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SALTY Board Positions

Our Positions:

Read about all of the position details below! Interested teens are invited to contact the current office-holders to learn more about the SALTY board positions - emails to the officers are listed with the position details below. Then return to the SALTY Youth Group main page. 

President

CONTACT: Email the current officeholder at saltypresident@shirhadash.org

COMMON CHARACTERISTICS: is able to hold peers accountable, keeps calm under pressure, enjoys meeting and networking with adults, is very organized, is great at problem-solving and conflict-resolution

ELIGIBILITY: The President must have been an active member of the youth group board during the prior school year. Eligible candidates must be rising 10th, 11th or 12th graders who are committed to enrolling in JET or Confirmation during the current school year, or have completed Confirmation.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPECTATIONS

  • Participate in regular meetings (in person or via the internet) with the current youth advisor(s) (1x/month). Establish 3-4 personal leadership goals with advisors for growth and development; these goals should be discussed with advisors in one-on-one meetings.
  • Create an agenda for each board meeting that will be approved by the advisors. Oversee and preside over youth group board meetings (1x/month).
  • Oversee check-in texts with each board member throughout the year (frequency determined by advisors and board) to receive updates on progress, hold board members accountable, and assist with peer role development. 
  • Provide additional assistance to new board members (specifically At-Large positions) with planning and coordinating their first event (ex. sharing program resources, creating a timeline, communicating with other board positions, etc).
  • When a task is incomplete and the assigned board member role needs additional support, it will fall on the President to assign the work elsewhere, whether that is on themselves or on another board member.
  • Work with the Past President in the planning of the initial Board Retreat in summer. Oversee the bonding of the board and the creation of an organizational b’rit (covenant). Work with the youth group board in establishing 3-4 goals to be accomplished as a board during the school year.
  • Represent the youth group board within Shir Hadash and the community, including attending one congregation Board of Directors meeting and making a 10-15 minute presentation.
  • Represent the youth group on relevant committees throughout the congregation. [The President may appoint the Past President to serve in this community liaison role as well.]
  • Oversee all teen programs and activities.
  • Help recruit new members and promote upcoming events, along with MVP.
  • Along with advisors, look over and approve everything posted on the Instagram account (@sh.salty).
  • Be a role model for other teens within the synagogue. 
  • The President is expected to attend 90% of all youth group events, meaning they may be absent for one event and one board meeting throughout the school year (certain absences, such as illness, are not included in this quota).

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Past-President

ELIGIBILITY: This role is occupied by the most recent Past President that has “retired” from the President role in the prior year. 

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPECTATIONS:

  • Take an active role in helping to design and run the Board Retreat for incoming board members.
  • Support the President, especially in the beginning of the year.
  • Be willing to step in and help with some of the presidential responsibilities throughout the year. 
  • Take the place of the President to represent the youth on committees (if appointed by the President and/or if the President is unable to make a meeting).
  • The Past President is expected to attend 75% of all youth group events, meaning they may be absent for two events and two board meetings throughout the school year (certain absences, such as illness, are not included in this quota). 
  • Be a role model for other teens within the synagogue. 

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Membership Vice-President

CONTACT: Email the current officeholder at saltymvp@shirhadash.org

COMMON CHARACTERISTICS: is very extroverted or social, doesn’t mind talking to new people and starting conversations, is patient, is able to find compromises and “make everyone happy”

ELIGIBILITY: The Membership Vice-President must have been an active member of the youth group during the prior school year. Eligible candidates must be rising 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th graders who are committed to enrolling in JET or Confirmation during the current school year, or have completed Confirmation.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPECTATIONS:

  • Plan and implement 1-2 social events throughout the year.
  • Assist the Member-At-Large – 7th & 8th Grade Representative and Member-At-Large – 9th & 10th Grade Representative in planning events that appeal to their specific age groups.
  • Collect, organize, and share feedback from the general SALTY membership at board meetings.
  • Assist CVP in reaching out to members and promoting upcoming events.
  • In the event of the absence of the CVP, the MVP will serve as secretary (taking notes) during the meetings.
  • Attend and participate in youth group board meetings (1x/month).
  • Establish 3-4 personal leadership goals with the advisors for growth and development. Be a role model for other teens within the synagogue.
  • The Membership Vice-President is expected to attend 90% of all youth group events, meaning they may be absent for one event and one board meeting throughout the school year (certain absences, such as illness, are not included in this quota).

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Communications Vice-President

CONTACT: Email the current officeholder at saltycvp@shirhadash.org

COMMON CHARACTERISTICS: is creative, likes art/graphic design, is very flexible, wants to learn how or is already comfortable writing emails, is extremely organized and great at time-management (staying on top of deadlines)

ELIGIBILITY: The Communications Vice-President must have been an active member of the youth group during the prior school year. Eligible candidates must be rising 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th graders who are committed to enrolling in JET or Confirmation during the current school year, or have completed Confirmation.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPECTATIONS:

  • Be responsible for keeping records of all meetings.
  • Maintain constant communication with each month’s event planner/coordinator, and actively seek out event updates to share with the Shir Hadash staff and the SALTY board.
  • Frequently communicate with Shir Hadash staff regarding events (ex. updating website registration, booking rooms, requesting materials, etc).
  • Help recruit new members and promote upcoming events by coordinating outreach with the MVP and the Members at Large (including but not limited to emails, texts, word of mouth, and Instagram).
  • Oversee advertising at community activities connected to the youth group (ex. JET kickoff).
  • Be in charge of publicizing and maintaining the Instagram account (@sh.salty).
  • Attend and participate in youth group board meetings (1x/month).
  • Establish 3-4 personal leadership goals with the advisors for growth and development.
  • Be a role model for other teens within the synagogue.
  • The Communications Vice-President is expected to attend 90% of all youth group events, meaning they may be absent for one event and one board meeting throughout the school year (certain absences, such as illness, are not included in this quota).

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Religious and Cultural Vice-President

CONTACT: Email the current officeholder at saltyrcvp@shirhadash.org

COMMON CHARACTERISTICS: is a songleader or wants to learn songleading, enjoys music, looks at Jewish traditions and values with a thoughtful perspective, is confident at public speaking and interested in becoming confident in leading prayer

ELIGIBILITY: The Religious and Cultural Vice-President must have been an active member of the youth group during the prior school year. Eligible candidates must be rising 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th graders who have had a B'nai Mitzvah prior to the beginning of the school year and are committed to enrolling in JET or Confirmation during the current school year, or have completed Confirmation.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPECTATIONS:

  • 2-3x a year, at SALTY board meetings, create a brief D’var Torah to infuse the work of the board with a Jewish lens.
  • Plan and implement, in partnership with clergy, the parallel High Holy Day programs for teens on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Plan and implement one additional program of religious and/or cultural nature (ex. Hanukkah celebration, Chocolate Seder, SALTY Shabbat, etc).
  • RCVP is responsible for the ritual “tie back to Judaism” and cultural components of every SALTY event. This includes planning and leading Havdalah and/or incorporating educational components related to the theme of the event.
  • Attend and participate in young group board meetings (1x/month).
  • Establish 3-4 personal leadership goals with the advisors for growth and development.
  • Be a role model for other teens within the synagogue.
  • The Religious and Cultural Vice-President is expected to attend 90% of all youth group events, meaning they may be absent for one event and one board meeting throughout the school year (certain absences, such as illness, are not included in this quota).

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Social Action Vice-President

CONTACT: Email the current officeholder at saltysavp@shirhadash.org

COMMON CHARACTERISTICS: wants to make a difference in the community, enjoys volunteering and helping others, pays attention to local news and current events around the world, respects the opinions of others

ELIGIBILITY: The Social Action Vice-President must have been an active member of the youth group during the prior school year. Eligible candidates must be rising 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th graders who are committed to enrolling in JET or Confirmation during the current school year, or have completed Confirmation.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPECTATIONS:

  • Plan and implement two social action events during the year. This can be one event to support the Shir Hadash community, and one to support the greater San Jose area community, or one event that is educational and the other that is service-oriented.
  • Work with the CVP, MVP, and Members at Large to create awareness for the teen population at Shir Hadash (through sharing resources, promoting fundraisers, etc).
  • Attend and participate in youth group board meetings (1x/month).
  • Establish 3-4 personal leadership goals with the advisors for growth and development.
  • Be a role model for other teens within the synagogue.
  • The Social Action Vice-President is expected to attend 90% of all youth group events, meaning they may be absent for one event and one board meeting throughout the school year (certain absences, such as illness, are not included in this quota).

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Treasurer

CONTACT: Email the current officeholder at saltytreasurer@shirhadash.org

COMMON CHARACTERISTICS: is interested in learning about finance, is “tech savvy,” is organized and creative, is confident speaking with adults, is comfortable with spreadsheets and math

ELIGIBILITY: The Treasurer must have been an active member of the youth group during the prior school year. Eligible candidates must be rising 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th graders who are committed to enrolling in JET or Confirmation during the current school year, or have completed Confirmation.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPECTATIONS:

  • Create a spreadsheet and keep it updated with all the ways SALTY will be gaining revenue and spending money (including coordinating reimbursement for event purchases).
  • Plan and lead at least 1 fundraiser event throughout the year (ex. car wash). The Treasurer is also encouraged to pursue non-event fundraising opportunities (ex. babysitting).
  • Give monthly financial reports to the SALTY board.
  • Work with advisors on finding opportunities to gain financial support from other groups within Shir Hadash (ex: Men’s Club, Sisterhood), which may include attending meetings or giving reports.
  • Attend and participate in youth group board meetings (1x/month).
  • Establish 3-4 personal leadership goals with the advisors for growth and development. Be a role model for other teens within the synagogue.
  • The Treasurer is expected to attend 90% of all youth group events, meaning they may be absent for one event and one board meeting throughout the school year (certain absences, such as illness, are not included in this quota).

