EMPLOYMENT

Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford (JFGH) is a trusted community nonprofit established over 70 years ago to build and sustain a vibrant Jewish community in Greater Hartford, Israel and throughout the world that is cared for, connected, and engaged. This is accomplished through diverse volunteers and professionals who spend countless hours understanding and planning for community needs, raising critical funds, supporting social services and Jewish education, securing Jewish institutions, combating antisemitism, allocating communal resources, engaging with Israel, building bridges of understanding with individuals and groups beyond the Jewish community, convening our community, welcoming newcomers, and actively promoting Jewish engagement. The Federation’s annual campaign and total financial resource development have grown over the last three years with total financial resource development (FRD) now exceeding 12 million dollars.

Overview & Purpose: The Development Coordinator plays a critical role by providing operational coordination for the Development department and participating in fundraising activities including event execution, donor relations, stewardship & data management.

Key Areas of Focus & Responsibilities:

• Assist Development Team with fundraising campaigns & donor engagement events ranging from overall Campaign events to Women’s Philanthropy and Men’s Engagement
• Coordinate planning for Development Team meetings – including scheduling, preparation and dissemination of agenda & materials, meeting set-up/clean-up, including virtual meeting coordination, etc.
• Attend key Development meetings and prepare meeting minutes when needed
• Manage department event & activities calendar, posting on internal and external community calendars
• Support the Development Team in various stewardship and cultivation activities, including gift acknowledgements and recognition letters.
• Assist with Campaign solicitation assignments, send reminders to solicitors and volunteers during Campaign regarding open gifts
• Assist with management of constituent and donor data, including running reports
• Prepare emails and other correspondence to donors as well as respond to external and internal requests for information, materials, assistance, in writing and on the telephone
• Assist with sending out JNF Memorial Trees when requested internally
• Coordinate and manage multifaceted projects, setting realistic milestones and deadlines, and manage an organized timeline
• Other tasks as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Energetic, positive self-starter with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work creatively and flexibly
• Excellent written and oral communication and organizational skills
• Superior attention to detail
• Proficiency in utilizing technology to complete work efficiently, including use of Microsoft Office suite, particularly Outlook, Excel and Word. Other technical skills/experience (PowerPoint, Raiser’s Edge, Zoom, Eventbrite, Canva) and social media skills are a plus.
• The ability to balance multiple priorities with good judgement
• Discretion and professionalism in maintaining confidentiality of sensitive business matters
• Ability to be poised, welcoming, and personable in interacting with community members, donors, and colleagues, as well as with visitors and phone contacts
• An understanding of and a willingness to contribute to our mission, vision & values
• Ability to work occasional evening meetings
• Must be able to lift boxes and materials to bring to events. Setup and takedown of events. Must be able to deliver and move materials and event supplies.
• BS/BA degree

Please forward your resume to jobs@jewishhartford.org

Educator & Program Coordinator, JTConnect - Jewish Teen Learning Connection

Jewish Teen Learning Connection (JTConnect) is seeking an innovative and enthusiastic Educator and Program Coordinator for our Jewish teen educational program in the Greater Hartford community. Our Educator and Program Coordinator helps to create a connected community for Jewish teens and their families of all denominations, backgrounds, and levels of Jewish knowledge and observance.

JTConnect is an independent Jewish teen education and engagement nonprofit organization with four pillars that house our core programs: Jewish Learning & Leadership, Social Action Projects, Teen Philanthropy, and Social Events that coincide with the Jewish calendar year. JTConnect offers meaningful opportunities for teens to come together to learn, build relationships and community, create positive change in the world, and celebrate Jewishly throughout the year, with accessible, inclusive, and pluralistic Jewish teen programming that evolves with the needs of our community. 

What You’ll Need

• A passion for Jewish education and teen engagement, and experience working with teens, families, and community partners. 
• An enthusiasm for leading and organizing JTConnect’s Social Action programs including interest and meaningful experience participating in and/or leading social action projects.
• Leadership skills to play a visible and valuable role in the community to serve as a liaison to teens, parents/families, and partners. Comfortable working directly with the community and being able to speak professionally one-on-one and in large groups.
• A college degree and relevant experience in the field of teen engagement such as youth groups, camp, etc and participation in college Jewish communal programs such as Hillel or Chabad on campus, a plus. 
• Candidates must have a love for Jewish culture, Jewish community, and Eretz Yisrael. The right candidate will be genuinely committed to fostering a love for Israel and Jewish peoplehood among our teen community. 

