JCRC Education & Civic Engagement Associate Director

Jewish Toledo; Sylvania (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Extended Illness Benefits

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Family YMCA/JCC membership

Laptop provided

Job summary

Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo seeks an Associate JCRC Director, Education & Civic Engagement to advance local community relations priorities with a focus on K–12 antisemitism prevention and education partnerships. The role requires building relationships with schools, educators, businesses, and civic leaders, developing trainings, and expanding community engagement across Northwest Ohio.

The position supports the JCRC Director, collaborates with federation colleagues, and participates in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Three to five years of relevant experience preferred in education, community relations, nonprofit work, Jewish communal service, public affairs, or a related field.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience working with K–12 education, businesses, civic organizations, or nonprofit/community organizations preferred.
• Knowledge of contemporary antisemitism, Jewish identity, Holocaust education, or bias response preferred.
• Ability to communicate thoughtfully and effectively about sensitive and complex issues with diverse audiences.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple relationships and initiatives.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with the JCRC Director and Federation colleagues.
• Availability for occasional evening and weekend programs and local travel.
• Residency within 20 miles of JFGT offices.
• Availability for some evening and weekend (non‑Shabbat) events.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with K–12 educators, administrators, superintendents, school districts, and educational organizations throughout Northwest Ohio.
• Serve as a key Federation resource for schools on contemporary antisemitism, Jewish identity and inclusion, Holocaust education, and issues affecting Jewish students.
• Develop and deliver trainings, presentations, and educational resources that help schools recognize, prevent, and respond effectively to antisemitism.
• Support school leaders in addressing antisemitic incidents, Holocaust distortion, bias, and other concerns affecting Jewish students and families.
• Support and help implement relevant JFNA initiatives and programs, including, but not limited to, Student to Student, Project Halo, and the Community Mapping Project, adapting and leveraging these resources to meet local community needs.
• Monitor trends and emerging concerns related to antisemitism, particularly within K–12 education and the local community.
• Support the JCRC Director in assessing and responding to antisemitic incidents and emerging community concerns.
• Provide educational presentations, briefings, and resources for the Jewish community, as well as public and private schools, businesses, civic organizations, nonprofit organizations, and other partners.
• Help strengthen the JCRC’s role as a trusted local resource on antisemitism and Jewish inclusion.
• Cultivate relationships with business leaders, employers, chambers of commerce, civic organizations, nonprofits, and other community stakeholders.
• Develop opportunities for businesses and community organizations to engage in education related to antisemitism, Jewish identity, Jewish inclusion, and community relations.
• Represent the Federation and JCRC at community meetings, and events as assigned by the JCRC Director.

Skills

Education partnerships

Community relations

Public affairs

Interpersonal communication

Relationship-building

K-12 education

Antisemitism knowledge

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo seeks an Associate JCRC Director, Education & Civic Engagement to advance local community relations priorities with a focus on K–12 antisemitism prevention and education partnerships. The role requires building relationships with schools, educators, businesses, and civic leaders, developing trainings, and expanding community engagement across Northwest Ohio.

The position supports the JCRC Director, collaborates with federation colleagues, and participates in