NEXTGen Detroit Associate

About the Jewish Federation of Detroit:

As the primary instrument of Jewish philanthropy and engagement in the Detroit area, we are a community-driven organization committed to taking care of the needs of the Jewish people and building a vibrant Jewish future, in metropolitan Detroit, in Israel and around the world.

About NEXTGen Detroit:

With the goal of engaging and retaining the next generation of Jewish Detroiters, Federation developed NEXTGen Detroit, an innovative platform for transforming the community into a vibrant home for young Jews of every background and affiliation. Since its launch in 2012, NEXTGen Detroit has emerged as a national leader of young adult engagement and is now a model for Federations across North America.

NEXTGen Detroit’s mission is to grow and sustain metro Detroit as a home for Jewish individuals in their 20s and 30s. We are obsessed with creating meaningful opportunities for social, professional, and cultural engagement and growth. As a member of the NEXTGen Detroit team, the Senior Associate will help develop and execute unforgettable programs, events and initiatives for a large and diverse group of community members across the city.

 The NEXTGen Detroit Associate position offers the right person a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference in our community — as well as to explore, learn and grow as a professional.

 Who are we looking for?

• A highly creative and entrepreneurial individual who is driven to succeed
• A team-player who can work well with a passionate group of professionals and lay leaders
• A self-starter who can manage a variety of tasks and details while serving a big-picture goal
• A dynamic and innovative programmer who can plan and oversee a slate of events and programs to reach and engage young adults throughout the community
• A community-minded individual who is committed to building a better Jewish future for young adults in Detroit

 Primary responsibilities:

• Work with NEXTGen Detroit staff and leadership to strategize, develop and implement innovative, exceptional programs and events
• Develop and lead events and programs on a variety of scales from intimate to enormous
• Host individual meetings with young adults looking to get involved with NEXTGen Detroit
• Build strong and positive relationships within the NEXTGen Detroit community
• Develop and maintain programs and events with NEXTGen Detroit’s partners
• Cultivate effective relationships with board members, volunteers, donors and colleagues
• Build relationships with donors and solicit gifts at telethons and/or face-to-face meetings
• Assist in all programs and identify new individuals for outreach
• Assignments may include support to or collaboration with other departments as needed

 Required Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Strong team player – we are all about collaboration
• Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
• Experience and interest in creative use of social media tools
• Passionate about supporting and building a NEXTGen Detroit community, while strengthening Jewish identity and connection to Detroit Jewish life, Federation, and Israel
• Strong cultivation/engagement skills and relationship building skills with the NEXTGen Detroit community, including those who are unaffiliated and disengaged
• Programming experience
• Familiarity with Jewish culture and the Jewish community
• Familiarity with social justice issues in Detroit, a plus
• An ability to handle multiple projects efficiently and effectively
• Must be able to work some evenings and some weekends
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and social media tools