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About the Role

The Director of Jewish Life and Community Engagement is responsible for designing and stewarding vibrant, relationship-centered programming that builds belonging and participation across JCC Harlem's community. This role dedicates 50% of time to leading the Jewish Life program area and 50% to co-leading the Civic Life and Community Engagement program area.

Responsibilities

Plan and execute robust Jewish Life platform, including Shabbat gatherings; Jewish holiday festivals and neighborhood-based celebrations; participatory arts, culture, and ritual experiences; and experiential Jewish learning for children and families.
Design welcoming, accessible experiences that center joy, belonging, and authentic community voice.
Build meaningful relationships with community members, accompanying them on personalized pathways into Jewish life, learning, and deeper engagement.
Ensure all programming reflects and honors the racial, cultural, and spiritual diversity of Harlem's Jewish community.
Develop and steward strategic partnerships that strengthen and expand the Jewish Life platform.
Partner with the Children's Enrichment team, ensuring that all Jewish Life programming aligns with JCC Harlem's institution-wide children's enrichment philosophy and that Jewish content is thoughtfully woven into the fabric of children's and family offerings across the organization.
Cultivate leadership pipelines that empower participants to serve as creators, hosts, educators, and community leaders.
Create Jewish learning and engagement curricula and program frameworks.
Teach select Jewish children's experiential education offerings.
Plan and manage large-scale high holidays programs and prayer services.
Oversee program operations for Jewish Life, including logistics, run-of-show planning, vendor coordination, staffing, and budget management.
Develop and implement recruitment strategies to meet participation and growth goals for Jewish Life.
Set annual and seasonal program area calendars, participation targets, and registration benchmarks for Jewish Life.
Manage the Jewish Life program area budget; track expenses and income to meet benchmarks.
Supervise Jewish Life staff.
Build and deepen strategic relationships across Harlem, including with religious institutions and leaders, community-based organizations, businesses, civic leaders, and other neighborhood partners.
Lead community service and volunteer engagement, in partnership with community-based organizations and Repair the World, including the MLK Community-Wide Weekend of Service and ongoing volunteer opportunities.
Develop and produce neighborhood-wide events and pop-ups that create opportunities for joyful participation, cross-cultural exchange, and relationship-building.
Develop and lead intergroup relationship-building and dialogue efforts, creating meaningful opportunities for people across lines of difference to connect, learn from one another, and build relationships.
Oversee program implementation and operations for Civic Life and Community Engagement, including logistics, run-of-show planning, vendor coordination, staffing, and budget management.
Develop and implement community engagement and recruitment strategies to meet participation, relationship-building, and growth goals for Civic Life and Community Engagement.
Set and manage annual and seasonal program calendars, participation goals, and registration benchmarks for Civic Life and Community Engagement.
Manage the Civic Life and Community Engagement program area budget, ensuring resources are aligned with strategic priorities and program goals.
Lead select cross-departmental arts, culture, family, and community programs, e.g. pop-up events and seasonal festivals.
Staff JCC Harlem Advisory Council Working Groups as relevant to program responsibilities.
Contribute to organization-wide program planning, innovation, fundraising, and strategic growth.
Assist with grant reporting, program evaluation, and impact documentation.
Support the Executive Director on special projects, initiatives, and community engagement priorities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
5+ years of experience in community programming, Jewish communal work, Jewish children's enrichment, or related fields.
Demonstrated experience designing, producing, and leading participatory programs.
Strong community-building orientation with relational leadership style.
Knowledge of Jewish traditions, culture, and communal life.
Jewish summer camp and/or experiential children's Jewish learning background a plus.
Experience engaging diverse, multiracial, and interfaith communities.
Excellent organizational and project management skills.
Experience with Daxko, Salesforce, or other CRM systems is desirable.
Flexible to work evenings and weekends as program needs require.

Skills

Joyful convener who brings people together across differences and fosters belonging.
Thoughtful builder of inclusive Jewish life and vibrant community experiences.
Creative producer who translates ideas into meaningful programs and celebrations.
Passion for serving Harlem's diverse community.
Strong understanding of the North American Jewish landscape, including culture, ritual, and tradition.
Skilled at establishing, cultivating, and stewarding relationships with community members, partners, and stakeholders.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; meticulous attention to detail.
Collaborative problem solver and strategic thinker with an entrepreneurial approach to engagement and programming.
Innovative, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously, independently and as part of a team.
Familiarity with metrics, evaluation, and community impact measurement is a plus.

Location

Harlem

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

5+ years of experience

Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Salary/Compensations

$75,000-$80,000

Benefits

Supportive, mission-driven work environment
Health Benefits such as Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance + more
Paid Vacation Time + a generous offering of Federal and Jewish/Secular Holidays
403(b) Retirement Savings Account
Opportunities for professional development, mentorship, and leadership investment
Access to all the JCC's cultural, learning, arts, and film programs
Free fitness membership for the pool and health club
Discounts on other JCC programs

About the Company

JCC Harlem is an initiative of the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan, in collaboration with UJA-Federation of NY.
We operate out of a 6,000-square-foot community center with an adjacent outdoor space on West 118th Street, providing a home base for residents of this richly diverse neighborhood renowned for its unique history and devotion to celebrating its culture and traditions.
We are both intentionally Jewish and committed to facilitating experiences between those who identify Jewishly and those who identify otherwise-in service of connecting, growing, and learning within an ever-changing Jewish landscape.
The Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan creates a welcoming and vibrant environment where individuals from all walks of life come together to connect, grow, and learn.
Rooted in Jewish values, it is a cornerstone of the Upper West Side that provides something for every stage of life through a multifaceted array of offerings, spanning comprehensive children's and family programs, cutting-edge health and wellness, thought-provoking arts and culture, and vital social services.
It imagines Jewish life that is inclusive and diverse, creating a supportive space for people of all backgrounds to engage, nurture their well-being, and find a deep sense of belonging.

Equal Opportunity

The Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, marital status and civil partnership/union status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, religion, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or any other characteristic as established and protected by applicable federal, state or local law.