Manager of Community Engagement

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Manager of Community Engagement
Jewish Community Center of the East Bay
1414 Walnut St
Berkeley, CA 94709

POSITION SUMMARY
The Manager of Community Engagement plays a central role in bringing the JCC East Bay's vision to life as a vibrant hub for Jewish arts, ideas, and culture. This role is responsible for executing a dynamic, year‑round calendar of programs, cultivating and managing partnerships, and ensuring a high-quality, welcoming experience for diverse audiences.

Reporting to the Director of Community Engagement and working closely with internal teams and external collaborators, the Manager supports the production of 50-65 annual programs, including performances, lectures, workshops, and community gatherings, while helping build sustained pathways for engagement across all ages and backgrounds.

• Lead day‑to‑day production and execution of public programs (approx. 3-6/month at peak).
• Manage daytime classes and scheduled community meet‑ups.
• Coordinate logistics including scheduling and run‑of‑show development, talent/artist coordination, and space setup and technical needs (in collaboration with ops/AV staff).
• Serve as on‑site producer for events, ensuring smooth operations and strong audience experience.
• Manage schedule with Event Manager and Facilities team to ensure smooth set‑ups and break‑downs.
• Support development and implementation of programming calendar.
• Track attendance, participation, and program feedback.

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with local cultural organizations, artists, and community groups.
• Develop and maintain a portfolio of partners to co‑create programs and deepen audience engagement in partnership with Director of Community Engagement.
• Support coordination of co‑presented programs with key partners.
• Manage communication, timelines, and deliverables with partners.
• Identify opportunities for new audiences and cross‑promotion.

• Help build consistent engagement pathways for older adults, families (in collaboration with Director of CE and Family Engagement Director), and young adults (in collaboration with Teen Engagement Manager).
• Support outreach strategies to attract new and unaffiliated participants.
• Ensure programs are welcoming and inclusive of diverse Jewish identities and broader community participation.

• Contribute to ideation and planning of hands‑on Chagim programs, Shouks (bi‑annual holiday markets), and cooking workshops and cultural classes.
• Research artists, speakers, and program trends in Jewish arts and culture.

• Maintain program calendars, timelines, and internal planning documents.
• Track key metrics including attendance, revenue (when applicable), and partnership engagement.
• Coordinate with marketing team on program details and deadlines.
• Assist with budget tracking for individual programs.

The salary range for this position is $65,000 – $75,000 annually. This is a full‑time, exempt position working approximately 37.5 hours per week, with flexibility. On‑site presence is required for most events. Excellent benefits include medical, dental, vision, vacation, sick pay, and holidays (including Jewish).

• 3-5 years experience in programming, event production, or community engagement.
• Strong project management and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple events simultaneously.
• Experience working with artists, educators, or community partners.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends for programs.
• Familiarity with Jewish culture, calendar, and community life (preferred but not required).
• Experience in arts, cultural, or nonprofit settings strongly preferred.
• Able to move programs from idea to reality efficiently.
• Comfortable working across diverse partners and communities.
• Strong logistical planning and follow‑through.
• Thrives in a growth environment.
• Availability for regular evening and weekend hours tied to program schedule.

$65,000 – $75,000