Community Relations Manager

Shalom Austin seeks a relationship-driven Community Relations Manager to build bridges and partnerships across the Austin region. Reporting to the Director of Public Affairs, this role builds and sustains relationships with civic, business, faith-based and cultural institutions, and strengthens connections within the Austin Jewish community.

Responsibilities:
• Build long-term relationships across racial, ethnic, religious and cultural communities in Austin
• Support lay leaders through community mapping and serving as liaisons to community organizations
• Manage partnerships with businesses, chambers of commerce, civic groups and cultural entities such as ACL and SXSW
• Coordinate intergroup and interfaith collaboration, and represent Shalom Austin in coalitions and public forums
• Strengthen collaboration among synagogues, schools and Jewish nonprofits on Public Affairs priorities
• Design programs that promote dialogue, understanding and coalition-building

Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree; Master's preferred
• 3-5 years in community engagement, public affairs, nonprofit leadership, coalition-building or government relations
• Excellent research, writing and communication skills
• Program development and committee management experience
• Familiarity with Austin's civic and nonprofit landscape preferred
• Occasional evenings and weekends; reliable local transportation

Salary: $60,000-$65,000

Benefits: Free fitness center membership, Cigna medical (80%+ of base premium paid), 403(b) with match, employer-paid life and LTD insurance, 18 PTO days plus 15+ Jewish and Federal holidays, and up to 50% off early childhood tuition.