EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: THE JEWISH COMMUNITY RELATIONS COUNCIL OF GREATER PHOENIX

The Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Phoenix (JCRC), an independent
501(c)(3) organization, seeks a new Executive Director (ED) to work in partnership with
the Board of Directors to drive the next chapter of our work.

OUR MISSION
The JCRC strengthens and protects the Jewish community by building trusted
partnerships, informing public policy, and leveraging strategic communications. We
foster mutual understanding, strengthen social cohesion, and uphold democratic values
to advance a more just, inclusive, and thriving society.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Community relationship building within and outside the Jewish community
- Government relations and advocacy
- Visionary and strategic leadership
- Fundraising and financial management
- Communication and outreach
- Organizational growth and management including board development
- Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills, including public speaking
- Strong passion for and understanding of Jewish practices, customs, history, and
community infrastructure. Sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diversity within
the Jewish community, including denominations, traditions and political
affiliations
- Robust understanding of contemporary antisemitism and current events
impacting the Jewish community
- Support of Israel and understanding of its centrality to the Jewish people
- Community minded and committed to empowering others
- Highly motivated, organized, strategic, and willing to learn

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (not required to apply)
- Successful track record of partnering with and cultivating a Board of Directors
and managing staff
- Experience with budgets, financial reporting, resource allocation, and donor
management platforms
- Knowledge of government affairs, legislative processes, and advocacy
- Excellent interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skills

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND/OR EXPERIENCE
- 3+ years of relevant experience in Jewish communal, nonprofit, public sector or related
field
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred, with coursework
in social sciences, Jewish communal work, public affairs or related field

This is a full-time position with a competitive salary (range of $95,000 to $110,000
depending on experience) and benefit package. Benefits include flexible hybrid work
schedule, health and dental insurance, 401K (with match), PTO, paid Jewish holidays
and early close on Shabbat.

HOW TO APPLY
Please send a cover letter and resume to [email hidden]. Applications that
do not include both will not be considered. Finalists will be asked to provide a writing
sample later in the interview process.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified
individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, military
or veteran status, or any other status protected by local, state or federal law.
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, or
responsibilities associated with the position.