Associate JCRC Director, Education & Civic Engagement

ABOUT THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER TOLEDO

With an annual operating budget of approximately $5 million dollars and more than 30 professional staff, JFGT serves as the central address for Jewish life, philanthropy, and community services across northwest Ohio and parts of southeast Michigan.

Key divisions and programs include:

Toledo Jewish Community Foundation, stewarding over $60 million in assets
Annual Campaign raising seven figures
Jewish Senior, Family, and Social Services, providing a community food pantry, transportation services, financial/scholarship assistance
PJ Library, and programs for young families and NextGen leaders
Hillel programs at two state universities
Jewish Community programming including annual Yom celebrations, Book and Film Festivals and other community events
Toledo Jewish Community Cemetery Association operating 2 cemeteries

The JCRC has a budget of $340,000+ and serves as a vital division of JFGT.

Toledo’s Jewish community is “small but mighty,” sustaining three synagogues (Reform, Conservative, Orthodox) as well as Chabad. The city’s cost of living is among the lowest in the country. The city offers cultural richness through the Toledo Zoo, Toledo Museum of Art, and Mud Hens baseball, and is within easy reach of Ann Arbor, Detroit, Cleveland, and Chicago.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
Three to five years of relevant experience preferred in education, community relations, nonprofit work, Jewish communal service, public affairs, or a related field.
Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
Experience working with K–12 education, businesses, civic organizations, or nonprofit/community organizations preferred.
Knowledge of contemporary antisemitism, Jewish identity, Holocaust education, or bias response preferred.
Ability to communicate thoughtfully and effectively about sensitive and complex issues with diverse audiences.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple relationships and initiatives.
Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with the JCRC Director and Federation colleagues.
Availability for occasional evening and weekend programs and local travel.
Residency within 20 miles of JFGT offices.
Availability for some evening and weekend (non-Shabbat) events.

Demonstrated excellence in:

Jewish community relations and navigating polarized political environments with nuance and tact.
Project/program management with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Independent work with consistency and follow-through.
Collaborative, open-minded and non-siloed leadership.
Outstanding oral/written communication, including the ability to present complex issues regarding antisemitism and anti-Zionism to diverse audiences.
Building coalitions and cultivating strategic partnerships.
Advanced knowledge of antisemitism, extremist movements, and advocacy strategies to combat hate.
Advanced knowledge of and ability to educate/advocate on Israel-related issues with nuance and sensitivity.
Knowledge of Jewish history and commitment to Jewish values.
Passion for Jewish advocacy.

REPORTING

Director, Jewish Community Relations Council

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

K–12 Education & Antisemitism Engagement

Build and maintain relationships with K–12 educators, administrators, superintendents, school districts, and educational organizations throughout Northwest Ohio.
Serve as a key Federation resource for schools on contemporary antisemitism, Jewish identity and inclusion, Holocaust education, and issues affecting Jewish students.
Develop and deliver trainings, presentations, and educational resources that help schools recognize, prevent, and respond effectively to antisemitism.
Support school leaders in addressing antisemitic incidents, Holocaust distortion, bias, and other concerns affecting Jewish students and families.
Support and help implement relevant JFNA initiatives and programs, including, but not limited to, Student to Student, Project Halo, and the Community Mapping Project, adapting and leveraging these resources to meet local community needs.

Antisemitism Response & Community Education

Monitor trends and emerging concerns related to antisemitism, particularly within K–12 education and the local community.
Support the JCRC Director in assessing and responding to antisemitic incidents and emerging community concerns.
Provide educational presentations, briefings, and resources for the Jewish community, as well as public and private schools, businesses, civic organizations, nonprofit organizations, and other partners.
Help strengthen the JCRC’s role as a trusted local resource on antisemitism and Jewish inclusion.

Business, Civic & Community Partnerships

Cultivate relationships with business leaders, employers, chambers of commerce, civic organizations, nonprofits, and other community stakeholders.
Develop opportunities for businesses and community organizations to engage in education related to antisemitism, Jewish identity, Jewish inclusion, and community relations.
Represent the Federation and JCRC at community meetings, and events as assigned by the JCRC Director.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS

Standing/lifting as necessary (up to 50 pounds); ability to drive to meetings; sitting and close computer work.