Rabbi/Rabbinical Counselor - Harvard-Westlake School

Position Title: Rabbi/Rabbinical Counselor

Our Rabbi/Rabbinical Counselor will support the spiritual, academic, cultural, and personal lives of students, faculty, and staff at Harvard-Westlake, especially Jewish students, faculty, and staff. They will also provide support to our Jewish student affinity groups, lead campus conversations on Judaism and Jewish life, contribute to interfaith dialogues, and create a welcoming environment where everyone feels an equal sense of belonging. The Rabbi/Rabbinical Counselor will serve both the Middle and Upper School campuses.

Duties & Responsibilities include:

• Assessing specific needs and preferences of Jewish students, faculty, and staff in the Harvard-Westlake community and developing strategic proposals and initiatives based thereon to better meet the needs of the Harvard-Westlake Jewish community.
• Developing and implementing programs and initiatives to enhance Jewish spiritual and/or cultural awareness.
• Providing mentorship and guidance tailored to the needs of individuals from various Jewish backgrounds.
• Maintaining and supporting an inclusive environment for Jewish community members from all backgrounds and denominations
• Engaging with individuals from different religious backgrounds to organize events, panels, and discussions that foster a multicultural and multifaith understanding.
• Mentoring students in formal leadership roles and cultivating a student leadership arc.
• Working collaboratively with the school’s Chaplain
• Serving as a member of the Diversity Council
• Other duties as determined in collaboration with the Assistant Head of School for Community and Belonging and the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion team.

What we’re looking for:

• Demonstrated experience, grounding, or coursework in Jewish counseling.
• Deep understanding of and respect for the diversity within Jewish traditions and the broader inter-religious landscape
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with an emphasis on public speaking and compassionate listening skills
• Ability to respond effectively to the needs of a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community.

Harvard-Westlake School

We are an independent school consisting of two campuses located in Los Angeles, California. We have approximately 1,600 curious, thoughtful, and inspiring students enrolled in grades seven through twelve.

We are committed to creating a community of belonging and actively strive to be a diverse and inclusive community. We do not discriminate on any basis. We seek candidates who demonstrate sensitivity, knowledge, and understanding of the diverse backgrounds of community members; have the ability to work flexibly, independently, and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment with individuals from a diverse set of backgrounds; and have the capacity to serve as a model of openness, generosity, and acceptance.

Schedule:

• Approximately 5 hours per week
• Attend certain Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Office events as determined in collaboration with the Assistant Head of School for Community and Belonging

Compensation:

Anticipated base rate for this position is $30-$40 per hour based on experience.