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Summary

JFCS Minnesota’s Engagement and Education Department offers meaningful programs and services for all generations. We are a leading voice on parenting, family life, caregiving, and community inclusion. Guided by Jewish values and in collaboration with local partners, we cultivate healthy, inclusive communities that nourish us in mind, body, and spirit at every age and stage. Animated by Jewish wisdom for today’s world, JFCS Minnesota generates powerful relationships and resources that meet community needs across the lifespan.

The Engagement and Education Manager is a strategic, relationship-driven professional who will lead and grow dynamic community education initiatives that foster wellbeing and belonging across the Jewish community and beyond. This role blends big-picture vision with hands-on execution—designing and facilitating impactful programs, building partnerships with synagogues and community organizations, and supervising a few key staff members. The ideal candidate brings experience in education, community engagement, and/or event planning; a strong foundation in inclusive, audience-centered pedagogy; and a passion for supporting individuals and families at meaningful life stages through engaging and values-driven programming.

This role is based out of the JFCS Golden Valley office and will lead programs and build relationships in both the east and west metro areas. The position requires flexibility to attend agency events on some evenings and weekends.

Agency Information:

JFCS is a multi-faceted human services agency with the mission to provide essential services to people of all ages and backgrounds to sustain healthy relationships, ease suffering and offer support in times of need. JFCS is a place where you can put your values to work every day. You will be able to:

• Make a positive difference in the lives of others
• Feel energized to give your best effort and enjoy a healthy work/life balance
• Learn, grow and accomplish new things

JFCS serves and employs people of all cultures and faith traditions and highly values inclusion and diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. AA/EEO

Salary and Benefits

• The salary range for this position is $70,000.00-75,000.00
• Work-life balance including vacation, wellness leave (sick time), paid family and medical leave, holidays, flexible schedule, and a hybrid working schedule with the ability to work some hours from home
• Competitive benefits package including medical insurance, 401(k) with match, life and long-term disability insurance, and access to other benefits including vision, dental, and pet insurance

Experience

• Minimum of three years in education, community engagement, Jewish organizations, and/or event planning
• Management experience supervising direct report(s) strongly preferred
• Volunteer recruitment and management strongly preferred
• Working in or volunteering with the Twin Cities Jewish community is strongly preferred
• Expertise in family life education, mental health, and/or Jewish adult education is preferred

Skills and Qualities

• Strategic and imaginative big-picture thinker adept at managing day-to-day operations
• Deep understanding of educational and pedagogical approaches tailored to diverse audiences
• Effective supervisor – in coaching, supporting, and holding staff accountable for meeting performance expectations
• Skilled in detail-driven event planning and intentional group facilitation
• Excellent interpersonal and rapport-building skills in both individual and group settings
• Effective in fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and engaging environment
• Ability to be attuned and responsive to the needs and interests of diverse audiences across the Twin Cities Jewish community
• Proven ability to establish and nurture strategic partnerships with community organizations, synagogues, and topic experts
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Punctual and reliable attendance
• Creative problem solver and resourceful team member
• Adaptive self-starter who anticipates needs, responds proactively, and can manage multiple priorities and timelines at once
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and utilizing technology to streamline team collaboration
• Demonstrates and upholds JFCS values: compassion, inclusion, innovation, integrity, and collaboration
• Willingness and flexibility to lead events and workshops during some evenings and weekends

Essential Functions/Approximate Time

Design and Implement Strategic Community Education Programs (60%)

• Develop and manage an impactful, dynamic program calendar of educational workshops, trainings, and support circles that cultivate wellbeing and belonging.
• Collaborate with community partners, synagogues, JFCS program staff members, and topic experts to intentionally craft meaningful and inclusive educational experiences.
• Assess needs and opportunities to support specific audiences in the Jewish and broader communities at meaningful life milestones, such as expecting parents, teens preparing for college, new grandparents, engaged couples, and beyond.
• Build strong relationships with synagogue staff and clergy members, community leaders, guest educators and facilitators, and program participants across the Twin Cities through strategic outreach, one-on-one meetings, and ongoing relational engagement.
• Represent JFCS through regular attendance at community events and meetings in Minneapolis and St. Paul areas.
• Generate and share new wisdom about parenting, family life, caregiving, mental health, and/or community inclusion through a Jewish lens by writing for the JFCS Blog and Advice Corner, presenting at community conferences and workshops, and developing new strategic channels for educational reach.
• Monitor, evaluate, and report on program outcomes and participant feedback.

Supervise and Support Key Staff (35%)

• Provide responsive, supportive supervision for up to 3 FTE Engagement and Education program staff members.
• Share ongoing insights and updates with the Director to help inform broader program strategy, resource allocation, and team operations.
• Offer day-of support for large department events and programs.

Contribute to Workplace Community (5%)

• Participate in team/agency meetings, retreats, and trainings.
• Actively contribute to the agency community by participating in committees, workgroups, or other collaborative efforts that support agency goals and foster a positive work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Indoor office environment for most work, at JFCS, at home office and in the community. Combination of walking, sitting, and standing in an office setting. Frequent written and oral communication. Occasional lifting, stooping, kneeling, bending, loading a car with supplies, or climbing stairs. Works with and around others. Daily use of computer, telephone, and office equipment. Must manage multiple priorities and frequent interruptions in a fast-paced setting. Frequent evening or weekend hours for agency and community events. This position requires transportation to participate in meetings, events, and other appointments in the community.

Additional Information

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.