Reports to: Vice President of Community Engagement
Status: Full-Time
About the Center for Jewish Philanthropy (CJP)
The Center for Jewish Philanthropy of Greater Phoenix unites the Jewish Community Foundation and the Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix into a single, dynamic organization. With over 130 years of combined service, CJP strengthens Jewish life and leadership in Greater Phoenix, Israel, and around the world through community building, education, and philanthropy.
Position Summary
CJP is seeking a mission-driven, outcomes-oriented Director of Combating Antisemitism to lead the development, execution, and evaluation of our local strategy to address rising Jew-hate. This newly created role will drive cross-sector partnerships, engage the broader community, and implement educational and advocacy initiatives with measurable impact.
Reporting to the Vice President of Community Engagement, the Director will work independently within CJP’s Engagement Department, serving as a thought leader, convener, and implementer. The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to translate conversations into partnerships—and partnerships into
action. This role requires focus, initiative, and a strong commitment to follow-through, with independent project management and close collaboration within the Engagement team. The Director will work closely with lay leaders as essential partners in this work and must bring professionalism, clarity, and a collaborative spirit to these important relationships, including across diverse perspectives.
Evening and weekend availability is expected for community events, convenings, and timely response to relevant incidents.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategy & Leadership:
- Develop and lead a community-wide strategy to address antisemitism in public discourse, education, and civic life.
- Serve as CJP’s primary resource on antisemitism-related issues across sectors and within the Jewish Federation system, attending or briefing leadership attending relevant national and international gatherings.
- Collaborate and support lay leaders, funders, and partner organizations to align efforts and optimize resource direction.
- Serve as the primary staff partner to the Combating Antisemitism Task Force (a group of 10-12 high-level Jewish and non-Jewish lay leaders) —coordinating meetings, advancing strategic goals, and working with senior leadership to evolve its structure and create subcommittees or working groups as needed.
- Relationship Building & Coalition Engagement:
- Build and maintain deep, values-aligned relationships with civic leaders, school officials, law enforcement, clergy beyond the Jewish community, and other potential partners in the effort to combat anti-Jewish hate while empowering lay leaders to share ownership and sustain these connections.
- Use a strategic, values-based approach to identify allies and avoid performative or misaligned engagements.
- Represent the Jewish community in public meetings, briefings, and multi-faith
- coalitions.
- Education & Community Engagement:
- Lead educational efforts across K–12 (both Jewish and non-sectarian) schools, higher education, and communal spaces, including teacher training and curriculum partnerships.
- Coordinate public events, speaker series, and film screenings using trusted educational resources.
- Support community response following antisemitic incidents or major news events.
- Advocacy & Public Messaging:
- Proactively draft and propose public messaging strategies to challenge antisemitism and misinformation across social and traditional media, coordinating closely with senior leadership for review and approval before dissemination.
- Identify and engage credible external voices to amplify CJP’s messaging and draft communications that reflect the organization’s stance, ensuring collaboration with leadership and partners for review and alignment.
- Evaluation & Impact:
- Define clear metrics for success and regularly report on program impact to leadership, funders, and the community.
- Monitor local and national trends in antisemitism to adapt strategy and initiate/implement programs accordingly.
- Fundraising & Resource Development:
- Identify funding opportunities and collaborate with CJP’s development team on
- proposals, reporting, and donor engagement.
- Ensure alignment between donor interest and programmatic goals.
Qualifications
- Experience: 3+ years in advocacy, public affairs, education, Jewish communal service, or a related field, with demonstrated success leading initiatives from strategy through execution.
- Leadership: Proven ability to collaborate effectively with lay leaders, cross-sector partners, and community stakeholders to drive meaningful results.
- Communication: Excellent written, verbal, and digital communication skills, including public speaking and media engagement.
- Data & Impact: Skilled at leveraging data and metrics to inform strategy, track progress, and ensure measurable outcomes.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
- Additional: Experience in fundraising or grant development is a plus. Familiarity with the Greater Phoenix Jewish community or Federation system is desirable.
Core Competencies
- Strategic & Results-Oriented: Thinks critically and develops measurable goals, then acts decisively to move projects forward with impact.
- Relationship Management: Builds, nurtures, and leverages trusted relationships across diverse communities and sectors.
- Effective Communication: Delivers clear, persuasive messages tailored to varied audiences with confidence and cultural sensitivity.
- Emotional Intelligence: Demonstrates cultural awareness, empathy, and professionalism in all interactions.
- Commitment to Mission: Passionate about Jewish communal resilience and dedicated to combating antisemitism with integrity and purpose.
Salary and Benefits
- Salary range: $95,000–$105,000, commensurate with experience
- Benefit information will be made available during the interview process.
To Apply
Please send your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and interest in the role to cgreen@phoenixcjp.org.
