Assistant Vice President, Human Services Strategy

The Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore; United States; 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

paid parental leave

holiday pay

tuition reimbursement

wellbeing programming

a complimentary membership to the JCC

generous vacation

sick time

Job summary

The Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore is seeking an Assistant Vice President, Human Services Strategy to guide planning and investments in Jewish Baltimore. Reporting to the Chief Planning Officer, you will identify community needs, align resources, and lead initiatives that improve lives across agencies and partners.

This full-time hybrid role requires strategic leadership, strong relationship-building, and the ability to translate data into actionable plans, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 5–7 years of leadership experience in nonprofit or related fields.
• Strong facilitation, communication, and strategic thinking.

Responsibilities

• Shape community strategy and impact across human services.
• Identify needs, trends, and opportunities; translate data into plans.
• Support funding decisions and community investments.
• Lead collaborative initiatives and partnerships.
• Supervise and develop staff; mentor lay leaders.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Relationship management

Leadership

Diplomacy

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Assistant Vice President, Human Services Strategy The OpportunityShape 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.

Compensation

• Salary is $100,000 and is commensurate with qualifications, skills, and experience.

Benefits & Perks

• 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
• a complimentary membership to the Jewish Community Center
• generous vacation
• sick time

This job ad is not intended to be all-inclusive, but to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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.