Executive Director

Executive Director, Jewish Teen Learning Connection

Jewish Teen Learning Connection (JTConnect) is seeking a dynamic, innovative, and passionate Executive Director of our Jewish teen educational program in the Greater Hartford community. Our Executive Director creates a welcoming, inclusive community for Jewish teens and their families of all denominations, backgrounds, and levels of Jewish knowledge and observance.

What You’ll Do

• Lead all educational, marketing, personnel, and fiscal aspects of our non-profit organization.

• Engage effectively with teens and parents to encourage and increase program participation and registration. 

• Work with staff and educators to develop innovative classes, social action projects, leadership opportunities, and social experiences for Jewish teens.

• Provide collaborative leadership, support, and supervision of staff and educators. 

• Recruit additional staff and educators to support program growth.  

• Build meaningful relationships with our synagogues, community partners, and prospective benefactors. Represent the organization in the community

• Collaborate with our Board of Directors to envision and ensure the continued financial growth of JTConnect.

What You’ll Bring

• Strong Jewish background, studies, and experiences to support programming that is inclusive of all Jewish perspectives. This can include experience in a Jewish teen educational setting, such as religious school, summer camp, Hillel/campus setting, and/or youth group.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with teens and community members. 

• Proven experience supervising various levels of personnel and building community.

• Exceptional skills necessary for execution of a non-profit inclusive of organizational, administrative, financial management, and donor development.

• Proficient computer skills (experience with Google Workspace, QuickBooks, Canva, Constant Contact a plus) and an understanding of social media.

What You’ll Receive

• Invaluable experience leading an innovative nonprofit Jewish organization.

• Professional development opportunities specific to the needs of the Executive Director.

• The ability to engage and inspire teens to deepen their understanding and connection with Judaism and the Jewish community.

• The chance to work, live, and influence the future of one of CT’s largest and most vibrant Jewish communities. Please see https://www.jewishhartford.org/destination-hartford for more insight into our community.
  
  

What Else You Should Know 

• The position is full-time, on-site starting July 1, 2025 and is based in West Hartford, CT. 

• Details about the weekly program and events are available at https://jtconnect.org/

• The salary range for this position is $80,000 to $85,000.

• Benefits: medical, dental, paid sick/vacation, CT Family Medical Leave, paid holidays, 401k, leave early for Shabbat.

If you believe that you could excel in this role, but do not meet 100% of our qualifications, we encourage you to apply.  We are seeking a leader that can grow with our community and are dedicated to considering a broad array of candidates. Diverse workplace experiences and varied backgrounds are additions to our community.

How to Apply

Please email your resume to Christine Brouillard at [email protected]  

JTConnect is an Equal Opportunity employer.