uja
Senior Manager, Mobilization – Activism & Engagement
North York, Ontario · Senior · Contract
Sponsorship not specified$81k-$91kDetected 20 days ago
AccessibilityCRMUnityResearchLeadershipCommunicationMentoringMicrosoft Office
About the role
- Together with our philanthropic, volunteer and professional leadership, we're changing lives.
- As one of North America's leading Jewish non-profits, UJA Federation of Greater Toronto works to preserve and strengthen the quality of Jewish life in Greater Toronto, Canada, Israel and around the world.
- Track engagement metrics, campaign outcomes, volunteer participation, and mobilization effectiveness to inform strategy and decision-making.
Responsibilities
- Develop and lead grassroots organizing and community mobilization strategies aligned with UJA's advocacy, activism, and engagement priorities.
- Build, grow, and sustain networks of volunteers, organizers, activists, ambassadors, influencers, and community leaders across the Greater Toronto Jewish community.
- Lead large-scale community activation efforts related to advocacy campaigns, civic engagement initiatives, public affairs efforts, crisis response activities, and community priorities.
- Recruit, train, mentor, and support volunteer organizers and emerging leaders capable of mobilizing and engaging their own networks.
- Develop and implement engagement frameworks, organizing infrastructure, leadership pipelines, and volunteer mobilization strategies to strengthen long-term community capacity.
- Build strategic partnerships and collaborative relationships with schools, campuses, synagogues, community organizations, advocacy groups, and external stakeholders.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams, community partners, volunteers, and leadership stakeholders to advance organizational priorities and engagement objectives.
- Experience developing long-term engagement strategies and scalable community organizing frameworks.
- Strong leadership presence with exceptional interpersonal, relationship-building, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, lead through ambiguity, and operate effectively within a fast-paced, high-profile environment.
Requirements
- Strong understanding of organizing methodologies, volunteer engagement strategies, grassroots activism, and movement-building principles.
- Proficiency with CRM systems, engagement databases, reporting tools, and Microsoft Office Suite is considered an asset.
Compensation
- $81,000-$91,000 annually, based on experience.
- Engagement and connection are key to supporting the best employee experience and we want to ensure that this puts balance and well-being at the forefront of our approach to ways of working.
- We look forward to connecting with you to understanding what you can bring to the UJA team and how we can support your career goals.
- Qualified applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume.
- Only those applicants invited for interview will be contacted.
- Please be advised that all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of professional references and background checks including Social Media Account(s) and a Police Records Check/Vulnerable Sector Screening.
Benefits
- At UJA Federation of Greater Toronto, our vision is to lead the most vibrant Jewish community in North America - a community characterized by its diversity, unity, compassion, generosity and commitment to Jewish values.
Company info
- UJA Federation supports a diverse candidate and employment experience.
- We are proud of our dynamic professional team, which reflects the diversity of the Jewish community and general community alike in Greater Toronto.
- We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all communities.
- We encourage you to follow us to get regular updates on open roles.
- We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and believe this is essential to ensure that every member of our team can thrive.
- We adhere to barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
- Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.
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