Director, Civic Engagement & Strategic Partnerships- Boston
The Jewish Federations of North America, Inc.
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Job summary
The Jewish Federations of North America, Inc. in Boston leads civic engagement initiatives through its Center for Combating Antisemitism, partnering with civic, business, nonprofit, faith, and educational leaders to advance shared priorities.
The role focuses on developing strategy, stewarding key relationships, and coordinating cross‑sector collaboration to strengthen community impact and social change. Flexibility for evenings and travel is expected.
Qualifications
- 7+ years of experience in community relations, civic engagement, or related fields.
- Proven ability to build cross‑sector relationships across diverse groups.
- Experience leading strategic partnerships and stakeholder engagement.
- Experience in the Jewish communal sector is preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement civic engagement strategy in partnership with leadership.
- Build and steward relationships with civic, business, nonprofit, faith, and educational leaders.
- Lead implementation of the civic relationship cultivation framework.
- Coordinate engagement across stakeholders and cross‑functional teams.
- Design and lead convenings and learning opportunities.
- Monitor and evaluate the civic engagement ecosystem.
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Job description
Location 126 HIGH ST FL 2, BOSTON, MA, 02110-2743, United States
Base Pay $109,800.00 - $125,000.00 / Year
Job Category Strategy & Impact
Industry Non-profit, Philanthropy
Employee Type Exempt
Required Degree 4 Year Degree
Minimum Experience 7 Years
Passion. Purpose. Impact.
CJP is at the heart of Greater Boston's Jewish community, but our reach is felt around the world. Ranked by BBJ as Massachusetts' largest nonprofit organization, CJP is a philanthropic investor and mobilizer of people, resources, and skills that make a bigger difference locally and globally. We focus on making Jewish life and learning accessible to all individuals and families in Boston and beyond. We thoughtfully invest in the care and well-being of all community members. And we provide stability and growth to nonprofit organizations and institutions that underpin our community.
Our greatest resource is our people, the staff, volunteers, partners, and leaders who help make Greater Boston's Jewish community a welcoming home. It is this energy and commitment that drive CJP's mission.
CJP's Center for Combating Antisemitism (CCA) mobilizes partners and resources to make antisemitism in Greater Boston socially and politically unacceptable.
The Director, Civic Engagement and Strategic Partnerships serves as a key member of CCA's team responsible for advancing CJP's civic engagement and community relations strategy through relationship-building, partnership development, and implementation of CJP's civic relationship management framework.
Reporting to the Associate Vice President, this role leads efforts to strengthen relationships with civic, business, nonprofit, faith, educational, and community leaders across Greater Boston. The Director will be responsible for implementing CJP's civic relationship strategy and infrastructure, stewarding key partnerships, coordinating engagement across stakeholders, and helping advance CJP's long-term vision for social and civic change.
Building on CCA's leadership as one of the first Federation-based initiatives to develop a comprehensive local strategy to address antisemitism, the Director will help deepen and sustain the relationships, infrastructure, and cross-sector partnerships needed to achieve lasting impact. The position will also contribute to CJP's growing role as a national thought partner and resource to other local efforts seeking to strengthen local civic engagement and community relations efforts.
CJP is not able to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
- Develop and implement CCA's civic engagement strategy in partnership with CCA leadership.
- Build, steward, and strengthen relationships with civic, business, nonprofit, faith, labor, educational, and community leaders throughout Greater Boston.
- Identify opportunities to expand CJP's network of strategic relationships and partnerships.
- Represent CJP and CCA in external meetings, coalitions, task forces, convenings, and community initiatives.
- Serve as a connector between CJP, community stakeholders, and external partners to advance shared priorities.
- Develop engagement strategies that strengthen trust, collaboration, and mutual understanding across communities.
- Lead implementation of CJP's civic relationship cultivation framework as a core component of CCA's civic engagement strategy.
- Develop and maintain systems for relationship stewardship, coordination, and strategic engagement.
- Partner across CCA, JCRC, and other CJP teams to strengthen coordination and clarify relationship ownership.
- Ensure relationship insights and priorities inform outreach, partnership development, and strategic decision‑making.
- Partner with CRM, technology, and data teams to embed relationship management practices into organizational systems.
- Monitor and strengthen the overall health of CJP's civic engagement ecosystem.
- Cultivate and manage civic partnerships that advance CCA priorities across workplace engagement, grassroots leadership, civic leadership engagement, K-12 education, higher education, and cross-community engagement.
