Organization Summary: BBYO is the leading pluralistic, Jewish teen movement and has been providing exceptional leadership programs and identity enrichment experiences for more than 95 years. We offer year-round activities in hundreds of local communities and inspiring world-wide travel experiences enabling teens to explore areas of leadership, service, civic engagement, Israel education and Jewish values.

BBYO Passport: BBYO’s premiere summer teen travel department for Jewish middle and high school students in 6th – 12th grades; BBYO Passport travels across 22 countries and 5 continents. Please note all hires are seasonal employees.

Dates and Availability: Trips run from June 7 through August 23, 2021 with departures across North American cities. Depending on the program, a trip duration is anywhere from 9 days up to a maximum of 35 days, including combination destinations. An applicant must be available for at least 2 weeks to staff a program. Review program dates by selecting the dates & cost tab.

Key Position Responsibilities Include (and are not limited to):

Customer Service

• Execute role as BBYO Passport Staff with the highest level of customer service and participant care
• Contact program participants prior to the start of the program to make personal connection and answer questions
• Capture group photos and prepare weekly updates for participant families
• Assist participants on arrival/departure day at the airport
• Ensure participants are following program safety guidelines; identify situations where special medical attention is necessary

Travel Community

• Serve as a role model for participants as a Jewish adult
• Assist with daily logistical needs (including but not limited to rooming assignments/ checks, supporting medical concerns, programming logistics, helping participants with unique dietary needs, etc.)
• Maintain community atmosphere (orderliness, timeliness, organization, lost-and-found, etc.)
• Provide comfort, support, and compassion for all participants during program duration
• Ensure that the program participants are forming a socially cohesive group, while working to discourage cliques and address any cases of social alienation

Programming

• Translate past Jewish experiences into learning opportunities for participants
• Serve as an educational resource and leader of informal educational programming during the trip, with a special focus as a Shabbat facilitator
• Help facilitate Shabbat services and Shabbat programming for participants
• Participate and facilitate informal Jewish education programming, icebreakers, and other various aspects of building communal life

Staff Community

• Participate in a weekend long staff training from June 3 – June 6, 2021 (June 3rd attendance is optional)
• Collaborate with your fellow trip staff as well as with the Trip Guide prior to the start of the program
• Participate in all full staff meetings, trainings, professional development, and team-building activities
• Manage and maintain staff supply bag to help with team organization

Qualifications:

• Candidate must be at least four years removed from high school at the start of summer (exceptions considered in special situations)
• Significant travel experience, preferably including an Israel educational experience
• Extensive leadership experience, preferably working with teenagers
• Strong Jewish identity and ability to lead an inclusive Shabbat experience preferred
• High stamina and ability to work within a team setting
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Candidates should be comfortable working as part of a cohesive staff team.
• Candidates should be able to set a positive tone throughout the program, establish an appropriate close relationship with the participants which includes maintaining an appropriate level of authority and respect.
• Candidates with clear understanding of the program’s educational goals and preparedness to act as an informal Jewish educator during the program preferred.

For more information, please contact bbyosummer@bbyo.org or call 202-537-0891. Applications should be submitted directly through BBYO’s online application system.