Assistant Director, Community Planning & Allocations

Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey

Department: Executive

Reports to: Senior Director, Community Planning & Allocations

Status: Full-time Exempt Position

Location: Northern New Jersey

Background info:
Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey is a non-profit philanthropic organization dedicated to creating a vibrant Jewish community in northern New Jersey. Federation cares for those in need, deepens engagement in Jewish life, and strengthens the bonds among Jews in northern New Jersey, in Israel, and around the world. Our primary functions are community planning and allocations, financial resource development, and leadership development.

Position Summary:
The Assistant Director, Community Planning & Allocations plays a critical leadership role in advancing the mission of Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey by shaping strategic priorities and planning for impactful community investments. This position ensures that community needs are assessed and addressed through high-impact programs, fostering collaboration among agencies and stakeholders. The Assistant Director oversees the full grant lifecycle, supports community planning initiatives, and provides analytical insights to guide funding decisions.

Core Responsibilities:

•Oversee the full grant cycle, including RFP process, proposal evaluation, funding recommendations, grant agreements, payments, and compliance monitoring.

• Work with CFO to manage annual allocation budgeting and tracking process.

• Monitor and analyze data, financial information, and performance metrics to evaluate program impact and inform planning decisions.

• Maintain detailed and accurate records of all grant and program activities and ensure adherence and compliance with internal policies and reporting requirements.

• Collaborate with the Senior Director to assess community needs ensuring alignment with organizational goals and community resources.

• Research emerging trends and new programs that align with Priority Impact Areas and community needs.

• Serve as a liaison to Federation’s constituent agencies and community partners to enhance collaboration and service delivery.

• Work closely with other departments to support development efforts and create funding opportunities.

• Foster strong relationships with senior leadership and committee members.

• Prepare reports, presentations, and analysis for Board and committee meetings.

• Administer incentive grant programs and other targeted initiatives.

• Provide strategic support to the Senior Director.

Qualifications and Skills:

• 7–10 years of managerial experience in grant management or community planning.

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.

• Proven ability to lead an RFP cycle, including oversight of evaluation, compliance, and financial accountability.

• Strong independent strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with strong analytical and evaluation abilities and the ability to synthesize data into actionable insights.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication and presentation skills; ability to present complex information clearly.

• Experience leading community needs assessments to inform strategic funding priorities, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and measurable impact.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build consensus.

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and accurate in reporting; ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with strong follow-through.

• Working knowledge of the Jewish communal space, Jewish practice, and Israel.

• Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships and work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.

• Strong personal commitment to the mission and values of Jewish Federation; high ethical standards and professionalism.

• Expertise in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; ability to learn new software.

• Flexibility to work some evenings and weekends; some travel may be required.

Please send Cover Letter & Resume to:
jobs@jfnnj.org

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