Principal Responsibilities:

• Become immersed in the Cincinnati Jewish Community to assess needs and share opportunities.
• Build, plan and bring to fruition strategic initiatives to engage the Jewish community in Cincinnati.
• Collaborate with Jewish organizations and institutions locally and nationally to build unity and synergy around Jewish life programs and events.
• Create Jewish programs inside and outside of Mayerson JCC.
• Collaborate with partners to present innovative JCC-wide programming around major Jewish holidays.
• Work with staff and lay leaders to develop content and determine partners for events both on and off campus.
• Lead Jewish Education initiatives (including, but not limited, to those for our Camp at the J and JCC Early Childhood School).
• Be a Jewish educator to the JCC and community members, including JCC board and staff.
• Directly oversee Jewish Educator in the JCC Early Childhood School
• Work closely with Director of the Early Childhood School to develop a Jewish education curriculum for children in the ECS.
• Develop programs that can meet people where they are Jewishly and take them to the next step in their Jewish journey.
• Help to ensure an impactful Jewish presence inside the JCC.
• Work closely with the Community Shlichim to support our Israeli community and Jewish engagement with matters related to Israel.
• Plan, develop and implement Israel cultural programs for youth and adults in collaboration with Jewish Federation Israel Department including, but not limited to Yom Haatzmaut and Yom Hazikaron.
• Work with Fundraising team to build support for programs and efforts including Grant Writing and Foundation interaction. Other related duties as required or directed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Jewish Education; Master's degree preferred.
• 5+ years' experience creating, designing, and developing innovative programming including implementation and growth.
• Deep Knowledge of Jewish culture and traditions
• Demonstrated success as a Jewish educator for different demographics.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, lay leaders and program participants.
• Positive, dynamic, contagious love for Jewish Life, community builder.
• Demonstrated ability to work comfortably with all parts of the Jewish community.
• Ability to work some weekend and evening hours and holiday-appropriate responsibilities on the Jewish holidays.
• Strong Organizational skills
• Strong Communications skills.
• Programming Development
• Communication
• Budget Management
• Leadership
• Trustworthiness & Ethics
• Results Orientation
• Problem Solving

Salary:

$80,000 - $85,000

Agency Information:

The Mayerson JCC is a non-profit, full-service community center that welcomes everyone, regardless of race, religion, or ability. Almost all programs are open to the public. With an expansive fitness center, award-winning early childhood and senior centers, top arts and cultural events, and classes for every age, the J connects, enriches, and inspires over 27,000 visitors per month. Holidays come to life with celebrations and activities for the whole family.