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Senior Director, Jewish Engagement Collective

Location
Paramus, NJ
Posted
2026-09-09

Job description

• 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.

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