Jewish Jobs in Philadelphia
Shabbat-Friendly Careers

Why Work for Jewish Organizations in Philadelphia?

Philadelphia is home to one of the oldest and most historically significant Jewish communities in America — founded before the American Revolution. With roughly 250,000 Jewish residents spread across the city and the affluent Main Line suburbs, Philadelphia offers a rich ecosystem of nonprofits, Federations, JCCs, day schools, and social service organizations actively hiring Jewish professionals.

Types of Jewish Jobs in Philadelphia

Jewish organizations in Philadelphia hire across multiple departments and roles:

• Development & Fundraising: Major gifts officers, campaign directors, grant writers, annual fund managers
• Education & Programming: Jewish educators, program coordinators, youth engagement staff, Hillel professionals
• Operations & Finance: Executive directors, bookkeepers, operations managers, HR professionals
• Marketing & Communications: Social media managers, content creators, digital marketers, PR professionals
• Community Services: Social workers, case managers, senior care coordinators, family services staff
• Religious & Cultural: Rabbis, Hebrew teachers, Jewish heritage educators, museum staff

Top Jewish Employers in Philadelphia

Major Jewish organizations hiring in Philadelphia and the surrounding region include:

• Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia
• Kaiserman JCC (Wynnewood / Main Line)
• Tribe 12 — Jewish young adult engagement
• American Jewish Committee (AJC) Philadelphia
• Reconstructing Judaism (headquarters in Wyncote)
• Society Hill Synagogue
• Jewish Heritage Programs
• Friends of United Hatzalah
• Penn Hillel and Drexel Hillel
• Jewish Family and Children's Service (JFCS) Philadelphia
• Kesher Israel Congregation (West Chester)
• Local day schools and synagogues throughout the metro area

Living & Working in Philadelphia

Philadelphia offers a uniquely affordable cost of living for a major metro area on the East Coast. Jewish life is concentrated in the Main Line suburbs (Wynnewood, Bala Cynwyd, Penn Valley, Elkins Park, Jenkintown) and within the city itself. The area has multiple Jewish day schools, a broad range of kosher dining, and active synagogue communities across Orthodox, Conservative, Reform, and Reconstructionist denominations. Philadelphia's position between New York and Washington DC makes it a natural hub for professionals in the Jewish nonprofit world.

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 Philadelphia

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.