🌿 9+ Positions in New Jersey

Jewish Jobs in New Jersey
Shabbat-Friendly Careers

New Jersey has one of the largest Jewish populations in the country. Find opportunities at top organizations across Bergen, Monmouth, Essex, and South Jersey. Statewide opportunities • Shabbat-observant • Community-focused

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Why Work for Jewish Organizations in New Jersey?

New Jersey is home to approximately 550,000 Jewish residents — one of the highest concentrations of Jewish population per capita in the United States. The state spans multiple distinct Jewish communities, from Bergen County and the NYC suburbs in the north, to Monmouth and Ocean counties in the central shore area, to the large South Jersey communities in Cherry Hill and the Delaware Valley corridor.

🏙️ NYC-Adjacent Opportunity

Northern New Jersey — including Bergen County (Tenafly, Englewood, Teaneck) and Essex County — offers proximity to the New York Jewish community while providing a more affordable, suburban quality of life. Many national Jewish organizations have offices or satellite operations in this corridor.

✡️ Values-Aligned Work

Work for organizations that share your values and understand Jewish observance. New Jersey's Jewish communities are deeply rooted, and many employers actively accommodate Shabbat, Jewish holidays, and kosher workplace needs.

🌊 Multiple Communities

From the dense Orthodox communities of Teaneck and Lakewood, to the Federation-affiliated organizations across Greater MetroWest and Southern New Jersey, the state offers career opportunities in a wide range of Jewish contexts and denominations.

💼 Career Growth

Jewish organizations in New Jersey offer competitive compensation and professional development in development, education, community programming, finance, and operations — with access to the broader tri-state Jewish nonprofit network.

Types of Jewish Jobs in New Jersey

Jewish organizations across New Jersey hire across multiple departments and roles:

  • Development & Fundraising: Women's philanthropy directors, major gifts officers, development associates, campaign coordinators
  • Community Programming: JCC program directors, membership managers, youth engagement staff, senior services coordinators
  • Finance & Operations: CFOs, finance directors, operations managers, bookkeepers
  • Marketing & Communications: Marketing managers, social media coordinators, content creators
  • Campus Life: Hillel directors, Jewish student union advisors, Chabad campus representatives
  • Social Services: Case managers, senior care coordinators, family service professionals

Top Jewish Employers in New Jersey

Major Jewish organizations hiring across New Jersey include:

  • Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ (Whippany) — serving Essex, Morris, Union & Sussex counties
  • Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey (Cherry Hill)
  • Kaplen JCC on the Palisades (Tenafly)
  • Shimon and Sara Birnbaum Jewish Community Center (Bridgewater)
  • Marjorie & Lewis Katz JCC (Cherry Hill)
  • Jewish Senior Housing and Healthcare Services (Cherry Hill)
  • Rutgers Hillel (New Brunswick)
  • Jewish Family Service organizations throughout the state
  • Day schools and yeshivot in Bergen, Monmouth, and Ocean counties
  • Synagogues serving communities from Teaneck to Marlboro to Vineland

Living & Working in New Jersey

New Jersey's Jewish communities are among the most geographically dispersed in the country. Bergen County (Teaneck, Englewood, Tenafly, Paramus) is heavily Orthodox and Modern Orthodox, with numerous day schools and kosher restaurants. Central Jersey communities — Monmouth County, Somerset County (Bridgewater), and Middlesex County (Edison, East Brunswick) — have large Conservative and Reform populations. South Jersey, anchored by Cherry Hill, has a long-established Federation community and strong JCC network. Nearly every pocket of Jewish New Jersey has Shabbat-accommodating employers and robust communal infrastructure.

Benefits of Working at Jewish Organizations

  • Shabbat-observant schedules (no Friday night/Saturday work)
  • Accommodation for Jewish holidays (Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Passover, etc.)
  • Kosher food options or allowances
  • Competitive salaries with comprehensive benefits
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • Meaningful, mission-driven work
  • Supportive Jewish professional community
  • Work-life balance and family-friendly policies

How to Apply for Jewish Jobs in New Jersey

Browse the current openings below to find positions that match your skills and interests. Each listing includes full job descriptions, requirements, and direct application links. All positions are at organizations that understand and accommodate Jewish observance.

Application tips: Highlight your connection to the Jewish community, any relevant volunteer experience with Jewish organizations, and your understanding of the organization's mission. Many Jewish employers value candidates who can articulate how their personal values align with the organization's work.

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