UJA-Federation of New York is the largest local philanthropy in the world. For more than 100 years, we’ve brought New Yorkers together to solve some of the most pressing problems facing our community. Thanks to our network of hundreds of non-profits, we can leverage our expertise across any number of areas — including health and human services, arts and culture, and education — to care for Jews everywhere and New Yorkers of all backgrounds, respond to crises close to home and far away, and shape our Jewish future. Our reach extends from New York to Israel to nearly 70 other countries around the world, touching 4.5 million people each year.
Position Summary:
The Jewish Life Department oversees UJA-Federation of New York’s strategic planning and allocations in Jewish education, identity and community development. With a diverse portfolio of initiatives and partnerships, the department seeks to inspire Jewish life around the globe. The Jewish Life Department represents the commitment of more than 100 volunteer leaders working alongside a team of dedicated professionals. We are presently looking to engage a Planning Lead to join our group.
Planning Leads (planners) have primary responsibility in multiple content areas and related planning committees. These responsibilities include planning in content areas, oversight of initiative development, and implementation. Planners manage multiple grants portfolios, including oversight of Request for Applications (RFA) and proposal screening processes, as well as ongoing involvement with grantees. This position includes representation of the Jewish Life Department and UJA-Federation at conferences and colloquia related to content-area expertise. Planners cultivate and maintain relationships with committee leadership and membership.
Major Responsibilities:
Manages
- Oversees a diverse, extensive portfolio of large and small-scale grants. This includes maintaining regular contact with grantees, reviewing twice yearly reporting and ensuring strategic alignment between grantees and the Jewish Life Department priorities.
- Sources new funding opportunities in alignment with department priorities.
- Responsible for being the expert in relevant Jewish Life and UJA Federation content areas.
- Responsible to be an ambassador for this work, presenting it to internal and/or external audiences, individual donors, etc.
Staffs
- Each Planning Lead staffs two or more committees in a specific content area (such as Immersive Jewish Experiences, ensuring that Jewish life is reflective of the full diversity of the Jewish community and Jewish engagement around issues Jews care about). This responsibility includes working closely with lay leadership to educate them on content and involve them in grant making processes, designing and managing strategic planning processes, managing RFAs and/or special initiative processes, reviewing evaluations, research and ongoing lay educational process.
Participates In
- Weekly Jewish Life staff meetings.
- Jewish Life staff retreats.
- Jewish Life Cabinet and Department meetings.
- UJA building-wide programs and cross-divisional explorations.
Qualifications and Competencies:
- Master’s degree in Jewish education, public policy, social work, law, public administration, communal service or related fields preferred.
- 3-5 years related professional experience in a Federation or similar organization preferred.
- 1-3 years related practical experience in the field, such as Jewish camping, teen engagement, Hillel, etc. Preferred.
- Strong organizational skills and well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
- Understanding and sensitivity in working with diverse Jewish populations in NY, Israel, and globally
- Interest in building a strong, dynamic, and pluralistic NY Jewish community and commitment to empowering all segments of the population.
- Intellectual curiosity and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with collegial diversity.
- Strategic thinker with an ability to articulate goals and design strategic interventions to achieve those goals.
- Adept at working independently and as part of a team.
- Detail-oriented, with ability to multitask.
- Self-starter, creative thinker and curious.
- Committed and passionate about Jewish life and the organizational mission.
- Some competence in Hebrew highly desirable
Salary Information:
The salary range for this role is $70,000 to $90,000; commensurate with experience and qualifications listed above.
Great Perks. Because We Appreciate Great Employees.
TIME OFF
We offer a generous number of vacation days and have the Jewish holidays off as well. Fridays our offices close early (October to March at 3:00 pm and April to September at 4:00 pm). All so you can relax and recharge.
HYBRID MODEL
We’re operating on a hybrid work model: three set days in the office and two days remote. So enjoy the best of both worlds — the comforts of home and the energy of the office.
HEALTH CARE
UJA provides a top-tier medical and dental plan, along with a flexible spending account. We also offer life insurance. And for a small cost you can take part in on-site yoga and exercise classes at our Manhattan office. Wellness matters to us.
PLANNING FOR RETIREMENT
UJA employees can enroll in a pension plan and tax deferred annuity.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Classes, workshops, and compelling speakers will keep you at the top of your game.
COMMUNITY
We come together as a staff to commemorate holidays (from Rosh Hashanah to MLK Day), volunteer at nonprofits, and celebrate our accomplishments together. (Our chocolate chip cookies are legendary!)
SOME MORE (YES, MORE!)
We also offer a backup childcare program. And a commuter benefit plan. So, you can get to work and feel good about it.