Eshel, which builds community and acceptance for LGBTQ+ Orthodox Jews and their families, is hiring a National Program Manager. You'll oversee Eshel's New York City programming and grow its national chapter model so LGBTQ+ Orthodox+ Jews can build supportive communities in Orthodox hubs across the country. You'll also help coordinate the Eshel National LGBTQ+ Retreat. The role mixes remote and in-person work: you'll work from home most days, but must be able to commute to the New York Tri-State area for regular meetings and events.
Responsibilities:
• Create and run NYC programs and events, including programming for women, trans and 55+ community members
• Manage and supervise volunteer event coordinators and facilitators in NYC and nationally
• Meet regularly with chapter leaders in key cities to plan events and grow chapters
• Manage NYC and chapter budgets
• Build partnerships and events with local synagogues and organizations
• Help create national retreats, regional shabbatonim and family camp, and facilitate sessions
Requirements
4–6 years of client-facing programming experience; 2–4 years working with volunteers preferred
Deep familiarity with the Orthodox Jewish community, the LGBTQ+ community, and their intersection
Experience in program and event planning, supervision and nonprofit settings
Confidence in public speaking and group facilitation
Comfort with mental health challenges, education and resources
Availability for nights and weekends for special events
Salary: $80,000–$90,000
Benefits:
Discretionary time off (3–5 weeks a year encouraged), most major Jewish and national holidays, early Friday closings for Shabbat during parts of the year, parental leave, unlimited sick leave, a 403(b), and monthly subsidies for home office costs and medical insurance.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with a deadline of November 15.
