Director of Leadership Development

MOMENTUM BACKGROUND
Momentum is a global movement unlocking the power of Jewish mothers to lead our Jewish future. Through our powerful alliance of partner organizations around the world, we create transformative trips and experiences in Israel, empower communal leadership through a Jewish lens, and inspire Jewish living and learning with our educational tools and digital resources.

Our mission is to empower Jewish women to change the world through Jewish values that transform themselves, their families, and their communities. Since 2009, Momentum has brought together over 24,000 women from 36 countries, in partnership with 450 partners organizations around the world, and have impacted over 48,000 families. 


POSITION OVERVIEW 

The Director of Leadership Development is a senior member of the Momentum Management Team, responsible for shaping and driving the global vision, strategy, and execution of Momentum’s leadership development ecosystem.

This role goes beyond program delivery to design and lead a cohesive, multi-layered leadership journey for community leaders, key partners, and alumni participants. The Director builds a continuum of engagement, from immersive experiences to ongoing fellowship and community-based leadership activation.

The Director ensures that leadership development at Momentum is not only programmatic, but also strategic, measurable, and field-shaping, strengthening both individual leaders and the communities they serve.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES  

Leadership Strategy & Program Development

• Develop and implement Momentum's global leadership development strategy in alignment with organizational priorities.
• Provide strategic leadership for Momentum's Fellowship programs, ongoing alumni leadership engagement, and other leadership development initiatives.
• Lead the evaluation, redesign, and continuous improvement of Fellowship programs and other leadership initiatives to ensure they meet organizational goals and participant needs.
• Design, launch, and oversee leadership development initiatives that support leaders across multiple stages of engagement.
• Evaluate and refine leadership initiatives to ensure they meet organizational goals and participant needs.
• Establish goals, success metrics, and evaluation processes to measure program effectiveness and inform future planning.
• Lead the Leadership Advisory Panel and work closely with the Panel chair

Program Leadership & Operations

• Provide strategic oversight of the leadership development portfolio, ensuring initiatives are effectively planned, implemented, and evaluated.
• Develop processes and standards that support consistent, high-quality program delivery across regions.
• Manage program budgets, timelines, and resources to ensure successful execution.
• Oversee the planning and execution of leadership programs, including Fellowship summits and related events.
• Identify opportunities to expand or enhance leadership offerings based on organizational priorities and community needs.

Team Leadership and Management

• Lead, coach, and develop the Leadership Development team to achieve departmental and organizational goals.
• Establish clear goals, priorities, and performance expectations for team members.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Manage recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and professional development for direct reports.
• Develop and manage the departmental budget, ensuring responsible stewardship of resources and alignment with strategic priorities.
• Allocate team and financial resources effectively to support leadership development initiatives and organizational objectives. 

Organizational Leadership

• Serve as a member of the Momentum Management Team and contribute to organizational planning and decision-making.
• Partner with Programs, Partnerships, Development, Marketing, Education, and other internal teams to ensure alignment and successful execution of leadership initiatives.
• Build and maintain relationships with community leaders, partners, volunteers, and other key stakeholders.
• Represent Momentum in meetings, presentations, and external engagements related to leadership development.

Perform other relevant duties as assigned.


QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters degree required, with at least 5 years of experience developing and managing leadership development programs. Prior supervisory experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success developing and implementing inspiring curriculum and educational materials that engage a wide spectrum of participants from diverse and international backgrounds. 
• Exceptional project management skills with the ability to successfully manage multiple deadlines. 
• Effective communication skills including excellent written and verbal skills.  Strong platform teaching skills. 
• Proven ability to make sound data-based judgements. 
• Track record for demonstrating innovation, creativity, and commitment to excellence. 
• Passion and commitment to Momentum’s mission and Israel.
• Ability to travel – both national and international – to attend retreats and relevant programs

BENEFITS 

• Generous contributions for medical, vision, and dental plans
• Employer sponsored short-term disability and life insurance,
• Optional Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401k with company match
• Generous paid time off including vacation days, sick days, and Jewish and American holidays with extended closures over Sukkot and Passover
• Early closures for Shabbat and Jewish holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Work from Anywhere policy
• Sabbatical program after 7 years of service

This is an exempt position. The salary range is $125,000 - $140,000 annually, depending on relevant experience.

Momentum is a growing organization that recognizes and supports individuals from a broad range of experiences and backgrounds. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer.