Director, Campus Impact

addapptation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-notch healthcare (including dental

Vision coverage

Parental Leave

Employer-paid life insurance

Employer-paid short/long-term disa b.

403(b) with employer contribution

Travel to Israel opportunities

Job summary

Jewish National Fund-USA seeks a dynamic Campus Impact Director to build and execute the campus engagement strategy, steward Muss alumni journeys, and deepen Zionist engagement across six to ten top campuses in the US. The role reports to the Chief Operating Officer and requires extensive travel, with the NYC office as the base.

You will collaborate with grantees, campus professionals, student leaders, and regional teams to grow signature programs, measure impact, and drive long‑term

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in recruitment or sales, nonprofit leadership.
• Strong research and analytical skills and ability to leverage metrics to drive decision‑making.
• Deep commitment to Zionism, Israel engagement, and Jewish communal life.
• Demonstrated success building partnerships and cultivating stakeholder relationships.
• Outstanding communication, presentation, and relationship‑building skills.
• Excellent project management and organizational abilities.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work independently and creatively.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively, including annual visits to all assigned campuses and attendance at national programs and conferences.
• Days off for Jewish holidays, in addition to secular US holidays; generous paid time off.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead relationship manager for six to ten strategically selected campuses with significant Muss alumni.
• Steward and expand partnerships developed through strategic JNF-USA Grants.
• Build strong working relationships with campus professionals, student organizations, faculty, administrators, Hillels, Chabad centers, and other Zionist partners.
• Conduct annual site visits to all assigned campuses, maintaining an active and visible on-campus presence.

Skills

Research & analytics

Communication & relationships

Entrepreneurial mindset

Willingness to travel

Independent & creative work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

If working for an organization that supports the land and people of Israel excites you, then join us and you needn't wait another minute to change the world!

Position Overview:

Dynamic and entrepreneurial Campus Impact Director to build and execute JNF-USA's campus engagement strategy. This role will steward and strengthen campus partnerships established through strategically deployed JNF-USA's grants, while creating a comprehensive engagement model that follows students and families from their participation in Alexander Muss High School in Israel ("Muss"), sustaining their Jewish journey through college and into their young professional life.

Coordinating across a strategic portfolio of six to ten campuses with the highest concentration of Muss alumni, the National Campus Impact Director will work with JNF-USA grantees, campus professionals, student leaders, faculty, and JNF-USA regional leadership, leveraging signature programs to deepen Zionist engagement, strengthen campus relationships, and advance measurable positive outcomes for Israel engagement on campus.

This position reports to the Chief Operating Officer and requires significant travel throughout the academic year.

Reports to: Chief Operating Officer

Location: NYC office (5 days/week)

Position Responsibilities:

• Serve as the lead relationship manager for six to ten strategically selected campuses with significant concentrations of Muss alumni.
• Steward and expand partnerships developed through the strategic JNF-USA Grants.
• Build strong working relationships with campus professionals, student organizations, faculty, administrators, Hillels, Chabad centers, and other Zionist partners.
• Conduct annual site visits to all assigned campuses, maintaining an active and visible on-campus presence.

Student & Alumni Engagement

• Develop and implement a comprehensive campus engagement model that follows Muss alumni and their families through the college journey.
• Create pathways for continued participation in JNF-USA programs and initiatives.
• Identify and engage emerging student leaders and cultivate long-term relationships with participants.
• Collaborate with regional JNF-USA professionals to engage families, donors, and community stakeholders in support of campus initiatives.

Signature Program Growth

• Drive participation and recruitment for JNF-USA signature programs
• Develop innovative Israel programming that introduces new students to JNF-USA and expands engagement opportunities.

Measurement & Impact

• Establish and monitor key performance indicators for assigned campuses
• Track progress, analyze results, and produce regular reporting on impact and strategic outcomes.

Organizational Collaboration

• Work collaboratively across JNF-USA departments, including Marketing, Development, and Regional Operations.
• Partner with local JNF-USA lay leaders and communities to create a seamless engagement continuum for students and families.
• Represent JNF-USA at conferences, campus events, missions, and community programs as required.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in recruitment or sales, nonprofit leadership.
• Strong research and analytical skills and ability to leverage metrics to drive decision-making.
• Deep commitment to Zionism, Israel engagement, and Jewish communal life.
• Demonstrated success building partnerships and cultivating stakeholder relationships.
• Outstanding communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent project management and organizational abilities.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work independently and creatively.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively, including annual visits to all assigned campuses and attendance at national programs and conferences.
• Days off for all work-prohibitive Jewish holidays, in addition to the secular US holidays
• Generous paid time off
• 3pm close-of-business on Fridays
• Top-notch healthcare (including dental and vision)
• Parental Leave policy
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Employer-paid short and long-term disability
• 403(b) with generous employer contribution
• Opportunities to travel to Israel

Compensation:

$120,000-$150,000

Pay Type:

Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role.

WHAT WE DO

For 125 years, Jewish National Fund-USA has helped strengthen the land and people of Israel by investing in the communities, infrastructure, and leadership that shape the country's future. Our work is focused on making Israel's North and South places where families can build full, vibrant lives with access to medical care, emergency response, water solutions, parks, playgrounds, jobs, and economic opportunity. Working with our donors and partners, we support underpopulated communities, help attract new residents, improve quality of life, and create the conditions for long-term growth. Our work reaches beyond projects on the ground. Through education, travel, and leadership opportunities, we connect Americans of all ages to Israel in meaningful and lasting ways. That vision continues with the World Zionist Village in Be'er Sheva, a global center that will bring people together to live, learn, lead, and strengthen the next generation of Zionist leadership. From urgent relief to long-term transformation, Jewish National Fund-USA is helping build a stronger future for Israel and creating lasting legacies for generations to come. Learn more at jnf.org .

SINCE 1901, JNF HAS:

Planted more than 250 million trees

Built over 250 reservoirs and dams

Developed over 250,000 acres of land

Created more than 2,000 parks

Provided the infrastructure for over 1,000 communities

Connected thousands of children and young adults to Israel and their heritage

Jewish National Fund prides itself on honoring the pioneers of the past and celebrating their spirit by continuing the pioneering tradition in the areas of technology, environmental progress, community development, water renewal and building the land of Israel for many years to come.

Jewish National Fund affirms the bonds of the Jewish family with their strength of unity, the understanding that each member can make a difference and the collective power to build prosperity, develop innovative solutions and promote the greater good.

OUR CREDENTIALS & PARTNERSHIPS

A registered 501(c)(3) organization, Jewish National Fund is recognized as a 4-star organization by Charity Navigator, America's leading independent charity evaluator, for its sound fiscal management, accountability, and transparency. JNF has also been rated a top charity by the American Institute of Philanthropy and meets the 20 rigorous standards of the Better Business Bureau (BBB) Wise Giving Alliance, and the transparency standards of Tzedakah, Inc. No other Jewish organization meets all these standards.

OUR CULTURE

We are ViZion-driven relationship-based, fast-paced, and Positively Israel!

OUR CORE VALUES

Be Bold: Beyond. We are proud and passionate, vocal, and visionary about Israel and Zionism. We pride ourselves on its out-of-the-box thinking and the great things it accomplishes for the land and with the people of Israel.

Belong: Stay long. We are an inclusive and diverse workplace welcoming and respecting all cultures, ages, religions, ethnicities, genders, orientations, and physical abilities. Understanding that a work-life balance is crucial to the success of our organization, we are empathetic, understanding, caring, appreciative, and respectful of one another as we strive to develop and retain our professionals and donors for the long-run.

Be Inscribed: Be the Impact. To walk in the land of Israel and see the impact of our work instills the greatest sense of fulfillment. We strive for each employee to make their mark, leave their footprint, be heard, and feel relevant as together we help ensure the vibrancy of Israel for the next 100 years. We plant the future, not just trees.

Be Kind: Act with Chesed. At JNF-USA we do not underestimate the power of kindness. We use recognition and praise to motivate teams, individuals, donors, and stakeholders. We are proud of our please and thank you's. We listen and lend a helping hand when a co-worker is challenged. Whether random or deliberate acts, kindness is a key ingredient to our positive workplace and mindset.

B'Yachad:

Together. Great collaboration between our employees, donors and affiliates in Israel is a priority: everyone matters no matter their role. We recognize that open and inspirational communication, teamwork, and collegiality is a force multiplier in reaching our goals, mission, and vision. Jewish National Fund-USA exemplifies the power of unity.