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Director, Jewish Community Relations Coalition Jobs in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA at The New Orleans Jewish Community Center
Director, Jewish Community Relations Coalition
Ronald Gardenswartz JCC of Greater Albuquerque
5520 Wyoming Blvd
Albuquerque, NM 87109
The Jewish Community Relations Coalition of New Mexico (JCRC-NM),(Use the “Apply for this Job” box below). is a new organization that is hiring its first director to expand and professionalize its program. The Director is hired to advance the values, interests, and security of the New Mexico Jewish community, promote knowledge of and support for Israel, and cultivate intergroup understanding andcollaborationbetween the Jewish and broader community.
JCRC-NM was created by Jewish community leaders in central and northern New Mexico following the terrorist attack in Israel on October 7, 2023. Twenty-five organizations joined the coalition and signed onto a Stand with Israel statement. We have raised funding commitments for three years and are now ready to hire a full-time director to expand our work and impact. JCRC-NM will be a program of the Jewish Community Center of Greater Albuquerque (JCC).
Minimum Qualifications:
Core Responsibilities
The Director’s responsibilities are to work with the Steering Committee and partner with other Jewish organizations to:
Programming
Develop programs and strategies to combat antisemitism in New Mexico.
Promote understanding and support for the State of Israel and the Jewish people througheducationandadvocacy.
Develop and disseminate information relating to Israel and antisemitism to the Jewish community and the public as needed.
Develop a crisis response and intervention plan that includes coordination with the Anti-Defamation League Mountain States Region (a JCRC-NM member).
Create and implement volunteer opportunities for members of the Jewish community who want to support the work of JCRC-NM.
Communications
Develop and implement a communications plan for JCRC-NM that includes building and redesigning the JCRC-NM website, developing an active digital presence for the JCRC-NM, and preparing and distributing a regular newsletter to JCRC-NM supporters.
Work with and monitor media outlets and reporters who cover issues of importance to the Jewish community and work with lay leaders to prepare press releases, opinion pieces, and provide media interviews as appropriate.
Coalition Building
Develop strong relationships with coalition members and convene organizations and leaders within the New Mexico Jewish community to collaborate and mobilize on key initiatives.
Build and maintain strong relationships withdiverseethnic, racial, religious, and other groups to foster understanding and cooperation between the Jewish and non-Jewish communities.
Identify and implement opportunities for intergroup and interfaithcollaboration.
Administration
Assist the Steering Committee in developing policy positions on issues of importance to the New Mexico Jewish community.
Provide administrative support to the Steering Committee and committees and working groups of the JCRC-NM, including helping create agendas, coordinate online and in-person meetings, and preparing meeting minutes.
Manage the budget and assist with fundraising for JCRC-NM operations.
Other duties that may be assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required.
Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience in public or private sector, nonprofit, Jewish communal, or related field.
Excellent oral and writtencommunication skills, including public speaking, the capacity…
Title: Director, Jewish Community Relations Coalition
Company: The New Orleans Jewish Community Center
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
Category: Non-Profit & Social Impact, Management
