Senior Director, Jewish Engagement Collective

Position Summary: The Senior Director, Jewish Engagement Collective, leads community engagement and relationship-building initiatives across all ages and backgrounds within the Jewish community. This position envisions, implements, and evaluates relational and experiential programs; supervises engagement staff; and builds partnerships to amplify belonging, leadership, and Jewish life.

Core Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Guide annual and long-term engagement strategy, oversee data-driven impact assessment, and ensure programs are aligned with communal priorities and organizational values.

• Team Management: Supervise and coach professional staff; conduct orientation, training, and performance evaluations while nurturing a collaborative, mission-centered team culture.

• Relational Outreach: Build trusting relationships through intentional outreach, acting as a connector to Jewish opportunities and services—especially for new community members and those underrepresented in Jewish life.

• Program Design & Execution: Develop and deliver impactful, innovative Jewish experiences that foster connections and participation for individuals, families, and/or underserved groups.

• Partnership & Advocacy: Liaise with synagogues, agencies, local programs, and external partners to strengthen collaborative projects and further the organization’s mission in the broader community.

• Leadership Development: Identify, mentor, and engage prospective lay leaders and volunteers; facilitate leadership training and support their placement within organizational committees.

• Evaluation & Communications: Track outcomes and engagement metrics, evaluating both successes and challenges to continually improve upon engagement opportunities and connections.

• Budget & Grant Oversight: Collaborate in budget development and management; oversee grant applications and reporting related to engagement programs.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Jewish Professional Leadership, Jewish Education, Nonprofit Management, or a related field.

• 10+ years progressive experience in Jewish communal engagement and leadership.

• Demonstrated success in relationship-building, program innovation, and team management.

• Deep knowledge of Jewish culture, traditions, and values.

• Excellent communication, strategic, and organizational skills—including digital literacy and comfort with data-driven decision-making.

• Ability to manage multiple projects, lead diverse teams, and thrive in a mission-driven, collaborative environment.

• Sense of humor and flexibility.

• Strong personal commitment to the mission of Federation.

• Flexibility to work some evenings and Sundays, as needed.