Sr. Director, Jewish Talent Project

Join Us in Shaping the Future of Talent in DC-area Jewish organizations! 

The Jewish Community Foundation as part of the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington is launching an exciting new initiative that harnesses the vibrant energy and unique opportunities of the Washington Metropolitan area to revolutionize how local Jewish organizations attract, train, and retain top talent. By fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and experimentation, this initiative aims to build a thriving talent ecosystem that strengthens the Jewish community. 

As part of this initiative, you’ll have the chance to: 

• Be a Trailblazer: Contribute to groundbreaking strategies that set a new standard for talent development and engagement. 

• Collaborate and Innovate: Work alongside passionate professionals and thought leaders who share a commitment to local Jewish organizations’ teams and their success 

• Make a Lasting Impact: Help create a model that can inspire and benefit the broader Jewish non-profit sector 

Position Overview

The Senior Director, Jewish Talent Project of Greater Washington will be a dynamic and innovative leader who will spearhead two major initiatives: creating a new JPro local group and managing a multi-year pilot program focused on attracting, training, and retaining top talent in the Jewish community.  

This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of talent management in the Jewish nonprofit sector across Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia while also working closely with local philanthropists and an advisory council of distinguished nationally recognized talent experts and thought leaders. 

As a key member of the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Washington team, the Senior Director, Jewish Talent Project will lead the development of an innovative donor collaborative model. This role involves close collaboration with internal leadership, project funders, and an external advisory committee to drive the initiative’s success. 

Primary Responsibilities: 

JPro Local Group Development 

• Launch and plan a new JPro Local Group as part of a network of JPro groups in 15 cities across the US and Canada  

• Work closely with local professionals to develop a vision and to plan, support and promote offerings  

• Provide opportunities to build organizational capacity throughout the community by creating multiple ways for professionals to build connections with one another and their organizations 

• Organize high-quality training and professional development sessions using top local and national experts for regional, local and virtual programs  

 Jewish Talent Project Management 

• Design, structure, coordinate, and promote the implementation of the new project  

• Establish strong relationships with key stakeholders and maintain effective ongoing stakeholder management 

• Facilitate experimentation and communication between participating organizations, talent experts, coaches, and consultants 

• Monitor and report on the progress of each organization’s work developing new approaches to providing benefits for their professionals 

• Assist in developing and implementing national and local talent recruitment through innovative campaigns 

• Support organizations in adopting Great Place to Work best practices 

• Improve organizational culture by participating in Leading Edge Employee Surveys and follow up consultations with action  

• Facilitate standardized best practice approaches to lay-professional relations, particularly between senior management and board leaders 

• Determine success measures and compile and analyze data to measure program results and create compelling messaging for sharing what is learned through the cohort with the broader Jewish community 

Qualifications and Skills 

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's in Human Resources, Organizational Development, or related field preferred 

• 6-10 years of professional experience in a talent –related field and/or volunteer leadership experience with a non-profit organization in the talent area 

• Strong understanding of talent management, organizational culture, and HR best practices and strategy 

• Experience working with philanthropists and other community leaders 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 

• Proven ability to develop, implement, and manage complex projects and meet deadlines 

• Proficiency in data analysis and report writing 

• Experience with employee engagement surveys and action planning 

• Familiarity with the Jewish community, its customs, and practices 

• Innovative thinking and ability to foster experimentation 

Our Commitment to Inclusion 

In building our professional team, The Jewish Federation strives to model our vision of an inclusive community and vibrant future. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite and encourage applications from all candidates of all backgrounds and identities who are passionate about enhancing talent management in the Jewish community, including but not limited to women, Jews of color, Sephardic and Mizrahi Jews, people with disabilities, immigrants, LGBTQIA people, and people who come from low-income backgrounds. We know that no applicant's experience will align 100% with the listed qualifications. Don't let that hold you back! We encourage you to apply and look forward to meeting you. 

A People-Friendly Workplace  

The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington is a dynamic and collaborative workplace offering a people-friendly environment, including:   

• Excellent health care and retirement benefits   

• Generous Vacation and Sick leave 

• 6 weeks paid Parental Leave after 1 year  

• Commuter bonus  

• Relocation bonus for candidates outside the DMV 

• Hybrid work schedule  

• Opportunities for continued professional development   

• Access to the JPRO Network, which connects, educates, inspires, and empowers professionals working in the Jewish nonprofit sector