ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR

Position Summary

The Associate Director

Provides leadership and supervision for the Foundation’s programming team
Directs teen educational travel experiences including Y2I and other teen travel programs as determined by Executive Director
Plays a key role in program development, implementation, and evaluation
Assists with grant writing and fundraising
Serves as a trusted partner to the Executive Director on organizational priorities
This position is based at the Foundation’s office at the Cummings Center in Beverly and requires availability for programming outside regular workday business hours. The Associate Director reports directly to the Executive Director.

Supervisory Responsibilities

The Associate Director directly supervises the following positions:

Youth to Israel Adventure (Y2I) Program Administrator
Program Generalist
PJ Library North Shore Manager
PJ Library Merrimack Valley Manager

Supervisory duties include setting and reviewing goals, conducting performance evaluations, and ensuring the program team delivers high-quality, mission-aligned programming on time and within budget.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Supervise, support, and evaluate the Youth to Israel Adventure (Y2I) Program Administrator, Program Generalist, PJ Library North Shore Manager, and PJ Library Merrimack Valley Manager, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team.
Direct Youth to Israel Adventure (Y2I) and other teen educational travel experiences, including logistics, safety, staffing, and participant engagement.
Partner with the program team to create, implement, and evaluate Jewish programs for children, tweens, teens, families, and adults.
Assist the Executive Director with grant writing, grant reporting, and fundraising initiatives as needed.
Build and maintain relationships with program partners, community organizations, and stakeholders across the North Shore, Merrimack Valley, and Greater Boston.
Monitor program budgets and support strong financial management across supervised program areas.
Represent the Foundation at community events and programming, including outside of regular office hours as needed.
Step in for the Executive Director on select organizational matters as requested.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Is a proud Zionist
Promotes Jewish continuity
Understands the landscape of the Jewish community
Possesses excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Works hard
Exercises discretion
Is flexible
Values teamwork
College-educated

Essential Qualifications

5+ years senior leadership experience, preferably in the Jewish non-profit sector
Proven commitment to Jewish values and community
5+ years of experience with teen travel and developing teen programs
5+ years of Jewish program development and implementation experience
Strong financial management skills
Excellent communication skills and relationship-building abilities
Demonstrated experience supervising and developing staff

Preferred Qualifications

Previous CEO/Executive Director or Senior Executive position in a Jewish non-profit
Knowledge of the Jewish communal landscape
Advanced degree in a related field
Experience with educational travel for teens
Grant writing and program evaluation experience
Proven fundraising track record (individual, foundation, corporate)