a Job!

With the economy lagging, today’s job market has become tougher than ever.  The sheer number of candidates competing for a small number of positions has transformed the employment. “The whole job-hunting process has changed, and this can bewilder those who haven’t searched in some time,” says Judy Smith, Career Coach in the Employment and Career Services department at JSSA (Jewish Social Service Agency). 
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Camp Kimama Needs Recruitment Help!

Camp Kimama has just completed its sixth summer of providing a unique and exciting experience for young people from Israel and around the world. In order to share the Kimama experience with as many people as possible, they are working to create a network of marketing and sales representatives. READ MORE ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

Train to be a Jewish Educator in a Congregational School

Are you looking for something rewarding and challenging to do? Do you enjoy working with childrens/teens and sharing your love of Judaism with them? You are invited to enroll in the Lay Educators Institute—a seven session training program for people interested in teaching in congregational schools sponsored by the Partnership for Jewish Life and Learning and funded by a Cluster Grant from the Initiative in Congregation Education. 
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Multiple Paradoxes Confront Older Job Seekers

Jeanne C. Zepp, Communications Specialist, JCA

Looking for a job at any age can be a daunting proposition. But age 50+ jobseekers confront a unique set of paradoxes in their attempt to leverage a lifetime of experience into gainful employment. Consider the following facts.
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In Search of Further Resources?

Need to improve your resume, learn interviewing skills, or contemplating a career change? Visit one of The Jewish Federation's partner agencies for help. For employment assistance and skills assessment, contact JSSA's Employment and Career Services (JECS) online at http://www.jssa.org/services/adult/career or call (301) 587-9666 or (301) 610-8380. Mid-life and older workers may contact the Jewish Council of the Aging (JCA) at (301) 255-4206 or visit them online at www.jcagw.org for information and assistance.

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