Jewish Life & Community Engagement Manager

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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