Job Title: Global Partnerships ManagerDepartment: Global ConnectionsReports to: Director, Global ConnectionsFull time: Hybrid, in office Monday & Thursday possibility of adding Tuesday in 2025Salary: $70,000 - $80,000WHO WE ARE?Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ is a nonprofit organization that serves the Jewish community in Essex, Morris, Sussex, Union, and parts of Somerset County in NJ. Our mission is to convene and lead our community to ensure the continuity and strength of the Jewish people, to support a secure Jewish and democratic State of Israel, and to care for Jews in need locally and around the world. Federation enables community members to engage in meaningful ways, impact the lives of others, and access valuable resources.
POSITION OVERVIEWThe Jewish community of Greater MetroWest is privileged to have a network of global partner communities currently comprised of five in Israel (Rishon L'Tzion, Ofakim/Merchavim, Arad, Kibbutz Erez, and Hurfeish) and one in Cherkassy, Ukraine. The main ways in which we nurture these relationships include running people-to-people programs that connect their members with Greater MetroWest members (which we call Living Bridges ), missions and delegation visits, and grants from Federation towards these communities.Given the robustness and strategic importance of the relationship with our partner communities, we are excited to have created the new role of Manager of Global Partnerships to oversee the multiple aspects involved in maintaining and strengthening these relationships.Reporting to the Director of Global Connections, the successful candidate will manage a portfolio of diverse and creative responsibilities, including but not limited to: working closely and regularly with our Israel office and our Development team; overseeing, recruiting for, and leading Living Bridges programs; planning delegation visits; and serving as a point person for the many Greater MetroWest community members visiting and/or supporting our partner communities.
WHY WORK WITH US? Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ serves one of the largest Jewish communities in NJ. Our employees contribute to our mission of strengthening Jewish life and identity and meeting basic human needs. We foster a collaborative, positive, and inclusive workplace culture where employees can work together to achieve common goals and develop careers. Located on a beautiful campus, we are close to several major highways, dining, and shopping options.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSProgram Management & Community Engagement (55%)
- Responsible for the successful execution of all New Jersey-based aspects of our Living Bridges programs. This involves regular coordination with the Israel Office (and occasionally other Federation professionals), Committee Chairs and Liaisons, and the Israeli Steering Committee members; as well as directly running some of the Living Bridges programs;
- Identify and implement new and creative ways to connect Greater MetroWest institutions and community members at large with our partner communities;
- Serve as a point of contact and matter expert in NJ for organizations and community members who want to connect with our partner communities, and steward those relationships towards the general work of Global Connections and Federation;
- Through marketing, educational, and informational resources, raise awareness of the power of our partnerships throughout the Greater MetroWest community;
- Support Global Connections' efforts to maximize the impact of our Mishlachat (Israeli emissaries) by identifying opportunities to expose them to the wider community.
Volunteer & Committee Engagement (30%)
- Staff the Living Bridges Committee, providing guidance, support, and thought partnership to the Chairs and Committee Liaisons;
- Ensure all Committee-related communication, planning, evaluation, and coordination with the Chairs are managed in a timely and professional manner;
- In coordination with the Committee Chairs and the professional Financial Resources Development team, help steward the relationship with existing Committee members and engage prospective Committee members;
- Provide regular briefings and presentations to volunteers about our partnerships.
Internal Federation, Global Connections, and Administrative Responsibilities (10%)
- Serve as a Federation in-house point person for all matters concerning our Israel and overseas partnerships, providing updates and connections to our colleagues, and identifying opportunities to highlight them in our Federation programs / events;
- As part of Federation's efforts to increase donor connection with - and pride of giving towards - our global work, the Manager of Global Partnerships will serve as Global Connections' liaison for the Development team. This includes attending their team meetings, presenting opportunities for collaboration to and from Global Connections, providing relevant content about Israel and overseas, and reviewing names of program participants and volunteers to discuss meaningful ways to further their engagement;
- Ensure interactions with volunteers and organizations are captured in our CRM system;
- Ensure professional communication, timely follow-up;
- Follow Federation and Global Connections guidelines for program and event planning;
- Ensure all program materials and logistics are taken care of in advance;
- Support marketing efforts to spread the word about Federation's Israel and Overseas work.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS- Experience in Non-Profit Management, Education, or similar.
- Proven experience managing multiple simultaneous projects in Jewish organizations, ideally with a wide range of populations;
- Commitment to strengthening our connection with Israel and global Jewry;
- A grassroots yet professional approach to project management;
- Experience collaborating with volunteers;
- Fluency in Hebrew preferred;
EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK- This position will require occasional work on evenings and Sundays;
- Position requires driving regularly (gas and toll expenses that exceed the commute to Federation to be paid by Federation) and be physically present at different sites, mostly in New Jersey;
- Position will require occasional travel to Israel and/or other countries.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Additional functions and responsibilities may change or may be assigned.#LI-hybrid