Strategic Jewish Life Planner - NY Grants & Engagement

UJA-Federation of New York; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UJA-Federation of New York is seeking a Planning Lead (or Senior Planning Lead) in the Jewish Life Department to drive strategic planning and grantmaking across New York-based priorities.

The role entails managing a diverse grant portfolio, engaging with grantees and donors, and partnering with volunteer committees to advance departmental goals. It is a hybrid position with three in-office days a week in New York.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field preferred.
• 3–7 years of professional experience in a Federation, nonprofit, foundation, or related communal organization.
• Experience in areas of Jewish communal life such as education, camping, teen engagement, Hillel, Israel engagement, or community development preferred.
• Exceptional project management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Strong strategic thinking and analytical abilities; translating vision into actionable plans.
• Ability to build and sustain relationships with volunteer leaders, donors, grantees, and community partners.
• Commitment to fostering a vibrant, inclusive, and pluralistic Jewish community.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning and grantmaking across NY-based priorities.
• Maintain ongoing relationships with grantees; monitor progress and ensure alignment with outcomes.
• Identify and cultivate new funding opportunities and partnerships.
• Represent the Jewish Life Department and UJA-Federation to internal and external audiences.
• Partner with volunteer planning committees and lay leaders to engage them in planning and grantmaking.
• Collaborate across departments on department-wide initiatives and programs.

Skills

Grantmaking

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Jewish education, public policy, social work, law, public administration, community service, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Salesforce

AI tools

Job description

UJA-Federation of New York is seeking a Planning Lead (or Senior Planning Lead) in the Jewish Life Department to drive strategic planning and grantmaking across New York-based priorities.

The role entails managing a diverse grant portfolio, engaging with grantees and donors, and partnering with volunteer committees to advance departmental goals. It is a hybrid position with three in-office days a week in New York.