Title: Program Manager, Center for Jewish Belonging
Department: Center for Jewish Belonging (“CJB”)
Reports To: Rabbinic Scholar and Public Affairs Advisor
Location: New York City
BACKGROUND
The Jewish Federations of North America (“JFNA”) consist of 141 Jewish Federations and dozens of Network communities which collectively raise and distribute more than $3 billion annually to support flourishing Jewish life and the needs of the Jewish people in their home communities and around the world. The Jewish Federation system, among the top 10 charities on the continent, leads the largest network of volunteer and professional leaders who build and sustain Jewish communities that are healthy, safe, caring, welcoming and inclusive, educated and engaged, involved in the broader community, and deeply connected to Israel and the global Jewish people.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Program Manager for the Center for Jewish Belonging will work closely with the Center for Jewish Belonging team, senior leadership, and community partners across the Jewish communal ecosystem and broader society to support the development and implementation of the day-to-day project management of the Center for Jewish Belonging’s critical ongoing focus areas of education, engagement and empowerment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Support and organize CJB team meeting agendas, notes, and next steps
- Manage communications, newsletter creation, and calendaring for the CJB Team
- Support the creation of educational resources, run of shows, and slide decks for programs and events.
- Coordinate communications, outreach and speaker engagement for CJB cohorts and convened groups.
- Manage CJB team salesforce, asana, google drive, canva, zoom, and basic technological needs
- Coordinate logistics for events, retreats, missions and conferences. Responsibilities include event production, working across teams to streamline activities, and implementing logistics for the day of event - or zoom if applicable.
- Process reimbursements, speaker contracts, and grant agreements
- Other assignments as needed
The ideal candidate:
- Strong written, verbal communication and project management skills;
- Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people.
- Organized with the ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience with data analysis a plus.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: JFNA offers a comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, FSA), including a defined contribution plan, generous vacation policy, paid legal and Jewish holidays, life insurance, generous parental leave policies and flexible remote work practices. Our compensation philosophy strives to be externally competitive and internally fair. Additionally, we offer voluntary learning programs throughout the year in subjects of interest to our staff.
Salary Range: $60,000 - $70,000
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to [email protected]
As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, JFNA celebrates and welcomes people of all identities and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. CJB’s Mission is to create a culture of belonging for all Jews and our loved ones so that each of us can see ourselves represented in all our organizational leadership and programs.
FEDERATION APPLICANTS: JFNA is committed to supporting local Jewish Federations and to identifying the best talent for the system. If a current Federation employee is hired for this role, we will work with the local Federation to ensure an appropriate timeline and communications strategy. We welcome initial confidential inquiries to learn more about the role; however, current Federation employees who move to a finalist round of interviews will be asked to communicate with the Federation about their candidacy.