Community & Outreach Manager

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

Job summary

The JCC of Northern NJ is seeking a sharp, organized Community & Outreach Manager in West Nyack, NY. This role serves as the vital link between the JCC and the local community, designing programs for J on the Go and PJ Library, and fostering partnerships with community leaders and organizations.

Responsibilities include event planning, communications, data collection for outcomes, and guiding volunteers. A pathway to Director within 12–18 months provides growth opportunities for dedicated

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• 8+ years experience in community organizing, non-profit outreach, or public relations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; comfortable addressing large groups.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement community outreach programs aligned with J on the Go and PJ Library.
• Build and maintain relationships with community leaders, local businesses, and partner organizations.
• Plan, staff, and oversee community events and family outreach initiatives, including monthly events.
• Lead communications efforts: public speaking, social media guidance, and enrollment campaigns.
• Collect data on program impact and report outcomes for grants and funding.
• Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers and young leaders; support leadership development initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Adaptability

Organization

Project 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.