What You’ll Do

Teaching:

• Teaching classes one evening a week and on Sundays midday and evening. This Jewish educator role will build on your experience teaching and requires a high level of professionalism, planning, and curriculum development will be required throughout the year.

Program Coordination and Planning:

• Coordinating weekly JTConnect programs by ensuring staff and partners are up to date on upcoming programs, acting as a lead staff whenever we offer a program to the community, purchasing and transporting materials/supplies for classes and programs at our various synagogue partner sites.

• Coordinating our signature programs to ensure preparation on all sides, overseeing staff support structure for each event, and ensuring teens have a meaningful Jewish experience when they come together. 

• Supporting the Executive Director by participating in program planning and development, taking part in brainstorming sessions and curriculum development, and by supporting new initiatives with a sense of ownership and pride. 

Recruitment:

• Supporting recruitment efforts for all aspects of the JTConnect program including, but not limited to, online marketing, email communications, direct recruitment conversations with parents and teens, and supporting our partners in recruitment, and helping to ensure that we are reaching affiliated and unaffiliated Jewish teens in our community. 

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Experience a plus in using Google Suite, Canva, Constant Contact, DonorPerfect, WordPress 

What You’ll Gain 

• The ability to engage and inspire teens to deepen their understanding and connection with Judaism and the Jewish community.  
• Experience working with exceptional staff in a positive environment, opportunities for growth and professional development, the chance to partner with nonprofits from across the Greater Hartford area, and building belonging among teens in the community. 
• The chance to work, live, and influence the future of one of CT’s largest and most vibrant Jewish communities. https://www.jewishhartford.org/destination-hartford 

What Else You Should Know 

• This is an entry level/early-career role for an individual seeking experience as an educator and youth programs coordinator in the Jewish communal sector.
• This is a full-time, year-round position. As a teen education and engagement organization,  this role requires work one evening a week and on Sundays midday and evening (Sept. - June) during the program year. This position reports to the Executive Director. JTConnect will make accommodations for Jewish summer camp staff.
• Benefits Available: Health Insurance, 4-weeks paid vacation, paid holidays including Jewish holidays off, CT Family Medical Leave, and the ability to leave early for Shabbat. 
• While this position is an in-person role, there is flexibility and remote work is possible where appropriate as determined by the Executive Director. 
• Details about the weekly program and events are available https://jtconnect.org/

Compensation:  $45,000-$47,000 per year; commensurate with experience.

How to Apply 

Please send a cover letter and resume to Caroline Poland at caroline@jtconnect.org  JTConnect is an Equal Opportunity employer. 

Reports to: Vice President, Jewish Education and Leadership

Job Description:
This full-time position will work with the Vice President, Jewish
Education and Leadership to support all activities of Jewish Leadership
Academy.

About the Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford:
The Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford shares the Jewish values of repairing
the world (tikkun olam), helping those less fortunate (tzedakah) and learning from the wisdom of our tradition (Torah). At the Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford, we work together to create a better life for Jews and their neighbors in need – in 30+ towns across Connecticut, in Israel, and around the world. We do this through our Annual Campaign, volunteer projects, educational programs,
social justice advocacy and much more.

Jewish Leadership Academy Roles and Responsibilities
The Jewish Leadership Academy strengthens the skills of our community’s existing leaders and train new leaders, ensuring a pipeline of knowledgeable and collaborative lay volunteers and professionals prepared to lead with vision and excellence in the Greater Hartford Jewish community.  JLA’s goal is to inspire, engage, and mentor leaders, to meet the needs of and build a more
vibrant, collaborative, and connected Jewish community.

• In collaboration with supervisor, plan and execute Jewish leadership development programming.
• In collaboration with supervisor, plan and execute Jewish education professional development programming.
• Attend and coordinate logistics for JLA events including venue, contracts, food, attendance, etc. 
• Enter and maintain participant and program data into SalesForce. Run reports, analyze data, and coordinate with others in the office to enter participant data into CRM system.
• Work with the marketing team on all pre- and post-event communications and plans.
• Maintain JLA website and social media outlets.\
• Manage program related paperwork and reports.
• Facilitate committee meetings as required.
• Managing volunteer relationships as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher.
• Non-profit management experience preferred.
• Fluency and comfort level with Jewish values.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Sales Force Data Base.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills capable of maintaining strong relationships.
• Works efficiently under pressure and time constraints
• Strong time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Flexibility in work hours. Night and weekend work will be required.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary commensurate with experience.
• Benefits package including generous paid time off including for Jewish holidays, health insurance, 403b retirement plan, early closing for Shabbat.

