Senior Coordinator, Community Mobilization

About UJA Federation of Greater Toronto  

At UJA Federation of Greater Toronto, our vision is to lead the most vibrant Jewish community in North America - a community characterized by its diversity, unity, compassion, generosity and commitment to Jewish values. Together with our philanthropic, volunteer and professional leadership, we’re changing lives.  

As one of North America’s leading Jewish non-profits, UJA Federation of Greater Toronto works to preserve and strengthen the quality of Jewish life in Greater Toronto, Canada, Israel and around the world. UJA advances this mission through fundraising, programs, and research focused on our strategic pillars: fighting poverty and improving well-being, growing Jewish education and identity, countering antisemitism and hate, and strengthening connections with Israel and Jewish communities worldwide.  

About the Opportunity 

UJA Federation of Greater Toronto is seeking a highly organized, relationship-driven, and community-focused Senior Coordinator, Community Mobilization to support and execute high-impact community engagement and mobilization initiatives across the Greater Toronto Jewish community. 

This dynamic and highly collaborative role combines event management, volunteer engagement, donor interaction, stakeholder coordination, and operational execution to support large-scale community initiatives, engagement campaigns, advocacy efforts, leadership opportunities, and community response activities. 

The successful candidate will bring strong project coordination and event management experience, exceptional interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. This is a highly visible, front-facing role requiring professionalism, initiative, relationship-building, and strong operational execution. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of community events, mobilization initiatives, engagement opportunities, rallies, trainings, and public-facing programs.
  


•  Manage event logistics, including scheduling, budgeting, vendor coordination, registration, communications, materials, onsite operations, and post-event follow-up. 


• Support the cultivation and stewardship of relationships with donors, volunteers, community leaders, partner organizations, and key stakeholders.
  


• Coordinate volunteer recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, communications, recognition, and engagement activities across multiple initiatives.
  


• Serve as a front-facing representative of the mobilization team, communicating directly with community members, donors, volunteers, and organizational partners.
  


• Provide project management and operational support for community engagement campaigns, mobilization efforts, and strategic initiatives.
  


• Maintain accurate engagement records, reporting, event tracking, volunteer information, and campaign data using Salesforce and related systems. 


• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams and external partners to support successful execution of community initiatives and engagement opportunities.
  


• Support efforts that strengthen civic participation, Jewish communal engagement, volunteerism, and grassroots community involvement.
  

Qualifications & Experience 

•  Postsecondary education in Event Management, Communications, Public Relations, Community Development, Nonprofit Management, Political Science, or a related field is preferred.
  


• Minimum 3–5 years of progressive experience in event management, community engagement, volunteer coordination, nonprofit operations, fundraising support, stakeholder engagement, or related fields.
  


• Passionate advocate and visible champion of UJA’s mission, values, and goals, inspiring others through action and unwavering commitment to advancing our shared purpose
  


• Demonstrated experience planning and executing events, community initiatives, volunteer programs, campaigns, or engagement activities from concept through execution. 


•  Strong experience coordinating logistics, vendors, budgets, timelines, communications, and onsite event operations.
  


• Experience recruiting, engaging, and coordinating volunteers, community members, donors, or stakeholders.
  


• Exceptional organizational, coordination, and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously.
  


• Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage professionally with donors, volunteers, community leaders, and partner organizations.
  


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
  


• Experience using Salesforce, CRM systems, reporting platforms, and engagement databases is considered an asset.
  


• Passion for Jewish communal life, volunteerism, civic participation, and community engagement.
  

*This is a full-time permanent position, Union Level 3. Salary Range: $60,000–$70,000 annually, based on experience. 
At UJA we support a flexible work schedule and all of our employees engage in hybrid work. Engagement and connection are key to supporting the best employee experience and we want to ensure that this puts balance and well-being at the forefront of our approach to ways of working. In addition to a rich time off policy, UJA’s offices are closed on all Jewish holy days (yom tov) and we support early office closures to observe the Jewish Sabbath (Shabbat).

We look forward to connecting with you to understanding what you can bring to the UJA team and how we can support your career goals. Qualified applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume. Only those applicants invited for interview will be contacted. Please be advised that all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of professional references and background checks including Social Media Account(s) and a Police Records Check/Vulnerable Sector Screening.

Commitment to Inclusion and Accessibility:

UJA Federation supports a diverse candidate and employment experience. We are proud of our dynamic professional team, which reflects the diversity of the Jewish community and general community alike in Greater Toronto. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all communities. We encourage you to follow us to get regular updates on open roles. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and believe this is essential to ensure that every member of our team can thrive.

We adhere to barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.