The National Program and Chicago Engagement Director

Hadar Institute; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Long-term care

Holidays

Personal time

Sick time

Job summary

The Hadar Institute is seeking a Chicago Engagement Director to champion Hadar’s national and local program strategy, oversee execution, and represent the organization with Chicago communities and partners.

You will lead program design, budgeting, and team management for national initiatives while building strong local partnerships and engagement in Chicago, reporting to the Senior Director of Programs and Engagement.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of and enthusiasm for Hadar’s mission.
• Proven record of success in engagement or program work, professionally or through lay leadership.
• Self-starter, able to work independently in a fast-paced environment, and entrepreneurial; enjoys creating and implementing new initiatives.
• Relationship builder with flexibility and collaborative spirit.
• A strong track record as an implementer who thrives on managing a variety of key initiatives concurrently through creative problem solving
• High energy with the ability to work and think at both the strategic and tactical levels
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to learn and utilize systems effectively including but not limited to Salesforce and Google Drive
• Hebrew reading is required, proficiency in Hebrew is a plus
• Knowledge of Chicago Jewish communal landscape preferred
• Comfort with public speaking and facilitation experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Visioning and management of national programming including: Hadar’s Virtual Beit Midrash, regional program support, and Shabbatonim
• Strategic program design for key Hadar audiences, including Teens, College Students, Rabbis, Jewish professionals
• Collaborate closely with Rashei Yeshiva and faculty to design and execute programs , including setting calendar, creating program schedules and curating participant experiences
• Build and manage rubric and evaluation process for each of Hadar’s National programs
• Build and maintain National program Budget
• Manage National Program Team
• Oversee all operational and participant needs for National programs
• Build local partnerships with Jewish organizations and individuals on the ground
• Plan and execute local programs to raise Hadar visibility
• Recruit and support Hadar Community Groups in Chicago
• Member of Hadar’s Engagement Team, working also with the Program and Communications teams to build new engagement strategies within the local Chicago community
• Recruit for/connect locals with Hadar’s full array of programs, including Project Zug, weeklong immersives, Hadar content (weekly divrei Torah, podcasts, books etc.), Teen programing and more.
• Cultivate a development portfolio among Chicago community members in conjunction with the Development team
• Track data to monitor engagement
• Represent Hadar at local Chicago programs and events

Skills

Engagement

Program work

Relationship building

Implementer

Communication

Systems (Salesforce)

Google Drive

Public speaking

Hebrew reading

Chicago Jewish landscape

Tools

Salesforce

Google Drive

Job description

The National Program and Chicago Engagement Director

The Hadar Institute is a center of Jewish learning that builds vibrant egalitarian communities in North America and Israel. Our vision for Jewish life is rooted in rigorous and nuanced Torah study, gender equality, meaningful Jewish practice, and the values of kindness and compassion.

The National Program and Chicago Engagement Director will champion the vision for all national and virtual programs, oversee the program execution, and manage all aspects of Hadar’s involvement in Chicago. This person will oversee all programmatic components for these programs from the planning process to program execution and post-program evaluation.

The National Program and Engagement Director will work closely with Hadar’s faculty to build and expand our national program strategy for targeted key audiences.

Additionally, this person will act as the face of Hadar with Chicago area community members, donors, and partnering organizations, and will represent Hadar Chicago at local and national events and conferences. This position will build relationships across the Chicago area community, engaging people already in our Hadar network and reaching new community members. We seek a dedicated professional who thrives in a fast-paced work environment, loves building deep relationships with people of all ages, and is skilled at project management.

This person will report into Hadar’s Senior Director of Programs and Engagement, work closely with our faculty and regional teams and serve as a key member of the Program and Engagement Team. This is a Chicago based position.

Hadar strongly encourages applications from individuals with a broad range of identities and backgrounds, including people of color, women, people with disabilities, immigrants, LGBTQIA+ people, and people who come from low income or working class backgrounds.

Core Responsibilities:

National Programs and Engagement

• Visioning and management of national programming including: Hadar’s Virtual Beit Midrash, regional program support, and Shabbatonim
• Strategic program design for key Hadar audiences, including Teens, College Students, Rabbis, Jewish professionals
• Collaborate closely with Rashei Yeshiva and faculty to design and execute programs , including setting calendar, creating program schedules and curating participant experiences
• Build and manage rubric and evaluation process for each of Hadar’s National programs
• Build and maintain National program Budget
• Manage National Program Team
• Oversee all operational and participant needs for National programs

Chicago Engagement

• Build local partnerships with Jewish organizations and individuals on the ground
• Plan and execute local programs to raise Hadar visibility
• Recruit and support Hadar Community Groups in Chicago
• Member of Hadar’s Engagement Team, working also with the Program and Communications teams to build new engagement strategies within the local Chicago community
• Recruit for/connect locals with Hadar’s full array of programs, including Project Zug, weeklong immersives, Hadar content (weekly divrei Torah, podcasts, books etc.), Teen programing and more.
• Cultivate a development portfolio among Chicago community members in conjunction with the Development team
• Track data to monitor engagement
• Represent Hadar at local Chicago programs and events
  

Qualifications:

• Deep understanding of and enthusiasm for Hadar’s mission
• Proven record of success in engagement or program work, professionally or through lay leadership
• Self-starter, able to work independently in a fast-paced environment, and entrepreneurial; enjoys creating and implementing new initiatives
• Relationship builder with flexibility and collaborative spirit.
• A strong track record as an implementer who thrives on managing a variety of key initiatives concurrently through creative problem solving
• High energy with the ability to work and think at both the strategic and tactical levels
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to learn and utilize systems effectively including but not limited to Salesforce and Google Drive
• Hebrew reading is required, proficiency in Hebrew is a plus
• Knowledge of Chicago Jewish communal landscape preferred
• Comfort with public speaking and facilitation experience preferred
  

Benefits Package:
The Hadar Institute offers its employees a comprehensive benefit package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision Care Benefits, Retirement Benefits, Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Long-Term Care Insurance, and much more.

• Paid Legal Holidays
• Paid Personal Time
• Paid Sick Time
• Leaves of Absence
  

The salary range for this position is $85,000-$95,000.