Assistant Vice President, Human Services Strategy
About The Position
The Associated seeks a strategic, relationship-driven leader to guide human services planning and priorities across Jewish Baltimore. Reporting to the Chief Planning Officer and serving on the Community Planning & Allocations team, the Assistant Vice President will identify community needs, align resources, support funding decisions, and lead collaborative initiatives designed to create meaningful impact. The role works closely with agency executives, volunteer leaders, community partners, and colleagues across The Associated network to strengthen services for vulnerable community members. The position shapes community strategy, builds agency and community partnerships, supports lay leadership and community investment decisions, and leads strategic initiatives. It includes supervision of AgeWell Baltimore and Jewish Economic Vulnerability strategies, as well as supervising and developing team members. This is a full-time, hybrid position requiring at least three days per week in the office. The salary is $100,000, commensurate with qualifications, skills, and experience. The Associated is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants interested in its mission.
Requirements
- Exceptional emotional intelligence, interpersonal effectiveness, and relationship-building skills.
- Deep knowledge of Jewish Baltimore, Jewish history, and Jewish traditions.
- Strong facilitation, communication, synthesis, and strategic thinking skills.
- Sound judgment, political acumen, and the ability to navigate complexity with diplomacy.
- Proven ability to move ideas from concept to implementation and drive results collaboratively.
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Cover letter required.
Nice To Haves
- 5–7 years of leadership experience in nonprofit, human services, philanthropy, community planning, public sector, or related fields.
- Experience working with volunteer leaders, boards, committees, and multi-organization partnerships.
- Experience supervising staff and using data, evaluation, or planning to inform decisions.
- Master’s degree in a related field preferred.
Responsibilities
- Identify emerging needs, trends, and opportunities across human services and related priority areas.
- Translate data, research, and stakeholder input into strategies, recommendations, and action plans.
- Help ensure investments and initiatives advance meaningful, measurable community outcomes.
- Build trusted relationships with leaders across The Associated’s agency network.
- Facilitate collaboration, align strategies, and strengthen coordination across organizations.
- Serve as a connector, problem-solver, and thought partner to agency leadership.
- Staff committees, task forces, and volunteer leadership groups.
- Provide strategic guidance, facilitation, and professional support to lay leader partners.
- Prepare materials for discussion and decision-making.
- Contribute to funding recommendations and community investment strategies.
- Assess needs, opportunities, and impact in partnership with agencies and stakeholders.
- Present findings and recommendations to professional and volunteer leadership.
- Lead collaborative initiatives, including supervision of AgeWell Baltimore and Jewish Economic Vulnerability strategies.
- Drive implementation, partnership development, learning, and continuous improvement.
- Supervise, mentor, and support team members in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.
Benefits
- Health insurance, including a Health Savings Account
- 4% 401(k) employer match
- Life insurance
- Long Term Disability (LTD)
- Flexible Spending Plan
- Paid parental leave
- Holiday pay
- Tuition reimbursement
- Wellbeing programming
- Complimentary membership to the Jewish Community Center
- Generous vacation and sick time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
