Director of Strategic Engagement & Changemaker Growth

NCJW; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25+ paid Federal and Jewish Holidays

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Disability insurance

Retirement with employer match

Professional development

Transit benefits

Paid vacation time

Job summary

NCJW is seeking a Director of Strategic Engagement in Washington, DC to lead the Engagement and Leadership department and manage day-to-day operations. The role ensures the ladder of engagement advances individuals from awareness to advocacy, leadership, and philanthropy across NCJW Forward.

The position collaborates with Government Relations, Communications, Development, regional directors, and events teams to integrate engagement opportunities into campaigns and flagship programs, driving

Qualifications

• 10+ years in nonprofit leadership or advocacy.
• Experience designing scalable engagement strategies.
• Proven ability to supervise staff and build teams.
• Experience partnering across departments.
• Strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Serve as operational lead for Engagement and Leadership.
• Supervise staff and foster high-performing culture.
• Translate strategy into work plans with clear milestones.
• Align activities with NCJW Forward strategic goals.
• Develop systems for cross-team coordination.

Skills

Nonprofit leadership

Strategic engagement

Team management

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Stakeholder communications

Advocacy program design

Job description

NCJW is seeking a Director of Strategic Engagement in Washington, DC to lead the Engagement and Leadership department and manage day-to-day operations. The role ensures the ladder of engagement advances individuals from awareness to advocacy, leadership, and philanthropy across NCJW Forward.

The position collaborates with Government Relations, Communications, Development, regional directors, and events teams to integrate engagement opportunities into campaigns and flagship programs, driving