National Program and Chicago Engagement Director

Core Responsibilities

• National Programs and Engagement
• Visioning and management of national programming including: Hadar’s Virtual Beit Midrash, regional program support, and Shabbatonim
• Strategic program design for key Hadar audiences, including Teens, College Students, Rabbis, Jewish professionals
• Collaborate closely with Rashei Yeshiva and faculty to design and execute programs, including setting calendar, creating program schedules and curating participant experiences
• Build and manage rubric and evaluation process for each of Hadar’s National programs
• Build and maintain National program Budget
• Manage National Program Team
• Oversee all operational and participant needs for National programs
• Chicago Engagement
• Build local partnerships with Jewish organizations and individuals on the ground
• Plan and execute local programs to raise Hadar visibility
• Recruit and support Hadar Community Groups in Chicago
• Member of Hadar’s Engagement Team, working also with the Program and Communications teams to build new engagement strategies within the local Chicago community
• Recruit for/connect locals with Hadar’s full array of programs, including Project Zug, weeklong immersives, Hadar content (weekly divrei Torah, podcasts, books etc.), Teen programing and more.
• Cultivate a development portfolio among Chicago community members in conjunction with the Development team
• Track data to monitor engagement
• Represent Hadar at local Chicago programs and events

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of and enthusiasm for Hadar’s mission
• Proven record of success in engagement or program work, professionally or through lay leadership
• Self-starter, able to work independently in a fast-paced environment, and entrepreneurial; enjoys creating and implementing new initiatives
• Relationship builder with flexibility and collaborative spirit.
• A strong track record as an implementer who thrives on managing a variety of key initiatives concurrently through creative problem solving
• High energy with the ability to work and think at both the strategic and tactical levels
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to learn and utilize systems effectively including but not limited to Salesforce and Google Drive
• Hebrew reading is required, proficiency in Hebrew is a plus
• Knowledge of Chicago Jewish communal landscape preferred
• Comfort with public speaking and facilitation experience preferred

Benefits Package

• Time-Off Benefits
• Paid Legal Holidays
• Paid Personal Time
• Paid Sick Time
• Leaves of Absence

Pay

The salary range for this position is $85,000-$95,000.