UJA-Federation of New York is the largest local philanthropy in the world. For more than 100 years, we’ve brought New Yorkers together to solve some of the most pressing problems facing our community. Thanks to our network of hundreds of non-profits, we can leverage our expertise across any number of areas — including health and human services, arts and culture, and education — to care for Jews everywhere and New Yorkers of all backgrounds, respond to crises close to home and far away, and shape our Jewish future. Our reach extends from New York to Israel to nearly 70 other countries around the world, touching 4.5 million people each year.
Position Summary:
The Manhattan and Sephardic Divisions, 50/50 split between departments seek a proactive, motivated, and flexible person to provide essential day-to-day administrative support to three professional staff overseeing the UJA FSU, Healthcare, and Sephardic portfolios. A bit about the portfolios:
- UJA FSU is a welcoming space for Jews with roots in the former Soviet Union who want to come together as a community of philanthropists to strengthen their community and beyond.
- UJA Healthcare consists of doctors and professionals in medical, biotech, and other health-related fields who want to make a difference in their community, connect with colleagues, and interact with leading voices in the industry.
- The Sephardic Division is a distinct, unique, and vibrant multigenerational philanthropic community. It engages members in exclusive social, learning, and philanthropic opportunities through UJA, fostering a strong sense of identity and connection while supporting meaningful causes across generations
Major Responsibilities:
- Provide necessary administrative support to three fundraising professionals on the Manhattan and Sephardic teams
- Assist with committee meetings, events and projects. Including preparing materials, scheduling, calendaring, invites, evites, mailers, attendance, money processing, reports and all logistics.
- Provide necessary professional support to the Sephardic portfolio including money processing and developing a journal as well as key support for the Annual Sephardic Event.
- Provide necessary professional support to the Healthcare and UJA FSU portfolios including money processing and developing a journal as well as key support for the Annual Events.
- Handling logistics for Sephardic synagogue appeals and committee meetings.
- Conduct donor and prospect research
- Become knowledgeable and proficient in use of UJA systems including our fundraising, grant making, and purchasing systems.
- Draft and send acknowledgement letters and assemble internal and external mailings.
- Manage and update committee lists in our fundraising database.
- Staff FRD events outside of the Manhattan and Sephardic Divisions as needed.
- Sit on a team with other Affinity admin professionals to share ideas and information.
Skills/Competencies:
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Excellent interpersonal, written/verbal communication.
- Strong relationship-building skills.
- Excellent customer-service orientation.
- Team player with the ability to multitask.
- Creative, energetic, self-motivated, quick learner
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
- Should be comfortable and adept at communicating and presenting in person and via remote platforms.
- Knowledge of issues facing the Jewish community and passion for UJA-Federation’s mission.
- Flexibility to work at events and programs when required, which may be outside of normal business hours.
- A plus: has a strong understanding and knowledgeable about of the Brooklyn and Manhattan Sephardic community
Salary Information:
The annual salary for this role is $45,000.
Great Perks. Because We Appreciate Great Employees.
TIME OFF
We offer a generous number of vacation days and have the Jewish holidays off as well. Fridays our offices close early (October to March at 3:00 pm and April to September at 4:00 pm). All so you can relax and recharge.
HYBRID MODEL
We’re operating on a hybrid work model: three set days in the office and two days remote. So enjoy the best of both worlds — the comforts of home and the energy of the office.
HEALTH CARE
UJA provides a top-tier medical and dental plan, along with a flexible spending account. We also offer life insurance. And for a small cost you can take part in on-site yoga and exercise classes at our Manhattan office. Wellness matters to us.
PLANNING FOR RETIREMENT
UJA employees can enroll in a pension plan and tax deferred annuity.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Classes, workshops, and compelling speakers will keep you at the top of your game.
COMMUNITY
We come together as a staff to commemorate holidays (from Rosh Hashanah to MLK Day), volunteer at nonprofits, and celebrate our accomplishments together. (Our chocolate chip cookies are legendary!)
SOME MORE (YES, MORE!)
We also offer a backup childcare program. And a commuter benefit plan. So, you can get to work and feel good about it.