Assistant Director, Jewish Community Care & Programs

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

Job summary

The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles seeks an Assistant Director, Caring for Jews in Need. Reporting to the Senior Director, this role oversees CJIN program implementation and convenes partners for trainings and collaborations to strengthen the community's safety net for vulnerable Jews in Los Angeles, Israel and overseas.

The position requires a degree in Public Administration or Social Work, 2-3 years in a community organization, strong MS Office skills, and excellent interpersonal

Qualifications

• Degree in Public Administration, Social Work, or related area preferred; grants management/development; minimum 2-3 years of experience in a community organization.
• Experience and interest 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; report to worksite on non-remote days as determined by the Federation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with strategic direction to CJIN Initiative, including CJIN Committee and CJIN partnership process as it relates to safety-net services for vulnerable populations.
• Communicate and work with Federation social service partners and industry expert providers to identify and develop new approaches to care for vulnerable Jews in LA, Israel and overseas.
• Lead development and implementation of program impact and evaluation efforts for CJIN investments, staffing a CJIN lay task force and working with evaluation experts.
• Collaborate with social service partners focusing on populations living in crisis; older adults, Holocaust survivors, and those with disabilities and mental health needs.
• Staff subcommittees, working groups and task forces related to CJIN 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 colleagues to report to donors and share with the community.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organization skills

Education

Bachelors in Public Administration or Social Work

2-3 years community organization experience

Tools

MS Office

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles seeks an Assistant Director, Caring for Jews in Need. Reporting to the Senior Director, this role oversees CJIN program implementation and convenes partners for trainings and collaborations to strengthen the community's safety net for vulnerable Jews in Los Angeles, Israel and overseas.

The position requires a degree in Public Administration or Social Work, 2-3 years in a community organization, strong MS Office skills, and excellent interpersonal