Leadership Team:
Convention Administrator (1 Aleph or BBG) - The Convention Administrator will work directly with staff and coordinators to manage delegate swag and convention shuk, while also assisting with logistics, supplies and deadlines for the entire Steering Committee to ensure a streamlined and organized steering process. Applicants should be organized, task oriented, and able to effectively self-manage their time.
Maccabiah Coordinators (1 Aleph and 1 BBG) - The Maccabiah Coordinators will work specifically on Maccabiah (Colour Wars), creating an active, team-based competition that will take place on Saturday afternoon. The Maccabiah Coordinators will aim to elevate the Maccabiah experience and focus on how it will be unique and memorable.
Program Captain (1 Aleph or BBG) - This captain will be in charge of overseeing all programs, such as Icebreakers (an opportunity for participants to meet each other) and Oneg/Elective programs (breakouts that enrich the convention experience). The Program Captain is in charge of building a framework for each program timeslot and ensuring that everyone who is planning or facilitating these programs is ready to deliver the highest quality programming. Applicants for this position should feel confident overseeing numerous people and ensuring all deadlines are met, while adhering to the convention vision.
Jewish Experience Captain (1 Aleph or BBG) - This captain will be in charge of overseeing everything related to Shabbat rituals and services, and creating a meaningful Havdalah. The Jewish Experience captain will ensure that everyone who is planning or facilitating services is ready to deliver the highest quality programming. This includes atmosphere, creative components, as well as prayers. This captain will work with Jewish Experience steerers to ensure the completion of a variety of high quality rituals and services with a good flow throughout the convention. Applicants should be open to learning how to creatively plan and confidently lead a service throughout the steering process.
Hospitality Captain (1 Aleph or BBG) - This captain is in charge of enriching the hospitality and atmosphere for all teens, guests, advisors and staff at the convention. The Hospitality Captain will elevate delegate engagement through creative enhancements to the overall experience (past examples include Warm and Fuzzies, Gotcha, Convention Bingo, etc). Applicants should be open to new ideas, and feel comfortable using this position to innovatively enrich the convention experience.
Communications Captain (1 Aleph or BBG) - This captain will be in charge of marketing and communications. This includes creating the information packet, managing social media campaigns, and coordinating calling parties. The Communications Captain will compile all of the necessary information for the packet and will work closely with staff to design it, while also creating a digital engagement strategy (past examples include tagging templates, “Humans of Convention”, etc). Applicants should be comfortable using Canva to create the convention packet and design social media posts.
Steerers:
Program Steerers (4 Alephs or BBGs) - Under the guidance of the Program Captain, these Steerers will ensure unique and innovative programming throughout the convention. Tasks will include planning and facilitating various programs, such as Icebreakers, Onegs, and Electives.
Jewish Experience Steerers (3 Alephs or BBGs) - Under the guidance of the Jewish Experience Captains, these Steerers will ensure that convention has an engaging and inclusive Jewish atmosphere. Tasks will include planning and facilitating specific rituals or services, such as Candle Lighting, Kabbalat Shabbat, Saturday Shacharit, and Havdalah.
Hospitality Steerers (2 Alephs or BBGs) - Under the guidance of the Hospitality Captain, these Steerers will help to manage initiatives that enhance the overall convention experience (past examples include Warm and Fuzzies, Gotcha, Convention Bingo, etc).