Assistant Vice President, Human Services Strategy

The Associated; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Life insurance

Long Term Disability

Flexible Spending Plan

Parental leave

Holiday pay

Tuition reimbursement

Wellbeing programs

JCC membership

Job summary

The Associated, based in Baltimore, seeks an Assistant Vice President of Human Services Strategy to guide planning, align resources, and lead collaborative initiatives across Jewish Baltimore. This full-time, hybrid role reports to the Chief Planning Officer and requires building partnerships with agencies, volunteers, and staff to improve community outcomes.

With 5–7 years in nonprofit leadership and a Bachelor’s (Master’s preferred), you will supervise the team, translate data into strategy,

Qualifications

• Strategic thinker with strong execution and leadership skills.
• Experience guiding cross-functional teams and programs.
• Ability to translate data and stakeholder input into policy and strategy.

Responsibilities

• Shape strategy and impact in human services across the network.
• Build trusted relationships with agency leaders and partners.
• Lead funding decisions and community investment discussions.
• Lead collaborative initiatives including AgeWell Baltimore and Jewish Economic Vulnerability strategies.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop staff.

Skills

Emotional intelligence

Relationship management

Strategic thinking

Facilitation

Communication skills

Diplomacy

Judgment

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Assistant Vice President, Human Services Strategy

5700 Park Heights Ave, Baltimore, MD 21215, USA

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 4:00 AM

We believe in the mission of our work. We believe that together, we are able to accomplish something life-changing, both for ourselves and for those around us. The Associated strives to find the most talented and dedicated individuals. We are committed to helping our professionals reach their highest potential. Ready for a change? Discover where vision, creativity, and talent come together.

Assistant Vice President, Human Services Strategy

The Opportunity

Shape strategy. Strengthen partnerships. Improve lives.

The Associated seeks a strategic, relationship-driven leader to guide human services planning and priorities across Jewish Baltimore. Reporting to the Chief Planning Officer and part of the Community Planning & Allocations team, the Assistant Vice President, Human Services Strategy will identify community needs, align resources, support funding decisions, and lead collaborative initiatives that create meaningful impact.

This highly visible role works closely with agency executives, volunteer leaders, community partners, and colleagues across The Associated network to strengthen services for those who are most vulnerable.

About The Associated

The Associated is the central address of Jewish Baltimore, mobilizing people, partners, and resources to care for those in need, strengthen Jewish life, and build a vibrant, resilient community.

This is a full-time, hybrid position that requires a minimum of three days per week in the office.

Key Responsibilities

Shape Community Strategy and Impact

• Identify emerging needs, trends, and opportunities across human services and related priority areas.
• Translate data, research, and stakeholder input into clear strategies, recommendations, and action plans.
• Help ensure investments and initiatives advance meaningful, measurable community outcomes.

Build Strong Agency and Community Partnerships

• Build trusted relationships with leaders across The Associated’s agency network.
• Facilitate collaboration, align strategies, and strengthen coordination across organizations.
• Serve as a connector, problem-solver, and thought partner to agency leadership.

Partner with Lay Leadership

• Staff committees, task forces, and volunteer leadership groups.
• Provide strategic guidance, facilitation, and professional support to lay leader partners.
• Prepare clear, compelling materials for discussion and decision-making.

Support Community Investment and Funding Decisions

• Contribute to funding recommendations and community investment strategies.
• Assess needs, opportunities, and impact in partnership with agencies and stakeholders.
• Present findings and recommendations to professional and volunteer leadership.

Lead Strategic Community Initiatives

• Lead collaborative initiatives, including supervision of AgeWell Baltimore and Jewish Economic Vulnerability strategies.
• Drive implementation, partnership development, learning, and continuous improvement.

Lead and Develop Staff

• Supervise, mentor, and support team members in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker, skilled relationship manager, and trusted leader who combines curiosity, judgment, and strong execution.

Required Strengths

• Exceptional emotional intelligence, interpersonal effectiveness, and relationship-building skills.
• Deep knowledge of Jewish Baltimore, Jewish history, and Jewish traditions.
• Strong facilitation, communication, synthesis, and strategic thinking skills.
• Sound judgment, political acumen, and ability to navigate complexity with diplomacy.
• Proven ability to move ideas from concept to implementation and drive results collaboratively.

Preferred Experience

• 5-7 years of leadership experience in nonprofit, human services, philanthropy, community planning, public sector, or related fields.
• Experience working with volunteer leaders, boards, committees, and multi-organization partnerships.
• Experience supervising staff and using data, evaluation, or planning to inform decisions.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in a related field preferred.

Salary is $100 ,000 and is commensurate withqualifications, skills, and experience

Application Process – Electronic submissions are preferred. Cover letters are required.

Benefit & Perks: The Associated offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance (Health Savings Account), 4% 401(k) employer match, life insurance, Long Term Disability (LTD),Flexible Spending Plan, paid parental leave, holiday pay, tuition reimbursement, wellbeing programming, and a complimentary membership to the Jewish Community Center. We also make work/life balance a priority by offering generous vacation and sick time.To learn more about what it’s like to work at The Associated, check out our brochure here .

This job ad is not intended to be all-inclusive, but to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed.The Associated is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In keeping with our Jewish values, The Associated supports a thriving Baltimore that celebrates diversity and appreciates the unique combination of gender, race, age, religion and ethnicity, sexual orientation, intellectual and physical disabilities, and special qualities that each resident adds to the fabric of life in Baltimore. We welcome everyone interested in our mission to join us. If you require accommodations, please contact us, and we will make every effort to meet your needs.

The Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore and its Agencies are equal opportunity employers, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, citizenship, veteran's status, physical or mental disability that does not prohibit the performance of essential job functions (with or without reasonable accommodation) or any other basis protected by federal, or applicable, state or local law.

5700 Park Heights Ave, Baltimore, MD 21215, USA