Director, Community Impact

Position Overview:

Strategic and entrepreneurial Community Impact Director to lead JNF-USA's community engagement strategy for children and families in the K-Pre-Teen space.

This role will steward partnerships established through strategically deployed JNF-USA grants, identify high-potential communities where JNF-USA can make a meaningful and measurable impact through strategic investment, relationship building, and program alignment.

The Community Impact Director will also oversee the strategic alignment and growth of key community-facing initiatives, including Blue Box Studios, Rabbis for Israel, Educators for Israel, and signature Initiatives ensuring these initiatives support JNF-USA's mission and the needs of target communities.

This position will require regular travel throughout North America.

Reports to: Chief Operating Officer

Location: NYC office (5 days/week)

Position Responsibilities:

Strategic Community Development

Develop criteria for selecting strategic communities based on engagement opportunity, community readiness, partnership potential, and long-term impact.
Ensure all targeted communities have demonstrated commitment and buy-in from local JNF-USA lay leadership and fundraising professionals before significant investment is made.
Grantee Stewardship

Serve as the primary relationship manager for grantees, maximizing impact and alignment with broader Zionist engagement goals.
Encourage collaboration among funded organizations to create coordinated community ecosystems rather than isolated programs.
Monitor outcomes and ensure strategic investments contribute to measurable engagement growth.
Measurement & Impact

Establish and monitor key performance indicators.
Utilize data and insights to guide future community investments and strategic priorities.
Organizational Collaboration

Collaborate across JNF-USA departments including Education, Marketing, Development, Entertainment, Alexander Muss High School in Israel, and Zionist Engagement.
Represent JNF-USA at conferences, missions, educator gatherings, and community events.
Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree required.
Minimum 7 years of experience in recruitment or sales, nonprofit leadership.
Strong research and analytical skills and ability to leverage metrics to drive decision-making.
Deep commitment to Zionism, Israel engagement, and Jewish communal life.
Demonstrated success building partnerships and cultivating stakeholder relationships.
Experience working with students, families, schools, and community organizations.
Outstanding communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
Excellent project management and organizational abilities.
Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work independently and creatively.
Willingness and ability to travel.