Public Affairs Education Manager

Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jewish Federation of Greater Houston seeks a strategic Public Affairs K-12 Education Manager to empower parents, support educators, and coordinate community-wide efforts to advance accurate, inclusive education about Judaism, Jewish identity, Israel, and antisemitism at the state level.

You will build partnerships with parents, K-12 administrators, educators, and district leadership; design trainings on antisemitism, Israel education, and inclusive practices; and advocate for Title funding while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; interest in advocacy or government affairs.
• 5–7 years of experience in public affairs or related field.
• Passion for Jewish community and public policy issues.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Lead and expand parent-facing programs for K‑12 education.
• Deliver trainings for K‑12 teachers, principals, and district staff on antisemitism, Jewish identity, Israel education, and inclusive practices.
• Coordinate workshops with partner organizations (e.g., ADL, AJC, Holocaust education partners).
• Cultivate relationships with superintendents, school boards, and district staff to align resources and programming.
• Represent JFGH at education forums, district meetings, and Title funding discussions.

Skills

Oral & written communication

Project management

Strategic thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Jewish Federation of Greater Houston (JFGH) seeks a strategic, relationship driven, and highly collaborative professional to serve as our Public Affairs K-12 Education Manager. This role focuses on empowering Jewish parents, supporting educators and school district leadership, and coordinating community-wide efforts to advance accurate, inclusive education about Judaism, Jewish identity, Israel, and antisemitism at the State level.

This position centers on partnerships with parents, K-12 administrators, educators, district leadership, and community organizations. The Manager will steward and expand JFGH's rapidly growing K-12 education portfolio—including parent engagement, educator training, district advocacy, and work with the other Jewish Federations including large-scale initiatives such as our Texas Education Leaders Summit in Israel in partnership with iTREK.

Parent Empowerment & Community Engagement

• Lead and expand JFGH's parent-facing programs
• Equip parents with tools and resources to address antisemitism, celebrate Jewish identity, and participate meaningfully in school events such as culture days and holiday programs.
• Build community among Jewish parents across campuses and districts, helping them connect, organize, and advocate.

Professional Development & Educator Support

• Design and deliver trainings for K-12 teachers, principals, district administrators, and campus staff on antisemitism, Jewish identity, Israel education, and inclusive practices.
• Serve as a resource and thought partner to educators and school leaders seeking to strengthen safety, belonging, and understanding for Jewish students.
• Coordinate workshops with partner organizations (e.g., ADL, AJC, Holocaust education partners).

District & School Partnership Development

• Cultivate strong working relationships with superintendents, school boards, community outreach professionals, curriculum staff, and campus administrators across Greater Houston.
• Assess district needs, identify opportunities for collaboration, and proactively bring forward resources and programming.
• Represent JFGH at education forums, community coalitions, district convenings, and school-based events.
• Serve as JFGH's liaison on federal Title funding matters with local school districts and Jewish day schools, advocating for equitable access to available Title funds, consulting with school leaders on effective utilization of funding opportunities, and representing the Jewish day school community in district Title funding meetings and related planning processes
• Serve as JFGH's liaison to the Jewish educational community through information sharing and data tracking of the Texas Educational Freedom Accounts program and the federal Education Freedom Tax Credit program.

Community Coordination & Resource Alignment

• Maintain and expand a directory of vetted curricula, speakers, and partners relevant to Jewish identity, antisemitism, and Israel education.
• Serve as liaison between schools and organizations such as ADL, AJC, Holocaust Museum Houston, and others.
• Ensure clear coordination among Jewish communal partners to reduce duplication and maximize impact.

Policy Advocacy & District-Level Influence

• Support JFGH Public Affairs in advancing district-level and state-level efforts related to antisemitism education, Holocaust Remembrance Week implementation, calendar considerations for Jewish holidays, tracking and responding to incidents of Antisemitism.
• Collaborate closely with Public Affairs Department and other relevant youth and teen departments across JFGH to ensure alignment across policy and advocacy priorities.

Internal Collaboration & Organizational Engagement

• Work closely with the full Public Affairs team to align K-12 work with broader community relations and government affairs strategies.
• Partner with other JFGH departments on events, communications, and community engagement efforts.
• Contribute to organizational data tracking, evaluation, and reporting systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and has an interest in advocacy or government affairs.
• 5-7 years of work experience in public affairs or related field.
• Possess passion for the Jewish Community and for public policy issues.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to support the planning of public events.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of current events, The Texas education system, and issues facing k-12 students.
• Strategic and creative thinker
• Works well in a team environment.