Manager of Jewish Community Relations Council

Tampa JCC Federation Inc•Tampa, FL

About The Position

The Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) is a standing committee of the Tampa Jewish Community Centers & Federation. The JCRC’s primary purpose is to develop and execute a unified community relations program to broadly represent the interests of the local Jewish community in Hillsborough and eastern Pasco Counties and beyond as well as to advocate for Israel as appropriate. This position is designed to enhance the overall work of the JCRC to help ensure that it fulfills its role in combatting antisemitism locally and beyond as well as developing relationships with diverse groups of individuals and organizations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
3-5 years of experience in Jewish communal, nonprofit, public sector or related field.
An understanding of Jewish cultural and religious issues.
Ability to network and reach out to organizational and individual leadership throughout the county and state, as needed.
Excellent research, written, verbal communication and proofreading skills are essential.
Experience working collaboratively and effectively with diverse lay leaders, volunteers and colleagues.
Engage effectively with diverse audiences.
Excellent interpersonal, networking and problem-solving skills.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize.

Nice To Haves

an advanced degree preferred

Responsibilities

Provide administrative support and contribute ideas to the innovative programs and strategic initiatives of the JCRC that strengthen the Jewish Federation’s relationships with diverse communities across Hillsborough and eastern Pasco Counties, including building and sustaining partnerships across racial, ethnic and religious groups, civic organizations, industries and elected officials.
Collaborate with Jewish communal agencies on several aspects relating to combatting antisemitism and supporting Israel programming as appropriate.
Coordinate JCRC meetings, invite members and develop agendas as well as provide administrative support to the Coalition of Florida Jewish Community Relations Council (CFJCRC).
Assist the Director, Intergroup Relations in recruiting and onboarding new JCRC members.
Manage the JCRC’s Community Mapping initiative.
Notify appropriate individuals when antisemitic incidents are reported.
Assist in coordinating media interviews for senior staff and lay leaders.
Coordinate Jewish Heritage Night with Chabad Chai.
Distribute important community-wide messaging as needed.
Collaborate with other Federation staff members and departments on related projects.
Represent the JCRC at meetings and other convenings held throughout the county.
Create monthly JCRC reports.
Take summary minutes of JCRC and CFJCRC meetings.
Assist in producing the Third Opinion podcast.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor or JCRC chair.