OPPORTUNITY SUMMARY: JQ International, a leading LGBTQ+ Jewish nonprofit, is seeking an innovative and experienced Director of Support and Wellness to nurture and improve queer Jewish mental health and wellness. This is a perfect role for a person who can hold both program vision and execution and who is fluent in the wellness challenges faced by queer Jews. JQ’s professional team embodies a roll-up-your-sleeves culture that invites creativity and is laser-focused on enriching the lives of queer Jews and uplifting queer Jewish joy. Mental health professionals, social workers, and educators who are ready to come change the world with us should apply for this role ASAP. KEY DETAILS:- Location: Hybrid Work Environment – approx. 70% work from home, 30% in-person in Los Angeles- Salary: $75,000 – $80,000/year, commensurate with experience- Application Details: Frequently cited statistics show that women, transgender, and nonbinary people, and other structurally marginalized groups apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. JQ encourages you to break that statistic and to apply. No one ever meets 100% of the qualifications. JQ reviews applications on a rolling basis and encourages early application.- Anticipated Start Date: July 1, 2026 (potentially sooner) TO APPLY: Please send your resume, cover letter, and writing sample to hdohn@jqinternational.org. In your cover letter, please share how you are connected to the mission of JQ and your experience working with JQ’s target audiences. Please write ‘Director of Support and Wellness’ in the subject line. WRITING SAMPLE TASK: We encourage you to spend no more than 30 minutes total on this assignment (or the amount of time that works best for you).1) You will be offering a virtual psychoeducation workshop for parents and caregivers of LGBTQ+ youth. Write a newsletter promoting this event. Please include the purpose of the workshop, how to register, and any other important information.2) A helpline caller is transgender, recently relocated to Los Angeles, they are in their early 20s and are experiencing isolation and discrimination. They feel unsafe at work, and their housing situation is unstable. One of their roommates is harassing them with antisemitic and anti-Israel rhetoric. How would you guide them? What support can you offer this person? ABOUT JQ: JQ International celebrates and strengthens queer Jewish joy. We are a Los Angeles-based 501(c)3 non-profit founded in 2004. JQ provides programs and services to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) Jewish community and their friends, families, and loved ones by creating quality social and educational programming, offering life-affirming and life-saving support services, and providing activism/leadership opportunities inspired by Jewish values. For more information, visit www.JQInternational.org. OPPORTUNITY FOR IMPACT: In this position, you will hold the vision and primary responsibility for executing JQ’s key programmatic efforts for queer Jewish wellness, including helping LGBTQ+ individuals and families navigate communal support services, conceiving and executing JQ’s wellness and psychoeducation programming, and compiling and disseminating community resources. This includes working with adult and youth community members on issues related to mental health, food and housing security, sexual orientation and gender identity, substance use, stress management, inclusion, identity, and more. In addition to managing the JQ Helpline, overseeing support groups, leading psychoeducational workshops and trainings, and offering wellness programs for adults and teens, there are opportunities to expand services and build new support networks and community-based resources. DIRECTOR OF SUPPORT & WELLNESS: The Director of Support & Wellness (DoSW) oversees three integrated areas of JQ’s work: JQ Helpline, Support Groups, and Wellness & Inclusion Education for Teens and Adults in the JQ community and in the field. The DoSW reports to the Managing Director and works closely with the professional team. You are warm, approachable, excellent at follow-through, and strong in interpersonal, written, and oral communication; you bring clinical/pastoral/experiential background, programmatic, presentation, and relationship-building skills, and experience managing both professionals and volunteers. This is a full-time position based in Los Angeles, CA, with approximately 70% remote work and weekly in-person field meetings (about 30%). Additional travel may be required. JQ’s support services are grounded in the Jewish prophetic tradition of pikuach nefesh—preserving and caring for human life—and imagine a world where all LGBTQ+ Jews and their allies realize themselves as inherently holy and worthy of self-care. The role requires tact, integrity, and comfort handling confidential, sensitive, and privileged information. The DoSW is detail-oriented, proactive, and organized; anticipates needs; problem-solves; responds promptly to community members and staff/volunteers; and strategically designs and executes offerings in an ever-changing world. RESPONSIBILITIESHelpline Management- Oversee training and supervision of JQ Helpline/support service employees and volunteers.