Director- Young Leadership Division (YLD)

About the Federation:

The Jewish Federation of Broward County strives for excellence.  We cultivate an inclusive space where all feel welcome, celebrated, and contribute meaningfully to our shared vision.   At the Jewish Federation of Broward County, you can be part of one of the largest non-profit organizations in South Florida. Our mission is to mobilize the Jewish Community to provide leadership and financial resources that strengthen and enhance Jewish life in Broward, Israel and around the world.  

About the Position:

The Jewish Federation of Broward County is looking for a strategic team-player with a “can do” attitude, to engage and inspire the next generation of Jewish leaders in our community. We’re looking for someone who wants to build a forward thinking, philanthropy focused space for young adults to build community and develop and grow as leaders.

What you will be doing: (principal duties/responsibilities/tasks of the role, typical day):

• Oversee and implement a strategic engagement plan aimed at developing young leaders’ involvement within the Jewish Federation of Broward County to include leadership development, philanthropy, and volunteerism.
• Develop successful strategies to cultivate, steward and sustain commitment to the Federation’s Annual Campaign
• Build a comprehensive lay leadership structure for the YLD Board of Directors  

• Organize and Manage Horizons Leadership Program which empowers and develops current and future volunteer leaders of the community.

• Develop significant growth in our participation in JFNA’s National Young Leadership Cabinet
• Create opportunities to strengthen the relationship between young adults and the larger Federation Board and community.

• Partner with leading local, national and global organizations in the young adult space to develop and foster mutually beneficial partnerships aimed at creating a more robust Jewish community for young adults in Broward County, including One Table, Moishe House and others

What you need to succeed

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Areas of discipline: Jewish communal professional, management, event strategy, understanding of marketing and communications  
• Fundraising experience is required
• Minimum of four to six years of experience in leadership roles at Jewish communal institutions 
• Charismatic individual who will draw and engage young adults  
• Futuristic thinker and executor who will continuously create the next level of achievement 
• Driven and determined leader who creates momentum and positive energy 
• Prior successes working in the young adult space is a plus 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and social media 
• Must possess strong written and oral communication skills 
• Familiarity with and understanding of the Broward Jewish community and/or National Jewish community is a plus 
• Work some evenings and weekends 

Benefits

The Jewish Federation of Broward County is an equal opportunity employer offering a people friendly environment. The benefits of this position include a full suite of medical benefits, up to 3% retirement contribution; competitive paid time off and parental leave; opportunities for professional development; work culture that pairs high expectations and accountability with significant flexibility.

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understand the scope of the position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, or responsibilities associated with the position.