Program Vice President

JCC Association of North America; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

The JCC Association of North America is seeking a Program Vice President to drive innovation and oversee programs at Shalom Austin. This position plays a crucial role in enhancing community connection through education, youth engagement, and arts and culture initiatives.

As a strategic leader, the ideal candidate will have a proven record of developing impactful programs while ensuring financial sustainability and community involvement. The salary range for this position is $120,000 to $135,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in leadership roles within community organizations.
• Experience developing and overseeing programs with measurable impacts.
• Ability to use data for strategic decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Drive innovation across program areas including education and youth engagement.
• Oversee financial sustainability of programs and align with organizational strategy.
• Collaborate with teams to expand program reach and enhance community engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Program development

Financial management

Community engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in relevant field

Job description

Location and Job Title:

Program Vice President
Shalom Austin Dell Jewish Community Center
7300 Hart Ln
Austin, TX 78731

Principal Responsibilities:

We’re excited to continue strengthening our executive team with the addition of a Program Vice President, a dynamic, strategic leader who will shape our programmatic offerings. This role is an opportunity to drive innovation across key areas including education, youth and teen engagement, camps, arts and culture, and community programming, while aligning closely with our broader organizational strategy. The ideal candidate brings both big‑picture thinking and operational excellence, with a passion for building meaningful, high‑impact experiences that deepen community connection and engagement.

Minimum Qualifications:

Program Strategy

• Define and execute a cohesive vision for Shalom Austin’s programs consistent with its mission; set and drive programmatic goals with clear priorities and measurable outcomes.
• Develop program budgets, aligning program strategy with financial sustainability and revenue generation.
• Use data and metrics to evaluate program performance, along with implementing systems to track attendance, satisfaction and outcomes, report metrics to leadership and the board.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to promote programs and expand reach to Greater Austin community.
• Work with program directors to identify community needs, explore avenues to expand reach and develop programmatic responses that deepen engagement.
• Support development and volunteer engagement by coordinating with marketing and development teams to share program stories and cultivate donors and volunteers.

Executive Oversight

• Oversee Early Childhood Program, ensuring high-quality curricula, staffing, compliance and evaluation; identify community needs and innovations to enhance impact.
• Lead Shalom Austin’s strategy for Israel engagement and Jewish peoplehood, ensuring meaningful opportunities for the community to connect with Israel in ways that meet people where they are and deepen awareness and connection.
• Provide executive oversight of JCamps and After-School programs, delivering engaging, mission-aligned youth experiences while achieving enrollment goals, financial sustainability, and program excellence.
• Lead Arts & Culture programming including cultural arts, Austin Jewish Film Festival and expanding the arts & culture offerings.
• Strengthen other program areas (e.g., community engagement, wellness, older adult services) by developing new initiatives to reach underserved populations and respond to emerging trends.[RS1] [MP2]
• Partner on all Shalom Austin signature events, collaborating across departments to support planning and execution while ensuring alignment with the events goals.

Leadership and Operational Management

• Supervise the Senior Director of Early Childhood, JCamps Director, Program Manager, and staff affiliated with the international Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI) partnership; set clear expectations while coaching and mentoring leaders to foster a collaborative, high-performing culture.
• Serve as a member of the Senior Executive Team, contributing to an integrated leadership approach and maintaining a broad, organization-wide perspective on Slalom Austin’s strategy and success.
• Represent Shalom Austin in the community at a senior professional level, building strategic relationships and collaborations with local organizations, schools, and synagogues.
• Establish and manage program budgets, monitor financial performance, and adjust strategies to achieve revenue and impact goals.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, licensing and safety standards across program sites; coordinate with facilities, security, and operations teams.

Salary:

$120,000 - $135,000