Assistant Vice President, Human Services Strategy- Baltimore

The Jewish Federations of North America; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (HSA)

4% 401(k) employer match

Life insurance

Long Term Disability

Flexible Spending Plan

Paid parental leave

Holiday pay

Tuition reimbursement

Wellbeing programming

Complimentary JCC membership

Generous vacation

Sick time

Job summary

The Associated in Baltimore seeks an experienced strategic leader for the role of Assistant Vice President, Human Services Strategy. You will guide planning and priorities across Jewish Baltimore, reporting to the Chief Planning Officer and collaborating with agency executives, volunteers, and partners to identify needs and align investments for measurable impact.

The ideal candidate brings 5–7 years of nonprofit leadership, a Bachelor's degree (Master’s preferred), and a track record of moving

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 5–7 years of leadership experience in nonprofit/human services.
• Experience working with volunteer leaders and multi-organization partnerships.
• Strong relationship management and strategic planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Shape Community Strategy and Impact by identifying needs, trends, and opportunities; translate data into clear strategies and action plans; ensure investments advance measurable outcomes.
• Build Strong Agency and Community Partnerships by fostering relationships across The Associated’s network; coordinate cross-organizational efforts; serve as a connector to leadership.
• Partner with Lay Leadership by staffing committees and providing strategic guidance and materials for discussion and decision-making.
• Support Community Investment and Funding Decisions by contributing to funding recommendations and impact assessments; present findings to leadership.
• Lead Strategic Community Initiatives by directing initiatives like AgeWell Baltimore and Jewish Economic Vulnerability strategies; drive learning and improvement.
• Lead and Develop Staff by mentoring and supporting team members in a mission-driven environment.

Skills

Relationship management

Strategic thinking

Facilitation

Communication

Diplomacy

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Assistant Vice President, Human Services Strategy

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 with qualifications, skills, and experience

Benefit & 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

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.