- Support implementation of recommendations emerging from the Massachusetts Special Commission on Combating Antisemitism and related civic initiatives.
- Manage relationships with key partner organizations, consultants, grantees, and implementation partners.
- Identify opportunities for collaboration that advance CJP's strategic priorities and create greater collective impact.
- Support efforts to align and coordinate stakeholder engagement across the broader Jewish communal ecosystem.
- Design and lead convenings, roundtables, briefings, and learning opportunities for civic, business, nonprofit, faith, and community leaders.
- Foster opportunities for collaboration among partners working to address antisemitism and strengthen civic relationships.
- Support development and implementation of workplace, grassroots, civic leadership, and community engagement initiatives.
- Convene stakeholders around emerging opportunities and challenges facing Greater Boston's Jewish community.
- Create opportunities for relationship-building and shared learning across sectors.
- Partner with CJP’s Research and Evaluation team to contribute to learning and evaluation efforts that assess the strength and effectiveness of CJP's civic engagement strategy.
- Identify emerging trends, opportunities, challenges, and partnership needs across sectors.
- Document lessons learned and promising practices from Greater Boston's experience.
- Share insights and best practices with Federation colleagues and peer communities nationally.
- Support CJP's role as a national resource and thought partner on local, relationship-driven approaches to combating antisemitism.
- Help advance the field's understanding of how civic engagement, community relations, and relationship-building contribute to long-term efforts to address antisemitism.
- Partner with Development staff to communicate CCA's impact through reports, presentations, donor materials, and briefings.
- Work collaboratively with Communications, Strategy & Impact, JCRC, Communal Security, and other internal teams to align efforts and advance shared priorities.
- Effectively represent CCA to colleagues, community leaders, and stakeholders.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
BA/BS in Public Affairs, Public Policy, Political Science, International Affairs, Community Development,Communications, Nonprofit Management, Business, Social Work, or a related field.
- 7+ years of experience in community relations, civic engagement, public affairs, coalition building, nonprofit leadership, government relations, or related fields.
- Demonstrated success building and managing relationships across multiple stakeholder groups.
- Experience working with civic, business, nonprofit, faith, educational, or government leaders.
- Experience developing and implementing community engagement or partnership strategies.
- Proven ability to navigate complex organizational environments and build alignment across diverse perspectives.
- Experience translating strategic priorities into action and results.
- Familiarity with CRM systems, relationship management tools, and stakeholder engagement practices preferred.
- Experience working in the Jewish communal sector, community relations, public affairs, or advocacy environments preferred.
- Exceptional relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong facilitation, convening, and coalition-building abilities.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to connect relationships and partnerships to organizational goals and community impact.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Political acuity and ability to navigate sensitive and complex issues.
- Ability to build trust and credibility with diverse stakeholders.
- Comfort working effectively across departments, organizations, and sectors.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Collaborative, entrepreneurial, and solutions-oriented mindset.
- Commitment to CJP's mission.
- Passion for combating antisemitism and strengthening civic life.
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends.
- Ability to travel to outside meetings and sites, including occasionally nationally and internationally.
Hybrid Work Schedule: CJP staff follow a hybrid work model. On-site work is required on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, while remote work is an option on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays, with occasional in-person meetings on those days. Ability to attend evening and weekend engagements as necessary.Physical Requirements: This role involves remaining in a stationary position, often sitting or standing for prolonged periods, primarily working at a computer. Staff need to be able to carry a laptop and bag to and from the office. Inclusivity: We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for individuals of all abilities and backgrounds.
CJP provides a unique opportunity to leverage your skills, talents, and experience to benefit the greater good while fostering your professional growth. You will work in a dynamic environment with a diverse group of individuals who share your commitment and enthusiasm. Together, we make a difference for both Jews and non-Jews in Greater Boston and worldwide. We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive, family-friendly work environment.
CJP is guided by our Core Values— Respect, Caring, Collaboration, Integrity, and Innovation— that ground our work and shape the culture we create together.
For more information about CJP, visit www.cjp.org and https://www.cjp.org/about-us/careers/find-a-job
CJP is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
CJP is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment for individuals of all abilities and backgrounds. We provide reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
This position is funded for an initial two-year term. This is an at-will position; the two-year funding period reflects anticipated grant duration and does not constitute a guarantee of employment for that term.
CJP conducts background checks as part of the hiring process.
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