Job Details
Description
SALARY RANGE
$95,000 - $105,000 Annually
We’re at a unique moment in Jewish life — and the JCCSF is ready to meet it.
As a hub of Jewish arts, culture and creativity in San Francisco, we’re seeking a strong community connector to help shape what comes next by deepening relationships, sparking engagement and co-creating joyful, meaningful Jewish experiences
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The Jewish Life & Community Engagement Manager is a visionary builder, relationship weaver, and creative program leader who brings Jewish life to the center of community. Grounded in a deep knowledge of Jewish tradition and a passion for welcoming others, this role supports individuals and families through ritual, relationship and hands-on engagement.
The ideal candidate is a relational powerhouse who thrives in a pluralistic environment, takes initiative, and brings a locally rooted, nationally informed lens to Jewish life in San Francisco.
Responsibilities
Community Connecting
- Serve as a welcoming and trusted resource for Jewish life, fostering safe, affirming space where individuals feel supported to explore, express and connect.
- Build and sustain a volunteer network that fosters connection and deepens engagement across diverse Jewish communities.
- Develop programmatic opportunities, shaped by community needs, using personalized outreach and shared Jewish experiences.
- Partner with stakeholders invested in Jewish life to co-create and advance community-driven content and initiatives.
- Implement relational engagement strategies (1:1 outreach, small groups, community-driven activities) to strengthen belonging and networks.
- Strengthen the bridge between JCCSF families and Jewish learning through coordination with Early Childhood Education (ECE) sites and JCCSF Senior Educator/Rabbi.
Program Development & Implementation
- Design, coordinate and implement Jewish engagement initiatives that prioritize connection, accessibility and hands-on practice.
- Develop, with collaborators and experts, Jewish experiential learning opportunities for adults and adults raising children in multiple life stages: new parents to school age.
- Create inclusive Jewish experiences that honor the richness of Jewish pluralism, across beliefs, backgrounds and practices - including a nuanced approach to Israel in relationship with the diaspora.
- Proactively initiate and cultivate collaborations with local educators, national institutions, Jewish agencies for collaborative programming and marketing partnerships (e.g. Shabbat Unplugged).
- Manage, track and measure community engagement initiatives and community access programs, ensuring they are responsive, relationship-driven, and impactful.
Jewish Life & Learning
- Lead the JCCSF’s new B’vakasha Initiative (supported by a Coordinator) a new platform for cultivating meaningful Jewish connection. Support community-led groups by offering space that fosters belonging, creativity, and pluralistic engagement.
- Collaborate with JCCSF Senior Educator / Rabbi to staff Jewish holiday events and gatherings, as a facilitator, Jewish educator or ritual leader as appropriate.
- Support individuals and families seeking Jewish engagement by facilitating Jewish rituals offering guidance and connecting them to resources or partner organizations when needed.
- Oversee the Jewish Ritual Resource Lending Library, (supported by a Coordinator).
- Manage lending of Torah scrolls, sacred objects, and develop and incorporate educational content that supports DIY Jewish practice.
- Contribute to JCCSF’s Jewish content creation, storytelling, and impact reporting to elevate Jewish life at the JCCSF – often through the lens of holidays, arts and culture.
- Advance partnership initiatives that support Roots & Culture strategic goals and amplify the presence of Jewish life within and beyond the building.
Supervision & Administration
- Provide strategic oversight of the Jewish Life portfolio, lead and execute operational planning for Jewish Life programs.
- Supervise and mentor PJLibrary Connector, part-time event staff, and volunteers, including training and performance management.
- Administration: programmatic budgeting, advancing logistics, drafting event copy / signage, onsite event management and staffing.
Requirements
Experience & Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Jewish Studies, Education, Community Engagement, or related field; or equivalent experience.
- 5-7 years of direct experience in Jewish or values-based community programming, grassroots organizing, relational engagement, or experiential education.
- Demonstrated success in volunteer management, program design and event production, and/or team management.
- Experience leading volunteer engagement using a relational, network-based approach.
Skills & Knowledge
- Deep familiarity with the rhythms of Jewish life and culture; experience leading Jewish rituals and holiday celebrations.
- Knowledge of the needs of families with young children in urban settings, like San Francisco, is a strong plus.
- Charismatic relationship-builder with the ability to connect authentically with diverse community members, staff, and volunteers.
- Deep understanding of Jewish life, culture, and calendar with the ability to integrate meaningful, accessible Jewish content into programs and gatherings.
- Strong project management skills, including program planning, budgeting, logistics, and execution.
- Ability to track, evaluate, and communicate program outcomes and community impact.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, in professional and informal community settings.
- Proven ability to supervise and mentor staff and volunteers, setting expectations and providing feedback and fostering growth.
- Experience in team leadership, motivating engagement and fostering a positive culture.
- Comfortable using technology to organize work and relationships in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with CRM or database platforms for managing volunteer engagements.
Seeking
- A joyful, approachable leader who sees possibility, responds with warmth and creativity, and helps others feel that Jewish life can be theirs, wherever they are.
- Creativity and an entrepreneurial spirit, eager to experiment, take initiative and explore new approaches to deepen community engagement.
- Strong knowledge of San Francisco’s cultural landscape, neighborhoods, and Jewish community dynamics to inform locally grounded, relevant engagement efforts.
- Passion for Jewish learning and community building, with a commitment to inclusivity.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, able to juggle multiple priorities.
- Flexible, adaptable, and open to new approaches in community engagement.
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently in a pluralistic environment, including on some Jewish holidays and Shabbat.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Working conditions are typical of an office environment. A hybrid work schedule of up to 50% remote work is available, subject to program requirements and team schedules. Onsite work is frequently required with irregular hours, including weekend and evening hours required, in alignment with public offerings and Jewish holidays.
Physical Requirements
Position requires seated or standing use of a computer throughout the day.
Position requires prolonged periods of event management, which entails standing throughout the day. Must be able to lift and carry program materials and supplies, move around indoor and outdoor program areas, and occasionally assist with light physical tasks during events or activities. Ability to navigate stairs and varying program locations within the city of San Francisco, including private homes, is also required.
The JCCSF is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, the JCCSF will take steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@jccsf.org.
STATUS
Benefited, exempt, supervisory, management position
HOURS
Full-time; some weekend evening and holiday hours required
