Program Director: Jewish Learning & Community Partnerships

Congregation Shearith Israel - Atlanta's Intown Synagogue; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

Congregation Shearith Israel in Atlanta, GA seeks a Program Director for University on University to lead planning and execution of educational and cultural programming that strengthens lifelong Jewish learning within the Atlanta community.

You will coordinate speakers and educators, manage budgets and logistics, partner with local organizations, and drive outreach to grow the institute's impact and reach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in Jewish studies, education, nonprofit management, or a related field preferred.
• Experience developing and executing educational, cultural, or community engagement programs, including managing program calendars, logistics, and participant experiences.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build authentic relationships with diverse individuals and communities.
• Experience working with educators, speakers, community partners, or volunteer leaders preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Creativity, curiosity, enthusiasm, and a passion for developing meaningful learning experiences.
• Initiative, resourcefulness, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Knowledge of and enthusiasm for Jewish learning, culture, and community engagement, with the ability to create meaningful experiences for participants with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and levels of Jewish knowledge within a pluralistic Jewish setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the annual program calendar.
• Identify, recruit, and coordinate scholars, educators, speakers, and facilitators for educational and cultural programming.
• Oversee logistics, contracts, scheduling, and budgets.
• Evaluate programs and participant feedback.
• Develop and maintain relationships with synagogues, universities, cultural organizations, and community partners to support collaborative programming.
• Identify opportunities for collaborative programming.
• Represent University on University at community events as appropriate.
• Track budgets and program metrics.
• Coordinate with CSI staff on marketing, facilities, and event logistics.
• Support reporting and planning activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Event planning

Budgeting

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree in Jewish studies, education, nonprofit management, or related field

Job description

Congregation Shearith Israel in Atlanta, GA seeks a Program Director for University on University to lead planning and execution of educational and cultural programming that strengthens lifelong Jewish learning within the Atlanta community.

You will coordinate speakers and educators, manage budgets and logistics, partner with local organizations, and drive outreach to grow the institute's impact and reach.