Education Manager, Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC)

Description

The Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) of the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia seeks a strategic and collaborative professional to serve as Education Manager. This position focuses primarily on working with adult educators and school administrators, not students directly. The Education Manager will lead efforts to provide professional development for K-12 and campus educators, build strong relationships with school leadership, and coordinate the Jewish community’s collective expertise and resources related to antisemitism and Israel education. 

Professional Development & Educator Engagement:

• Design and deliver professional development opportunities for teachers, administrators, and staff in K-12 schools and on campuses related to antisemitism, Jewish identity, and Israel.
• Serve as a thought partner and resource to school leaders seeking to promote safe and inclusive learning environments for Jewish students.
•  Facilitate workshops and training sessions with partner organizations to ensure schools have high-quality, relevant materials and support.  

Relationship Building & Strategic Outreach:

• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with school district administrators, school boards, and education professionals across the Greater Philadelphia region.
• Proactively engage schools and educators to assess their needs and identify opportunities for collaboration.
• Represent the JCRC and Federation at educational forums, coalition meetings, and school-based events.

Community Coordination & Resource Alignment:

• Coordinate the collective efforts of Jewish communal organizations that offer educational programming, ensuring strategic alignment and reducing duplication.
• Maintain a directory of vetted programs, speakers, and curricula, and advise schools on selecting resources with the greatest impact and credibility.
• Act as a liaison between schools and organizations such as ADL, AJC, StandWithUs, and local Holocaust education partners.

Policy Advocacy & Educational Integration:

• Advocate for the inclusion of antisemitism education, Holocaust education, and accurate information about Israel in public and private school curricula.
• Support district-level efforts to adopt and implement inclusive policies that protect Jewish students and staff.

Team Collaboration & Federation Engagement:

• Collaborate with the full JCRC team to ensure education efforts align with broader strategic priorities.
• Provide support to other Jewish Federation departments and initiatives, as needed.
• Contribute to Federation events, communications, and stakeholder briefings.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in education, Jewish studies, public affairs, or a related field (Master’s preferred), or equivalent work experience.
• 3–5+ years of relevant experience in education, professional development, or program coordination.
• Demonstrated experience working with educators and/or school leadership.
• Deep understanding of issues related to antisemitism, Jewish identity, and Israel.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities with professionalism.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills, including the ability to lead projects involving multiple stakeholders.
• A collaborative spirit and openness to diverse perspectives.
• A proactive, polished, and diplomatic approach to community engagement.

If you are passionate about empowering educators, advocating for Jewish students, and advancing inclusive education, we encourage you to apply for the JCRC Education Manager position.

Overview

Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including a hybrid work schedule, medical, dental, vision, prescription drug program, life insurance, generous paid time off and 403b retirement savings program.

Our Mission

The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia mobilizes financial and volunteer resources to address the communities’ most critical priorities locally, in Israel and around the world.

Commitment to Diversity

We deeply value the diversity of insight, perspective, and experience brought by people from backgrounds typically underrepresented in Jewish institutions. This includes Black, Latinx, and Asian people, Black Jews, Jews of Color, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and gender non-conforming people, and people with disabilities. We also welcome applications from people of diverse religious, spiritual, and cultural backgrounds.

About the Organization:

Since 1901, the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia has served as the hub of the region’s Jewish communities, providing an infrastructure of support for Jewish people and organizations in need. Through grants, emergency funding, restricted gifts, endowments, and our partnership with the Foundation for Jewish Day Schools, we care for those in need, combat antisemitism and global crisis, and strengthen Jewish identity.