Community Outreach and External Relations Manager

About the Organization:

UJA-Federation of New York is the largest local philanthropy in the world. For more than 100 years, we’ve brought New Yorkers together to solve some of the most pressing problems facing our community. Thanks to our network of hundreds of non-profits, we can leverage our expertise across any number of areas — including health and human services, arts and culture, and education — to care for Jews everywhere and New Yorkers of all backgrounds, respond to crises close to home and far away, and shape our Jewish future. Our reach extends from New York to Israel to nearly 70 other countries around the world, touching 4.5 million people each year.

Overview of the COER Department:

The Community Organizing and External Relations Department (COER) deepens UJA’s impact by aligning our Government and External relations work alongside UJA’s planning activities. Specifically, COER is responsible for 1) Deepening UJA’s relationships with key elected officials as well as government, community, and foundation leaders 2) Leveraging UJA’s government relations expertise to advance key UJA and Jewish communal priorities 3) Increasing UJA’s visibility around key public policy issues and expanding our network of partners 4) Advancing UJA’s work and strengthening Jewish life and community within local neighborhoods.   

Position Summary:

The Community Strategy and External Relations manager will work alongside the Managing Director of Antisemitism to help advance the vision of the COER department and our work related to combating antisemitism. This professional will be responsible for leading critical initiatives that require leveraging assets and relationships across CPER as well as within and beyond UJA.

Major Responsibilities:

• Advance UJA’s work on combatting antisemitism as it relates to Jewish Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and expand resources and offerings.
• Design and launch new community activation software around key issues and to advance more engagement between elected officials and local Jewish communities.
• Advance new strategies and programs that better incorporate UJA’s network in advancing COER’s priorities.
• Creating collaborative tables that better leverage relationships and assets that reside across UJA.

Qualifications and Competencies:   

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of 5-7 years’ relevant experience in the nonprofit, philanthropic, public, or private sectors.
• Ability to analyze funding opportunities, ask critical questions, formulate and evaluate possible courses of action, and articulate recommendations.
• The ideal person is a strategic thinker and thought leader, experienced in grant making and community building.
• Knowledge of UJA-Federation and its network of agencies.
• Ability to solve problems creatively and independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Confident and compelling public speaker.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills along with passion and energy.
• Flexible and adaptive within a complex work environment.
• Extensive working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Salary Information:

The salary range for this role is $90,000 to $95,000; commensurate with experience and qualifications listed above.

Great Perks. Because We Appreciate Great Employees.

TIME OFF

We offer a generous number of vacation days and have the Jewish holidays off as well. Fridays our offices close early (October to March at 3:00 pm and April to September at 4:00 pm). All so you can relax and recharge.

HYBRID MODEL

We’re operating on a hybrid work model: three set days in the office and two days remote. So enjoy the best of both worlds — the comforts of home and the energy of the office.

HEALTH CARE

UJA provides a top-tier medical and dental plan, along with a flexible spending account. We also offer life insurance. And for a small cost you can take part in on-site yoga and exercise classes at our Manhattan office. Wellness matters to us.

PLANNING FOR RETIREMENT

UJA employees can enroll in a pension plan and tax deferred annuity.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

Classes, workshops, and compelling speakers will keep you at the top of your game.

COMMUNITY

We come together as a staff to commemorate holidays (from Rosh Hashanah to MLK Day), volunteer at nonprofits, and celebrate our accomplishments together. (Our chocolate chip cookies are legendary!)

SOME MORE (YES, MORE!)

We also offer a backup childcare program. And a commuter benefit plan. So you can get to work and feel good about it.