Director of Jewish Life & Community Engagement

JCC Harlem, an initiative of the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan in collaboration with UJA-Federation of New York, is hiring a Director of Jewish Life and Community Engagement. Based at its community center on West 118th Street, you'll spend half your time leading the Jewish Life program area and half co-leading Civic Life and Community Engagement. JCC Harlem serves a richly diverse neighborhood, including many multiracial and interfaith Jewish families.

Responsibilities:
• Plan and run Shabbat gatherings, holiday festivals, High Holiday programs and services, and experiential Jewish learning for children and families
• Build relationships with community members and guide them into deeper Jewish engagement
• Develop curricula and teach select children's Jewish education offerings
• Build partnerships with Harlem's religious institutions, community organizations, businesses and civic leaders
• Lead community service and volunteer engagement, including the MLK Weekend of Service with Repair the World
• Produce neighborhood events and intergroup dialogue programs
• Manage program budgets, calendars and participation goals, and supervise Jewish Life staff

Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in community programming, Jewish communal work or children's Jewish enrichment
• Knowledge of Jewish traditions, culture and communal life
• Experience engaging diverse, multiracial and interfaith communities
• Jewish summer camp or experiential Jewish education background a plus
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends

Salary: $75,000–$80,000

Benefits:
Medical, dental and vision insurance, paid vacation, a generous offering of federal and Jewish holidays, a 403(b), a free fitness membership, and discounts on JCC programs.

To Apply:
Upload a cover letter along with your resume.