Program Manager

JESNA (www.jesna.org) seeks a highly-motivated, self-directed individual for a full-time position as Project Manager. Will consider filling two part-time positions for this role.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and oversee specific JESNA national educator recruitment and recognition programs (Lainer-Masa Fellows, Grinspoon-Steinhart Awards)
• Coordinator for ADCA (Association of Directors of Central Agencies for Jewish Education)
• Assist LCC colleagues with project management and conference planning
• Assist with management of agency-wide programs and projects
• This entails:
  • Ensuring that projects are implemented effectively and in a timely fashion within their contractual frameworks and budgets, and consistent with JESNA’s goals and objectives;
  • Maintaining positive relationships and ongoing communication with project funders, participants, program providers and consultants, community leaders, as well as JESNA colleagues;
  • Maintaining databases tracking relevant information for each program;
  • Ensuring appropriate ongoing monitoring and evaluation of programs;
  • Working with JESNA’s department of Institutional Advancement (IA) to ensure appropriate project funding;
  • Publicizing projects and programs, in coordination and collaboration with JESNA’s Communications Director.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• B.A., Masters degree preferred
• Experience in managing complex projects and activities in the for-profit or not-for-profit sectors
• Strong organizational skills including attention to detail and ability to juggle multiple tasks under deadlines;
• Meeting and conference planning
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing with a range of groups and individuals (particularly educators, university students, community professional and lay leaders, funders and foundation staff)
• Familiarity with the Jewish community and Jewish education
• Skills in using word processing, spreadsheet, presentation (Powerpoint) software
• Demonstrated resourcefulness, optimism, flexibility, and good humor in approach to project assignments and in working with colleagues and constituents
• Commitment to JESNA’s values, mission and goals

START DATE: Immediate
LOCATION: New York office
SALARY/BENEFITS: Commensurate with experience and capabilities.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Email resume and cover letter with position title in the subject line to projectmgrresumes@jesna.org

JESNA IS COMMITTED TO WORKPLACE DIVERSITY.

Job Type: Program
Organization Type: Nonprofit Organizations