Manager of Programs, Partnerships, and Engagement

Organization: Olamim

Location: Bay Area (hybrid)

Start date: August 2026

About Olamim

Olamim cultivates belonging, wholeness, and connection for Latin Jewish families through culturally responsive, intergenerational learning. We create spaces where families can explore the richness of their Jewish identities alongside their languages, cultures, histories, and lived experiences.

Through innovative programs that weave together Jewish learning, Spanish language, arts, nature, storytelling, and community-building, Olamim helps families build meaningful Jewish lives rooted in both heritage and possibility. Today, Olamim engages more than 1,600 participants annually through 30+ programs, a growing network of local and national partnerships, and a vibrant community of families, educators, artists, and leaders.

As Olamim enters its next stage of growth, we are expanding our impact through Redes y Raíces: A Rooted Network — a national initiative that strengthens Latin Jewish belonging by connecting families, cultivating local leadership, and sharing culturally grounded resources across communities.

Redes y Raíces combines:

• Relational community-building through local family hubs and leadership networks
• Culturally-rooted learning experiences and resources that can be adapted across diverse communities
• Creative content and educational tools that help families bring Jewish learning, language, culture, and connection into their homes and everyday lives

Together, these efforts are building a more inclusive, vibrant, and connected Jewish future — one family, one relationship, and one community at a time.

Position Overview

The Programs, Partnerships, and Engagement Manager will play a central leadership role in both local program execution in the Bay Area and the national expansion of Olamim’s Redes y Raíces model.

The Program, Partnerships, and Engagement Manager serves as Olamim's primary implementation lead, working closely with the Executive Director to transform vision, partnerships, and growth opportunities into successful programs, systems, and community impact.

This role is ideal for a highly organized, relational, and strategic professional who thrives at the intersection of program management, community engagement, and partnership development.

The Program, Partnerships, and Engagement Manager will ensure that Olamim’s core programs run with excellence while helping to build the systems, partnerships, and infrastructure needed to scale our work to new communities.

We are looking for someone who:

• Thinks strategically and translates vision into action
• Builds strong relationships with families, partners, and community leaders
• Anticipates needs and takes initiative
• Creates systems that improve effectiveness and scalability
• Enjoys coordinating multiple projects simultaneously
• Communicates clearly and follows through consistently
• Is excited about helping a growing organization expand its reach and impact

Occasional domestic travel (approximately 2-3 trips per year, funding permitting) may be required.

Core Responsibilities

The Programs, Partnerships, and Engagement Manager plays a key role in advancing Olamim's local and national growth through programs, partnerships, community engagement, and initiatives such as Redes y Raíces.

1 - Program Management and Operations, Local (25%)

• Oversee planning and execution of Olamim’s core Bay Area programs (e.g., Olamim Family School, Mi Granjita, community events, etc.)
• Manage program calendars, logistics, vendors, materials, and budgets
• Coordinate with educators, contractors, and volunteers to ensure high-quality delivery
• Track participation, engagement, and outcomes across programs
• Ensure smooth participant experience from registration through follow-up

2 - Community Engagement, Recruitment, and Marketing (25%)

• Work closely with the Executive Director and Manager, Operations and Community Outreach to develop and implement recruitment, marketing, and communications strategies to support program participation, fundraising campaigns, and organizational visibility
• Manage participant engagement pipelines from initial outreach through registration, participation, retention, and leadership development
• Coordinate email marketing, social media, website updates, and partner-based outreach campaigns with Olamim staff
• Monitor engagement, registration, and retention data and adjust strategies accordingly
• Ensure timely and consistent communication with participants, families, volunteers, and supporters

3 - Redes y Raíces Implementation, National (25%)

• Support the development and rollout of Olamim's “Redes y Raíces” hub model into new regions
• Recruit, onboard, and support family connectors/hub leaders
• Coordinate “Community of Practice” sessions, communications, and ongoing engagement structures
• Develop systems and processes that support scalable formats and toolkits
• Maintain strong relationships with family connectors/hub leaders and ensure accountability, follow-through, and shared learning

4 - Partnerships and Network Development (15%)

• Cultivate and manage relationships with institutional partners (e.g., JCCs, schools, synagogues, national organizations, etc.)
• Identify and cultivate opportunities that expand Olamim's reach, visibility, and impact, including opportunities for program collaboration and embedding Olamim’s model into partner ecosystems.
• Represent Olamim in external meetings and community spaces
• Support outreach and recruitment strategies for programs and hubs

5 - Systems, Data, and Infrastructure (10%)

• Maintain CRM, registration, email marketing, and related operational platforms
• Develop workflows and processes that increase efficiency, consistency, and scalability
• Track key program, engagement, and partnership metrics and support reporting for leadership, funders, and stakeholders
• Contribute to a culture of learning, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Qualifications

Required

• 5+ years experience in nonprofit program management, community engagement, or related field
• Strong organizational and project management skills with high attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal and outreach skills as well as an innate ability to build trust across diverse communities
• Experience working with or navigating institutional partnerships
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and follow through reliably
• Systems thinker with experience creating or improving workflows and operational structures
• Comfort communicating in both English and Spanish

Preferred

• Experience in nonprofit organizations
• Familiarity with Jewish communities, particularly diverse and/or Latin Jewish communities
• Experience developing and implementing marketing, communications, or audience engagement strategies
• Experience with family, educational, or community-based programming
• Experience supporting distributed or network-based programs (e.g., hubs, cohorts, fellowships)
• Social media, graphic design, or digital content creation skills
• Spanish language proficiency

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinker who translates ideas into action, business savvy
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and dependable
• Warm, collaborative, and relationship-centered
• Strong marketing, recruitment, and audience engagement instincts
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and building systems in a growing organization
• Committed to Olamim's mission of belonging, cultural responsiveness, and intergenerational learning

Why Work at Olamim

Olamim is building something new: a vibrant, culturally-rooted model of Jewish community where Latin Jewish families can thrive. As part of a small and growing team, you'll have the opportunity to shape programs, build meaningful relationships, and contribute to a movement that is expanding both locally and nationally.

We believe meaningful work should be sustainable. Olamim offers 6 weeks of paid vacation to support rest, family life, and long-term wellbeing, alongside opportunities for creativity, leadership, and professional growth.

How to Apply

Kindly submit your resume and cover letter through Idealist and include three professional references (at least two in a supervisory relationship).

Please make sure to answer the following questions in your cover letter:

1. What makes you thrive in an organization?
2. What do you think your most significant impact would be on Olamim if you worked here?

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Our goal is to hire someone by the end of July with a mid-August 2026 start date.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Olamim is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and to fostering an environment of belonging, respect, and inclusion.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, disability, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

We strongly encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds and historically underrepresented communities to apply.

• Flexible hybrid work environment (must be willing to work 2 days per week in our East Bay, California office)
• Monthly healthcare stipend (optional, deducted from salary pre-tax).
• Professional development opportunities and access to East Bay Jewish Community Campus

English - required

Spanish - preferred