Director of Better Together and Special Programs

About the role

The Jewish Community Relations Bureau | AJC (JCRB|AJC) seeks a dynamic, strategic, and collaborative professional to serve as Director of Better Together and Special Programs. This leadership position is responsible for advancing key organizational initiatives that strengthen community engagement, build meaningful partnerships, and further JCRB|AJC’s mission of advocacy, education, and relationship-building.

Responsibilities

• Better Together Program (80%): Lead the successful implementation and expansion of the Better Together Program. Develop and execute comprehensive program plans, timelines, benchmarks, and evaluation metrics. Recruit, cultivate, and manage prospective cohort participants and partnerships. Direct and work with support staff to coordinate program logistics, scheduling, training, participant engagement, communications, and reporting. Facilitate collaboration among stakeholders to ensure meaningful and impactful experiences. Monitor program outcomes and collect data to evaluate effectiveness and measure impact. Prepare grant reports, program updates, and other required documentation for funders and organizational leadership. Lead strategy to strengthen, expand, and sustain the program beyond the grant period. Serve as the primary organizational representative for the Better Together initiative within the community and broader network of participating organizations.
• Program Development and Strategic Initiatives (20%): Collaborate with agency leadership to identify, develop, and implement programs and initiatives aligned with organizational priorities. Research emerging community needs, best practices, and funding opportunities to support program growth. Support grant-funded projects through planning, implementation, reporting, and relationship management. Develop partnerships with community organizations, educational institutions, faith communities, and civic leaders to advance programmatic goals.
• Budget and Resource Management: Develop and manage program budgets in partnership with agency leadership. Monitor expenditures and ensure responsible stewardship of grant and organizational resources. Assist in identifying and securing resources necessary for program success and sustainability.
• Organizational Leadership: Participate in agency planning, staff meetings, and cross-functional initiatives. Contribute to organizational goals, strategic planning efforts, and community engagement activities. Represent JCRB|AJC professionally at meetings, events, and community gatherings. Perform other duties as assigned in support of the organization's mission and strategic objectives.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience. Minimum of 5 years of experience in program development, project management, education, nonprofit leadership, community engagement, or a related field. Demonstrated experience managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders. Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Proven ability to build and maintain productive relationships with community partners, volunteers, and participants. Experience developing and managing budgets and tracking program outcomes. Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment. Proficiency with common project management and data tracking tools. Ability to work some evenings or weekends as needed.
• PREFERRED: Experience working in the nonprofit, government, educational, or civic engagement sectors. Familiarity with grant-funded programs and reporting requirements. Experience facilitating partnerships among schools, community organizations, and faith-based institutions. Knowledge of the Kansas City Jewish community and its institutions.

Compensation and Benefits

This salary range is between $75,000-$85,000 commensurate with experience. JCRB|AJC offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health benefits, generous paid time off, two all-staff wellness weeks per year, time off for major Federal and Jewish holidays, retirement plans, professional development opportunities, and participation in a collaborative and mission-driven workplace. JCRB|AJC offers a hybrid work environment. This is a grant-funded position, funded in partnership with Menorah Heritage Foundation. Please send a resume and cover letter to jcrbajc@jewishkc.org to apply with the job title in the email subject line. We look forward to connecting!