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Director, JCRC - Portland - Portland Oregon
Company: The Jewish Federations of North America
Location: Portland, Oregon
Posted On: 01/29/2025
The Jewish Community Alliance (JCA) of Southern Maine seeks a passionate advocate and dedicated consensus builder as Director of Community Relations.What You'll Be DoingThe JCA's Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) serves as the community's central body to address and prevent antisemitism. The JCRC protects and defends the Jewish community through relationship-building, coalition work, education, government affairs and advocacy, with a recognition that the security of the Jewish community ultimately depends on creating a just society for all people.The JCRC Director is responsible for leading the JCRC in implementing its mission and programmatic direction, under the direction of the JCA's CEO, the JCRC Chair, and other lay leadership and in partnership with the rest of the JCA team. Specific responsibilities include:Combatting Antisemitism - partner in strategic thinking for the JCA to implement and scale a broad state-wide antisemitism plan
- assist in the execution of strategy, tactics, and partnerships to move forward these efforts
- assess the current climate and develop a roadmap to proactively combat antisemitism locally in K-12 schools
- support the work of local Hillels in countering the movement to delegitimize Israel on college campuses
- monitor and respond to antisemitic incidents in the community as well as to local anti-Israel initiatives
- develop programs and relationships to proactively counter growing antisemitism across the political spectrum
- build out a strategy to influence Portland's largest employers on preventing and responding to antisemitism within the workplace
- conduct corporate trainings to educate community members about the rise in antisemitism and the need to call it out
- lead portfolios for local and regional partners supporting workplace and business strategies
- collaborate with statewide Jewish communal agencies on antisemitism and Israel programming as appropriate
- leading statewide efforts to combat antisemitism and all forms of hate, bigotry and discriminationCommunity Relations
- spearhead the JCA's efforts to cultivate, develop and nurture relationships with and represent the interests of the Jewish community in diverse groups of individuals and organizations across racial, ethnic and religious communities
- identify and coordinate collaboration across religious, non-profit, civic, corporate, political, ethnic, and academic arenas
- work with and monitor media outlets to ensure that the Jewish public agenda is appropriately and accurately covered
- design and implement innovative programs and initiatives in support of the foregoing, including collaborations that advance social justice, intergroup understanding, and mutual respect and that strengthen the JCA's ties to diverse segments of the Greater Portland community
- maintain knowledge and professional expertise on relevant issues that impact the community relations space
- seek, write and facilitate grant opportunities, with a focus on bridgebuilding work
- ensure that JCA leadership and donors, and the broader Jewish and general communities, understand JCRC's activities and impactGovernment Relations & Advocacy
- establish and maintain strong ties with elected and appointed government officials at the local, state, and federal level
- liaise with regional, national and international organizations, including the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA), the Jewish Council for Public Affairs (JCPA), the Antidefamation League (ADL), etc. and undertake advocacy and public policy work in conjunction where aligned
- ensure an effective voice for our community within these organizations
- monitor local, national, and international events through the prism of Jewish communal priorities and work with leadership and community members to set policy, promote education, and galvanize community action
- organize education and advocacy opportunities for community members --- submit written testimony and/or testify on legislation where appropriate
- educating about and advocating for consensus causes and issues that impact the Jewish community and others, including drafting issue briefings and action alertsSecurity & Crisis Management
- create and implement a community crisis management plan
- convene law enforcement officials to share concerns and intelligence
- work with local Jewish agencies on their grant processes related to security and other types of funding available at the federal, state, and local levelTeam Roles
- actively participate in the JCA management team
- collaborate with the CEO and marketing on community communications
- give input into donor relations portfolios where relevant
- staff the JCRC meetings and sets agenda items in collaboration with leadership
- nurture JCRC members' leadership skills and cultivate a strong pipeline of future volunteer leaders
- prepare and oversee annual JCRC budget
- other duties as assignedSkills You Need
- you bring creativity, vision and resilience to your work
- you're a host and a connector, capable of building rapport and developing meaningful relationships with a wide variety of people
- you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment
- you have an entrepreneurial spirit, asking questions, trying new approaches to community relations and demonstrating an appetite for innovation
- you're a strategic community organizer, determining how best to reach and impact the community, including those not currently involved in traditional networks
- you're a self-starter, highly motivated and organized, driven to succeed, reflective and open; you know how to set appropriate boundaries and ask for help when neededSpecific Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Characteristics
- excellent interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skills
- deep, up-to-date understanding of contemporary antisemitism
- exceptional oral and written communication skills, including public speaking
- strong passion for and understanding of Jewish practices, customs, history, and community infrastructure
- in-depth knowledge of government affairs, legislative processes, and advocacy
- experience working with:
- volunteer leaders
- at-risk and/or vulnerable populations
- diverse constituencies and stakeholders with varied opinions
- coalitions
- ability to:
- set priorities and handle multiple tasks
- communicate with sophistication and nuance on Israel-related issues
- navigate complicated or stressful situations with diplomacy, tact, and equanimity
- work irregular hours, including periodic evenings and weekends as necessary to attend relevant events and programs and occasional travel to conferences, etc.Education, Training and/or Experience
- Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred, with coursework in social sciences, Jewish communal work, public affairs or related field
- 3-5 years of relevant experience in Jewish communal, nonprofit, public sector or related fieldWhat We Provide:
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