Hybrid Nonprofit Planning & Allocations Associate

The Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Paid time off (PTO)

Sick days

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Jewish United Fund (JUF) in Chicago is seeking a driven professional to support the Planning & Allocations Department, with emphasis on the CBJC. You’ll help plan, budget, and allocate resources to strengthen Jewish education and engagement across the Chicagoland area and beyond.

You'll collaborate with lay leaders and professionals, manage meeting materials and timelines, and assist with data collection, impact storytelling, and reporting for annual allocations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of office experience.
• Knowledge and experience in a non-profit setting or the human service field.
• Requires discretion and independent judgement in performing all aspects of the position (meeting facilitation, budget review).
• Ability to use technology, including approved AI and emerging digital tools, to improve efficiency and quality of work.
• Strong writing, research, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to take initiative and work collaboratively with lay leaders and professionals.
• Organized and detail oriented, with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office Suite of Products, and competency/comfort learning new platforms.

Responsibilities

• Provide high level support to CBJC Commission’s planning and allocation process by assisting with the creation of detailed meeting agendas, materials, and PowerPoint slide decks; reviewing program and budget materials; and ensuring effective onboarding and engagement of lay leadership.
• Maintain workplans and timelines for assigned community-planning initiatives; track deliverables, decisions, and action items; coordinate follow-up; and flag issues requiring attention.
• Assist with collection, organization, summary and visualization of data related to Jewish education and engagement needs and impact; create impact stories and reports for lay leadership; assist with impact measurement and evaluation tools.
• Conduct research to advance stated CBJC community planning priorities.
• Support special community planning and organizational efforts in areas like youth engagement, day school education, literacy, inclusion, and emerging needs.
• Serve as a point of contact for day-to-day questions from CBJC and Jewish day school organizational partners; provide updates and facilitate information sharing.
• Support development, collection and review of annual reporting and allocations related to CBJC organizations and Jewish Day Schools.
• Represent the Planning & Allocations department to other JUF departments and partner organizations.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

The Jewish United Fund (JUF) in Chicago is seeking a driven professional to support the Planning & Allocations Department, with emphasis on the CBJC. You’ll help plan, budget, and allocate resources to strengthen Jewish education and engagement across the Chicagoland area and beyond.

You'll collaborate with lay leaders and professionals, manage meeting materials and timelines, and assist with data collection, impact storytelling, and reporting for annual allocations.