JCC Association
Director, Jewish Community Relations Coalition
JCC Association, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States, 87101
Principal Responsibilities:
The Jewish Community Relations Coalition of New Mexico(JCRC-NM), www.jcrcnm.org is a neworganization that is hiring its first director to expand and professionalizeits program. The Director is hired to advance the values, interests andsecurity of the New Mexico Jewish community, promote knowledge of and supportfor Israel, and cultivate intergroup understanding and collaboration betweenthe Jewish and broader community. JCRC-NM was created by Jewish communityleaders in central and northern New Mexico following the terrorist attack inIsrael on October 7, 2023. Twenty-five organizations joined the coalition andsigned onto a Standwith Israel statement. We have raised funding commitments for threeyears and are now ready to hire a full-time director to expand our work andimpact. JCRC-NM will be a program of he Jewish Community Center of GreaterAlbuquerque (JCC).
Minimum Qualifications:
Core Responsibilities
The Director's responsibilities are to work with the Steering Committee and partner with other Jewish organizations to:
Programming
Develop programs and strategies to combat antisemitism in New Mexico Promote understanding and support for the State of Israel and the Jewish people through education and advocacy. Develop and disseminate information relating to Israel and antisemitism to the Jewish community and the public as needed. Develop a crisis response and intervention plan that includes coordination with the Anti-Defamation League Mountain States Region (a JCRC-NM member). Create and implement volunteer opportunities for members of the Jewish community who want to support the work of JCRC-NM. Communications
Develop and implement a communications plan for JCRC-NM that includes: building and redesigning the JCRC-NM website, developing an active digital presence for the JCRC-NM, and preparing and distributing a regular newsletter to JCRC-NM supporters. Work with and monitor media outlets and reporters who cover issues of importance to the Jewish community and work with lay leaders to prepare press releases, opinion pieces and provide media interviews as appropriate. Coalition Building
Develop strong relationships with coalition members and convene organizations and leaders within the New Mexico Jewish community to collaborate and mobilize on key initiatives. Build and maintain strong relationships with diverse ethnic, racial, religious and other groups to foster understanding and cooperation between the Jewish and non-Jewish communities Identify and implement opportunities for intergroup and interfaith collaboration. Administration
Assist the Steering Committee in developing policy positions on issues of importance to the New Mexico Jewish community. Provide administrative support to the Steering Committee and committees and working groups of the JCRC-NM, including helping create agendas, coordinate online and in-person meetings and preparing meeting minutes. Manage the budget and assist with fundraising for JCRC-NM operations Other duties that may be assigned. Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required. Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience in public or private sector, nonprofit, Jewish communal, or related field. Excellent oral and written communication skills, including public speaking, the capacity to communicate effectively to diverse people and communities, and writing letters, op-eds, and public statements on community issues. Experience working collaboratively and effectively with diverse lay leaders, volunteers and colleagues. Basic understanding of Israel and the Jewish world, religion, tradition and values. Excellent interpersonal and networking skills. Ability to think analytically, communicate ideas and develop actionable solutions. Ability to work both independently and closely with others in a team environment. Possess integrity for maintaining confidential information. Ability to form relationships with the breadth of voices in the Jewish community and to develop consensus. Ability to set priorities and handle multiple tasks, strong organizational skills. Ability to create and manage project/program budgets and timelines Salary:
$85,000 - $95,000
Agency Information:
Salary and Benefits
The JCC of Greater Albuquerque is a place where Jews and non-Jews are welcome to join, play and learn side by side. The Director of JCRC-NM will be one of several program and division directors at the JCC. The salary will be $85,000-100,000 depending on experience. The JCC provides competitive benefits including health insurance, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), Vacation, JCC membership and discounts. The JCC is an equal opportunity employer.
The Jewish Community Relations Coalition of New Mexico(JCRC-NM), www.jcrcnm.org is a neworganization that is hiring its first director to expand and professionalizeits program. The Director is hired to advance the values, interests andsecurity of the New Mexico Jewish community, promote knowledge of and supportfor Israel, and cultivate intergroup understanding and collaboration betweenthe Jewish and broader community. JCRC-NM was created by Jewish communityleaders in central and northern New Mexico following the terrorist attack inIsrael on October 7, 2023. Twenty-five organizations joined the coalition andsigned onto a Standwith Israel statement. We have raised funding commitments for threeyears and are now ready to hire a full-time director to expand our work andimpact. JCRC-NM will be a program of he Jewish Community Center of GreaterAlbuquerque (JCC).
Minimum Qualifications:
Core Responsibilities
The Director's responsibilities are to work with the Steering Committee and partner with other Jewish organizations to:
Programming
Develop programs and strategies to combat antisemitism in New Mexico Promote understanding and support for the State of Israel and the Jewish people through education and advocacy. Develop and disseminate information relating to Israel and antisemitism to the Jewish community and the public as needed. Develop a crisis response and intervention plan that includes coordination with the Anti-Defamation League Mountain States Region (a JCRC-NM member). Create and implement volunteer opportunities for members of the Jewish community who want to support the work of JCRC-NM. Communications
Develop and implement a communications plan for JCRC-NM that includes: building and redesigning the JCRC-NM website, developing an active digital presence for the JCRC-NM, and preparing and distributing a regular newsletter to JCRC-NM supporters. Work with and monitor media outlets and reporters who cover issues of importance to the Jewish community and work with lay leaders to prepare press releases, opinion pieces and provide media interviews as appropriate. Coalition Building
Develop strong relationships with coalition members and convene organizations and leaders within the New Mexico Jewish community to collaborate and mobilize on key initiatives. Build and maintain strong relationships with diverse ethnic, racial, religious and other groups to foster understanding and cooperation between the Jewish and non-Jewish communities Identify and implement opportunities for intergroup and interfaith collaboration. Administration
Assist the Steering Committee in developing policy positions on issues of importance to the New Mexico Jewish community. Provide administrative support to the Steering Committee and committees and working groups of the JCRC-NM, including helping create agendas, coordinate online and in-person meetings and preparing meeting minutes. Manage the budget and assist with fundraising for JCRC-NM operations Other duties that may be assigned. Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required. Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience in public or private sector, nonprofit, Jewish communal, or related field. Excellent oral and written communication skills, including public speaking, the capacity to communicate effectively to diverse people and communities, and writing letters, op-eds, and public statements on community issues. Experience working collaboratively and effectively with diverse lay leaders, volunteers and colleagues. Basic understanding of Israel and the Jewish world, religion, tradition and values. Excellent interpersonal and networking skills. Ability to think analytically, communicate ideas and develop actionable solutions. Ability to work both independently and closely with others in a team environment. Possess integrity for maintaining confidential information. Ability to form relationships with the breadth of voices in the Jewish community and to develop consensus. Ability to set priorities and handle multiple tasks, strong organizational skills. Ability to create and manage project/program budgets and timelines Salary:
$85,000 - $95,000
Agency Information:
Salary and Benefits
The JCC of Greater Albuquerque is a place where Jews and non-Jews are welcome to join, play and learn side by side. The Director of JCRC-NM will be one of several program and division directors at the JCC. The salary will be $85,000-100,000 depending on experience. The JCC provides competitive benefits including health insurance, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), Vacation, JCC membership and discounts. The JCC is an equal opportunity employer.