The Jewish Federation of Detroit is hiring an Associate Director of Community Relations to serve as a leader and strategic partner on the team that runs the Federation's public affairs work. Reporting to the Director of Community Relations, you'll manage a significant portfolio of relationships with elected officials, educators, and faith, civic and ethnic leaders, while overseeing day-to-day execution of key initiatives. The team builds coalitions, combats antisemitism, and deepens understanding of Israel and the Jewish people across the broader community.
Responsibilities:
• Translate department priorities into clear objectives, timelines and deliverables, and coordinate the team's workflow
• Manage relationships with government partners, K-12 education leaders, and faith and civic organizations
• Expand coalition-building with non-Jewish community leaders and new constituencies
• Strengthen relationships with local and national journalists, and help shape messaging on sensitive issues
• Help lead the Federation's response to antisemitism and to emerging community issues and crises
• Track metrics and KPIs that show the impact of programs and relationships
• Engage lay leaders and represent the Federation publicly, including speaking on its behalf
Requirements
5+ years in community relations, government affairs, public policy, advocacy, Jewish communal service or a related field
Strong knowledge of Jewish communal issues, Israel and the U.S.-Israel relationship
Excellent writing and speaking, and strong political judgment
Project-management skills, including budgets, volunteers and partner organizations
Knowledge of the local and regional media landscape
Willingness to attend evening and weekend programs and to travel
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