Assistant Director, Caring for Jews in Need

Jewish Federation Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Jewish Federation Los Angeles seeks an Assistant Director, Caring for Jews in Need, to oversee CJIN programs and coordinate with partners to expand social services for vulnerable Jews in Los Angeles, Israel and overseas.

Reporting to the Senior Director, CJIN, you will shape strategic direction, lead program evaluation, staff subcommittees, and convene stakeholders to advance CJIN’s mission, while collaborating with donors, campaigns, and communications to report impact and strengthen the

Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred; 2–3 years in a community organization.
• Experience in caring communities and social service practices.
• Understanding of the structure of the Jewish community and its culture.
• Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal skills; highly organized.

Responsibilities

• Assist with strategic direction to CJIN Initiative and partnership processes.
• Coordinate with Federation social service partners and stakeholders to identify and develop new approaches.
• Lead program impact and evaluation activities for CJIN investments.
• Collaborate with social service partners and experts focusing on vulnerable populations.
• Staff subcommittees, working groups, and task forces related to CJIN partnerships.
• Convene organizational partners with stakeholders to advance CJIN’s mission.
• Identify trends, best practices and conduct research on social service needs.
• Report to donors in collaboration with campaigns and communications.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Education

Master's degree in Social Work or related field

Grants management/development experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

POSITION: Assistant Director, Caring for Jews in Need

EXEMPT / UNION GRADE 16

DEPARTMENT: Caring for Jews in Need

Union Grade 16 Salary Band: $83,933 to $118,236

Summary Description Of Position

Reporting to the Senior Director, Caring for Jews in Need (CJIN), the Assistant Director, creates and oversees the implementation of select Caring for Jews in Need programs and convenes CJIN partners and stakeholders for trainings and collaborations to further enhance CJIN’s social service safety net.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES

• Assist with strategic direction to CJIN Initiative, including CJIN Committee and the CJIN partnership process as it relates to safety-net services for vulnerable populations.
• Communicate and work with Federation social service partners and industry expert social service providers within the Jewish and non-Jewish space to identify and develop new innovative approaches to care for the most vulnerable Jews in Los Angeles, Israel and overseas.
• Lead the development and implementation of program impact and evaluation efforts for CJIN’s investments for the Jewish community, including staffing a CJIN lay task force dedicated to evaluation, working with contracted evaluation experts, and community partners.
• Collaborate, convene and work closely with social service partners and industry experts focusing on populations that are living in crisis; older adults and Holocaust survivors, those with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health.
• Staff subcommittees, working groups and task forces related to CJIN’s partnerships locally and overseas.
• Convene organizational partners with industry expert stakeholders to advance CJIN’s mission.
• Identify trends, best practices and conduct research on social service needs.
• Work with campaign, marketing and communication, and other strategic initiative colleagues to ensure relevant and timely information is reported to donors and shared with the community.

Additional Duties

Be available to supervisor for additional assignments, as required, including assisting with the Campaign.

Education & Experience Required For Position

• Master's Degree in the field of Social Work, public administration, or related area preferred; grants management/development; minimum 2-3 years of experience in a community organization.
• Experience in caring communities and social service practices.
• Understanding of the structure of the Jewish community, its religious components, culture and history preferred; appreciation for an increasingly diverse LA Jewish community.
• Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Must be extremely organized, detail oriented, highly motivated, and flexible.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal skills required.
• A hybrid work model will be implemented for certain positions. This position must report to worksite on non-remote workdays, as determined by the Federation.