Title:

Senior Director of Programming & Engagement

Department:

Impact

FLSA Status:

Exempt

FUNCTION:

The Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas seeks a Senior Director of Programming and Engagement—a dynamic, strategic, and relationship‑driven Jewish community builder who will strengthen the connective tissue of Jewish life across Dallas and North Texas. This leader will bring warmth, curiosity, and entrepreneurial energy to inspire meaningful Jewish engagement, deepen relationships, and expand the Federation’s presence and impact.

Working collaboratively with community members, synagogues, local and national agencies, donors, and lay leaders, the Senior Director will serve as a “Community Concierge”—helping individuals and families find their place in Jewish Dallas while weaving together a vibrant, inclusive, and interconnected community.

The Senior Director of Programming and Engagement should have three key areas of skills/experience:

Relentless relationship builder and network weaver - ability to connect with anyone and understand the next steps that deepen relationships to inspire, engage others, and encourage leadership.

Strategic programmer - experience, confidence, and organization skills to initiate and facilitate meaningful engagement opportunities, comfort in asking questions, and seeking to continuously improve practices.

Data Informed Storyteller - comfort in utilizing relationship-tracking databases, implementing best practices, achieving measurable goals, and leveraging those metrics to tell dynamic stories of impact.

REPORTS TO: Chief Impact Officer

SUPERVISES: Israel & Overseas Engagement Manager

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Big Picture – Jewish EngagementLead and Evolve the Federation’s Engagement Strategy

· Oversee the ongoing implementation, evaluation, and refinement of JFGD’s community engagement strategy to ensure it remains responsive, inclusive, and aligned with organizational priorities.

· Translate strategic goals into actionable plans that strengthen Jewish identity, belonging, and participation across Greater Dallas.

Build High‑Impact Relationships Across the Community

· Conduct a high volume of meaningful 1:1 meetings with community leaders, influencers, and emerging voices to build trust, deepen relationships, and identify pathways for involvement.

· Connect individuals and micro‑communities to JFGD programs, resources, and leadership opportunities that match their interests and aspirations.

· Cultivate relationships that lead to volunteer leadership development and long‑term engagement.

Strengthen Collaboration Across Jewish Dallas

· Develop and maintain strong partnerships with Jewish communal professionals, clergy, and invested lay leaders from JFGD and partner agencies.

· Identify opportunities for synergy, shared initiatives, and collaborative programming that amplify collective impact.

· Serve as a connector and convener, ensuring that JFGD is a central, trusted hub for community collaboration.

Support Recruitment for Key Engagement Initiatives

· Contribute to recruitment strategies for PJ Library, Missions, the Dallas Israel Teen Tour, and other immersive experiences that strengthen Jewish identity and connection.

· Partner with internal teams to promote and support signature Federation events and citywide engagement opportunities.

Serve as a Knowledgeable and Trusted Community Resource

· Develop and maintain deep knowledge of the local Jewish ecosystem—its institutions, programs, leaders, and emerging needs.

· Act as a “Community Concierge,” helping individuals and families—especially newcomers—navigate Jewish life in Dallas and North Texas.

· Identify opportunities to connect people with meaningful Jewish experiences, learning, and community involvement.

Big Picture - Program Leadership and Support

· Develop and implement effective outreach programs for underserved demographics and outlying geographies.

· Partner with the team to create marketing/engagement initiatives that build JFGD’s overall brand across the diversity of demographics within our Jewish community.

· Modify existing programs to incorporate outreach best practices used to engage the disengaged.

· Work in partnership with the philanthropy team and other departments of the Federation to ensure collaboration and synergy of campaign and outreach initiatives.

· Supervise and/or regularly consult with junior engagement staff to increase the breadth of Federation programming, and overall reach.

· Monitor the community calendar to identify key programs by partner agencies where the Federation should have presence and help determine what that presence should include.

· Assist with budget preparation and monitoring for Federation’s forward-facing engagement programs.

Specific Portfolio - PJ Library:

· Effectively market (in consultation with our marketing department) the PJ Library program and recruit families who will benefit from the program, ensuring customization of marketing, promotional and printed materials. This includes managing the PJ Library Facebook page, placing and targeting digital ads, and sending out the monthly e-blast to PJ Library subscribers.

· Evolve and implement PJ Library subscription growth strategy.

· Develop and facilitate PJ Library and PJ Our Way themed programming for families with young children.

· Communicate regularly with PJ Library’s home office team including providing semi-annual (December and July) status reports, dealing with billing and other operational issues.

· Prepare reports for key donors including quarterly status reports, quarterly invoices, and special notes of interest such as anecdotes and stories that bring the program to life for the donors.

· Communicate regularly with partner organizations and seek regular collaborations with partner organizations leveraging the PJ Library brand.

· Manage the PJ Library budget.

· Evaluate and apply for relevant grant opportunities from the Harold Grinspoon Foundation and other potential funders and facilitate compliance with any grant recipient obligations.

· Leverage PJ Library for the promotion of One Happy Camper, Jewish Jump Start Grants, and other relevant Federation initiatives.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree required. Master’s in Jewish education, social work or related field, preferred.

Experience: Minimum of 5-7 years of professional experience working in community building, client services, events and programming, sales and/or relationship management is preferred. Experience in nonprofit leadership, Jewish experiential education or other areas of Jewish communal service is a plus. Knowledge of Jewish customs and traditions is required.

Other Requirements:

· Adaptability - you understand that even when things don’t go accordingly to plan, ambiguity is part of developing great new opportunities, and you learn from experience.

· Strong communication skills; effective at communicating with a variety of stakeholders.

· Demonstrated ability to learn quickly, create effective systems/processes, juggle multiple tasks, and adhere to deadlines in a lively, fast-paced work environment.

· A commitment to pluralism and comfort with different Jewish identities empowering you to work effectively with the full diversity of Jewish community.

· An understanding that JFGD professionals work non-traditional hours (including evening and weekend hours) in an exciting environment that cares for employee wellness and satisfaction Contagious and authentic Jewish passion.

· An outgoing personality and willingness to reach out to others individually by phone, mail, email and in public presentations.

· Experience developing, nurturing, and executing programs.

· Be self-motivated, curious, and innovative.

· Community organizing experience.

· In possession or capable of rapidly developing strong knowledge of the Dallas and/or broader Texas Jewish community

· Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint

· Ability to foster and maintain effective, collaborative relationships with professionals and lay leaders outside of the Federation.

· Ability to organize, monitor, and track numerous ongoing and one-time activities, events, and projects with limited supervision.

· Ability to handle stress.

NOTE: This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Employees of the Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas are expected, as required in their specific job functions, to participate in activities, meetings, and committees; to interact and work cooperatively to accomplish various goals; to represent oneself and the Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas in a positive, professional manner; and to safeguard sensitive or confidential information from intentional or unintentional disclosure.

Employees are expected to maintain current working knowledge of policies, procedures, and guidelines necessary to answer work-related questions and to id in a timely and courteous manner. Employees are also expected to perform other duties assigned by their supervisor, to contribute to the department's team efforts and to assist the organization in achieving its strategic goals.