Jewish Federation of Detroit · 4 months ago
Senior Director of Community Engagement and Partnerships
Jewish Federations of North America
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$125K/yr - $135K/yr
7+ years expThe Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) is a leading organization that supports Jewish life and community across North America. The Senior Director of Community Engagement and Partnerships will strengthen collaboration within the Jewish communal ecosystem, providing strategic support to local Federations and fostering meaningful engagement initiatives.
Mental Health
Responsibilities
Build and sustain strong, trusting relationships with national Jewish engagement organizations and local Federation professionals focused on Jewish education and engagement to foster alignment, experimentation, and collective impact
Manage key relationships and identify new opportunities for coalition-building and shared strategy
Shape and advance high-priority partnerships and pilot initiatives in areas such as family engagement, midlife engagement, and belonging
Convene and facilitate communities of practice and peer networks to share best practices and innovations
Foster alignment, collaboration, and experimentation to strengthen collective impact across the Jewish engagement ecosystem
Collaborate with internal JFNA teams to advance shared field-building goals, while developing strategies to highlight successes and amplify partner and Federation work
Serve as a strategic partner to local communities, offering tailored guidance, and supporting the implementation of field-building initiatives
Translate national insights and trends from the field into actionable local strategies and tools
Contribute to JFNA’s presence at national convenings and develop relevant content for conferences, webinars, and publications
Qualification
Required
7+ years of relevant experience
Deep knowledge of Jewish communal life, including opportunities within both national organizations and local Federations
Skilled in relationship management, facilitation, cross-organizational collaboration, and program strategy
Entrepreneurial leader and creative problem solver with strong communication skills
Ability to manage projects, launch initiatives, and create spaces for learning and experimentation
Adept at supporting and advising local communities while advancing national field-building objectives to strengthen Jewish life and community
Preferred
Location: New York preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
FSA
Defined contribution plan
Generous vacation policy
Paid legal and Jewish holidays
Life insurance
Parental leave
Flexible remote work practices
Voluntary learning programs throughout the year in subjects of interest to our staff
Company
Jewish Federation of Detroit
The Jewish Federation of Detroit is the fundraising arm and communal planning organization of volunteers, donors, agencies and partners, working together to answer the health, welfare, educational, cultural and spiritual needs of the Jewish Community in Detroit, in Israel, and throughout the world.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Scott Kaufman
Chief Executive Officer
Steven Ingber
Chief Executive Officer
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