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Project EM: Free resources for jobseekers

A new nationwide network
provides job seekers with the
assistance, resources and tools
to find work – all for free and
available virtually.
The Network of Jewish
Human Service Agencies in
partnership with Jewish Fed-
erations of North America
has launched “Project EM:
Empowering and Employing
our Community.” The goal of
Project EM is to ensure that
no matter where someone is
on their career path or where the pandemic, many workers people get the coaching, train- so on a national level – helps to
they are located geographi- remain on the sideline, find ing, skill-building and support ensure that all communities re-
cally, they can get the support themselves severely underem- to find good jobs, jobs that pay gardless of size or location have
they require to get a job – or ployed, work multiple jobs or a living wage and allow them the resources needed to support
a better job. All Project EM lack access to benefits. Others to provide for themselves and job seekers,” says NJHSA CEO
programs and services are free who have “upskilled” during the their families.” Reuben Rotman.
of charge. pandemic need help breaking Through Project EM, job seek- Project EM is administered
“At a time when people are into new fields. ers can access interactive work- with services provided by 19
dealing with the pandemic, “The Omicron variant is just shops, technical skills training, NJHSA member agencies with
inflation and extra childcare the latest obstacle in a two- financial literacy sessions, the support of Jewish Federa-
needs, every bit of support can year trauma that has been resume writing assistance and tions and relies on the funding
be a lifeline,” says JFGP Pres- enormously disruptive for the personalized career coaching, support of The Harry and Jea-
ident and CEO Marc Blattner. nation’s labor force,” says Sar- as well as job listings. While nette Weinberg Foundation,
“Project EM will provide that ah C. Welch, Vice President administered by Jewish organi- Crown Family Philanthropies
support, and the Jewish Fed- of Workforce Development zations, it is open to everyone. and additional funding partners.
eration of Greater Portland is Services at NJHSA and the co- “Creating access to employ- For details and to access
proud to partner in this effort.” ordinator of Project EM. “We ment services under Jewish the virtual resources, visit
With the ups and downs of created Project EM to help communal auspices – and doing jewishtogether.org/project-em.
Jobs board

The Jewish Review publishes job openings from Jewish agencies tive individual who takes initiative and ownership, offers thought-
and congregations, as well as other openings of possible interest to ful suggestions, uses good judgment and follows through on all
community members. Listings are shortened to fit available space. aspects of a project. It requires the ability to multi-task effectively
Submit to: editor@jewishportland.org. while staying focused in a busy environment. Excellent computer
skills are necessary. A working knowledge of Jewish practice and
UNIVERSITY OF OREGON, EUGENE the rhythms of the Jewish calendar are strongly preferred.
Career Instructor of Modern Hebrew We provide a generous vacation package, paid Jewish and na-
The interdisciplinary Harold Schnitzer Family Program in Judaic tional holidays, family membership to Temple Beth Israel, and the
Studies will offer Modern Hebrew beginning in fall 2022. Review opportunity to work with a vibrant and flourishing community.
of applications begins Feb. 1. For full job listing, visit tbieugene.org. Send a current resume and
This position will teach courses in modern Hebrew at all levels, a cover letter outlining your interest and related work experience
including content courses taught in English that support the Judaic to info@tbieugene.org.
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Salary: $40,000-43,500, Full time, non-exempt Visit passporttolanguages.com and then send your resume to
The Office Manager plays an essential role in the functioning of Harold Odiambo at 6443 SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy., Suite
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