National Program Manager

Eshel; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Time Off

PTO for Jewish/National holidays

Parental leave

Unlimited sick leave

403b retirement plan

Home office subsidies

Medical insurance

Job summary

Eshel seeks a National Program Manager to oversee NYC program offerings and expand our national programming and chapter model for LGBTQ+ Orthodox+ Jews. The role involves coordinating programming operations and growing Eshel’s impact across the country with a focus on community support and partnerships.

The position requires strong program management, leadership, and nonprofit experience, with the ability to manage volunteers, execute events, and collaborate with chapter leaders and partners for

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4-6 years relevant work experience in a client-facing programming
• At least 2-4 years of experience in working with volunteers preferred; a history of successfully growing strategic programming a plus
• Commitment to the mission, philosophy, and values of Eshel and the ability to articulate the organization’s needs, opportunities, and aspirations with clarity and enthusiasm
• Experience in program and event planning and management, including supervision
• Confidence and proficiency in public speaking and facilitating group settings
• Experience working in a non-profit setting
• Familiarity and comfort with mental health challenges/education/resources
• Deep familiarity with the Orthodox Jewish community, the LGBTQ+ community, and their intersection
• Familiarity with New York Orthodox Jewish and LGBTQ+ communities and resources
• Ability to be a systems-oriented leader: Analytical, organized, proactive, detail-oriented, with strong ability to prioritize
• Ability to work nights and weekends for special events
• Experience with WordPress and HubSpot or another CRM and/or Asana a plus

Responsibilities

• Create and oversee local NYC programs and events including managing logistics and facilitation, and implement programming to serve different population needs (e.g. women, trans, 55+)
• Be an active partner together with the staff in developing a programming plan that meets our strategic growth plan; including the social, communal, and mental health needs of Eshel’s constituency
• Manage volunteer event coordinators and facilitators (in NYC and nationally), including email, whatsapp, and text message correspondence
• Supervise local New York program volunteers and staff at programs
• Meet regularly with chapter leaders in key cities to facilitate event planning and execution
• Coordinate between chapter leaders and Eshel staff to facilitate chapter growth
• Manage NYC and local chapter budgets
• Hold NYC partnership relationships and events with local synagogues and organizations
• Contribute to creation and implementation of LGBTQ+ national retreats, regional shabbatonim, and family camp
• Participate in meetings and help ideate programming content, facilitation, and implementation
• Attend, facilitate sessions, and help with set up and breakdown

Skills

Program management

Volunteer management

Public speaking

Event planning

Budget management

Stakeholder coordination

Leadership

Project coordination

Tools

WordPress

HubSpot

Asana

Job description

Position: National Program Manager

Job Details:

Location: The position is a combination of remote and in-person work. The applicant must be able to commute to the New York Tri-State area on a bi-weekly basis for meetings and events.
Starting Salary: $80,000-90,000
Full Time, Exempt
Start Date:Immediate

Role Summary:

Eshel seeks a program manager to oversee its NYC program offerings and grow our national programming and chapter model so that LGBTQ+ Orthodox+ Jews can build a supportive community base in Orthodox hubs across the country. The program manager will also help coordinate the program and operation of the Eshel National LGBTQ+ Retreat.

Eshel’s community is a diverse group of LGBTQ+ Orthodox+ adults, parents of LGBTQ+ children, and Jewish communal leaders. Eshel knows that community is strengthened by meaningful connections through text studies, shabbat dinners, mental health education, and engaging group activities.

The right candidate will be able to use these tools in coordination with Eshel’s other core initiatives to further Eshel’s mission. While more than half of Eshel’s programming takes place in NY, the role will also include remotely overseeing programming in other localities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and oversee local NYC programs and events including managing logistics and facilitation, and implement programming to serve different population needs (e.g. women, trans, 55+)
• Be an active partner together with the staff in developing a programming plan that meets our strategic growth plan; including the social, communal, and mental health needs of Eshel’s constituency
• Manage volunteer event coordinators and facilitators (in NYC and nationally), including email, whatsapp, and text message correspondence
• Supervise local New York program volunteers and staff at programs
• Meet regularly with chapter leaders in key cities to facilitate event planning and execution
• Coordinate between chapter leaders and Eshel staff to facilitate chapter growth
• Manage NYC and local chapter budgets
• Hold NYC partnership relationships and events with local synagogues and organizations
• Contribute to creation and implementation of LGBTQ+ national retreats, regional shabbatonim, and family camp
• Participate in meetings and help ideate programming content, facilitation, and implementation
• Attend, facilitate sessions, and help with set up and breakdown

Preferred Areas of Expertise:

• Minimum of 4-6 years relevant work experience in a client-facing programming
• At least 2-4 years of experience in working with volunteers preferred; a history of successfully growing strategic programming a plus
• Commitment to the mission, philosophy, and values of Eshel and the ability to articulate the organization’s needs, opportunities, and aspirations with clarity and enthusiasm
• Experience in program and event planning and management, including supervision
• Confidence and proficiency in public speaking and facilitating group settings
• Experience working in a non-profit setting
• Familiarity and comfort with mental health challenges/education/resources
• Deep familiarity with the Orthodox Jewish community, the LGBTQ+ community, and their intersection
• Familiarity with New York Orthodox Jewish and LGBTQ+ communities and resources
• Ability to be a systems-oriented leader: Analytical, organized, proactive, detail-oriented, with strong ability to prioritize
• Ability to work nights and weekends for special events
• Experience with WordPress and HubSpot or another CRM and/or Asana a plus

Salary and Benefits:

• This is a full time, exempt position (35-40 hours per week) with a salary of $80,000-90,000.
• Eshel offers Discretionary Time Off and employees are encouraged to take at least 3-5 weeks off per year.
• Eshel also offers PTO for most major Jewish Holidays, most national holidays, and early closure on Fridays during parts of the year (for Shabbat).
• Eshel also offers parental leave, and unlimited sick leave.
• Eshel also offers a customizable 403b retirement savings plan and monthly subsidies for home office costs and medical insurance.

A Note on Equity

Systemic inequities in hiring have caused many women, people of color, and LGBTQ+ people to apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. If you don’t have all of the qualifications listed but are extremely organized, passionate about our mission, and believe you have applicable and transferable skills from other industries, we encourage you to apply.

Eshel is dedicated to building a culturally diverse staff and provides equal opportunity to all people regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other prescribed category set forth in federal or state regulations. This policy applies to all employees and candidates for employment.