Director, Schechter Holocaust Services

Position Highlights & Benefits

Full-time, exempt position
Annual salary range: $82,000-$89,000
Hybrid schedule, requiring at least 2-3 days in-person in the Waltham office or in the community
Paid time off includes ample sick time and 22 days of vacation, in addition to national and some Jewish holidays
Immediate eligibility for dental, vision, retirement plan; no waiting period
Medical Insurance coverage is effective the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment

Leadership Responsibilities

Program Leadership and Operations
Lead all aspects of Schechter Holocaust Services, including supervision of a seven-person team, oversight of services for more than 400 clients, budget management, and strategic planning to maximize program impact.
Foster a collaborative, trauma-informed team culture that recognizes the emotional complexity of working with older adults who have lived through persecution, displacement, loss, and prolonged hardship.
Strengthen workflows, systems, and operations so that limited resources are deployed efficiently, compassionately, and in response to increasing client need.
Plan strategically for the evolving social-emotional, health care, logistical, and financial needs of aging Holocaust survivors.
Allocate financial assistance and supportive resources thoughtfully and equitably, in accordance with demonstrated client need and funder requirements.
Collaborate with other JF&CS programs to coordinate services for SHS clients and contribute to broader strategy across Services for Older Adults.

Grant Management and Compliance

Serve as the primary liaison to the Claims Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany, SHS’s largest funder.
Implement grant guidelines, monitor compliance, and ensure that program practices align with funder requirements.
Partner with administrative and fiscal staff to monitor spending, prepare accurate reports, respond to audits, and maintain strong financial controls.
Develop annual grant requests that reflect the growing needs of aging Holocaust survivors and the resources required to support them.

Development and Community Leadership

Cultivate and steward donor relationships in partnership with development colleagues, helping communicate the needs of Holocaust survivors and the impact of SHS services.
Identify and respond to new funding opportunities through proposal development and grant preparation.
Plan and facilitate JF&CS Holocaust-related programming that builds connection, honors survivor experience, and strengthens communal engagement.
Collaborate with community partners on Holocaust-related activities and initiatives across Greater Boston.

Qualifications

• Degree in human services, nonprofit administration, social work, public administration, or a related discipline plus at least seven years of relevant leadership experience preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
• At least 7 years of leadership experience managing programs, teams, budgets, and operations in a human services, nonprofit, health care, aging services, or related setting.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and support teams of case managers serving older adults with complex needs.
• Strong operational skills, including the ability to optimize workflows, systems, and practices to best use limited resources.
• Strong attention to detail, ideally demonstrated through experience with highly regulated funding streams (e.g., government, public-sector), including grant oversight, compliance monitoring, reporting, and audits.
• Knowledge of the Holocaust and understanding of the cognitive, physical, emotional, cultural, and social needs of survivors and their families.
• Ability to work effectively across cultures, including with Russian-speaking clients, staff, families, and community members.
• Excellent judgment, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Comfort using Microsoft Office and client information systems, with the ability to learn and oversee technology-based reporting and data systems.
• Commitment to JF&CS’s core values of dignity, human connection, empowerment, and equity.
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends, as needed.

About JF&CS

For more than 150 years, Jewish Family & Children's Service has been helping individuals and families build a strong foundation for resilience and well-being. We intentionally serve and employ people of ALL faiths, backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We have a strong culture of professional development, work-life balance, and promotion from within. JF&CS is an equal opportunity employer who serves and employs people of all cultures and faith traditions. Employment opportunities are available to all without regard for race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.