Communal Responsibility Manager (Hybrid)

Position: Communal Responsibility Manager

Supervisor: Senior Cantor; close collaboration with Membership department

Schedule: Full-Time

ABOUT US

Congregation Rodeph Sholom (CRS) is a large dynamic Reform synagogue at the heart of Manhattan’s Upper West Side and has a strong 183-year history. We are a community for all who enter our doors and our members represent the vibrant diversity of New York’s Jewish landscape. Multi-generational families, millennials, interfaith families, lifelong New Yorkers, those new to the city, folks pursuing conversion and those exploring Judaism for the first time have all found a home at CRS. This position reports to our Senior Cantor.

ABOUT YOU

As Communal Responsibility Manager, you will be a motivated and experienced social and community service manager who will oversee and coordinate the activities of our social justice programs and communal responsibility efforts. You are comfortable with public speaking, activating volunteers, and have excellent written communication skills for engaging potential funders. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring that our social action programs focus on the issues and needs within and beyond the congregation. It is imperative to have a deep well of patience and empathy for those we are working with and those we are serving, as well as the ability to work with diverse populations and cultures. This position will be working in partnership with professional and lay leadership to ensure our efforts are driven by shared Jewish ethics with a focus on pragmatism, empowerment, pluralism, and efficacy.

WORK SCHEDULE

Our team works on a hybrid schedule, with 3 days in person and 2 possible remote days scheduled with your supervisor. All our team members must be flexible and able to adapt to short- and long-term shifts in their job duties. Working hours are generally 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (4:00 PM on Fridays); additional hours will be required on evenings and weekends based around special programs and events.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Organize CRS Communal Responsibility Initiatives

• Co-create training for all lay volunteers.
• Create new structure for Social Action at CRS, creating “teams” around areas of focus (food insecurity, refugee families, etc.).
• Recruit congregant captains for each “team”; train captains, coordinate regular meetings of captains to create connections, troubleshoot, and provide guidance.
• Collaborate with each captain/team to create a charter and scope of their activities, including a plan for galvanizing volunteers.
• Create and Manage Communal Responsibility Council with regular meetings and plans of action.
• Serve as primary point person and liaison on social responsibility initiatives, including advocacy, for lay leadership, staff, and clergy.
• Work with community members, leaders, and other stakeholders to identify the needs and gaps in services and develop strategies to address them.

Operationalize and Galvanize CRS Communal Responsibility Initiatives

• Provide day-to-day logistical and program support for social action events and projects. 
• Partner with Membership team to engage, and recruit, and ultimately train, new and returning volunteers for all social action initiatives and foster a sense of fellowship and belonging.
• Manage budgets, invoices, and tracking for all programs and events.
• In collaboration with Development, research and apply for specific-purpose grants and other funding sources to support existing or new programs and services.

Collaborate with external partners

• • Serve as main contact and relationship manager of already established community partners for more efficient outcomes.
  • Create new partnerships to support community-led efforts.
  • Analyze data and prepare reports on the outcomes and effectiveness of programs and services.

REQUIREMENTS

• 2+years of experience in communal work, organizing experience in a non-profit setting strongly preferred.
• 2+years of developing and planning events, programs, or community work.
• A degree in social work, public administration, sociology, or other related fields is a plus.
• Expert communication: public speaking, exceptional written and verbal skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Deep commitment and investment in the CRS Mission and Communal Responsibility goals.
• Experience with grant writing/fundraising opportunities is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with emphasis on accuracy and quality.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• A self-starter who is confident, and also comfortable asking questions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint).
• Experience with:
  • Social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok.
  • Project Management and CRM: Monday.com and Salesforce

VACCINATION POLICY

• • All staff must be up-to-date on their vaccines, including booster shot. Proof of vaccination required at start of employment.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

• • Cover Letter: Please include a cover letter with your resume that demonstrates your relevant skills and experience, plus interest in this position.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy:

Congregation Rodeph Sholom does not unlawfully discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of one’s actual or perceived race; color; religion; sex/gender (including gender identity); creed; sexual orientation; marital status; pregnancy; ethnicity; national origin; ancestry; age; disability; alienage/citizenship status; arrest or conviction record (consistent with the provisions of New York State’s Corrections Law); partnership status; familial status; military service; status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking or sex offenses; veteran status; genetic pre-disposition or carrier status; or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Employment decisions at CRS are made in a non-discriminatory manner and are based on qualifications, abilities, and merit. CRS also prohibits, and will not tolerate, any form of retaliation or reprisal against any employee who reasonably and in good faith complains of discrimination or harassment or provides information in connection with any such complaint.