For additional information or to submit your cover letter & resume, please email:  Heather Rubin-Fiedler

Reports to: Vice President of Impact & Strategy

Full Time, Exempt

The Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Hartford (JCRC) serves as the public affairs voice of the Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford. JCRC builds alliances within and outside the Jewish community, educating and galvanizing the community on issues of social justice, enhancing the community’s understanding of Israel, combating antisemitism and hate, and advocating for public policy consistent with Jewish values.

Specifically, the JCRC:

• Spearheads the development of the Federation’s public policy agenda and educates on issues and current events to foster understanding and cooperation within the Jewish and broader community.
• Advocates at all levels of government for public resources to support the activities of the Federation and partnership agencies.
• Builds relationships and mutual understanding with diverse ethnic, racial, faith-based and civic groups.
• Promotes support for Israel and the Jewish people at home and throughout the world via education and advocacy.

Primary Responsibilities: The JCRC Director is responsible for leading the JCRC in implementing its mission and programmatic direction, under the direction of the Federation President & CEO, VP of Impact & Strategy, JCRC Chair, and other lay leadership. Specific responsibilities include:

Community Relations

• Working with JCRC’s volunteer leaders to cultivate relationships and represent the interests of the Jewish community in religious, non-profit, civic, corporate, political, ethnic, and academic arenas, as well as with the media.
• Engaging and working with local Jewish communal organizations, agencies, and community members to advance the objectives of the organized Jewish community
• Educating about and advocating for consensus causes and issues that impact the Jewish community and others
• Working with volunteer leadership to set policy
• Staffs the JCRC Board meetings and sets agenda items in collaboration with leadership
• Monitoring local, national, and international events; formulating and articulating responsive positions; and mobilizing leadership and volunteers for effective action
• Leading regional efforts to combat antisemitism and all forms of bigotry
• Developing programs and initiatives in support of the foregoing, including collaborations that advance social justice, intergroup understanding, and mutual respect

Legislative Affairs

• Establishing and maintaining strong ties with elected and appointed government officials at the local, state, and federal level
• Liaising and undertaking advocacy and public policy work with the Jewish Federation of North America’s (JFNA) Washington, D.C., office; the Jewish Council for Public Affairs (JCPA); and the Jewish Federation Association of Connecticut (JFACT), where aligned
• Monitoring local, national, and international events through the prism of Jewish communal priorities and working with leadership and community members to set policy, promote education, and galvanize community action
• Organizing education and advocacy opportunities for community members
• Submitting written testimony and/or testifying on legislation

Miscellaneous

• Working closely with Federation colleagues to ensure that Federation leadership and donors, and the broader Jewish and general communities, understand JCRC’s activities and impact
• Planning and executing community events
• Supporting new and existing grants in collaboration with Federation’s Vice President of Development, and participating in donor cultivation and fundraising activities
• Leading the day-to-day operations of the JCRC including administrative duties of management, budget planning and adherence, communications, committee work, and staff supervision
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership experience in promoting mission-critical programs and initiatives
• Knowledge of and commitment to consensus issues within the Jewish community, including protection of rights and liberties, combating antisemitism, advocacy for Israel, and supporting social justice
• Knowledge and understanding of government affairs, legislative processes, and advocacy
• Experience working with diverse constituencies to develop consensus
• Experience working with professionals, lay people and lay committees.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including public speaking and writing letters, op-eds, and public statements on community issues
• Strong knowledge and understanding of Jewish practices, customs, history, and community infrastructure
• Ability to set priorities and handle multiple tasks, strong organizational skills
• Personable, enthusiastic, self-motivated professional; comfortable in a fast-paced working environment, including nights and weekends
• Ability to work closely with others in a team environment, and effectively interact with all
• Ability to create and manage project/program budgets and timelines

To Apply for This Position

Please submit your cover letter and resume to: Heather Rubin Fiedler, Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford, hfiedler@jewishhartford.org