Share Your Skills
Whether you can join us in Jerusalem or not, you can contribute in-kind to our work! There are many ways that people have partnered with us in the past:
Locally
Musically
- Helping lead rehearsals
- Teaching music lessons (voice, theory, or instrumental)
- Running workshops for the chorus
Non-Musically
- Gathering material for chorus social media output
- Assisting our community-building and leadership-training work
- Translating writing to and from English, Hebrew, and Arabic
Globally
- Providing Video Editing for Music Videos & Documentary Film
- Providing Grant-Writing to Support our Programs
- Connecting us with more people and organizations around the world who want to partner with us or support our work!
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Current Openings
Development & Operations Coordinator
Download the full RFP for this role.
The Development and Operations Coordinator will report to the US Managing Director of the Friends of the Jerusalem Youth Chorus, Jackie Dentino. This is a part-time, hourly position designed to support all fundraising efforts for the high school and alumni programs, and to provide operational support for the US 501(c)3. This position is remote, with occasional domestic and international travel required. The successful candidate will have reliable internet access and an excellent ability to manage their own time.
- Position Type: Part-Time, Remote, W2, Nonexempt
- Reports To: US Managing Director
- Hours: 20 hours/week
- Salary: $27/hour
Responsibilities of the Development & Operations Manager include:
Development and Fundraising
- Process and record all charitable contributions, including online donations, checks, cash, stock gifts, recurring donations, and donor-advised fund distributions.
- Prepare and distribute timely, accurate donor acknowledgment letters, tax receipts, and personalized thank-you correspondence.
- Maintain accurate and comprehensive donor records in JYC's CRM, Generate donor reports, conduct regular wealth screenings, and assist with donor identification, qualification, and segmentation.
- Manage JYC's annual giving program for donors contributing under $1,000, including donor acquisition, retention, renewals, fundraising appeals, stewardship, and performance tracking.
- Coordinate direct mail and digital fundraising campaigns, including preparing donor lists, tracking campaign results, and managing follow-up communications.
- Create, distribute, and analyze donor surveys to inform fundraising strategy and donor engagement. Prepare regular development reports, including fundraising revenue, donor retention, campaign performance, and progress toward annual goals.
- Assist with the planning and execution of donor cultivation events, fundraising salons, and other development activities. Support grant administration, including tracking application and reporting deadlines and maintaining grant-related documentation.
Operations and Administration
- Coordinate bank deposits and maintain accurate records of incoming and outgoing funds.
- Support monthly financial reconciliation, including tracking expenses, receipts, budget-to-actual performance, and expense categorization in coordination with organizational leadership and external accounting professionals.
- Track organizational credit card expenses, reimbursements, invoices, and vendor payments. Assist with documentation for tax filings and audits.
- Track and coordinate compliance requirements for employment across three US states in collaboration with appropriate external professionals.
- Maintain a calendar of US nonprofit reporting requirements, charitable solicitation registrations, and other administrative compliance deadlines.
- Maintain organized digital records, contracts, vendor agreements, and administrative documentation.
Qualifications
- A passion for music and social justice
- Comfort working across time zones, religions, and cultural differences in a multicultural, politically sensitive environment
- 2-4 years of experience in nonprofit administration
- Familiarity with donor CRMs
- Strong spreadsheet skills
- Exceptional written communication
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Discretion with confidential donor and financial information
- Previous experience working on nonprofit fundraising campaigns
How to Apply
Submit your cover letter and resume to jackie@jerusalemyouthchorus.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Development & Operations Intern - Summer and/or Fall 2026
Download the full RFP for this role.
The Development & Operations intern reports to the Managing Director of the Friends of the Jerusalem Youth Chorus, and supports efforts in fundraising and the overall management of a small nonprofit. The student will have the opportunity to learn about individual and institutional giving, gift entry, database management, administrative operations, working for a multinational organization, music education, and applied ethnomusicology. Responsibilities include:
- Gift Entry
- Gift Acknowledgement
- Database Management/Clean-Up
- Maintaining Monthly Giving Programs
- Grant Research & Tracking
- Contacting Corporate Partners
- Event Support
- Support Accounting Reconciliation
- Support Bank Deposits and Database Reconciliation
The intern should be based in Washington, DC or the Greater Boston area and will be able to work in a hybrid format. JYC acknowledges that interns are students first, and the schedule is flexible to accommodate class attendance and coursework. This position requires approximately 5-10 hours per week.
About the Position
Job Title: Development & Operations InternHours/Week: 10
Compensation: Academic Credit
Location: Boston, MA - Hybrid
How to Apply
Please submit a resume, a cover letter explaining your interest in JYC and this role to jackie@jerusalemyouthchorus.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.