Director, Education and Programs

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Directs and leads the implementation of student empowerment programs such as Leaders for Tomorrow (LFT) and Student to Student (STS); includes recruitment, promotion, and parent and alumni engagement
Expands, maintains, and cultivates relationships with school administrators and faculty to provide resources and proactive educational programming on Jewish identity and antisemitism to staff and students; includes delivering trainings to staff and supporting STS presentations in classrooms
Develops, promotes, and delivers educational programs on Jewish identity and antisemitism for students and adults in the broader Kansas City community, including to faith groups, community organizations, government entities, companies, etc.
Works with the JCRB|AJC team to address incidents of antisemitism in the community, serving as a partner and resource for community members and relevant stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes
Strategizes and implements public programs and events throughout the year, including educational programs; includes coordinating administrative and logistical support in partnership with colleagues
Supports JCRB|AJC staff to create marketing and promotional materials and content for educational and public programs and resources, or statements regarding current events, and to update JCRB|AJC’s website with relevant information and resources
Supervises the yearly distribution of Jewish holiday calendars to area schools, companies, and organizations
Provides administrative and programmatic support for JCRB|AJC’s annual Henry W. Bloch Human Relations Event as needed
Works with the JCRB|AJC team to track and manage grant deliverables related to educational programs and is responsible for meeting education-related goals
Works with JCRB|AJC staff to strengthen and cultivate relationships with intergroup and interfaith partners
Works with a contracted part-time Jewish Educator for JCRB|AJC’s LFT program

Required Skills, Abilities, Characteristics & Experience

BA degree required; minimum 3-5 years of related experience in education, non-profit, government, Jewish communal organizations, or a related field
Knowledge of Judaism, the Jewish community, Israel, and antisemitism, and dedication to closely following currents events
Experience in relationship-building and collaborating with various high-level stakeholders
Excellent public speaking and communication skills, both verbal and written
Strong emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills; energetic, amicable, flexible, self-motivated, and comfortable in a fast paced work environment
Experience in planning programs for various sized audiences
Impeccable project management skills and follow-through; strong attention to detail required
Ability to work independently, within a team, and with external partners
Flexibility to work some evenings (Monday-Thursday) and Sundays as needed for various programs and events

Essential functions:

Ability to perform manual duties such as lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds; operate office equipment which may require stooping, kneeling, bending, stretching
Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Ability to travel to meeting sites by motor vehicle when required
Ability to learn technical skills
Ability to withstand stressful situations
Ability to multitask