Reports to: Director of Campaign Operations & Donor Relations

Status: Full time, exempt

Salary Range: $48,000 - $53,000

The Greensboro Jewish Federation builds community among the Jewish people of Greensboro, assuring continuity from generation to generation. Recognizing that each Jew is responsible, one for another, the Federation promotes the welfare of the Jewish people in our community, in Israel, and worldwide. Locally, the Federation offers programming, networking and social events, scholarships and grants; brokers community relations; advocates for Israel; and organizes city-wide religious observances and celebrations.

Summary:

The Outreach & Engagement Manager will be responsible for developing, promoting, coordinating and implementing programming at the Greensboro Jewish Federation. Program areas include community engagement, partnership management, young adults and families, young leadership, newcomers, Jewish culture and education, and grants and scholarships administration.

Job Duties:

Community Outreach & Engagement

• Plan and execute 4-5 community engagement events throughout the year (i.e. social, educational, cultural, Israel-related).
• Coordinate and oversee Engagement Committee (if/when activated), including planning regular meetings and recruiting new members.
• Act as community liaison for Jewish Book Council and work with community partners to plan events with authors.
• Staff, plan, and execute the annual Triad Jewish Film Festival.
  - Work extensively with Triad Jewish Film Festival Committee to promote Jewish culture through film to the greater Greensboro community.
• Act as point of contact for all newcomers. Conduct phone consultations and meetings when necessary and develop and update newcomer’s packet.
   - Staff Newcomers Committee and work on initiatives to find and engage newcomers.
• Work in partnership with staff at Beth David Synagogue, Temple Emanuel and Chabad to plan annual Jewish Community programming including but not limited to the Yom HaShoah Commemoration, and Yom HaZikaron and Yom HaAtzmaut programming.
• Promote and act as a liaison and resource for Holocaust education programs and the ASU Center for Judaic, Holocaust and Peace Studies.

Partnership Management

• Manage Greensboro’s role in Partnership2Gether Hadera-Eiron and Southeastern Consortium partnership, communicating directly with the Partnership Director, Partnership Coordinator, and Federation professionals from all communities involved regarding programming, budget and programming execution.
• Recruit for Partnership projects in the US and overseas, attracting participants through various meetings, marketing and social media campaigns.
• Plan, coordinate, promote and execute partnership delegation visits to Greensboro as well as missions to Hadera-Eiron, Moldova, Prague or mini-missions to southeastern affiliated communities.
• Provide leadership to and staff the Partnership2Gether and Beltsy Committees, overseeing Chairs in spreading awareness of Partnership initiatives.
• Manage Greensboro’s partnership with Beltsy, Moldova including expansion of Jewish community programs, reach, awareness, and relationship administration.

Young Adults

• Staff lead for Young Professional engagement.
  - Plan and execute young professional programming.
  - Collaborate with Campaign team to enhance Young Adult participation in the Annual Campaign.
• Staff lead for Greensboro Federation Leadership Institute (G-FLI).
  - Includes design, implementation, evaluation and recruitment for G-FLI.
  - Plan and staff G-FLI mission.
  - Develop and execute G-FLI alumni programming along with alumni engagement Chairs.
• Staff and work with lay committee of J-Triad partnership in cooperation with Beth David Synagogue, Temple Emanuel Greensboro and Temple Emanuel Winston-Salem.
• Act as liaison for area Hillel chapters and staff.

Young Families

• Administer PJ Library and PJ Our Way through subscription management.
• Develop and execute 6-8 PJ Library family events throughout the year.
• Coordinate PJ Library Parent Committee meetings to plan outreach and family engagement events.
• Develop and execute PJ Our Way programming for 8-12 year-olds.
• Collaborate with community partners on PJ Library and PJ Our Way events throughout the year.
• Complete bi-annual reports and grant submissions to the Harold Grinspoon Foundation.
• Conduct donor stewardship with PJ Library stakeholders.
• Attend monthly networking sessions and check-ins with Harold Grinspoon Foundation staff, and yearly conference.

Youth

• Counsel families on financial resources for Jewish summer programs, national Jewish teen programs and high school and college student Israel programs.
• Act as a liaison and resource to area Jewish youth groups (BBYO).
• Staff community programming, as needed, based on outreach initiatives. (L’Taken, MOTL, etc.)

Grants and Scholarships

• Administer and publicize Israel Experience Grant Program including interviews and follow-up with participants and parents.
• Administer and publicize One Happy Camper Grant Program and the Greensboro Jewish Federation Stanley Shavitz Camp Judaea Incentive Grant and The Fischer Send-A-Kid to Overnight Jewish Camp Incentive Grant Fund.
• Administer and publicize grants for Youth Programs and Educational Experiences Fund including interviews and follow-up with participants and parents. (e.g., L’Taken, AIPAC, Jewish conferences for high school students).
• Support the GJF Executive Committee and GJF Board with nomination process for the Young Leadership Award.
• Administer GJF Miriam and Abe Brenner Holocaust Education Scholarship Fund for college students.
• Administer the Mark W. Lanceburg Holocaust Education Scholarship Fund for North Carolina Educators.
• Administer the Florence W. Jacobson Fund in support of Jewish women’s leadership.

General

• Prepare annual budgets and program narratives for all programs.
• Work in cooperation with lay leadership to develop committee goals and meeting agendas.
• Create program-related PR and articles for website, email marketing, social media posts, and magazine.
• Supervise college intern, if applicable.
• Assist with Annual Campaign solicitations and donor stewardship, affinity groups and related events, as needed.
• Represent Federation at events in the general Jewish community.
• Weekend and evening availability, as needed. Flex time encouraged to compensate for weekend and evening work.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in a field related to management, programming, education, community organizing, social work, Jewish communal service, Judaic studies, and/or planning, or equivalent experience in a nonprofit organization.
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience in Jewish Communal Service or a related field.
• An educational background and experience with young adults is helpful for this position.
• Preference will be given to a candidate who demonstrates a full knowledge and understanding of Jewish ethics, values, family and community life as well as worldwide Jewish concerns.
• Shows initiative, enthusiasm, cooperation and energy when working as a member of the “staff team” with the myriad of Federation volunteers, staff and tasks.
• Experience working with cloud-based database and mail systems.
• Team player who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and juggling multiple competing priorities.

Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, within the defined salary range. A comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans; Flexible Spending Account options; generous Paid Time Off; paid holidays; parental leave; 403(b) match.

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