Program Vice President

The New Orleans Jewish Community Center; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Community membership benefits

Discounts on program fees

Access to sports and fitness facilities

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Austin seeks a Program Vice President to drive strategic program development across education, youth engagement, and community initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a background in budget management, and a passion for community engagement. Responsibilities include overseeing various programs, setting strategic goals, and collaborating with marketing to promote offerings. Compensation for this role ranges from $120,000 to $135,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in program management and execution.
• Experience in overseeing community engagement initiatives.
• Ability to use data to inform program development and improvement.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute program vision aligned with organizational mission.
• Oversee Early Childhood Program and all associated staff.
• Strengthen community engagement through innovative program initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Program development

Community engagement

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

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

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:

Essential functions:

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.

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 Shalom 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.

$120,000 - $135,000

Agency Information:

The Shalom Austin Jewish Community Center (JCC) is one of the four branches of Shalom Austin. The JCC is your place to connect with the community, build friendships, improve physical fitness and overall wellness, and attend programs with family and friends. The "J" is open to all. It welcomes and respects people of all ages, fitness levels, interests and religions. Located on the lush 40-acres of the Dell Jewish Community Campus, JCC members enjoy full access to the Sports & Fitness Complex, including the fitness center, free-weights room, full court gymnasium, aquatics center, tennis center and nature trail. Membership includes a variety of free in-person and online group fitness classes, access to youth and family programming, Early Childhood Program preschool, and after school activities. Members may also take advantage of early registration and discounts on programs and events such as summer camp (JCamps), enrichment classes, adult programming and more. The Jewish Community Center serves as the main programming division of the Jewish Community Association of Austin. The key programming areas under the JCC umbrella include Early Childhood, Sports & Fitness, Youth & Teen Services, and Jewish cultural and educational programs. JCC members enjoy full access to our outstanding Sports & Fitness facilities and also receive discounts on JCC programming such as JCC Camps, enrichment classes, special cultural events, and more. The JCC is a beneficiary of the Jewish Federation of Greater Austin Annual Campaign.