Director of Community Partnership

COMPANY DESCRIPTION
The Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) of Greater Boston is a coalition of organizations and leaders advancing the values, interests, and priorities of the organized Jewish community across Greater Boston. Through strategic partnerships, advocacy, and civic engagement, we:
Strengthen Jewish community life locally and globally
Advocate for a safe, secure, Jewish and democratic State of Israel
Promote an American society that is democratic, pluralistic, and just
JCRC serves as a trusted convener, connector, and advocate—bringing together diverse voices to act collectively and effectively on issues that matter most to Jewish communal life and society at large.

QUALIFICATIONS
What We Are Looking For
Proven experience managing complex, high-level relationships across organizations and stakeholders, with a strong track record of follow-through and results.
Deep familiarity with Jewish communal life, institutions, and dynamics, including the diversity of Jewish identities and experiences, Israel, antisemitism, and community relations work.
Exceptional relationship-building skills, strong judgment, and the ability to engage diverse perspectives with credibility and trust.
Outstanding communication skills, including facilitation, public speaking, and strategic messaging.
A strategic, highly organized leader who can move seamlessly from big-picture vision to detailed execution.
A deep commitment to JCRC’s mission and to strengthening Jewish civic participation, communal cohesion, and a more secure and inclusive society.

Why Work at JCRC of Greater Boston
Working at the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) of Greater Boston means being at the heart of meaningful communal impact in the Boston civic space. JCRC brings together diverse voices, institutions, and leaders to strengthen Jewish life, advance democratic values, and respond thoughtfully and decisively to the issues shaping our community and society.
At JCRC, your work matters. You will collaborate with passionate colleagues and committed community partners, help build relationships that lead to real change, and contribute to a mission grounded in justice, pluralism, and collective responsibility. We value strategic thinking, collaboration, and integrity—and we invest in leaders who are inspired to connect people, ideas, and action.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead JCRC’s Community Partnership & Engagement Strategy
Develop and implement a strategic partnership and engagement plan that drives deeper, sustained participation among Council members and community leaders.
Define clear roles, leadership pathways, and value propositions for Council involvement—ensuring members understand how their engagement advances shared goals.
Build systems to track relationships, participation, and outcomes to support accountability, continuity, and measurable impact.

Activate Relationships & Strengthen Community Coordination
Serve as a trusted connector and convener across organizations, funders, professionals, and volunteer leaders—building trust and expanding opportunities for collaboration.
Partner closely with senior leadership and program teams to align member organization engagement with JCRC’s advocacy, community relations, and public affairs priorities.
Design and manage engagement pathways that connect leaders and volunteers to the right opportunities at the right time, deepening involvement and strengthening the leadership pipeline.
Facilitate communication and coordination among members during moments that require unified strategy, rapid response, or collective civic action.

Communications, Visibility & Ambassadorship

Lead a communications approach that clearly articulates the member’s value, impact, and relevance within the Jewish community and beyond.

Equip member organizations with messaging tools, talking points, and context to serve as informed ambassadors for JCRC’s mission, priorities, and public stance.

Contribute to broader brand awareness and thought leadership efforts by elevating JCRC’s role as a central hub for Jewish community partnership and civic engagement.

Signature Convenings & Leadership Moments

Plan and execute high-impact meetings of our members (through what is currently known as ‘the Council’) and convenings that foster connection, shared learning, and movement from dialogue to action.