Director of Jewish Community Impact Full Time

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; relevant Jewish communal or nonprofit training a plus.
• 5+ years’ experience in a Jewish communal or related agency strongly preferred.
• Prior supervisory experience with staff, contractors, and/or volunteers.
• Knowledge of Jewish community structures, practices, and values.
• Experience with social-service programs or client-facing environments preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to build partnerships and represent an organization in community settings.
• Comfortable using technology and information systems for communication and program support.
• High integrity, confidentiality, and ethical leadership.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant Jewish communal or nonprofit training a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a communication strategy that keeps Jewish communal agencies informed and connected to JFS.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Rabbis, synagogues, and Jewish organizations, serving as the primary JFS point of contact for these relationships.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of JFS and other community programs specifically serving Jewish clients, including eligibility criteria and referral processes.
• Convene quarterly meetings with Jewish agency representatives to share information, strengthen referral pathways, and foster collaboration.
• Create and maintain a “community brain trust” of key Jewish agency contacts to facilitate problem-solving and coordinated responses.
• Welcome and orient new Jewish community professionals, ensuring they understand JFS resources and referral processes.
• Support volunteer recruitment efforts by leveraging connections within the Jewish community.
• Collaborate with JFS development and communications teams to optimize Jewish community outreach and information sharing strategies.
• Ensure JFS events and meetings are reflected on the Jewish community calendar and encourage utilization of existing resources within the Jewish community.
• Continuously align engagement and communication efforts with the initiatives of other Jewish communal agencies.
• Provide overall management for JFS programs and initiatives specifically dedicated to enhancing Jewish life; may include programs and initiatives such as Chaplaincy, Priya, Jewish loan program, burial assistance, etc.
• May supervise staff, contractors, and/or volunteers for the JFS Jewish programs and initiatives.
• Serve as the primary contact for inquiries from Jewish individuals, rabbis, and organizations seeking support or referrals.
• Act as a navigator for Jewish clients, ensuring priority access to JFS programs open to all (e.g., Pantry, Social Work, Mental Health, Older Adult Services).
• Partner with the Chief Program Officer to assess community needs and enhance JFS programs and initiatives accordingly.
• Offer strategic insight to JFS leadership on Jewish identity and cultural competency, supporting the continued alignment of the JFS mission and values with foundational Jewish values.
• Represent JFS in Jewish communal spaces, serving as an ambassador and educator about JFS services and mission.
• Deeply understand and communicate JFS’s mission, values, and reputation to strengthen community trust and engagement.