Strategic Community Relations Lead

The-Jewish-Federatio; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) employer contribution

Generous paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County seeks an Associate Director of Community Relations to enhance engagement with local and regional partners. You will oversee programs, education initiatives, and interfaith collaboration while supporting boards and committees in a dynamic, mission-driven environment.

The role requires building relationships with community leaders, responding to antisemitic incidents, and coordinating coalition activities across Martin County and Palm Beach County.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with coursework in civic and community engagement, public affairs or related field required; Masters or better preferred.
• Two or more years of relevant experience in Jewish communal, non-profit, public sector or related field or equivalent combination of relevant education, experience and skills required.
• Experience working collaboratively and effectively with diverse lay leaders, volunteers, and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the Director, Community Relations in the development, planning and management of various programs to build relationships within and beyond the Jewish community, including recruiting participants for educational programs, leadership initiatives, fellowships and study tours and identifying opportunities for collaboration with community partners.
• Assists in strengthening the Federation’s network of interfaith and intergroup contacts by serving as a community representative on various coalitions, task forces, and collaborative ventures and by attending various community events.
• Builds and maintains relationships with clergy, educators, elected officials, business leaders, nonprofit organizations, law enforcement, media and other civic leaders within the assigned portfolio; represents the Palm Beach Center at community meetings, public events, coalitions, task forces and collaborative ventures.
• Supports Director in response to antisemitic incidents by developing and implementing a crisis response and intervention plan

Skills

Public policy knowledge

Interfaith & intergroup relations

Communication & presentation

Strategic thinking & planning

Volunteer management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

MS Office Suite

Zoom

Claude

Database basics

Job description

Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County seeks an Associate Director of Community Relations to enhance engagement with local and regional partners. You will oversee programs, education initiatives, and interfaith collaboration while supporting boards and committees in a dynamic, mission-driven environment.

The role requires building relationships with community leaders, responding to antisemitic incidents, and coordinating coalition activities across Martin County and Palm Beach County.