Community Engagement Associate

About the role

Footsteps supports, affirms, and advocates for individuals and families who have left, or are contemplating leaving, ultra-Orthodox Jewish communities in their quest to lead self-determined lives. The organization is seeking an organized and resourceful individual to serve as the Community Engagement Associate, responsible for organizing large events, managing the micro-grant program, and providing administrative support.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate virtual, in-person, and hybrid community events and convenings, both large and small
• Serve as the key point person on all micro-grants, manage member communications and distribution of funds
• Collaborate with the Director of Community Engagement to utilize data collection methods to evaluate program impact
• Liaise with vendors, developing and maintaining professional working relationships
• Provide guidance and support to other program departments in running programs that support members and create a sense of community
• Ensure data capture and documentation in Salesforce, assist in pulling reports
• Represent Footsteps to supporters and at public education events as needed
• Staff 2-4 evening and/or weekend programs at Footsteps each month

Qualifications

• Commitment to and passion for Footsteps’ mission and values
• 1-3 years of relevant experience in community engagement, project management, or event planning
• Excellent organizational skills and impeccable attention to detail
• Sound judgment and the ability to exercise discretion with confidential information
• Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, growing organization with tight deadlines and shifting priorities
• Skillful communicator with the ability to manage up and across various parts of the organization
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate problems, find opportunities, and improve systems with a solutions-oriented mindset, flexibility, and optimism
• Ability to work occasional late evenings or weekends
• Ability to travel occasionally to Rockland and Lakewood is preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of Salesforce is a plus

Benefits

• Competitive salary: $57,000 - $59,000
• 20 vacation days
• 13 paid holidays
• Unlimited sick days
• 5 personal days
• Summer Fridays
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Paid sabbatical after 7 years of continuous service
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 3% match for IRA retirement plan
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and transit
• Professional development stipend

Schedule

This is a hybrid position, with in-office days expected approximately 1-2 days per week. The ideal candidate works well in the office and from home.