TITLE: Programs & Engagement Associate
DEPARTMENT: Impact Division
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
SALARY RANGE: $60,000 - $62,000
REPORTS TO: Director of Programs & Engagement
ABOUT THE JOB
The Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas (JFGD) is seeking a Programs & Engagement Associate. We are looking for an organized, engaging, motivated, and adaptable Jewish community professional who will lead engagement efforts for teens/young adults and support the Federation’s broader Engagement & Outreach goals. As the Programs & Engagement Associate, you will foster relationships and community partnerships, support strategic engagement initiatives, manage the Dallas Israel Teen Tour program, and support Federation’s community programming. Knowledge of Israeli and Jewish history, culture and traditions is required.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead Federation’s engagement strategies and programs for Jewish teens
- Build relationships with local Jewish leaders and organizations, convene and collaborate with the Jewish Youth Professionals Council.
- Assist with Federation’s engagement strategies and programs to reach young adults, families, and adults 50+
- Support community Federation programming
- Promote and oversee administration and distribution process for One Happy Camper incentive grants for Dallas first-time Jewish overnight campers
- Develop, manage, and oversee the logistics of three-week teen trip to Israel*, including travel arrangements, operator coordination, recruitment, registration, and travel to Israel with the group, supervising part-time trip counselors.
- Lead the RootOne grant process, voucher distribution, and pre-trip education modules.
*Responsibilities related to Israel travel could evolve based on the current situation in the region.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Bachelor’s degree required.
Experience: Minimum of 1-3 years of professional experience working in community building, client services, events and programming, sales and/or relationship management is preferred. Experience in Jewish experiential education, youth engagement, or other areas of Jewish communal services is a plus.
Skills: Strong communication, relationship-building, multitasking, and digital proficiency.
Other: Must travel to Israel annually; ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment; social media skills a plus.
ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION
Position Type: Full-time, eligible for benefits. See the Employee Manual for details
Physical Demands: Includes travel, lifting up to 50 lbs, and irregular schedules during Israel trip.
Work Environment: Professional, team-oriented, and mission-driven.
NOTE: This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. The COO and/or designee have the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
Employees of Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas are expected, as required in their specific job functions, to participate in activities, meetings, and committees; to interact and work cooperatively in order to accomplish various goals; to represent one’s self and Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas in a positive, professional manner; and to safeguard sensitive or confidential information from intentional or unintentional disclosure.
Employees are expected to maintain current working knowledge of policies, procedures and guidelines necessary to answer work-related questions and to provide assistance in a timely and courteous manner. Employees are also expected to perform other duties as may be assigned by their supervisor and to contribute to the team efforts of the department and to assist the organization in achieving its strategic goals.