Director of Programming and Engagement

JGO•New York, NY

3d•$80,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Programming & Engagement owns the vision, strategy, and delivery of JGO's student and alumni programming nationwide, on campus, off campus, and after graduation. This builder role leads the current Programming & Engagement team and grows it by hiring, training, and managing a larger national team of Regional Engagement Coordinators and program staff. The role combines strategic leadership, people management, program design, relationship building, and hands-on execution. The Director develops and executes JGO's annual programming strategy and calendar, aligned with its 2025–2030 strategic plan; oversees national, regional, and campus programs; and builds pathways for students to progress from initial participation into leadership, fellowships, mentorship, and alumni engagement. The Director also manages program budgets and funding approvals, sets and tracks outcome measures, and collaborates across departments and with campus and community partners. The role is based in or near New York City, with a hybrid arrangement and regular in-person time, and includes occasional travel to campuses and national programs.

Requirements

5–7+ years of experience in program management, student or young-adult engagement, community building, Jewish education, or a related field.
3+ years of people-management experience, including a track record of building or scaling a team through hiring, onboarding, training, and staff development.
Experience managing a distributed or field-based team across multiple regions.
Based in, or willing to relocate to, the New York City area.
Demonstrated ability to design, run, and evaluate programs at scale, with budgets and measurable goals.
Strong project management and organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, growing organization.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with students, staff, partners, and donors.
Comfort with data and CRM tools.
Deep commitment to JGO's mission and to building Jewish community.

Nice To Haves

Salesforce experience is a plus.
Familiarity with Jewish communal life, campus engagement, or graduate and professional schools is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop the Programming & Engagement team, including Regional Engagement Coordinators and events staff.
Design the team's structure for growth as JGO expands its regional coordinator network.
Recruit, hire, and onboard team members and develop a repeatable training program for new coordinators.
Set goals, KPIs, and role expectations; hold regular one-on-ones, team meetings, and performance reviews.
Document team playbooks and processes, and foster ownership, accountability, warmth, and continuous improvement.
Develop and execute JGO's annual programming strategy and calendar in alignment with its 2025–2030 strategic plan.
Evaluate programs against goals and recommend which to grow, improve, or retire.
Identify programs and partnerships that address the needs of Jewish graduate students and young alumni.
Strengthen on-campus and off-campus programming.
Oversee national, regional, and campus programs, including the Campus Fund, Shabbat and holiday series, Campus Speaker Series, citywide Shabbats and holiday flagships, Israel trips, and the Partners Summit.
Coordinate with colleagues leading fellowships, cohorts, and professional networks to support students' progression between programs.
Own program budgets and funding approvals, and establish criteria and controls for campus event approvals.
Ensure programs are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with JGO standards and Jewish practice policies.
Grow the number of campuses, student leaders, and repeat participants reached each year.
Restart dormant campus clubs and help active clubs become self-sustaining communities with trained boards.
Build pathways from initial event participation to leadership, fellowships, mentorship, and alumni engagement.
Build relationships with student leaders, campus partners, and alumni.
Set and track KPIs for participation, retention, leadership development, and program outcomes.
Ensure the team records events, attendance, and student interactions promptly and accurately in Salesforce.
Use data and participant feedback to improve programs and report results to leadership, the board, and funders.
Partner with Marketing on recruitment, communications, and program promotion.
Provide Development with impact stories, student voices, and outcome data for grants and donor stewardship.
Work with Operations on logistics, reimbursements, security, and program administration.
Represent JGO with campus administrators, Jewish communal organizations, speakers, and partners, especially in the New York area.
Help shape programming at JGO House in Manhattan.