ncjw
Director, Strategic Engagement
Washington, District of Columbia · Director
Sponsorship not specified$95k-$150kDetected 4 days ago
Project ManagementLeadershipCommunicationCollaboration
About the role
- The Director of Strategic Engagement serves as the second-in-command to the Vice President of Engagement and Leadership and is responsible for the day-to-day leadership and management of the department.
- Translate departmental and organizational strategy into clear work plans, timelines, and measurable goals.
- Ensure alignment between departmental and intra-departmental activities and the goals of NCJW Forward, the organization's strategic plan.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the operational lead and managing director for the Engagement and Leadership department, ensuring effective day-to-day management of programs, staff, and priorities.
- Supervise and support departmental staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team culture.
- Develop systems and processes that support efficient program implementation and cross-team coordination.
- Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of NCJW's national engagement ladder, creating clear pathways that move individuals from initial awareness to sustained advocacy, leadership, volunteerism, and philanthropy.
- Develop and execute strategies to expand NCJW's reach and mobilize one million changemakers in support of the organization's mission.
- Cultivate and manage strategic partnerships with mission-aligned organizations, coalitions, and community leaders to expand NCJW's reach, increase engagement, and connect new audiences to the organization's work.
- Collaborate with Government Relations and Advocacy, Regional Directors, Communications, and the Senior Director of Events and Programs to ensure engagement opportunities are embedded throughout advocacy campaigns, webinars, flagship events, immersive experiences, and other organizational initiatives.
- Create systems, tools, and best practices that enable staff and volunteers across the organization to effectively recruit, engage, and retain participants.
- NCJW has a lead role in many civil rights coalitions and legacy networks.
Requirements
- Strong project management skills with the ability to translate strategy into clear plans, systems, and measurable outcomes.
- Experience using data to evaluate performance and continuously improve engagement strategies.
- Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in nonprofit management, community organizing, advocacy, volunteer engagement, or movement-building.
- Demonstrated success designing and scaling engagement strategies that grow participation and deepen supporter involvement.
- Proven experience managing and developing high-performing teams.
- Experience building cross-functional partnerships and leading complex organizational initiatives.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, and receptivity to feedback.
- Sound judgment, high emotional intelligence, and a collaborative leadership style.
- Strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and NCJW's mission.
- Ability and willingness to travel.
Compensation
- $95,000 - $150,000 - commensurate with experience.
- Through the efforts of our 250,000 grassroots advocates and 45 local sections, NCJW combines education, direct service, and advocacy to affect lasting social change at the local, state, and national levels.
Benefits
- National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) is a 133-year-old Jewish feminist civil rights organization working for equity and justice for women, children, and families in the United States and Israel.
- With 250,000 grassroots advocates and 45 local sections, we combine education, direct service, and advocacy to create lasting social change.
- This role is a part of that vision.
- NCJW offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package, including 25+ paid Federal and Jewish Holidays each year, plus paid vacation time, sick time, and extensive paid leave.
Equal opportunity
- NCJW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Visa & Work Authorization
- ional origin, culture, age, creed, disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other protected status
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