Public Affairs Education Manager

Jewish Federation of Greater Houston•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Public Affairs Education Manager will lead and expand JFGH’s parent-facing programs, equipping parents with tools and resources to address antisemitism, celebrate Jewish identity, and participate meaningfully in school events. This role will also design and deliver trainings for K–12 educators and staff on critical topics, serve as a resource for educators, and coordinate workshops with partner organizations. Additionally, the manager will cultivate relationships with school district leaders, represent JFGH at various forums, and act as a liaison for federal Title funding and educational freedom programs. The position involves maintaining a directory of relevant resources, ensuring coordination among communal partners, supporting policy advocacy efforts, and collaborating internally across departments.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and has an interest in advocacy or government affairs.
5-7 years of work experience in public affairs or related field.
Possess passion for the Jewish Community and for public policy issues.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to support the planning of public events.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Knowledge of current events, The Texas education system, and issues facing k-12 students.
Strategic and creative thinker
Works well in a team environment.

Responsibilities

Lead and expand JFGH’s parent-facing programs
Equip parents with tools and resources to address antisemitism, celebrate Jewish identity, and participate meaningfully in school events such as culture days and holiday programs.
Build community among Jewish parents across campuses and districts, helping them connect, organize, and advocate.
Design and deliver trainings for K–12 teachers, principals, district administrators, and campus staff on antisemitism, Jewish identity, Israel education, and inclusive practices.
Serve as a resource and thought partner to educators and school leaders seeking to strengthen safety, belonging, and understanding for Jewish students.
Coordinate workshops with partner organizations (e.g., ADL, AJC, Holocaust education partners).
Cultivate strong working relationships with superintendents, school boards, community outreach professionals, curriculum staff, and campus administrators across Greater Houston.
Assess district needs, identify opportunities for collaboration, and proactively bring forward resources and programming.
Represent JFGH at education forums, community coalitions, district convenings, and school-based events.
Serve as JFGH's liaison on federal Title funding matters with local school districts and Jewish day schools, advocating for equitable access to available Title funds, consulting with school leaders on effective utilization of funding opportunities, and representing the Jewish day school community in district Title funding meetings and related planning processes
Serve as JFGH’s liaison to the Jewish educational community through information sharing and data tracking of the Texas Educational Freedom Accounts program and the federal Education Freedom Tax Credit program.
Maintain and expand a directory of vetted curricula, speakers, and partners relevant to Jewish identity, antisemitism, and Israel education.
Serve as liaison between schools and organizations such as ADL, AJC, Holocaust Museum Houston, and others.
Ensure clear coordination among Jewish communal partners to reduce duplication and maximize impact.
Support JFGH Public Affairs in advancing district-level and state-level efforts related to antisemitism education, Holocaust Remembrance Week implementation, calendar considerations for Jewish holidays, tracking and responding to incidents of Antisemitism.
Collaborate closely with Public Affairs Department and other relevant youth and teen departments across JFGH to ensure alignment across policy and advocacy priorities.
Work closely with the full Public Affairs team to align K–12 work with broader community relations and government affairs strategies.
Partner with other JFGH departments on events, communications, and community engagement efforts.
Contribute to organizational data tracking, evaluation, and reporting systems.