Associate Director of National Leadership Initiatives

Colby College•Colby, KS

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Director of National Leadership Initiatives supports the development and implementation of programs that strengthen leadership capacity within small-town Jewish communities across the United States. Working in close collaboration with and under the supervision of the Director of National Leadership Initiatives, this role focuses on training lay leaders, fostering peer networks, and connecting communities to national and global resources. The Associate Director plays a key role in building relationships with community leaders and partner organizations, helping to ensure that small town Jewish communities are supported through relevant, accessible, and responsive programming. This position also contributes to expanding the visibility and impact of the Center for Small Town Jewish Life by strengthening the connections between local communities and broader Jewish communal organizations. This position may be performed remotely in accordance with Colby College policies, with periodic travel to Maine required.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a relevant field, or equivalent in professional experience
3-5 years of experience in leadership development, education, Jewish communal service, or a related field
Ability to build relationships across diverse communities and stakeholders
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team structure
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
Cultural competence and commitment to fostering inclusive community environments

Nice To Haves

Experience working with or within small-town Jewish communities preferred
Strong program development and facilitation skills

Responsibilities

Develop and implement training programs that support lay leaders in small-town Jewish communities
Design and facilitate learning experiences that enhance leadership effectiveness and community sustainability
Evaluate program outcomes and recommend improvements to strengthen impact
Facilitate programs and initiatives that foster relationships among leaders of small-town Jewish communities
Build and maintain relationships with community leaders to support ongoing engagement and collaboration
Identify emerging needs within communities and help shape responsive programming
Support community leaders in accessing national and global Jewish communal resources relevant to local challenges
Cultivate and maintain relationships with national and global Jewish organizations
Collaborate with partner organizations to expand their capacity to effectively serve small town Jewish communities
Manage administrative and operational tasks associated with national leadership initiatives
Coordinate program logistics, communications, and participant engagement
Maintain accurate records and support reporting efforts related to program activities
Participate actively in Center staff meetings and contribute to cross-program collaboration
Serve as an educator or facilitator in Center programming when appropriate
Represent the Center for Small Town Jewish Life in public facing contexts as needed
Engage in ongoing professional development