Israel & Overseas Senior Manager

Location:

Whippany, NJ
Salary: $110,000 + Benefits
Full Time - Hybrid:
In office Monday, Tuesday and Thursday

Jewish Federation of Greater Metro West NJ convenes and leads our community to strengthen Jewish life, care for those in need, and support Israel. We serve Essex, Morris, Sussex, Union, and parts of Somerset County, connecting people to resources and meaningful opportunities to engage.

Overseeing the daily operations of the Israel & Overseas department in Greater Metro West NJ and supports the implementation of Federation’s Israel and global engagement priorities. The Senior Manager works closely with Israel & Overseas colleagues, Federation departments, community partners, and volunteer leadership, with responsibility for Israel-related events, budget, programs, and lay leadership stewardship.

• Oversee the day-to-day work, priorities, coordination, and calendar of the Israel & Overseas NJ team.
• Lead the planning and implementation of major Israel-related events and community initiatives, including Yom Ha’atzmaut, Yom HaZikaron, Israel Parade and more.
• Develop and steward relationships with Israel & Overseas lay leaders, committee chairs, and other key volunteers.
• Staff relevant committees and work with volunteer leaders to develop agendas, priorities, and meaningful opportunities for engagement.
• Coordinate closely with the Israel-based team and other Federation departments to ensure alignment and collaboration.
• Work closely with FRD and JCF teams to share information, stories of annual allocations cycle and support designated giving efforts.
• Represent Israel & Overseas in internal and community meetings as needed.
• Oversee effective departmental processes, communication, follow-up, and coordination.

• Knowledge of the Greater Metro West community and Jewish Federation of Greater Metro West NJ mission.
• Knowledge of Israel
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, oral and written.
• Eagerness to roll up sleeves to do whatever it takes to get the job done.
• Senseof curiosity and desire toidentifynew opportunities thatbenefitthe overall organization.
• Ability to think strategically about role and impact in community, ask thoughtful questions, follow through consistently, and manage multiple relationships with donors and colleagues in department & in Israel.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with volunteer leaders and colleagues across all areas of Federation.
• Understanding of/experience in Federation is helpful but is not essential.
• Comfortable interacting with all levels of volunteers, donors, and staff.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Excellent organization, technology skills, and eagerness to learn and use database tools fordonor follow-up.

Jewish Federation of Greater Metro West NJ serves one of the largest Jewish communities in NJ. Our employees contribute to our mission of strengthening Jewish life and identity and meeting basic human needs. We foster a collaborative, positive, and inclusive workplace culture where employees can work together to achieve common goals. Located on a beautiful campus, we are close to several major highways, dining, and shopping options.