Professional adventurous educator with BBYO, with a firm belief, that safety always comes first (fun is a very close second) and a passion for experiential learning with teens.
Training/Credentials
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Youth Mental Health First AID Certification
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Healthy Relationships Training
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Anti-Harassment & Anti-Discrimination Training
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Mandated Reporter Training
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Travefy Training Certification
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Values in Action Certificate Course - This training provides tools to infuse a Jewish Values lens into challenging conversations with the teen community -- think Climate Change and Cancel Culture. This professional development training is crucial in helping facilitate meaningful programming, reflections, and discussions.
A giving, nurturing personality balanced with solid leadership skills and the ability to set limits. Willing to learn and have the desire to keep on learning. Inspire travelers and help them fall in love with their destination by immersing them in the local culture and exposing them to true real-life experiences. Has detailed knowledge of hotels, sights, restaurants, transport, souvenirs, prices, etc.
Customer Service
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Execute role as Staff with the highest level of customer service and participant care
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Contact program participants before the start of the program to make personal connections and answer questions
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Capture group photos, send them to staff, and prepare weekly updates for participant families
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Assist participants on arrival/departure day at the airport
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Ensure participants are following program safety guidelines; identify situations where special medical attention is necessary
Travel Community
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Serve as a role model for participants as a Jewish adult
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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.)
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Maintain community atmosphere (orderliness, timeliness, organization, lost-and-found, etc.)
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Elevate any mental, social, or medical emergencies to field supervisors or site staff.
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Provide comfort, support, and compassion for all participants during the program duration
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Ensure that the program participants are forming a socially cohesive group while working to discourage cliques and address any cases of social alienation
Programming
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Translate past Jewish experiences into learning opportunities for participants and serve as an informal resource for Jewish programming
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Help facilitate Shabbat services and Shabbat programming for participants
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Facilitate, icebreakers, and other various aspects of building communal life
Staff Community
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Participate in staff training
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Collaborate with fellow trip staff before the start of the program while developing cohesive group training techniques
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Participate in all full staff meetings, training, professional development, and team-building activities
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As an account manager for an educational travel organization, I would partner with the top undergrad, MBA, and EMBA business programs to execute high-quality global experiential learning programs and international residencies in countries worldwide. Supporting travel management services, providing expertise in program development, company sourcing, project scoping, and speaker engagements.
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As a Sales Support Specialist within Educational Tours, I played an integral role in supporting our sales teams. In this administrative position, I was responsible for assisting our sales staff in the creation of sales tools and documents which was used directly by our customers.
• I am a self-starter and a fast learner
• I am deadline-oriented, project-based, and an expert multi-tasker
• Going above and beyond is the only way I do things
• I love driving projects through to completion
• Collaborated with sales team members to identify customer needs
• Utilized Microsoft Office Suite, Templafy, Trello, and Canva to create sales tools and documents to be used by our customers
• Effectively prioritized assignments based on time-sensitive deadlines
• Lend my skills to additional sales auxiliary projects
• Excellent written communication skills
• Organizational ability to manage multiple projects at once
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong time management skills
Part of creating culturally immersive education programs - focused on language, travel, cultural exchange, and academics - turn dreams into international opportunities.
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USY Summer Recruiters: Empowering exceptional Jewish teens to create exceptional Jewish experiences. Teaching values and skills needed to become exceptional leaders in religious and secular communities. USY empowers youth to develop friendships, leadership skills, a sense of belonging to the Jewish People, and a commitment to inspired Jewish living through meaningful and fun experiences rooted in Conservative Judaism’s approach to learning, spiritual expression, and social responsibility. Through year-round programming and domestic and international travel opportunities, USY inspires teens a deep sense of pride in and love for their Jewish identity.
USY summer programs create an unforgettable summer filled with exciting activities, cultural experiences, and meaningful connections. 97% of parents say that traveling on one of USY’s immersive summer programs enhanced their child’s understanding and appreciation of Jewish traditions and practices. USY on Wheels and USY Epic trips are wonderful ways for youth to develop a lifelong connection with their Judaism. Whether teens are interested in Tikkun Olam (repairing the world), learning about Jewish history at home or abroad, or simply having fun in the sun, there is a program that's perfect for them.
The Recruiter role met with key community organizations to partner with for recruitment and proactively conducts outreach to individuals and organizations to recruit Jewish teens to attend existing programs for the summer. Worked directly with the Director of Teen Travel and International Engagement - USY, regional directors, and local congregations to recruit teens to participate in this memorable Jewish summer experience.
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Worked with the Director of Teen Travel and International Engagement to gain a comprehensive understanding of USY Summer Programs and curate lists of potential participants
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Recruited Jewish teens to attend 4 USY summer programs (domestic, European, and Israel programs)
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Meet with key community organizations to partner with for recruitment (i.e. local synagogues, day schools, federations, etc.)
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Hold parlor meetings for interested families to learn more about the programs
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Attend local programs for recruitment
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Contact a couple hundred teens/families that were eligible for the programs
● Knowledge of teenagers, teen engagement, and experiential Jewish education.
● Experience in immersive Jewish education.
● Experience building relationships and partnership opportunities with local professionals, local Conservative congregations, and other Jewish organizations
● Passion for Judaism, social action, Israel, and overall Jewish engagement
● Familiarity and comfort with the principles of Conservative Judaism
● Ability to design and implement recruiting strategies
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Excellent communication skills
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Strong interpersonal skills
