Senior Associate, Community Planning & Impact

Jewish Federation of Cleveland; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior Associate, Community Planning & Allocations at Jewish Federation of Cleveland will translate community research into practical strategies that strengthen Jewish life in Cleveland. You will identify unmet needs, build trusted relationships with beneficiary agencies, and coordinate cross‑sector collaboration to serve diverse communities.

Reporting to the Vice President, CP&A, you’ll prepare materials for committees, craft impact papers, and support annual allocations with disciplined

Qualifications

• Capacity to plan and execute projects with milestones and success metrics.
• Able to build trust with a wide spectrum of community members and leaders.
• Working knowledge of Jewish communal structures, culture, and traditions.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading for speeches, memos, and reports.

Responsibilities

• Support the Community Planning Committee and Allocations Committee on key focus areas.
• Identify unmet needs and initiatives with lay committees and agency professionals.
• Coordinate Mental Health Crisis Response Team strategy with partner organizations.
• Draft speaker notes highlighting agency milestones for annual meetings and events.
• Oversee grant distribution processes and annual allocations oversight.

Skills

Project planning

Relationship building

Stakeholder management

Writing and editing

Strategic thinking

Education

Master’s or advanced degree

Job description

The Senior Associate, Community Planning & Allocations at Jewish Federation of Cleveland will translate community research into practical strategies that strengthen Jewish life in Cleveland. You will identify unmet needs, build trusted relationships with beneficiary agencies, and coordinate cross‑sector collaboration to serve diverse communities.

Reporting to the Vice President, CP&A, you’ll prepare materials for committees, craft impact papers, and support annual allocations with disciplined