The Manhattan Division is a dynamic team within the Fundraising Division that focuses on innovative ways to reach donors and build community through neighborhood engagement, synagogue affiliation, community participation, and intergenerational experiences. No matter what age or stage a person is in life, the Manhattan Division is a go-to resource to connect with peers and change lives through meaningful volunteer projects, content-rich experiences, neighborhood-based networks, UJA Pride, community events, and leadership development.
The Manhattan Division seeks a proactive, motivated, and flexible person to provide essential day-to-day administrative support to the professional staff overseeing the various Manhattan Division portfolios.
Major Responsibilities:
- Support Campaign director with overall Divisional tasks including coordinating team meetings, team retreats, and team events.
- Support a total of three Manhattan Division professionals in their daily tasks including gift processing, expense reports, donor database management, and other routine items.
- Become knowledgeable and proficient in use of UJA systems including our fundraising, grant making, and purchasing systems.
- Manage logistics and support the team behind UJA’s community-wide events.
- Draft and send acknowledgement letters and assemble internal and external mailings.
- Help prepare for committee meetings and other meetings throughout the year.
- Manage and update committee lists in our fundraising database.
- Support other Manhattan Division team events including the Center for Youth Philanthropy and Leadership.
- Staff FRD events outside of the Manhattan Division as needed.
- Sit on a team with other Affinity admin professionals to share ideas and information.
Competencies/Experience
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and work collaboratively with a team.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel required.
- Excellent relationship building, interpersonal skills, and customer-service orientation.
- Ability to inspire and influence others.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills required, as well as active listening skills.
- Knowledge of issues facing the Jewish community and a strong commitment and passion to the mission of UJA-Federation.
- Entrepreneurial and self-starter.
- Willingness to be flexible with time and to work on Sundays and evenings as needed.
- Strong attention to detail, ability to solve problems and work independently.
- Bachelor’s degree required.
Reports to: Director, Manhattan Division
Salary: $50,000
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 commuter benefit plan, so you can get to work and feel good about it.