So You Want to Be a.. Kiruv Professional

What will I be doing all day?

While responsibilities differ based on the specific job, a kiruv professional can generally expect to spend their day teaching classes, meeting one-on-one with individuals, developing and administering programs, and, often, fundraising as well.

What kind of training do I need?

Success in kiruv is less about training and more dependent on having the right personality traits and a driving passion for your job.

What can I expect to make?

Salaries may start at around $50,000 but vary greatly by location and job description. Working in fundraising and management will draw a higher salary. The kiruv profession does provide room for growth, as job responsibilities expand.

While actual salary numbers are hard to come by, because there are so many variables involved, people working in the field agree that it is definitely possible to make a living wage as a kiruv professional.