Community Engagement Manager

About the role

The Community Engagement Manager oversees a portfolio of FYN congregations and Jewish agencies in Center City, Old York Road Corridor and Northeast. This position sits within the Community Development Department and reports to the Director of Community Engagement and Governance, working cross-functionally within the Jewish Federation.

Responsibilities

• Portfolio of Neighborhood Congregations and Agencies
  • Relational Engagement: Build close relationships between Jewish Federation and congregations/agencies; serve as liaison connecting Federation services (program grants, convenings, leadership development, Life and Legacy endowment program, EITC, security, marketing) with communal needs.
  • Leadership Development: Identify leadership needs within assigned neighborhoods and assist with recruiting current and future leaders for leadership development programs.
  • Donor Cultivation: Maintain a pipeline of prospective donors, focusing on community members and organizational leaders not yet involved with Jewish Federation; collaborate with the fundraising department to ensure follow-up.
  • Federation Presence: Ensure Jewish Federation presence in assigned neighborhoods by participating in and coordinating professional and/or lay leader participation in key congregational and agency events.
  • Communication: Work closely with the marketing team to maintain consistent communication from Jewish Federation to the neighborhoods.

Requirements

• Excellent organizational skills with ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment managing multiple activities and priorities
• Strong attention to detail and ability to navigate varying opinions and interests
• Proven ability to take a project from concept through completion
• Familiarity with Jewish traditions and ability to lead Jewish events and connect effectively within the Jewish community
• Basic knowledge of Philadelphia Jewish community preferred
• Ability to work evenings, occasional Shabbats, holidays, and Sunday events as needed
• Access to reliable transportation for meetings and events
• At least 2 years of experience in an engagement, Jewish education, or outreach role in the Jewish community
• Proficiency with Google Suite, Microsoft Office, and social media applications required

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug program
• Life insurance
• Generous paid time off
• 403b retirement savings program

Pay

$53,600 – $65,000 yearly salary