Community Engagement Manager - Hudson County

Position Summary:
The role of the Hudson County Community Engagement Manager is to continue to cultivate and support a vibrant Jewish community in Lower Hudson County. This will involve engaging Jewish community members through one-on-one meetings, outreach events, and establishing networks (social, content, resource) within these communities. The objective is to connect Jewish residents to Jewish life and identifying those with future leadership capacities that may sustain and lead future engagement efforts in the community. The Manager will also be responsible for managing a fund allocated for programmatic activities and micro/community grants designed to create a network of Jewish community residents engaged all year around while fostering a culture of community belonging. This work is to be done in partnership with local Jewish organizations.

Responsibilities:
• Build strong and vibrant Jewish community in Hudson County through networking, organizing exciting events, building relationships, and fundraising.
• Identify and collaborate regularly with a group of local Jewish leaders, forming an "advisory council" who will serve as champions for the work.
• Foster strong relationships with local leaders, as well as establish partnerships with Rabbis, Synagogue leaders, social welfare organizations, and grassroots Jewish groups in the area.
• Build on the success of existing engagement programs like PJ Library and expand their reach and impact.
• Partner with and build a base for Jewish engagement orgs to enhance or establish Jewish program offerings in Hudson County.
• Bring exciting volunteer and social action opportunities from Jewish Federation to Hudson County, such as the impactful "Supplies for Success," "Mitzvah Day," and the community-driven "March Mega Food Drive”
• Lead and host events that foster community belonging.
• Administer a community connector or micro grants program designed to ignite Jewish life by encouraging Jewish residents to host small gatherings and programs with the goal of jump starting, building, and sustaining micro-Jewish communities.

Qualifications and Skills:
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as nonprofit management, business administration, communications, or a related field.
• 3-5 years’ demonstrated experience in fundraising, community engagement, relationship building and/or network building.
• A strong understanding of Jewish culture, values, and community dynamics.
• Current Hudson County resident preferred.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and writing skills.
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite
• Self-motivated, ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Good sense of humor and a life-long learner.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, creatively, and flexibly in a dynamic environment.
• Strong personal commitment to Federation’s mission.
• Knowledge of local Jewish community a plus.