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• Broaden the JCRC's external reach and influence by strengthening relationships with local and national journalists, identifying opportunities for proactive media engagement, and cultivating relationships with digital influencers and other voices who can help deepen understanding of antisemitism, Israel and the Jewish community.
• Help shape and execute JCRC messaging and communications across traditional and digital platforms, ensuring that complex and sensitive issues are communicated accurately, strategically and effectively to audiences with varying levels of knowledge and differing perspectives.
• Oversee key aspects of the JCRC's day-to-day operations, translating strategic priorities into staff assignments, timelines and deliverables; coordinating workflow across the team; monitoring progress; and ensuring consistent execution and follow-through; and assuming increasing leadership responsibility as familiarity with JCRC, Federation and community grows.
• Directly supervise assigned JCRC professional staff, including setting priorities and expectations, providing regular feedback and coaching, monitoring performance and supporting professional development.
• Develop and track meaningful metrics and key performance indicators to evaluate the effectiveness of JCRC programs, relationships and initiatives; use data and analysis to inform strategy, strengthen decision-making and demonstrate impact to Federation leadership, donors, foundations, elected officials and community partners.
• Identify emerging opportunities, challenges and trends affecting the Jewish community and recommend proactive strategies for addressing them.
• Help lead the JCRC's response to emerging community issues and crises, working across Federation departments and with external partners to coordinate strategy, communications and action.
• Help guide JCRC efforts to prevent, address and respond to antisemitism and anti-Jewish bias, including developing proactive strategies that deepen understanding of antisemitism, strengthen alliances and build resilience within the Jewish community.
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of Israel, Israeli society, the U.S.-Israel relationship and developments affecting Israel and the Jewish people, and serve as a knowledgeable resource for Federation leadership, community partners and external stakeholders.
• Build strong relationships with JCRC lay leaders, Federation volunteers and donors, and partner with them to advance strategic priorities, strengthen committee and task-force engagement, and cultivate emerging leaders who can expand the JCRC's reach within the Jewish and broader communities.
• Represent the Federation at meetings, public programs, community events, coalitions and other external forums, including speaking publicly on behalf of the JCRC when appropriate.
• Take ownership of special projects and emerging priorities as assigned by the Vice President of External Affairs.
Qualification & Skills
• Bachelor's degree.
• 5+ years of relevant professional experience in community relations, government affairs, public policy, advocacy, Jewish communal service, nonprofit leadership, education, external affairs or a related field.
• Exceptional relationship-building skills and demonstrated ability to establish trust with people from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
• Strong knowledge of Jewish communal issues and a demonstrated commitment to Jewish community and Israel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complicated or sensitive issues clearly and persuasively.
• Strong political and interpersonal judgment and the ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, complex environments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple substantive projects and relationships simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently, exercise initiative and take ownership of significant areas of responsibility.
• Strong organizational and project-management skills with consistent attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to work collaboratively with professional colleagues, senior leadership and volunteer leaders.
• Comfort with public speaking and representing an organization externally.
• Willingness to attend occasional evening and weekend programs and travel as required.
• Spanish language proficiency strongly preferred.
Compensation & Benefits
The Salary range: $110,000 - $125,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
The Greater Miami Jewish Federation offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Group life insurance
• 401(a) & 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and 13–21 paid holidays annually
• Parental leave benefit
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Professional development opportunities
• A collaborative, mission-driven work environment
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