Community & Outreach Director

JCC Association of North America; West Nyack (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The JCC of Northern NJ, located in West Nyack, NY, seeks a Community & Outreach Manager to build partnerships, develop programs for J on the Go and PJ Library, and raise awareness of the organization’s mission.

You will lead events, recruit and mentor volunteers, engage community leaders, and report on outcomes to support grants, with potential growth to a Director role within 12–18 months.

Qualifications

• Design, implement, and manage community outreach goals and programs.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with community leaders, local businesses, and partner organizations.
• Plan, organize, and staff community events and outreach initiatives, including evening and Sunday activities.
• Advise on social media and written materials; create targeted enrollment campaigns.
• Assess community needs, collect data on program impact, and report outcomes for grants.
• Recruit, train, and supervise Volunteers and Parent Connectors; oversee leadership development.

Responsibilities

• Act as a bridge between JCC of Northern NJ and the public; develop partnerships and programs.
• Foster engagement within the community and visibility of the organization.
• Lead and staff events, manage monthly family activities, and supervise staff involved.
• Develop enrollment campaigns and communications for outreach initiatives.
• Gather data on program impact and report to grantors; support grants applications.
• Oversee leadership development and volunteer programs to grow the organization.

Skills

Program Development

Relationship Building

Event & Group Development

Communications

Data & Reporting

Leadership & Volunteer Management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Location and Job Title:

Community & Outreach Manager
JCC of Northern NJ
450 West Nyack Road
West Nyack, NY 10994

Principal Responsibilities:

We are looking for a sharp, organized, and tech-savvy individual who values community and mission-driven work. The Community Outreach Manager acts as a vital bridge between the JCC of Northern NJ and the public. Thoughtfully develop programs, foster local partnerships, and raise awareness about our mission or services, especially focused on J on the Go, our young family outreach initiative and PJ Library, a free monthly subscription service for Jewish families. This role heavily involves networking, especially within the Jewish community, event planning, and engaging various leaders in the community. There is a pathway for this Manager-level role to develop into a Director-level role within 12-18 months.

Minimum Qualifications:

Key Responsibilities

• Program Development: Design, implement, and manage community outreach goals and programs tailored to J on the Go and PJ Library's mission.
• Relationship Building: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with community leaders, local businesses, and partner organizations. Be an active leader and face of our organization.
• Event and Group Development: Plan, organize, and staff community events and outreach initiatives. Includes at least one evening and one Sunday every month. Oversee staff charged with monthly family events. Strategically plan and execute affinity group experiences (parents' nights out, baby groups, specialty family groups).
• Communications: Act as the face of the organization by presenting at public events, engaging in elevated conversations with leaders at all levels in the community, advising on social media and written material, and creating targeted enrollment campaigns.
• Data & Reporting: Assess community needs, collect data on program impact, and report on outcomes for grant purposes.
• Leadership & Volunteer Management: Recruit, train, and supervise Volunteers and Parent Connectors to assist with various outreach and leadership development goals. Oversee and manage cohort of young leaders, refining curriculum and executing on the Board's goals for leadership development. Foster community and engagement among parent lay leaders.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• Education: A Bachelor's degree; Master's degree preferred.
• Experience: 8+ years of experience in community organizing, non-profit outreach, or public relations.
• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to comfortably speak to large groups and diverse populations.
• Adaptability: A high degree of cultural competency, empathy, and comfort traveling locally to meet members of the community.
• Organization: Strong project and time management skills.

Salary:

$65,000 - $75,000

Agency Information:

The JCC of Northern NJ creates opportunities for individuals in our community to connect, grow, and learn. Guided by Jewish values, we strive to engage, enrich, and strengthen the lives of everyone we serve.

We are a special JCC that goes beyond a building reaching families where they gather in their neighborhoods. This unique model emphasizes flexibility and agility and is the right working environment for those who thrive on change.