Director, Community Relations

Director, Community Relations

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Bonnie & Donald Dwares JCC of the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island

401 Elmgrove Ave

Providence, RI 02906

Position Title : Director, Community Relations

Status : Full-Time Exempt Position

Reports to : Chief Strategy Officer

Salary Range : $60,000-$70,000

To apply : Send resume and cover letter to Stephanie Hague, [email protected]

The Director of Community Relations supports the Alliance's public policy and advocacy portfolios, advances the antihate and countering antisemitism agendas, and builds bridges between multiple diverse populations.

With close insight from the Community Relations Committee of the Board, this position engages with stakeholders from across communities to advance shared goals of advocacy and partnership.

The Director is responsible for leading the implementation of programmatic priorities focusing on issues related to antisemitism, domestic policy, social and economic justice, and interfaith / intergroup relations.

Principal Responsibilities :

Community Relations / Advocacy :

• Foster collaborative relationships based on mutual understanding and respect with other communities and groups and build and engage in coalitions on areas of common concern and priorities.
• Develop relationships with elected officials at the local, state, and federal level.
• Represent the Jewish Alliance and Jewish stakeholders at key non-Jewish coalition groups and support legislative priorities emerging from those groups.
• Maintain strong relationships and cultivate new partnerships with diverse stakeholders to enhance our bridge-building work between the Jewish and non-Jewish communities.

Antisemitism and Anti-Hate :

• Work with the Alliance's Chief Strategy Officer to build and execute the organization's strategy to combat antisemitism.
• Manage ongoing anti-hate agenda through relationship development with key stakeholders, anchoring conversations in action through training, programming, and other collaborative events.
• Engage elected officials and other civic leaders on legislative issues specific to the Jewish community.
• Respond to school and work-based antisemitism reports including intake, preparing recommended next steps, and facilitating stakeholder engagement on the issues.
• Operationalize training / workshops across the region to educate non-Jewish community members and leaders about the Jewish community and modern antisemitism, including outreach to municipal offices, public libraries, community centers, social service agencies, and faith communities.

Organizational Leadership :

• Represent the Jewish Alliance around key national Jewish organizational conversations on issues related to antisemitism and public policy.
• With the Chief Strategy Officer, work closely with the volunteer leadership of the Community Relations Council of the Board of Directors.
• Draft written responses, articles, speaking notes, and other collateral related to issue areas to support media inquiries, educational opportunities, and engagement.

Qualifications and Success Factors :

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Knowledge of current events, and understanding of Judaism, Jewish community, Israel, and related issues.
• Commitment to representing the needs of a broad, diverse Jewish community.
• Ability to navigate complicated or stressful situations with diplomacy, tact, and equanimity.
• Understanding of the dynamics and connections of diverse Jewish stakeholders to Israel, and ability to communicate with sophistication and nuance on related issues.
• Knowledge and understanding of government affairs, legislative processes, and advocacy.
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with volunteer leaders and diverse constituencies to develop consensus.
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Must be able to work occasional off-shift hours including nights and weekends, as needed.

Work Environment :

This role will require you to be in the office 4 days a week, with the option of one remote day after the initial review period.

This role will require occasional nights and weekends. The Director will need access to reliable transportation to ensure travel across the Greater Rhode Island area.

Compensation :

In addition to benefits, the annual salary for this role ranges between $60,000-$70,000 dependent on experience. Full-time staff members enjoy impressive and plentiful benefits which include :

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Free deluxe fitness membership
• Generous amount of paid time off, including Jewish holidays
• Access to LinkedIn Learning, an award-winning online training platform with a digital library of over 9,000 courses
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Defined contribution pension plan
• 401k, 403b
• Flexible spending accounts

Agency Information :

The Jewish Alliance provides social, cultural, educational, recreational, and wellness-related needs to the Jewish Community and the greater Rhode Island community.

It serves individuals and families and welcomes all ages, faiths, and backgrounds. The Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all regardless of race, color, religion, pregnancy, national origin, age, ability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, military / veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We sincerely believe that diversity and inclusion among our staff is critical to our success as an organization. All of our work is guided by our core values :

• Tzedakah : upholding the Jewish traditions of righteous giving and justice.
• L'dor v'dor : securing a future filled with Jewish tradition and heritage.
• Tikkun Olam : repairing the world.
• Hineni : standing with others so no one stands alone.
• Klal Yisrael : supporting worldwide Judaism and the State of Israel.
• Torah : pursuing knowledge and lifelong learning.

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