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Young Adult Division (YAD) Engagement Associate

icon building Company : Jewish Federation Of Greater Houston
icon briefcase Job Type : Full Time
icon geo-alt 5603 South Braeswood Blvd, Houston

Job Description - Young Adult Division (YAD) Engagement Associate

The YAD
Engagement Associate works as an integral part of the Federation’s engagement
team with a focus on building relationships that connect Houston’s Jewish young
adults (20s – 40s) to Jewish life, community, leadership, and philanthropy.
This role owns proactive outreach and follow -up, helps design and deliver
engaging programs rooted in Jewish values and traditions, and partners with
Federation colleagues and community organizations to strengthen a clear
pipeline from first touch to sustained involvement.


Key
Responsibilities

·       Conduct proactive outreach to
individuals new to YAD and/or Houston through digital communication and 1:1
meetings while building and maintaining ongoing relationships with participants
and volunteer leaders.
·       Identify, recruit, and cultivate
emerging young adult leaders; connect them to meaningful volunteer and
leadership roles.
·       Represent YAD and model Federation
values across the Greater Houston Jewish community.
·       Build and sustain partnerships with
community organizations across denominations to encourage collaboration and
broaden reach.
·       Plan and lead ongoing YAD programs
(e.g., happy hours, volunteer opportunities) that integrate Jewish values and
traditions. Provide timely follow -up after events and touchpoints.
·       Support planning and execution of various
Engagement Team events from concept to day -of logistics to post -event
follow -up.
·       Support YAD’s semiannual
(twice -per -year) young leadership development program.
·       Help convene and strengthen a network
of local professionals working in Jewish engagement.
·       Collaborate with the Engagement team
to build and improve a participant pipeline from first engagement through
deeper involvement.
·       Support the broader Federation team
by attending events, promoting cross -team collaboration, and cultivating
relationships with donors and stakeholders.
·       Develop engagement and marketing
content (emails, newsletters, social media posts, and texts) aligned to YAD
voice and goals. Manage and grow YAD’s social media presence and subscriber
base; partner with the marketing team to refine strategies based on audience
trends.
·       Maintain accurate records in CRM and
related systems to track outreach, attendance, follow -up, and engagement
trends. Assist with regular reporting on engagement activity and progress
toward pipeline goals.
·       Other duties as assigned.

What Success Looks Like

·       New and returning participants feel
welcomed, known, and consistently invited into next -step opportunities.
·       Programs and events are
well -attended, mission -aligned, and executed smoothly, including evenings and
weekends.
·       Community partnerships and volunteer
leaders are cultivated to expand reach and deepen impact.
·       Participant information and
engagement activity are accurately tracked, enabling clear reporting and
smarter outreach.


Requirements


·       Bachelor’s Degree required.
·       Ability to build authentic
relationships and communicate clearly with diverse audiences.
·       Strong organization and
follow -through; comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast -paced
environment.
·       Expertise with digital communication
and social media; ability to learn new tools quickly.
·       Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365
(Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams) and Canva; experience with CRM platforms
(including Microsoft Dynamics) and/or willingness to learn.
·       Understanding of Jewish life,
calendar, and culture, with the ability to incorporate Jewish values and
traditions into programming.
·       Previous nonprofit work, particularly
Jewish communal engagement.
·       Experience planning and executing
events and/or volunteer -led programs.
·       Comfort with using data and surveys
to assess results and improve outreach and program strategy.
·       Commitment to the mission and values
of the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston.
·      Evening
and weekend availability required (flexibility provided to accommodate
non -standard hours)


Benefits

·       401K Matching
·       Health Benefits
·       HSA or HRA contribution
·       Group Term Life Insurance
·       Paid time off
·       Usual National plus Jewish holidays off
·       Other optional benefits available include Dental, Vision, etc.
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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Jewish Federation of Greater Houston provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.


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