Manhattan Community Connector & Civic Leader

UJA-Federation of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UJA-Federation of New York seeks a Community Mobilizer for Manhattan & Community Initiatives—a creative, entrepreneurial, relationship‑driven professional who aims to strengthen Jewish life.

As part of UJA's high‑impact Community Mobilizers team, you’ll be UJA’s connector and representative in Manhattan, building trusted relationships, identifying emerging needs, and shaping local initiatives that advance UJA’s mission.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant professional experience in community organizing, nonprofit leadership, program management, philanthropy, or related field.
• Familiarity with New York Jewish community, especially Manhattan; existing relationships preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to build trust with clergy, educators, nonprofit professionals, volunteers, and civic partners.
• Ability to work across diverse Jewish denominations and with leaders from other faith communities.
• Self-starter who can identify opportunities, navigate ambiguity, and build new initiatives.
• Experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives including budgeting, timelines, and follow-through.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to facilitate cross‑department collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Build and deepen trusted relationships with synagogues, schools, JCCs, agencies, groups, and community members across Manhattan.
• Understand priorities and elevate local needs within UJA to inform strategies.
• Connect organizations and leaders to UJA programs, partnerships, and grants.
• Mobilize participation in UJA priorities, including civic engagement and bridge-building programs.
• Advance civic engagement and relationships with civic and faith leaders to strengthen the community.
• Convene listening sessions, roundtables, and collaborative gatherings.
• Lead select community-wide initiatives, including MLK Day programming and Celebrate Israel Parade delegation.
• Represent UJA at community meetings and events; serve as a trusted connector.
• Partner with lay leadership to identify priorities and strengthen networks.
• Manage assigned programs from planning through execution, including budgets and logistics.
• Collaborate across UJA to align local and city-wide priorities.

Skills

Relationship Builder

Cultural Fluency

Entrepreneurial Mindset

Project Management

Communication and Collaboration

Local Knowledge

Job description

UJA-Federation of New York seeks a Community Mobilizer for Manhattan & Community Initiatives—a creative, entrepreneurial, relationship‑driven professional who aims to strengthen Jewish life.

As part of UJA's high‑impact Community Mobilizers team, you’ll be UJA’s connector and representative in Manhattan, building trusted relationships, identifying emerging needs, and shaping local initiatives that advance UJA’s mission.