Application Guide

How to Apply for Manager, Conference and Gatherings

at Prizmah: Center for Jewish Day Schools

🏢 About Prizmah: Center for Jewish Day Schools

Prizmah is the only national organization dedicated to supporting Jewish day school leaders across North America, offering a unique blend of community-building and professional development. Working here means joining a mission-driven, remote-first team that directly impacts the future of Jewish education through events and resources that strengthen school leadership.

About This Role

This role is the operational backbone of Prizmah's gatherings, managing logistics for 10+ in-person events, dozens of online programs, and the biennial conference. You'll ensure seamless experiences for hundreds of educators and stakeholders, directly advancing the organization's mission to connect and empower Jewish day school leaders.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might start with checking Slack and updating the Airtable event tracker for upcoming gatherings. You could spend the morning coordinating with a vendor on logistics for a regional conference, then shift to managing exhibitor sales for the biennial. Afternoons often involve cross-team meetings to align on program calendars and troubleshooting any on-site needs for the next event.

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🎯 Who Prizmah: Center for Jewish Day Schools Is Looking For

  • Has 2-4 years of event or program management experience, ideally in a nonprofit or educational setting, with a track record of coordinating complex logistics.
  • Is technologically fluent in Airtable, Google Sheets, Excel, and Slack, and can quickly adopt new tools to streamline workflows.
  • Possesses strong written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail to manage vendor contracts, participant communications, and stakeholder relationships.
  • Has knowledge of the Jewish community and day school landscape, and is comfortable traveling 6+ times per year for on-site event support.

📝 Tips for Applying to Prizmah: Center for Jewish Day Schools

1

Highlight specific experience with Airtable or similar collaborative tools in your resume, as Prizmah relies on them for calendar and project management.

2

Quantify your event management achievements, e.g., 'Coordinated 15+ events annually for 200+ attendees' to demonstrate scale.

3

Mention any familiarity with Jewish day schools or communal organizations to show cultural alignment.

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In your cover letter, connect your experience to Prizmah's mission of supporting school leaders, not just event logistics.

5

Prepare a brief example of how you managed multiple simultaneous projects with tight deadlines, as this is a core requirement.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your passion for Jewish education and community building, and how your event management skills can support school leaders.', 'Specific examples of managing vendor and stakeholder relationships for events, emphasizing your attention to detail.', "Your proficiency with collaborative tools like Airtable, and how you've used them to streamline event planning.", 'Your willingness to travel and ability to handle on-site logistics for multiple events per year.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Review Prizmah's website to understand their current programs, especially the biennial conference and its themes.
  • → Read recent blog posts or news about Prizmah's impact on Jewish day schools to speak knowledgeably about their work.
  • → Familiarize yourself with key Jewish day school networks (e.g., RAVSAK, PEJE) that Prizmah serves.
  • → Check Prizmah's social media or YouTube for recordings of past events to understand the attendee experience.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple events simultaneously? Provide a specific example.
2 Describe your experience with Airtable or similar databases. How have you used them to track event logistics?
3 How would you handle a last-minute vendor cancellation or logistical issue during an event?
4 What is your understanding of the Jewish day school landscape and how it informs event planning?
5 Tell us about a time you managed exhibitor or sponsor relationships. How did you ensure their needs were met?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Submitting a generic resume without tailoring event management experience to the specific requirements (e.g., Airtable, vendor management).
  • Underestimating the importance of Jewish community knowledge—failing to mention any connection or interest in Jewish education.
  • Not emphasizing travel flexibility or readiness for on-site event support, as this is a key aspect of the role.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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