- Update and maintain the resource database; identify and cultivate referral resources and partnerships.- Maintain the database of JQ Helpline contacts; track and input contacts weekly.- Track Helpline demographics and testimonials to support grants and reporting.- Edit and proofread grants and external communications as needed.- Answer calls, texts, and emails from Helpline inquiries; provide support and culturally inclusive resources to LGBTQ+ Jews, their families, and allies.- Follow up with contacts within 1–2 business days; complete intake forms and document reasons for contact in the database.- Conduct outreach for resources (immigration/asylum, food insecurity, DV, housing/homelessness, Jewish spiritual resources, etc.) to Jewish organizations and institutions.- Assist with crafting marketing content and the Helpline’s annual marketing campaign.- Represent JQ at public events and conferences (online or in-person) to promote support & wellness services. Support Group Management- Ensure high-quality implementation of support groups; create additional groups based on community needs (e.g., queer Jews of color, LGBTQ+ Jewish seniors, Orthodox/observant Jews).- Oversee hiring, management, and supervision of facilitators; facilitate groups as well.- Ensure support group notes are documented and tracked; measure impact.- Provide resources, speakers, and referrals; build rapport; address issues such as identity and coming out.- Maintain a culture of learning among facilitators; publicize and market groups; network to increase participation.- Refer participants to the JQ Helpline and outside services as appropriate. Wellness & Inclusion Education for Teens and Adults- Develop, lead, and co-facilitate trainings on LGBTQ+ identity and inclusion through a psychoeducational lens (communications, facilitation, admin tasks, and more).- Trainings and wellness programs may serve identity-specific populations, including: Queer Jews of Color; Transgender and Nonbinary Jews; Queer Jewish Women; Clergy and institutional professionals; Clinical staff and mental health professionals; Parents & Caregivers; Persian LGBTQ+ Community.- Sample programming may include: LGBTQ+ 101 and inclusion best practices; mental health and suicide prevention; rituals, Judaism, and spirituality; gender-affirming care; clinical practice with the LGBTQ+ community and caregivers; self-care and wellness techniques; queer and Jewish intersectional identities and experiences.- Manage the Queer Teen Wellness Initiative: support recruitment strategies (with the Youth Program Manager); be a strategic thought partner for the arc of support/wellness experiences across programming; supervise strategy and content for psychoeducation & wellness initiatives in the teen space. QUALIFICATIONSMission Alignment & Culture Fit- Personally passionate and committed to celebrating and strengthening queer Jewish joy.- Sophisticated, nuanced understanding of LGBTQ+ and Jewish identities, experiences, and perspectives, and how they intersect; fluency in inclusion work.- Experience bringing a racial justice and gender equity lens to work and culture.- High EQ; build trust through relationships and stories; willing to advocate for culture and values.- High expectations for self and others; celebrate victories while working toward long-term vision.- Exude calm and warmth; find joy in creating healthy, equitable communities.- Comfortable working independently and collaboratively. Mental Health Knowledge & Wellness Expertise- LCSW or LMFT preferred; will consider doctoral, pastoral, rabbinical, MSW, or MFT with a track record of facilitating support groups (in-person and online).- Working knowledge of counseling and advocacy techniques for the LGBTQ+ community and families.- Knowledge of the national Jewish community and social service landscape.- Access to the internet and able to attend weekly field meetings in/around Los Angeles, California.- Ability to work with people of varied backgrounds; commitment to nonviolent communication.- Impeccable community reputation and ethical behavior.- Willingness to work within JQ’s policies, standards, and mission; ability to work in a team and accept feedback; maintain confidentiality and adhere to code of conduct when working with minors. Leadership & Management- Collaborative leader who gains input and buy-in; presence, maturity, expertise; decisive.- Excellent oral and written communication; plan strategically and attend to details.- Translate strategy into plans; manage a team toward results; coach with an inclusive style.- Adept with technology and remote collaboration; center joy and resilience.- Distinguish urgent vs. important; prioritize and delegate as needed. COMPENSATION: $75,000–$80,000/year, commensurate with experience; competitive benefits including healthcare and a discretionary time off policy; fast-paced, queer normative, dog-friendly work environment. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: JQ is dedicated to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic staff. Equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other category outlined in federal or state regulations. Applies to all employees and candidates for employment.