Public Affairs Education Manager

United Against Human Trafficking; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Matching

Health Benefits

HSA or HRA contribution

Group Term Life Insurance

Paid time off

National Jewish holidays off

Other optional benefits

Job summary

Jewish Federation of Greater Houston (JFGH) seeks a strategic Public Affairs K–12 Education Manager to empower parents, support educators, and coordinate community efforts to advance inclusive education about Judaism and Israel at the state level.

The role focuses on parent empowerment, educator trainings, and district collaboration, including liaising with Title funding matters and national Jewish educational partners. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead and expand parent-facing programs to empower Jewish parents.
• Design and deliver trainings for K–12 teachers and school leaders on antisemitism and Israel education.
• Cultivate partnerships with school districts, superintendents, and curriculum staff across Greater Houston.
• Represent JFGH at education forums and district meetings to advocate for equitable access to Title funds.
• Coordinate with partner organizations on workshops and resources for educators and families.

Skills

Public affairs

Communication

Relationship building

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.

The primary responsibilities for this role will include:

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.

Benefits

• 401K Matching
• Health Benefits
• HSA or HRA contribution
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Paid time off
• Usual National plus Jewish holidays off
• Other optional benefits available include Dental, Vision, FSA, DCA, and LPFSA