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About the Role
The Director of the Center for Jewish Peoplehood will provide visionary leadership to advance Jewish Peoplehood as a foundational pillar of JFCS. This role serves as the institution’s principal ambassador for Jewish Peoplehood, shaping the Center’s strategic, educational, operational, and fundraising priorities through its programs, exhibitions, and partnerships.
Responsibilities
- Lead the strategic vision, growth, and long-term development of JFCS’ Center for Jewish Peoplehood.
- Provide intellectual and strategic leadership to promote the principles of Jewish Peoplehood.
- Collaborate closely with the Director of the Holocaust Center to deepen the integration of Jewish Peoplehood throughout curriculum, professional learning, exhibitions, school and community programs, publications, and educational content.
- Partner with the Chief Curator and exhibition design team to integrate Jewish Peoplehood throughout the Center’s exhibitions, archival collections, and convening spaces.
- Work collaboratively with leaders across JFCS to strengthen and connect existing Jewish learning and Jewish Peoplehood initiatives.
- Strengthen JFCS’ leadership in Jewish scholarship and education by cultivating strategic partnerships.
- Partner with Executive Leadership and the JFCS Development team to develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy.
- Represent the Center for Jewish Peoplehood and JFCS locally, nationally, and internationally.
- Supervise assigned staff, fellows, consultants, interns, and volunteers.
- Ensure compliance with JFCS policies, procedures, and financial management protocols.
Requirements
- Graduate degree in Jewish Studies, History, Education, Museum Studies, Religious Studies, Public History, or a related field is preferred; an equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible professional experience will be considered.
- Minimum 8–10 years of progressively responsible leadership experience.
- Experience leading educational or cultural initiatives within nonprofit organizations, museums, universities, and Jewish cultural and communal institutions.
- Demonstrated experience supervising staff and managing complex interdisciplinary projects.
- Demonstrated depth of scholarship in Jewish Peoplehood, Jewish history, Jewish identity, Israel, antisemitism, Jewish philosophy, and contemporary political, and social issues.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, digital learning and content platforms, virtual presentation tools, AI-enabled productivity, research, and content development tools, and other technologies supporting educational programming, communications, research, and collaboration.
- Ability to travel periodically and work occasional evenings and weekends.
- Attach a separate cover letter addressed to the Director of the Holocaust Center explaining interest and qualifications.
Skills
- Visionary leadership
- Strategic planning
- Educational program development
- Fundraising strategy
- Partnership cultivation
- Public speaking
- Staff supervision
- Financial management
- Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
- Digital learning platforms
- Virtual presentation tools
- AI-enabled productivity tools
Location
- San Francisco Bay Area
Work Type
- Full-time
- Exempt
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 8-10 years leadership experience
Education Level
- Graduate degree preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $140,000-160,000
Benefits
- Employer 403(b) retirement match plus additional employer contribution
- Customizable cafeteria benefits plan (health insurance, FSAs, retirement plans, wellness programs)
- 16 holidays annually
- 3 weeks of vacation annually
- 2 weeks of sick leave annually
About the Company
- Jewish Family and Children's Services (JFCS) has served the San Francisco Bay Area for 175 years.
- Offers world-class services including adoption, mental health, senior care, disability services, financial assistance, Holocaust education, and youth development.
- Mission and work are rooted in Jewish values, serving people of all faiths and backgrounds.
Equal Opportunity
- All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, including minorities, women, veterans, and disabled individuals.
- Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.
- JFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.