Community Mobilizer, Brooklyn

UJA-Federation of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UJA-Federation of New York is seeking a Community Mobilizer in Brooklyn to identify and address community needs, develop programs, and build partnerships. This role focuses on working with local Jewish organizations and enhancing grassroots community engagement. With a salary range of $85,000–90,000, the ideal candidate will have 5–10 years of experience in community organizing and program management. Strong communication and project management skills are essential, as well as a deep understanding of the Brooklyn Jewish community.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of relevant professional experience in community organizing or program management.
• Familiarity with the New York Jewish community, especially Brooklyn.
• Skilled in communicating with diverse stakeholders.
• Able to navigate ambiguity and develop opportunities independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience managing multi-stakeholder initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with local stakeholders and underserved Jewish communities.
• Organize roundtables to foster partnerships and implement solutions.
• Design community-driven programs that meet local needs.
• Act as UJA's representative in Brooklyn at community events.
• Facilitate collaboration with other faith and ethnic communities in Brooklyn.
• Manage the Brooklyn Advisory Council and engage volunteers.
• Oversee community-wide project implementation, ensuring alignment with goals.
• Collaborate internally to advocate for community needs.

Skills

Community organizing

Program management

Communication skills

Project management

Cultural sensitivity

Job description

Position Summary

The Community Mobilizer in Brooklyn is an opportunity for a creative, entrepreneurial, nimble professional who is energized by identifying emerging community needs and translating them into actionable strategies, initiatives, and partnerships that strengthen Jewish life in Brooklyn. As part of a high‑impact, rapid‑response team, you will work closely with community members and organizational leaders to address critical needs, inspire and uplift grassroots involvement, and cultivate community‑driven solutions. Your work will have both local and regional impact, strengthening connections and fostering collaboration within and beyond the Jewish community in Brooklyn.

This role will primarily focus on working with Jewish organizations and community members in Brooklyn to identify, address, and leverage opportunities that enrich the local Jewish community. The responsibilities include developing programs, grants, and convenings that align with community priorities, utilizing UJA resources, and designing initiatives that are both timely and place‑based. It also emphasizes intra‑Jewish, interfaith and cross‑cultural relationship‑building and collaboration, as well as cultivating civic engagement. The work covers all of Brooklyn but has a particular focus on Central/Northern Brooklyn neighborhoods where there have been rapid shifts in the Jewish community in the last decade, such as Ditmas, Cobble Hill, Park Slope, Crown Heights, Fort Greene, Bushwick, and Williamsburg. Additionally, you will contribute to broader community mobilization initiatives across UJA’s areas in NYC, Westchester, and Long Island.

Major Responsibilities

• Build and Strengthen Relationships: Establish connections with local stakeholders, including synagogues, schools, JCCs, agencies, grassroots initiatives, and community members, with proactive outreach to underserved or underrepresented Jewish communities.
• Convene Community Stakeholders: Organize roundtables with key community sectors to foster ongoing partnerships and implement impactful solutions.
• Develop Community‑Driven Programs: Design and implement programmatic and grant‑funded initiatives tailored to local needs.
• Serve as UJA's Representative: Act as an external representative for UJA in Brooklyn, attending community events and connecting with leaders across Jewish organizations.
• Cultivate Intergroup Relationships in Brooklyn: Build and strengthen partnerships with other faith and ethnic communities in Brooklyn, facilitating collaboration and mutual support across diverse groups.
• Lead Advisory Council: Manage the Brooklyn Advisory Council, engaging volunteer members to shape community efforts.
• Project Manage Community Initiatives: Oversee the implementation of community‑wide projects and initiatives as required, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with measurable community impact.
• Internal Collaboration: Advocate for hyperlocal community needs within the larger organization and work collaboratively with other planning departments on shared projects and priorities.

Qualifications And Competencies

• Experience: 5–10 years of relevant professional experience in community organizing, program management or related fields.
• Local Knowledge: Familiarity with the New York Jewish community (especially Brooklyn), with a strong preference for candidates residing in Brooklyn.
• Cultural Sensitivity: Skilled in communicating with diverse stakeholders, including colleagues, clergy, educators, and individuals across varied Jewish, religious, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Self‑Starter: Able to identify and develop opportunities independently and navigate ambiguity, working in both a start‑up and legacy organizational context.
• Strong Communication and Relationship Building: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a commitment to building meaningful relationships across diverse communities and organizations.
• Project Management: Demonstrated experience managing multi‑stakeholder initiatives from ideation through execution, including planning, budgeting, and follow‑through.

Salary Information

The salary range for this role is $85,000–90,000, based on experience and qualifications.

Reporting Line

This role reports into the Executive Director, Community Mobilizers.