Program Director, Jewish Heritage Program

Posted by on June 17, 2013

Program Director, Jewish Heritage Program
Posted on: June 5, 2013

Job description
The Jewish Heritage Programs (JHP) is seeking a full-time Program Director to coordinate communications between all JHP programs; plan our gala fundraisers; build relationships with JHP mentors, donors, and volunteers; and work closely with JHP’s Jewish Business Network.

JHP is the original peer-to-peer network. For the last 20 years, we have been building networks through peer groups and providing college students, young professionals, and business professionals the opportunity to engage with their Jewish heritage. By hosting events in both Philadelphia and New York, we create forums in which Jewish students and professionals can connect to one another through social programming, professional mentoring, and community service.

Candidate MUST be intelligent, innovative, enthusiastic, and excellent at developing positive personal relationships. An eye for detail, writing skills, and an appreciation for the need to go above and beyond will all be necessary for this position. Previous professional experience is required. Good opportunities for advancement.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Inter-program coordination and communication
• JBN oversight and member relations
• Plan gala fundraisers
• Maintain and build mentor and donor relationships
• Serve as a liaison between JHP and our volunteers
• Oversee Program Assistant
• Some possible grant research and writing

Qualifications:

• Professional experience with event planning, development, and/or non-profit management (Required)
• Bachelor’s degree (Required)
• Positive attitude and willingness to help out wherever it is needed (Required)
• Experience in the Jewish institutional world (Preferred)
• Experience with Constant Contact (Preferred)
• Experience with WordPress (Preferred)

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