Program Manager, New York Education Initiative
The Jewish Education Project
New York, NY
Opportunity for Impact
The Jewish Education Project is devoted to ensuring that Jewish education is in tune with the forces that impact our world and our communities in a changing environment. We believe that in a rapidly changing world, Jewish education must continually evolve to meet the needs of the Jewish community. The power of harnessing knowledge and curating ideas to inspire the various stakeholders who influence Jewish education is a vital component of this work.
In this time of rising antisemitism, Jewish learning should support identity-building, creating confident, proud Jews who are well-equipped to respond to the challenges they will face. In this complex and challenging world, the work of Jewish education is more urgent than ever.
The New York Education Initiative aims to utilize partnerships, pedagogy, and best practices in education and community building to respond to the uptick in antisemitism in schools and nationwide, thereby ensuring that schools are inclusive and safe environments for Jewish learners, where accurate, inclusive information about Jews, Judaism, and Israel, is taught.
We are committed to bringing the most creative solutions to a field that must remain relevant and meaningful in the lives of Jewish youth and their families today and tomorrow. For more information about The Jewish Education Project, please visit www.jewishedproject.org
Position Overview
The Jewish Education Project seeks a highly motivated full-time Program Manager who is proactive, detail-oriented, and organized. The ideal candidate will be committed to improving the representation of Jews, Judaism, and Israel and to combatting antisemitism in NYC area public and non-public schools by providing educators and educational leaders access to relevant and accurate programmatic and curricular content. The Program Manager will report to the Director, NYEI to administer and track strategies for professional development and direct-to-student education and will be a key partner in communicating with NYEI content and advocacy coalition partners. The successful candidate will communicate with a wide range of NYCPS leadership to offer appropriate district and school-wide educational and programmatic responses. Additionally, they will provide support to the NYEI Director by stepping in to organize and manage ongoing projects and programs related to the widespread distribution of professional development and educational curriculum in this area.
Key Responsibilities
The Program Manager will be expected to:
- Track all professional development and direct-to-student programming in the areas of Jewish inclusive learning across NYC-area school systems.
- Build a deep understanding of existing K-12 Jewish-related educational content providers including their curriculum and programs.
- Serve as a resource to K-12 school leaders on K-12 Jewish related educational content.
- Conduct outreach and respond to requests from school and system leaders to identify appropriate curricular, programmatic, and educational options.
- Support the collection and analysis of evaluation measures.
- Provide administrative support including calendar management to the greater NYEI team.
- Track meeting agendas and communicate with NYEI partner organizations.
- Ensure appropriate financial transaction tracking and overall budget tracking to support grant reporting.
- Other organizational responsibilities as needed.
Experience, Qualifications, and Competencies
- Candidates with diverse cultural, educational, and experiential backgrounds are urged to apply.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience with a track record of relationship and system management
- Excellent project management and organizational skills with attention to detail and commitment to follow-through.
- Strong interpersonal skills, and ability to develop working relationships with a wide variety of people.
- A team player, calm under pressure and able to respond appropriately to external events that may impact day to day work.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Takes initiative, as appropriate, and can work well independently and as part of a team.
- Knowledge of the NYCPS landscape preferred.
- Computer proficiency in Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace; Excel skills required.
- Positive attitude and commitment to The Jewish Education Project’s mission.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary in the range of $65,000 - $72,000 depending on experience.
- Three weeks paid time off in year 1; increasing incrementally on a set schedule.
- Comprehensive health insurance.
- Paid family leave.
- 401k plan.
- Commuter benefits.
- Early close on Fridays for Shabbat and closed for most Jewish holidays.
- Shortened summer hours.
- A positive work environment with exposure to great learning opportunities and the chance to work with some of the top professionals in the field of Jewish Education.
How to Apply
- Please submit resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Please include the job title in the email subject line.
- The Jewish Education Project is an equal opportunity employer.
Location
Hybrid work environment with Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 1675 Broadway, New York, NY 10019.
The Jewish Education Project aims to select, place and train the best qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all our employees in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal laws and without regard to non- work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected class. We encourage and support diversity and tolerance in our workplace.