Community Relations Manager

Jewish Federation of Orange County; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous employee benefits package

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in Orange County seeks a passionate professional for a full-time role in community relations and antisemitism prevention. This position involves building partnerships, fostering allyship, and coordinating initiatives aimed at making a positive impact. The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of relevant experience, excellent communication skills, and a strong commitment to inclusivity and combating antisemitism. The role offers a salary range of $60,000 - $75,000, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in community organizing, nonprofit, or advocacy.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive.
• Experience working with teens or in youth education settings.

Responsibilities

• Represent Federation at local, state, and national meetings.
• Support and coordinate Student to Student program.
• Prepare agendas, minutes, and provide logistical support.

Skills

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Public speaking

Knowledge of Jewish communal life

Passion for building inclusive communities

Tools

CRM systems

Zoom

Google Workspace

Job description

Status: Full-time position working from the Federation offices in Irvine, CA

Reports To: Senior Director, Community Relations

Salary: $60,000 - $75,000, anticipated salary near midpoint; commensurate with experience

Location: Irvine, CA

Help us strengthen the Jewish community and build bridges in Orange County.

Jewish Federation of Orange County seeks a passionate, mission-driven professional to support our community relations and antisemitism prevention work. This role is critical in building partnerships, fostering allyship, deepening relationships with elected officials, and coordinating meaningful initiatives that make a lasting impact in Orange County and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

Community & Government Relations

• Represent Federation at local, state, and national meetings to advocate on issues affecting Jewish Orange County.
• Deepen relationships with elected and public officials at all levels of government.
• Build and strengthen partnerships with ethnic, racial, interfaith, and civic organizations aligned with Federation’s mission.
• Support the organization’s community response efforts during times of crisis or increased antisemitic activity.
• Staff the Rose Council (Federation’s Community Relations committee) and its subcommittees.
• Prepare and distribute agendas, minutes, and background materials.
• Provide logistical and programmatic support for meetings and initiatives.
• Maintain regular communication with lay leadership.

Program Coordination

• Support and help coordinate Student to Student, Federation’s signature teen‑led program that combats antisemitism through peer education.
• Support the planning and execution of Federation’s annual Countering Hate conference, a key community summit focused on antisemitism and hate prevention.

Additional Duties

• Assist with external communications, public affairs content, and relationship tracking.
• Collaborate with Federation departments to ensure cross‑organizational alignment.
• Take on other projects and responsibilities as needed to advance the Community Relations agenda.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Ideal Candidate Profile

This position is ideal for an early‑to‑mid‑career professional looking to grow within the Jewish communal or nonprofit advocacy space. You will work closely with and support the Senior Director, Community Relations in advancing Federation’s priorities across sectors.

Required

• 2+ years of experience in a related field (community organizing, nonprofit, advocacy, government, education, or Jewish communal work).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and proactive.
• Comfort with public speaking and program/event support.
• Knowledge of Jewish communal life and current events.
• Familiarity with government and/or public affairs processes.
• Passion for building inclusive communities and combating antisemitism.
• Experience working with teens or in youth education settings.
• Familiarity with CRM systems and virtual meeting tools (Zoom, Google Workspace, etc.).

About JFedOC

We are a small team driven by intellectual curiosity that strives to build a more perfect world. We laugh and take the work seriously because we believe what we do is existential to the Jewish future. Beyond caring co‑workers and friendship, we offer a generous and comprehensive employee benefits package.

Application Instructions

Please provide your resume, and a cover letter that touches on why you are excited to be part of the JFedOC team and how your unique expertise can strengthen our ability to achieve the organization’s mission. Please email resume and cover letter to [e-mail] with the job title in the subject line.

JFedOC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Jewish Federation of Orange County is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination and harassment against employees, applicants for employment, individuals providing services in the workplace pursuant to a contract, unpaid interns, and volunteers based on their actual or perceived: race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, marital status (including registered domestic partnership status), sex and gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), gender identity and gender expression (including transgender individuals who are transitioning, have transitioned, or are perceived to be transitioning to the gender with which they identify), age, sexual orientation, citizenship status, uniform service member status, military or veteran status, and any other consideration protected by federal, state, or local law.