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Community Ambassador

CONTACT: New position, no current office holder at this time

COMMON CHARACTERISTICS: is very active in the Jewish community, appreciates the value in bringing people together, is a strong communicator, is friendly and social

ELIGIBILITY: The Community Ambassador must have been an active participant in the youth group during the prior school year. Eligible candidates must be rising 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th graders who are committed to enrolling in JET or Confirmation during the current school year, or have completed Confirmation.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPECTATIONS:

  • Coordinate and plan one partnership event between SALTY and another Jewish youth group (Ex. a local BBYO chapter) with assistance from the President and Advisors.
  • Act as a liaison, keeping the SALTY Board updated with recruitment opportunities in the community and sharing SALTY event marketing materials with other local Jewish groups.
  • Attend and participate in youth group board meetings (1x/month).
  • Establish 3-4 personal leadership goals with the advisors for growth and development.
  • Be a role model for other teens within the synagogue.
  • The Community Ambassador is expected to attend 90% of all youth group events, meaning they may be absent for one event and one board meeting throughout the school year (certain absences, such as illness, are not included in this quota).

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Member at Large - 9-10th Grade Representative

CONTACT: Email the current officeholder at salty910atlarge@shirhadash.org

COMMON CHARACTERISTICS: is enthusiastic, likes to start conversations, is a good listener, is starting their first year on the SALTY board, wants to be more involved at Shir Hadash

ELIGIBILITY: The Member-at-Large – 9th & 10th Grade Representative must have been an active participant in the youth group during the school year. Eligible candidates must be rising 9th or 10th graders who are committed to enrolling in JET or Confirmation during the current school year.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPECTATIONS:

  • Plan and implement one event catered towards the interest of 9th and 10th graders, with assistance from the MVP, President, and Advisors.
  • Help recruit new members, particularly students in 9th and 10th grade, and promote upcoming events.
  • Assist CVP with member retention by representing the interests of 9th and 10th graders. Assist in identifying emerging leaders.
  • Attend and participate in youth group board meetings (1x/month).
  • Establish 3-4 personal leadership goals with the advisors for growth and development.
  • Be a role model for other teens within the synagogue.
  • The Member-at-Large – 9th & 10th Grade is expected to attend 90% of all youth group events, meaning they may be absent for one event and one board meeting throughout the school year (certain absences, such as illness, are not included in this quota).

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Member at Large - 7-8th Grade Representative

CONTACT: Email the current officeholder at salty78atlarge@shirhadash.org

COMMON CHARACTERISTICS: is enthusiastic, likes to start conversations, is a good listener, is starting their first year on the SALTY board, enjoys a challenge

ELIGIBILITY: The Member-at-Large – 7th & 8th Grade Representative must have been an active participant in the youth group during the prior school year. Eligible candidates must be rising 8th graders who are committed to enrolling in JET during the current school year.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPECTATIONS:

  • Plan and implement one event catered towards the interest of 7th and 8th graders, with assistance from the MVP, President, and Advisors.
  • Help recruit new members, particularly students in 7th and 8th grade, and promote upcoming events.
  • Assist CVP with member retention by representing the interests of 7th and 8th graders.
  • Assist in identifying emerging leaders. Attend and participate in youth group board meetings (1x/month).
  • Establish 3-4 personal leadership goals with the advisors for growth and development.
  • Be a role model for other teens within the synagogue.
  • The Member-At-Large – 7th & 8th Grade Representative is expected to attend 90% of all youth group events, meaning they may be absent for one event and one board meeting throughout the school year (certain absences, such as illness, are not included in this quota).

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Programming Vice-President

ELIGIBILITY: This position is not currently active.

PAST RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Plan and implement the year’s social and educational programming (about one event per month). The only events not mainly planned by the PVP are as follows: social action events (SAVP), fundraisers (Treasurer), and events that are strongly centered around religion such as Shabbat Dinners or SALTY Services (RCVP). PVP still supports all event planning.
  • Serve as President at meetings or events, if the President is absent, or if the President resigns.
  • This position has been discontinued for the 2025-2026 SALTY Board. For the upcoming year, the responsibility of programming will be delegated across the board, providing opportunities for the Membership and At-Large positions to each plan an event. We believe this decision will promote leadership development and foster more collaboration on the board.

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Sun, March 30 2025 1 Nisan 5785