Director of Leadership Pipeline - Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia : Job Details

The Director of Leadership Pipeline position actively participates in the development of a comprehensive lay leadership development strategy for the Jewish Federation and the local Jewish community. The Director of Leadership Pipeline works closely with the Community Engagement Managers as a liaison between community members and the Jewish Federation in order to expand the database of potential new leaders and supporters.

• Develop Leadership Opportunities
  • Work with the Director of Leadership Development and Governance as a thought partner to create and implement annual onboarding workshops for Board, Committee Chairs and Members, Congregational Leaders, Agency Lay Leaders and Kehillah Chairs, Leadership and Coalition members, skill-based workshops for community leaders, and develop a community based cohort model for Leadership Development.
  • Create and implement connections to the work of the Leadership Development plan for congregational and agency leaders which could include social media groups, additional workshops or gatherings, and web-based resources.
  • Serve as a liaison to connect Jewish Federation affinity groups to the community..
  • Work with lay leadership to develop and implement future Leadership Development opportunities
• Support strong stakeholder relationships
  • As part of the External Affairs team, steward relationships with top professionals and lay leadership at local synagogues and agencies. Identify opportunities for partnership. Promote opportunities to support Jewish Federation initiatives.
  • Identify, create and plan presentations to offer to diverse congregational and agency groups in an effort to strengthen connections between organizations and Federation and showcase Federation impact in the community.
• Steward a portfolio of lay leaders
  • Serve as the Staff Lead for the Leadership Pipeline Advisory Board which enables community members to move along their leadership journey
  • Build and Develop the Board of Ambassadors including recruitment, engagement and training. Serve as liaison between the Board of Ambassadors and the Federation staff.
• Implement a volunteer tracking system to include volunteer interests, activities and involvement and suggest opportunities for further engagement of donors within Federation and partner organizations.
• Identify and guide rising and seasoned leadership through an ongoing series of leadership development opportunities
• Engage with a cross-departmental professional team to connect leadership training, philanthropy giving, and governance roles for each leadership donor.

The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time at Jewish Federations discretion. Employment is at-will and this job description is not an employment contract and nothing herein shall be deemed to create in any way whatsoever an employment contract.

Qualifications and Job Requirements:

Valid drivers license, access to a car, in-force automobile insurance. Availability for periodic events and meetings outside of regular working hours.

Education & Training Requirements:

• 2-5 years of working experience in a non-profit setting
• Proven project management skills
• Strong written and oral communications skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• 3+ years of progressive supervisory experience
• Bachelor's degree required; Masters degree preferred
• Deep knowledge of Jewish holiday cycles, communal norms and emerging trends
• Proven experience developing programs and running successful events.
• Ability to work occasional nights, weekends and Shabbat, and/or when events are scheduled

Overview

Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including a hybrid work schedule, medical, dental, vision, prescription drug program, life insurance, generous paid time off and 403b retirement savings program.

Our Mission

The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia mobilizes financial and volunteer resources to address the communities most critical priorities locally, in Israel and around the world.

Commitment to Diversity

We deeply value the diversity of insight, perspective, and experience brought by people from backgrounds typically underrepresented in Jewish institutions. This includes Black, Latinx, and Asian people, Black Jews, Jews of Color, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and gender non-conforming people, and people with disabilities. We also welcome applications from people of diverse religious, spiritual, and cultural backgrounds.

About the Organization:

Since 1901, the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia has served as the hub of the regions Jewish communities, providing an infrastructure of support for Jewish people and organizations in need. Through grants, emergency funding, restricted gifts, endowments, and our partnership with the Foundation for Jewish Day Schools, we care for those in need, combat antisemitism and global crisis, and strengthen Jewish identity.

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