Education Program Manager, JCRC- Northeast Florida

The Jewish Federations of North America, Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Jewish Federation & Foundation of Northeast Florida is seeking an Education Program Manager to lead and expand educational programming, strengthening understanding of Jewish life and combating antisemitism in Northeast Florida.

The role collaborates with schools, synagogues, and youth organizations to develop strategic partnerships and grow programs like Student to Student, Tribe Talk, Project Shema, and A Mitzvah A Day.

Qualifications

• Experience in education, program management, or community engagement.
• Ability to manage multiple programs, partnerships, schedules, and priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with middle/high school students or educators is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and expand educational programming for Jewish life and community understanding.
• Build partnerships with schools, educators, synagogues, and youth organizations across Northeast Florida.
• Lead and coordinate programs like Student to Student, Tribe Talk, Project Shema, and A Mitzvah A Day.
• Track participation, outcomes, and engagement to inform growth.

Skills

Relationship building

Project management

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in education/related field

3+ years education/program management experience

Job description

Jewish Federation & Foundation of Northeast Florida

About the Position

The Jewish Federation & Foundation of Northeast Florida (JFFNF) is seeking a dynamic, relationship-driven Education Program Manager to join our Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) team.

This position will lead and expand educational programming that strengthens understanding of Jewish life, combats antisemitism and misinformation, and builds meaningful connections between the Jewish community and the broader Northeast Florida community.

As a key member of the JCRC team, the Education Program Manager will develop strategic partnerships with schools, educators, synagogues, youth organizations, community agencies, and other partners throughout Northeast Florida. The position will oversee and expand programs such as Student to Student, Tribe Talk, Project Shema, and A Mitzvah A Day , while identifying new opportunities to increase community impact.

Strengthening JCRC programming is one of the Federation Board's top three priorities, making this an exciting opportunity for a professional who is passionate about education, community engagement, and building bridges across diverse communities.

Key Responsibilities

Program Development & National Initiatives

• Leverage resources and best practices from Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) and other national initiatives, including Student to Student and Tribe Talk , to enrich local programming and maximize community impact.
• Coordinate and expand educational initiatives that promote greater understanding of Jewish life, identity, history, and contemporary issues.
• Introduce and coordinate Project Shema educational sessions for agency partners, professional and volunteer leaders, educators, and the broader Jewish community as the program expands.
• Spearhead the regional launch of A Mitzvah A Day across Northeast Florida, working closely with partner agencies and synagogues to establish strategic goals, guide implementation, and drive community engagement.

Student to Student

• Build and foster strategic relationships with middle and high school administrators, educators, and school systems to introduce or re-establish Student to Student programming and faculty/staff training.
• Develop partnerships with public school systems in Duval, St. Johns, Clay, and Nassau counties to expand the program's reach into local high schools.
• Oversee the nomination and recruitment process for Student to Student ambassadors by engaging synagogue clergy, community youth leaders, parents, and other community partners.
• Build a vibrant and dedicated cohort of teen ambassadors each school year.
• Manage initial outreach and communication with nominated student ambassadors and their families.
• Coordinate scheduling for ambassador training, school visits, and other program milestones.
• Position Student to Student as a premier, trusted educational program across Northeast Florida schools, cultivating awareness and engagement among Jewish and non-Jewish students, families, educators, and school leadership.

Community & Youth Engagement

• Facilitate Tribe Talk workshops at local synagogues, day schools, and partner agencies to engage middle and high school-aged youth and their parents.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with educators, school administrators, clergy, parents, youth leaders, and community organizations.
• Collaborate with JCRC colleagues and Federation partners to strengthen community-wide educational outreach.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues at other Federations to share best practices, brainstorm innovative engagement strategies, and advance shared communal goals.
• Partner with Hillel to support educational resources and initiatives at Jacksonville University and the University of North Florida as the program expands.
• Facilitate educational initiatives within interfaith and intergroup communities to deepen relationships and broaden community outreach.
• Work closely with the JCRC Chair to steward, engage, and cultivate the JCRC Steering Committee .
• Collaborate with Federation staff, JCRC leadership, partner agencies, synagogues, schools, and community organizations to advance shared goals.
• Track program participation, partnerships, outcomes, and community engagement to evaluate effectiveness and identify opportunities for growth.
• Represent JFFNF and JCRC at relevant community, educational, and professional events.

Program Growth & Strategic Goals

The Education Program Manager will play an important role in expanding JCRC's educational reach across Northeast Florida. Key areas of growth include:

• Expanding K-12 educational programming and strategic outreach tailored to students, parents, educators, and academic leadership.
• Establishing strategic partnerships with public school systems throughout Duval, St. Johns, Clay, and Nassau counties.
• Expanding Student to Student into additional local high schools and developing a strong network of participating educators and school administrators.
• Positioning Student to Student as a premier educational resource across Northeast Florida.
• Expanding youth and parent engagement through Tribe Talk and other educational initiatives.
• Strengthening partnerships with Hillel, synagogues, agencies, schools, and interfaith and community organizations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, Jewish studies, communications, nonprofit management, community relations, or a related field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in education, program management, community engagement, Jewish communal work, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with educators, community leaders, families, and organizational partners.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple programs, partnerships, schedules, and priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working with middle and high school students and/or educators is strongly preferred.
• Comfortable facilitating workshops, presentations, and educational programs for diverse audiences.
• Strong interpersonal skills, professionalism, initiative, and sound judgment.
• Ability to work collaboratively while also taking ownership of projects and moving initiatives forward independently.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other common digital tools.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends for community programs and events.
• Commitment to strengthening Jewish life, combating antisemitism, fostering understanding, and building stronger connections between the Jewish community and the broader community.

What We Offer

This is an opportunity to play a meaningful role in strengthening Jewish education and community relations across Northeast Florida. The Education Program Manager will have the opportunity to build new partnerships, grow established programs, develop innovative educational initiatives, and make a measurable impact on students, educators, families, and the broader community.

Salary: $60,000–$65,000, commensurate with experience.