Mobilization Specialist, Activism & Engagement

Mobilization Specialist, Activism & Engagement

Support community mobilization, advocacy, and grassroots engagement efforts across the Greater Toronto Jewish community. Build and activate a growing network of volunteers, advocates, community ambassadors, and emerging leaders engaged in civic participation, community action, advocacy campaigns, and public affairs initiatives. Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute community mobilization and engagement strategies for advocacy, activism, and public affairs initiatives.
• Recruit, engage, and support volunteers, activists, ambassadors, and community leaders in campaigns, trainings, events, and community actions.
• Coordinate grassroots organizing efforts, leadership engagement opportunities, and rapid-response mobilization activities.
• Support community outreach and relationship-building initiatives across diverse stakeholder groups and community networks.
• Coordinate campaign logistics, volunteer communications, engagement tracking, and operational processes to support successful execution of initiatives.
• Assist with organizing trainings, workshops, rallies, advocacy events, leadership initiatives, and community engagement opportunities.
• Maintain engagement databases, volunteer tracking systems, outreach lists, and campaign reporting processes.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with internal teams, community partners, volunteers, and stakeholders to support mobilization objectives and community participation.
• Support efforts to strengthen civic participation, Jewish communal engagement, and grassroots leadership development throughout the community.

• Postsecondary education in Political Science, Public Affairs, Communications, Community Development, Nonprofit Management, Jewish Studies, Social Sciences, or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years of progressive experience in community organizing, grassroots activism, advocacy campaigns, volunteer engagement, public affairs, nonprofit organizations, political campaigns, student leadership, or related fields.
• Passionate advocate and champion of UJA’s mission, values, and goals, inspiring others through action and commitment.
• Experience recruiting, engaging, mobilizing, or coordinating volunteers, activists, ambassadors, supporters, or community stakeholders.
• Experience supporting campaigns, advocacy initiatives, grassroots organizing efforts, leadership programs, events, or community engagement activities.
• Strong relationship‑building, communication, and interpersonal skills with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational, coordination, and project management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail and professionalism.
• Experience with in Jewish communal organizations, Hillel, student leadership, youth movements, advocacy organizations, or civic engagement initiatives is a strong asset.
• Passion for Jewish communal life, civic engagement, grassroots organizing, leadership development, and community activism.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and experience with CRM, engagement, or volunteer databases is considered an asset.

Full‑time permanent position, Union Level
4. Salary Range: $65,000–$75,000 annually, based on experience. Flexible work schedule with hybrid options. Rich time‑off policy, office closures on Jewish holy days and Sabbath. Comprehensive benefits package.

UJA Federation is an equal‑opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all communities. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all team members.